How many games will we win in the first 6 rounds?

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Every club's early fixture ranked, from toughest to easiest

Which clubs are expected to have an easy start to 2026, and who is set to struggle? We take a deep dive into the fixture of all 18 clubs

By Dejan Kalinic
afl.com.au
Feb 24, 2026

RICHMOND

OR: Bye
R1: v Carlton, MCG
R2: v Gold Coast, MCG
R3: v Fremantle, Optus Stadium
R4: v Port Adelaide, MCG
R5: v Greater Western Sydney, Barossa Park
R6: v North Melbourne, Marvel Stadium


Degree of difficulty OR-R6: 10.2 (12th hardest)

Games against 2025 finalists: 3

Interstate trips: 2

Degree of difficulty R7-11: 12.8 (18th hardest)

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1462220/fixture-analysis-collingwood-magpies-adelaide-crows-face-early-tests-as-port-adelaide-power-get-dream-start

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0  think we may be worse than last year