The full 2026 fixture is due out this week however we know that Australia vs Ireland is on 1 August 2026 (Men's round 21) and the Saints vs Carlton is the first AFLW match on August 9 (Men's Round 22). Sarah Black has later confirmed a 1-8 Split Round 1 format across Men's Rounds 22 and 23. Ideally we will commence discussion in early July about whether both our ORFFW and Premier League preseason drafts will be held in the week prior to the Saints vs Carlton clash. https://www.afl.com.au/news/1522651...off-aflw-season-with-spuds-game-double-header