Bailey Smith faces his former side for the first time on Thursday night as the Cats take on the Dogs in Geelong.
The Eagles will be hoping to get their first win of the year when they meet St Kilda in Perth on Sunday.
The Lions will be hoping to regain some form when they face the Lions at the Gabba on Sunday.
It's 17th vs 16th to kick off Sunday footy with Richmond facing North Melbourne at the MCG.
Essendon will be looking for a third straight win when they face the Dogs at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.
The Giants host the Dockers in a twilight clash at Engie Stadium in Sydney.
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.