Brisbane draws easiest 2027 AFL fixture, Richmond draws the hardest
Brisbane faces the easiest draw, Richmond the toughest, based on opponents' 2026 finishing positions.
The 2027 AFL fixture has been released, with all 18 clubs now ranked by how hard their draw looks on paper. Brisbane gets the easiest run (ranked 1st), while Richmond faces the toughest schedule (18th).
The difficulty is calculated by adding the 2026 finishing positions of the six teams each club plays twice, a lower total means a harder fixture. Hawthorn ranks 2nd easiest, Geelong 3rd, and Fremantle 4th.
Bottom three hardest: Essendon (17th), North Melbourne (16th), and Carlton (15th).
- Brisbane (1st)
- Easiest draw
- Richmond (18th)
- Hardest draw
- 18
- Total clubs
- 6 teams
- Double-ups per club
Why it mattersFixture difficulty can shape a season's outcome and your team's expectations, giving fans early insight into the road ahead.
AustraliaAll 18 AFL clubs now know their 2027 schedules and can plan their seasons accordingly.
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