AFL plans shorter quarters to fit Tasmania's 2028 entry

The AFL is likely to shorten quarters below 20 minutes when Tasmania joins in 2028 to manage fixture congestion.

Why it mattersMatch length affects everything from TV scheduling to viewer fatigue; shorter quarters reshape how you watch and follow the game.

AustraliaEvery AFL fan will experience shorter quarters from 2028 onwards, changing the rhythm and pacing of the game they follow.

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AFL plans shorter quarters to fit Tasmania's 2028 entry

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Shellharbour City Suns chase first AFL flag in 15 years

Sam Mitchell accidentally outs secret AFL coaches group chat

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