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The AFLW season opener between St Kilda and Carlton is set to take place at Marvel Stadium this Sunday. The event coincides with the sixth annual Spud's Game, which aims to raise awareness for mental health.
Why it matters
This match marks the beginning of the professional women's Australian rules football season and serves as a significant community platform for mental health advocacy.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the season opener between St Kilda and Carlton
--> Paige Trudgeon and Poppy Scholz during the match between St Kilda and Carlton in R1, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos THE AFLW season kicks off this Sunday as St Kilda and Carlton do battle at Marvel Stadium in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
The game forms part of a double header with the Saints-Blues AFL clash, giving fans the chance to see both sides in a huge day of footy action.
Sunday evening is also the sixth edition of Spud's Game, which brings together people in the community to have conversations that matter and break the stigma around mental ill-health.
St Kilda v Carlton at Marvel Stadium, 4.15pm AEST NO LATE CHANGES
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