Sportsday What is going on with the round 3 schedule? (25.03.26)
Mar 25, 2026
A lively look at odd kick-off times and how they affect teams. Discussion about an unusually early West Coast start and players' wake-up routines. Questions about who makes the fixture decisions and the quirks of computerized scheduling. A brief, fast-paced wrap with promos and program notes.
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Round Three Has Odd Early Start Times
- Round 3 features unusually early and awkward AFL start times that are drawing attention across clubs and media.
- Gerard Healy highlights St Kilda vs Brisbane at 12.35 and multiple 12.30/9.30am Perth starts as examples causing scheduling concerns.
West Coast Players Training With 6am Alarms
- Ken Hinkley describes West Coast players waking early in training to acclimatise to a 9.30am Perth game start.
- He says players set 6am alarms during the week and will likely arrive at the ground around 7am to prepare.
No Clear Explanation From AFL On Fixtures
- Hosts question who is responsible for the fixture and why these odd slots exist, noting no clear explanation from AFL HQ.
- Gerard Healy jokes about fixtures being generated by a computer overseas, underscoring lack of transparency.