More games of the 2024 AFL season has been announced, with the league on Monday revealing three games to be played in the Northern Territory.
Next year’s fixture is taking shape, with Andrew Dillon in South Australia on Sunday to announce the next edition of Gather Round.
Now, three fixtures in the top end have been locked in for next season. The Gold Coast Suns will again play two games in Darwin, while a fixture between Melbourne and Fremantle has been revealed.
The Suns and Demons’ new agreement with the Northern Territory State Government ensures Gold Coast plays two games in Darwin and Melbourne plays one in Alice Springs for the next three years.
Gold Coast’s two opponents come in the form of North Melbourne and Geelong. The Suns will play the Kangaroos in Round 9 on Saturday night, with that match to be North Melbourne’s second ever for premiership points in the Northern Territory.
Meanwhile, Geelong – playing its first home and away game in the top end – will open Sir Doug Nicholls Round (Round 10) on Thursday night against the Suns.
Three fixtures announced
Saturday, May 11 (Round 9): Gold Coast v North Melbourne - TIO Stadium Darwin
Thursday, May 16 (Round 10): Gold Coast v Geelong - TIO Stadium Darwin
Sunday, June 2 (Round 12): Melbourne v Fremantle - TIO Traeger Park