Blues Hold Sway Against Saints for Opening AFLW Win

AFLW double-header season opener left fans with 'lots of mixed feelings'

The AFLW opened its 2026 season with a double-header at Docklands Stadium, with fans enjoying the pizzazz of the bigger stadium and being sheltered from the rain, while missing some of the community element of the suburban grounds.

AFLW season opener makes big statement as Blues hold on

Carlton and St Kilda have made a compelling case for double-headers in an entertaining battle.

Blues hold sway against Saints for opening AFLW win

Carlton have kicked off the AFLW season in style with a 26-point win over St Kilda in an entertaining clash at Marvel Stadium.

Carlton close on stunning AFL top 10 finish; Rowell dominant as Suns snap streak; Blues hold sway in AFLW opener

St Kilda play Carlton in AFL season opener and round 22 of the 2026 AFL premiership season at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne from 4.35pm AEST. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the matches live. Follow this live blog for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads, injury updates and start time. This blog also includes posts on the AFLW clash between St Kilda and Carlton along with AFL matches between GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns and West Coast Eagles vs Collingwood played earlier in the day.

Finals secured for Pies, wildcard blockbuster looms, do Blues have their man?

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Every contender’s finals scenarios explained as Pies-Blues wildcard blockbuster looms — The Run Home with 2 games left

Every contender’s finals scenarios explained as Pies-Blues wildcard blockbuster looms