I have a left field view where they are randomly drawn and depth can vary from year to year. I do not want geographical but 7 groups of 2 where rivals are drawn in each group and a crossover derby or rival match. Drawn like a cup knock out Example
1. Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Pre AFLW)
2. Carlton and Collingwood
3. Geelong and North Melbourne Tasmania Kangaroos (Expansion)
4. Brisbane and Gold Coast
5. Fremantle and West Coast Eagles
6. Richmond and St Kilda
7. Adelaide and GWS (no rivals but waiting for Port and Sydney)
The only dud pair in 2020 was Fre/WCE but this should even out.
1. Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Pre AFLW)
2. Carlton and Collingwood
3. Geelong and North Melbourne Tasmania Kangaroos (Expansion)
4. Brisbane and Gold Coast
5. Fremantle and West Coast Eagles
6. Richmond and St Kilda
7. Adelaide and GWS (no rivals but waiting for Port and Sydney)
The only dud pair in 2020 was Fre/WCE but this should even out.