The AFL has today released the dates and times for Rounds 13 through 15 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
The next block of matches sees the return of Thursday night football with matches in South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland featuring in these primetime slots, commencing with a blockbuster between Port Adelaide and Geelong Cats in Adelaide in Round 13.
'Play On' with Big Freeze on the Queen’s Birthday Monday features as Melbourne host Collingwood at the MCG. From a crowd full of blue beanies to the famous slide, the Queen’s Birthday event is now into its seventh season, shining a light on Neale Daniher and his fight against motor neurone disease.
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Daniher and the FightMND team have led the way in raising funds and awareness, committing more than $45 million to research initiatives.
Round 13 will also see St Kilda head to the Queensland tropics for Saturday night footy, with a clash against the Adelaide Crows at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns.
12 of the 18 clubs will have a BYE across Rounds 13 and 14.
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AFL Head of Broadcasting and Scheduling, Marcus King, said it was great to have Thursday night footy back.
"Thursday night primetime footy returns with three huge match ups across three different states," Mr King said.
"With the support of the AFLPA and clubs, we can utilise up to one five-day break per club subject to certain parameters and this has helped in achieving and optimising this next block of Thursday matches."
Mr King also welcomed football back to Cairns after the city played a big part in assisting the AFL through the 2020 season.
"The city of Cairns has been a long-time supporter of AFL premiership matches, including hosting four matches during the 2020 season, and it is great for the fans of St Kilda and the Crows, as well as fans in Queensland, to attend and host a Saturday night fixture at Cazalys Stadium."
ROUND 13
Thursday, June 10
Port Adelaide v Geelong, Adelaide Oval, 7.10pm ACST
Friday, June 11
Sydney v Hawthorn, SCG, 7.50pm AEST
Saturday, June 12
Fremantle v Gold Coast, Optus Stadium, 2.15pm AWST
St Kilda v Adelaide, Cazalys Stadium, 7.25pm AEST
Sunday, June 13
North Melbourne v Greater Western Sydney, Blundstone Arena, 3.20pm AEST
Monday, June 14
Melbourne v Collingwood, MCG, 3.20pm AEST
Byes: Brisbane, Carlton, Essendon, Richmond, West Coast, Western Bulldogs
ROUND 14
Thursday, June 17
West Coast v Richmond, Optus Stadium, 6.10pm AWST
Friday, June 18
Geelong v Western Bulldogs, GMHBA Stadium, 7.50pm AEST
Saturday, June 19
Gold Coast v Port Adelaide, Metricon Stadium, 1.45pm AEST
North Melbourne v Brisbane, Marvel Stadium, 4.35pm AEST
Greater Western Sydney v Carlton, Giants Stadium, 7.25pm AEST
Sunday, June 20
Hawthorn v Essendon, MCG, 3.20pm AEST
Byes: Adelaide, Collingwood, Fremantle, Melbourne, St Kilda, Sydney
ROUND 15
Thursday, June 24
Brisbane v Geelong, Gabba, 7.20pm AEST
Friday, June 25
Richmond v St Kilda, MCG, 7.50pm AEST
Saturday, June 26
North Melbourne v Gold Coast, Blundstone Arena, 1.45pm AEST
Collingwood v Fremantle, Marvel Stadium, 4.35pm AEST
Essendon v Melbourne, MCG, 7.25pm AEST
Port Adelaide v Sydney, Adelaide Oval, 7.10pm ACST
Sunday, June 27
Greater Western Sydney v Hawthorn, Giants Stadium, 1.10pm AEST
West Coast v Western Bulldogs, Optus Stadium, 1.20pm AWST
Carlton v Adelaide, Marvel Stadium, 4.40pm AEST
