AFL Round 23 and 24 Fixtures Confirmed: Final Two Weeks Locked In

The AFL has locked in the fixtures for the final two weeks of the regular season, featuring a mini gather round format and a high-profile Saturday night clash between Hawthorn and Collingwood in Round 23, according to reports from the Herald Sun and official club announcements.

The schedule for Rounds 23 and 24 prioritizes concentrated scheduling and high-density venue usage, including a double-header at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and integrated AFLW fixtures, as confirmed by afl.com.au and collingwoodfc.com.au.

Round 23 Matchups and the Hawthorn-Collingwood Clash

Hawthorn will host Collingwood on Saturday night during Round 23, according to hawthornfc.com.au. The match is positioned as a centerpiece of the penultimate week of the season, utilizing the Saturday night prime-time slot.

The Herald Sun reports that the league has adopted a mini gather round approach for these final weeks.

MCG Scheduling and AFLW Integration

The fixture includes a rare scheduling arrangement at the MCG, with two separate games played at the venue in a single day, according to afl.com.au.

Additionally, afl.com.au has revealed that the final fortnight will incorporate AFLW double-headers.

Impact on Final Fortnight Logistics

Carlton FC has confirmed the final fortnight is now locked in, providing certainty for the club’s operational planning as the team pushes for finals positioning.