Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementSportAFLSpeaking on Nine's Footy Classified, James Hird laid out his reasons for believing the AFL fixtures needs to change for the sport to keep up with the times.Updated June 24, 2026 — 7:28am,first published 7:25amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:27Farmers on alert for bird fluVideo icon1:21Savannah Guthrie begs for tips in missing mother Nancy's caseVideo icon1:50Ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie deadVideo icon0:22Call for drones to fly daily shark spottingAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe