AFL RD 3: Huge Round Headlined By Pies v Tigers

The 2023 AFL season is heating up as teams gear up for Round 3 fixtures, set to run from Thursday to Sunday. One of the standout matchups of the round is the Friday night battle between Collingwood and Richmond at the MCG.

Collingwood will be without defender Nathan Broad, who was referred to the tribunal for his dangerous tackle in Round 2. Meanwhile, forward Brody Mihocek is facing a race against time to be fit after dislocating his finger. On the other hand, Richmond will be looking to continue their winning start to the season.

Both teams boast a wealth of talent and will be looking to assert their dominance on the field. With a long-standing rivalry, this match is shaping up to be a thrilling encounter between two of the AFL’s biggest clubs.

On Thursday, the Western Bulldogs face the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium. The Bulldogs will still be without tall forward Rory Lobb and midfielder Adam Treloar, who is recovering from a hamstring injury. The Lions, on the other hand, will hope to have recovered from their close loss last week.

Saturday’s fixtures see Hawthorn take on North Melbourne at UTAS Stadium, GWS face Carlton at GIANTS Stadium, St Kilda clash with Essendon at the MCG, and Port Adelaide battle Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval.

On Sunday, Gold Coast host Geelong at Heritage Bank Stadium, Melbourne face Sydney at the MCG, and Fremantle take on West Coast at Optus Stadium.

With many teams hoping to secure their first wins of the season and others looking to maintain their early momentum, the Round 3 fixtures promise to be hotly contested. Whether you’re a fan of the Bulldogs, the Lions, or any of the other teams in action, be sure to catch all the action live this week.

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