With the conclusion of the AFLW season, we are officially in the boring part of the football calendar.
But fear not, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
The AFL have announced the 2026 AAMI Community Series fixtures, which will see every club play one official pre-season game.
The games will take place after the State of Origin game between Victoria and Western Australia.
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Here is the official fixture:
Wednesday, February 25
Carlton v Geelong, Ikon Park, 7.10pm AEDT
Thursday, February 26
Sydney v GWS, Henson Park, 4.10pm AEDT
Brisbane v Gold Coast, Brighton Homes Arena, 6.10pm AEST
Friday, February 27
Melbourne v Richmond, Mars Stadium, 4.10pm AEDT
Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn, Mission Whitten Oval, 7.10pm AEDT
Saturday, February 28
St Kilda v Essendon, Mars Stadium, 3.10pm AEDT
Fremantle v Adelaide, Rushton Park, 3.10pm AWST
Sunday, March 1
North Melbourne v Collingwood, Mars Stadium, 3.10pm AEDT
West Coast v Port Adelaide, Mineral Resources Park, 3.10pm AWST