Fixture 2026 Fixture Discussion

[Doggy]

We were probably due to play Gold Coast down there this year which would have been handy.

We'll get the Nepo Babies in Darwin

 

[Libbaaaa]

We'll get the Nepo Babies in Darwin

They don't tend to schedule teams there in back to back years so we might get a repreive.

Looks like the Cats getting West Coast for Gather Round, lucky pr!cks.

 

[Doggy]

They don't tend to schedule teams there in back to back years so we might get a repreive.

Looks like the Cats getting West Coast for Gather Round, lucky pr!cks.

We will probably get Adelaide

Zero faith in the AFL to be fair. Geelong getting another dream draw is par for che course.

 

[Pugz89]

We will probably get Adelaide

Zero faith in the AFL to be fair. Geelong getting another dream draw is par for che course.

We aren't playing either of the SA teams. Port play St Kilda and Crows play Carlton.

 

[geoffjennings79]

Surprised Gather Round doesn't just include the Geelong region as part of greater Adelaide, and they just play the wooden spooner every year at Corio...

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

Keen for them to somehow justify us playing one game v the cats and it being in Geelong again. Would be nice if for once we played them just at Marvel.

Since Covid we’ve played them 8 times, only two at our home ground. Totally makes sense.

 

[Bulldog Brent]

From the Club.

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We hope this message finds you well. The Club is writing to inform you about an important update regarding fixturing for 2026.

Due to current capacity limitations at Mars Stadium as it undergoes redevelopment and, after extensive consultation, the AFL has made the decision to relocate both Ballarat home games next season to Marvel Stadium.

This change will allow more members and supporters to attend, with all 11 of the Club’s home matches for the 2026 AFL season now to be played at Marvel Stadium.

As a valued full-season member who has already renewed, we want to thank you for your continued loyalty and commitment to the Club. In recognition of this, you will receive complimentary access to the two relocated Marvel Stadium games, meaning you’ll enjoy 11 home games for the price of 9 in 2026. Your existing membership entitlements will be extended into the 2 additional games.

Once the redevelopment is complete in late 2026 and Mars Stadium has returned to full capacity, the Club will play AFL and AFLW games at the venue in both 2027 and 2028 as part of its ongoing and absolute commitment to the region.

Our Club appreciates your understanding, and we thank you for your dedication and unwavering support of the red, white and blue.

 

[dogwatch]

From the Club.

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We hope this message finds you well. The Club is writing to inform you about an important update regarding fixturing for 2026.

Due to current capacity limitations at Mars Stadium as it undergoes redevelopment and, after extensive consultation, the AFL has made the decision to relocate both Ballarat home games next season to Marvel Stadium.

This change will allow more members and supporters to attend, with all 11 of the Club’s home matches for the 2026 AFL season now to be played at Marvel Stadium.

As a valued full-season member who has already renewed, we want to thank you for your continued loyalty and commitment to the Club. In recognition of this, you will receive complimentary access to the two relocated Marvel Stadium games, meaning you’ll enjoy 11 home games for the price of 9 in 2026. Your existing membership entitlements will be extended into the 2 additional games.

Once the redevelopment is complete in late 2026 and Mars Stadium has returned to full capacity, the Club will play AFL and AFLW games at the venue in both 2027 and 2028 as part of its ongoing and absolute commitment to the region.

Our Club appreciates your understanding, and we thank you for your dedication and unwavering support of the red, white and blue.

That's big of them.

 

[Bulldog Brent]

Dogs v Hawks locked in for Saturday night at AO during Gather Round.

 

[MaxiBont]

Prefer playing Hawthron at the AO than the G

 

[Libbaaaa]

Prefer playing Hawthron at the AO than the G

Given our dismal record at the ground since 2021 can't say I am enthused by this.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

So we are the home team again for Gather Round? WTF

 

[X_box_X]

Bloody hell, that throws a spangher in the works.

 

[Libbaaaa]

So we are the home team again for Gather Round? WTF

Hawthorn named first which means we'll just wear white shorts. Can still play them in Launceston next year.

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

That gather round fixture is horrible. Dogs v Hawks, Pies v Freo are the only games that look good. That whole Sunday is awful. Brisbane keep being shafted in gather round. How do they come up with that fixture?

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

Carlton getting Adelaide for a third time in gather rounds. There’s no way that something like that should happen.

 

[RWnBluey]

So we are the home team again for Gather Round? WTF

Looks like Hawks are the home team

 

[Libbaaaa]

So far we know

0 - @ Brisbane
1 - bye?
2 - bye?
3 - bye?
4 - Essendon
5 - Hawthorn (Gather)

 

[Sentinel]

So we are the home team again for Gather Round? WTF

Relax, the 'home' team has no bearing other than the kit you wear and maybe the change rooms you use. You can 'host' a team in Gather Round and then play them again at home later in the same year (eg GWS were the home team against Hawthorn twice in 2023). It's irrelevant.

 

[geoffjennings79]

How do they come up with that fixture?

Look at the numpty who is currently head of the AFL.

 

[Sentinel]

So far we know

0 - @ Brisbane
1 - bye?
2 - bye?
3 - bye?
4 - Essendon
5 - Hawthorn (Gather)
? - Geelong (GMHBA)

 

[Libbaaaa]

0 - @ Brisbane
1 - bye?
2 - bye?
3 - bye?
4 - Essendon
5 - Hawthorn (Gather)
? - Geelong (GMHBA)

Anzac Day game away to an interstate club.

Thursday/Friday night home games against interstate teams.

 

[Doggy]

Might midd Gather Round for the first time next year. Yuck.

 

[Spiritof82]

From the Club.

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We hope this message finds you well. The Club is writing to inform you about an important update regarding fixturing for 2026.

Due to current capacity limitations at Mars Stadium as it undergoes redevelopment and, after extensive consultation, the AFL has made the decision to relocate both Ballarat home games next season to Marvel Stadium.

This change will allow more members and supporters to attend, with all 11 of the Club’s home matches for the 2026 AFL season now to be played at Marvel Stadium.

As a valued full-season member who has already renewed, we want to thank you for your continued loyalty and commitment to the Club. In recognition of this, you will receive complimentary access to the two relocated Marvel Stadium games, meaning you’ll enjoy 11 home games for the price of 9 in 2026. Your existing membership entitlements will be extended into the 2 additional games.

Once the redevelopment is complete in late 2026 and Mars Stadium has returned to full capacity, the Club will play AFL and AFLW games at the venue in both 2027 and 2028 as part of its ongoing and absolute commitment to the region.

Our Club appreciates your understanding, and we thank you for your dedication and unwavering support of the red, white and blue.

I got one of those emails as well, given that my reserved seat membership went up almost $200 this year I'm guessing the club knew about this change in grounds a few months ago and adjusted membership fees accordingly to cover the costs of the 2 extra Docklands games. Now after everyone has paid (or had their membership fees removed from their bank accounts) the announcement is made and everyone is given "complimentary" entry to the extra games.

 

[Doggy]

I got one of those emails as well, given that my reserved seat membership went up almost $200 this year I'm guessing the club knew about this change in grounds a few months ago and adjusted membership fees accordingly to cover the costs of the 2 extra Docklands games. Now after everyone has paid (or had their membership fees removed from their bank accounts) the announcement is made and everyone is given "complimentary" entry to the extra games.

Yep, fairly sure mine went up 15 - 20%