There is plenty to cheer for ahead of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season with the Sydney Swans confirmed to host Carlton in a practice match at the SCG on Saturday, August 19.
The AFL today confirmed the details for match simulation training and practice matches in the lead up to new season, with the Swans to kick-start their preparations in-front of their members and fans.
A match simulation game is also scheduled for Saturday, 12 August against Gold Coast Suns at Heritage Bank Stadium.
The practice match against Carlton will be free to attend, while there will also be a live stream via the Sydney Swans website.
The practice matches will give fans their first glimpse of the recently introduced rule adjustments, which includes longer quarters, interchange caps, adjustments to boundary throw ins and a cap on the use of runners.
The format, number of players, game length and number of breaks for the match simulation trainings can be agreed upon by the competing teams.
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The match-ups for the match simulation trainings reflect those across the same weekend in Round 22 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
Arrangements and public access for match simulation training will be managed and communicated by each club.
AFL General Manager Women’s Football Nicole Livingstone said she was pleased to give fans their first glimpse of what was in store for the 2023 NAB AFLW Season.
"As we prepare for the season, the upcoming practice matches and match simulation will give fans their first look at new players, new coaches, and new captains ahead of a big 2023 season," Livingstone said.
“Excitement is building for the season which kicks off on the first of September during the AFL Finals Bye. Fans can buy tickets to all games on August 10.”
AFLW Match Simulation
Gold Coast Suns v Sydney Swans
Date: Saturday, 12 August
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Heritage Bank Stadium
AFLW Practice Match
Sydney Swans v Carlton
Date: Saturday, 19 August
Time: 1:05pm
Gates open: 12:45pm
Venue: SCG
