Event Brief
AFL's Opening Round and State of Origin Here to Stay
Filed: Mar 02, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET
Summary: AFL chief Andrew Dillon supports the Opening Round format and confirms State of Origin matches will continue.
WHO: Andrew Dillon
WHAT: Supports Opening Round format and State of Origin matches
WHEN: Mar 02, 2026 at 2:10 AM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: To affirm the continuation of popular AFL formats
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