VFL Media Release – VFLW Round 14 and VFL Round 11 Fixture Release
The AFL has today released the dates and times for final round of the 2021 rebel VFLW home-and-away Premiership Season and Round 11 of the VFL Premiership Season.
Collingwood, Geelong, Port Melbourne, Casey Demons and Essendon have guaranteed themselves a place in the 2021 rebel VFLW Finals with their dominant performances across the season. The final spot in the top six will come down to two matches – Western Bulldogs v Casey Demons and Southern Saints v North Melbourne. The Southern Saints currently sit in sixth position with a healthy percentage but a loss to North Melbourne and a win to the Western Bulldogs will see them swap in the race to the Finals.
The 2021 rebel VFLW Finals series will commence on Saturday July 3 with the Grand Final to be played on Sunday July 25. Elimination Finals will be played between 3rd v 6th and 4th v 5th. Qualifying Final will be between the top two sides with the winning side to earn a double-chance.
All VFL clubs return to the field this weekend after the VFL bye-period with 11 matches across Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales starting Friday when Brisbane Lions host Geelong live and free on Kayo Freebies at 11.35am. Six matches on Saturday is headlined by Frankston travelling to the Holden Centre to face Collingwood before Sandringham host Richmond at Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham at 2.00pm.
Two of the oldest VFL clubs face off on Sunday when Port Melbourne host Williamstown at ETU Stadium at 2.00pm with an old rivalry to spark when the Northern Bullants host Carlton at Preston City Oval.
The fixture for the VFL will continue to be a week-by-week proposition for the short-term with a fixture for the remainder of the VFL season to be released shortly. The AFL is committed to working through the rounds plus finals to complete the season.
Matches are subject to state border restrictions and the AFL will continue to work with all State Governments on the travelling of VFL teams this weekend.
The AFL will continue to work with the Victorian State Government and Health Officials on the return of crowds at matches this weekend.
We acknowledge this remains a complicated and rapidly evolving situation but as a football industry we will band together to support each other. This is a reminder that we are all part of a broader society with a responsibility to make sure our community remains safe.
The AFL will continue to meet with all parties and plan for all scenarios acting on the advice from government, relevant health departments and medical experts. We will communicate any updates and provide advice in a timely manner.
The AFL would like to acknowledge the support of all industry stakeholders and the legion of fans and supporters for their patience during this time.
VFL RD 11
Friday June 25
Brisbane Lions vs. GeelongSouth Pine Sporting Complex11.35amKayo Freebies
Saturday June 26
Gold Coast Suns vs. SouthportGC Suns Training Oval11.00am
North Melbourne vs. WerribeeArden St Oval12.00pm
Coburg vs. FootscrayHighgate Recreation Reserve12.00pm
Collingwood vs. FrankstonHolden Centre12.05pmKayo Freebies
Box Hill Hawks vs. AspleyBox Hill City Oval12.30pm
Sandringham vs. RichmondWilson Storage Trevor Barker Oval2.00pm
Sunday June 27
Casey Demons vs. EssendonCasey Fields12.00pmSeven and 7plus
Northern Bullants vs. CarltonPreston City Oval1.00pm
Port Melbourne vs. WilliamstownETU Stadium2.00pm
GWS Giants vs. Sydney SwansGIANTS Stadium4:45pmKayo Freebies
VFLW Rd 14
Saturday June 26
Darebin vs. EssendonBill Lawry Oval12.00pm
Collingwood vs. GeelongVictoria Park12.00pm
Western Bulldogs vs. Casey DemonsVU Whitten Oval1.00pm
Sunday June 27
Southern Saints vs. North MelbourneWilson Storage Trevor Barker Oval12.00pm
Hawthorn vs. Port MelbourneBox Hill City Oval11.00am
Williamstown vs. CarltonDowner Oval1.00pm
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