Essendon and Richmond take Dreamtime to Perth next year
Essendon and Richmond are each selling one home game to play a new Dreamtime sequel called Dreamtime at Maali in Western Australia.
Essendon and Richmond have agreed to play home games in Perth as part of a new Indigenous celebration during NAIDOC week. The match will be called Dreamtime at Maali, which means black swan in the Noongar language.
The match will be played at Optus Stadium in early July. Essendon hosts the first game in 2027, while Richmond takes the second in 2028.
The traditional Dreamtime at the 'G game during Sir Doug Nicholls Round at the MCG will continue as usual. Essendon members will receive extra away seating at MCG games to compensate for losing a home fixture.
North Melbourne already plays two home games per season in Western Australia as part of a three-year deal.
- Optus Stadium
- Venue
- Dreamtime at Maali
- Game name
- Noongar word for black swan
- Language
- Essendon in 2027
- First game host
Why it mattersThe move brings AFL games to Western Australia and expands how the league celebrates Indigenous culture beyond Melbourne.
AustraliaWestern Australian AFL fans will see Essendon and Richmond play at home, while Melbourne members lose MCG fixtures but gain extra away seating.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 4 h ago
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