The Western Bulldogs will ramp up their pre-season preparations with a match simulation against Sydney on Thursday 19 February.
The hit-out will start at 2pm AEDT at Mission Whitten Oval and be broadcast live via Foxtel and Kayo.
Reigning VFL premiers Footscray will later host Sandringham in a practice match of its own, starting at 5pm AEDT.
The VFL scratch match will consist of four 25-minute quarters with no time on.
Entry to both hit-outs is free for all to attend.
2026 AFL match simulation
Western Bulldogs v Sydney
Mission Whitten Oval • Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung
Thursday, February 19, 2pm AEDT
Broadcast: Foxtel and Kayo
2026 VFL practice match
Footscray Bulldogs v Sandringham
Mission Whitten Oval • Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung
Thursday, February 19, 5pm AEDT
Broadcast: N/A
