The AFL have confirmed details for match simulation training and practice matches in the lead up to the 2023 NAB AFLW Season.

All practice matches will be streamed via club platforms. Practice matches will be free to attend except the Adelaide Crows vs Geelong Cats game, which will require an AFL ticket.

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.

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.”

2023 Match Simulation Training (Aug 11-12)

Friday, Aug 11 VENUE EST LOCAL
St Kilda vs. Richmond RSEA Park 4:30pm 4:30pm
Saturday, Aug 12      
Essendon vs. North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos Windy Hill 10:00am 10:00am
Gold Coast SUNS vs. Sydney Swans Heritage Bank Stadium 10:00am 10:00am
Port Adelaide vs. GWS GIANTS Alberton Oval 10:30am 10:00am
West Coast Eagles vs. Fremantle Mineral Resources Park 11:30am 9:30am
Carlton vs. Melbourne IKON Park 12:00pm 12:00pm
Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs Kinetic Stadium 1:00pm 1:00pm
Brisbane Lions vs. Adelaide Crows Brighton Homes Arena 2:00pm 2:00pm
Collingwood vs. Geelong Cats Victoria Park 3:00pm 3:00pm


2023 Practice Matches (Aug 18-20)

Friday, Aug 18 VENUE EST LOCAL
GWS GIANTS vs.  Richmond Blacktown International Sports Park 4:05pm 4:05pm
Port Adelaide vs. St Kilda  Alberton Oval 7:40pm 7:10pm
Saturday, Aug 19      
Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast SUNS Brighton Homes Arena 10:35am 10:35am
Western Bulldogs vs.
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos
Arden Street 12:05pm 12:05pm
Fremantle vs. Collingwood Victor George Kailis Oval 1:05pm 11:05am
Sydney Swans vs. Carlton Tramway Oval 1:05pm 1:05pm
Melbourne vs. Hawthorn Casey Fields 2:05pm 2:05pm
Adelaide Crows vs. Geelong Cats Adelaide Oval 4:40pm 4:10pm
Sunday, Aug 20      
West Coast Eagles vs. Essendon Mineral Resources Park 2:35pm 12:35pm


The scheduling of match simulation training and practice matches are subject to change.