Port and Geelong meet on Saturday at Adelaide Oval with each team coming off a defeat last weekend.
Saturday footy kicks off with a brilliant match-up at the MCG between Collingwood and Adelaide.
The Swans host the Blues on Friday night at the SCG, a venue which brings few happy memories for the visitors.
The Suns' second Darwin game for 2025 comes against the Hawks on Thursday night.
The weekend's AFL action concludes with the Roos and Lions in Hobart in what is likely to be a one-sided affair.
It's a battle of two top eight teams at Kardinia Park on Sunday with the Cats facing the Giants.
The Eagles get their best chance for first win of 2025 on Sunday when they face fellow cellar dweller Richmond at the MCG.
It's the first Showdown of 2025 with the Power and Crows meeting at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.
The Suns head to the top end for the first time this season to play the Western Bulldogs.
Sydney head to Marvel Stadium on Saturday to take on an Essendon side who have won four of their past five games.
Saturday footy kicks off at the MCG with Melbourne hosting Hawthorn.
The Saints have a rare MCG home game on Friday night, hosting the Blues for the annual Spud's Game.
The Dockers host the Magpies to kick off AFL Round 9 with the latter resting four of their key players for the big trip west.
The weekend concludes with the biggest Q-Clash yet with Brisbane taking on Gold Coast at the Gabba.
In between two ripping derbies on Sunday sits this stinker between fourth-placed Hawthorn and 16th placed Richmond.
The first Sydney derby of 2025 sees the Giants comfortable favourites to beat the Swans at the SCG.
West Coast host Melbourne at Optus on Saturday night in one for the diehards only.
The Pies face the Cats in a blockbuster Saturday night match-up at the MCG.
The Crows host the Blues on Saturday afternoon with the visitors looking for a fourth straight win.
The Doggies head to Ballarat for the first time in 2025 to meet a resurgent Port Adelaide.