Event Brief
Blues and Tigers Kick Off AFL Season at MCG
Filed: Mar 12, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Summary: Carlton and Richmond face off in the first round of the 2026 AFL season at a packed MCG.
WHO: Carlton and Richmond
WHAT: AFL season opener
WHEN: Mar 12, 2026 at 3:37 AM ET
WHERE: Melbourne Cricket Ground
WHY: To begin the 2026 AFL season
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