WITH the 2019 season edging closer, take a look at what’s scheduled for both the men’s and women’s sides before their first official matches of the year.

AFLW practice match and clinic

Saturday, January 12

AFLW v VFLW practice match at Casey Fields from 9am.

A junior clinic will follow the practice match from approximately 11:25am.

AFL return to training

Saturday, January 12

The senior group will return from their Christmas break with a training session at Gosch’s Paddock from 9:30am.

AFLW Season Launch

Wednesday, January 23

The AFLW playing group will be presented with their guernseys at the season launch.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here.

AFL open training session: Maroochydore

Saturday, February 2

The men’s group will be heading to Maroochydore for their pre-season camp and will be holding an open training session for fans to attend on the Saturday. Further details TBC.

AFLW Round 1: Melbourne v Fremantle

Sunday, February 3

Round 1 of the AFLW season kicks off against the Dockers at Casey Fields from 3:05pm.

AFL training at Casey

Saturday, February 9

The men’s side will be having an open training session at Casey Fields from 9:30am.

JLT Game 1: Melbourne v Richmond

Sunday, March 3

The first JLT pre-season game will be played against the Tigers at Deakin Reserve Shepparton from 4:40pm.