A general view of RSEA Park during round three, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

Check out what's on offer at every match this round, plus a few insider tips.

Author's choice: It was cancelled in week two due to wild weather, but the RSEA Park ferris wheel is BACK.

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Collingwood v West Coast at IKON Park, Tuesday, September 17 at 7.15pm AEST

Sophie's local scoop: Grab a pre-match drink and nibbles at Gerald's Bar on nearby Rathdowne St.

MAGPIES v EAGLES Full match coverage and stats

Pre-game: Face-painting, membership stands, leap with the leaders, kids zone (featuring a handball target, colouring-in, reaction zone), AFLW chill-out zone, 'love the game' badge-making, poster giveaways, LED light dancers
Quarter-time: Mascot race
Half-time: Juniors mini-game
Three-quarter time: KFC bucket catch
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone

Ruby Schleicher signs autographs after week eight, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

Brisbane v Western Bulldogs at Brighton Homes Arena, Wednesday, September 18 at 7.15pm AEST

LIONS v BULLDOGS Full match coverage and stats

Pre-game: Bungee trampolines, face-painting, henna artist, Hyundai IONIQ popcorn activation, ICC 'We Can't Wait' tent, B105 deck chairs and yard games, Lion membership marquee, Roar Espresso, Captain's Bar, coffee cart, Container Bar, XXXX Hill Bar, Youi Community BBQ, food trucks (featuring Joy Turkish, Catch & Kiss, Little Malaysia, Motha Trucker, Ms P Ice Cream, Brazzo Boys), player match-ups, player head-to-head, crowd games
Quarter-time: Crowd games, fan cam
Half-time: Birthdays, light show
Three-quarter time: Crowd game, fan cam
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone

Brisbane players run out onto the field during week three, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos/Getty Images

Richmond v Carlton at IKON Park, Thursday, September 19 at 7.15pm

Sophie's local scoop: Grab a pre-match drink and dinner at Marama Wine on nearby Rathdowne St.

TIGERS v BLUES Full match coverage and stats

Pre-game: Face-painting, player interview, Richmond quiz
Quarter-time: nib Giant Footy Challenge
Half-time: NAB AFL Auskick
Three-quarter time: KFC Bucket Catch
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone

Gabby Seymour greets fans after a win during week two, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

North Melbourne v Port Adelaide on Friday, September 20 at Mission Whitten Oval at 5.05pm AEST

Sophie's local scoop: Pop into the Vic Hotel post-game for a pint and pub feed, maybe while you watch Friday night's AFL preliminary final between Sydney and Port Adelaide.

KANGAROOS v POWER Full match coverage and stats

Pre-game: Burger truck, ice cream van, Western Bulldogs cafe, Roo Squad with kids activities and face-painting, Spirit of Tasmania DJ, chill zone, Mazda Hill (featuring lawn games, furniture and photobooth), merchandise marquees, big screen content
Quarter-time: Choose Your Tune
Half-time: Fan of the Match, dance cam
Three-quarter time: Roos relay
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone

Kate Shierlaw greets a fan after a win during week three, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

Gold Coast v Geelong at People First Stadium, Saturday, September 21 at 12.05pm AEST

Sophie's local scoop: Pick up a sweet treat at Manolas Brothers Delicatessen in Surfers Paradise.

SUNS v CATS Full match coverage and stats

Pre-game: TBC
Quarter-time: TBC
Half-time: NAB AFL Auskick
Three-quarter time: TBC
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone

Ella Smith greets fans after week two, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

St Kilda v Hawthorn at RSEA Park, Saturday, September 21 at 2.05pm AEST

Sophie's local scoop: Fuel up for the game with a bagel from Tuckshop, just around the corner from Moorabbin station.

SAINTS v HAWKS Full match coverage and stats

Pre-game: Westinghouse fridge activation, Chery 360 camera and car display, ferris wheel, kids zone (featuring face-painting and arts and crafts), Danny Frawley Centre wellness zone, mini handball inflatables, Linton Street Cafe, Sanctum Bar, hot dog stand, slinky spuds, strawberry fondue, Southside Markets (featuring Alley Katz pasta cheese wheel, Costal Lane Candles, Snow White Bakery, Sweet Servings cookies), Spud's Game ceremony
Half-time: NAB AFL Auskick
Three-quarter time: CMC 'Kick Your Investment Goals'
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone

Darcy Guttridge greets fans during week two, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

Fremantle v Melbourne at Fremantle Oval, Saturday, September 21 at 12.05pm AWST

Player's pick: Dana East can't go past a post-game pizza at The Arbor, right near Fremantle Oval.

DOCKERS v DEMONS Full match coverage and stats

Pre-game: 
Quarter-time:
Half-time: NAB AFL Auskick
Three-quarter time:
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone

Fremantle players celebrate a win during week three, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

Adelaide v Essendon at Thomas Farms Oval, Sunday, September 22 at 12.35pm ACST

Player's pick: Chelsea Randall rates Melt in Unley for a post-game pizza - her favourite is the nutella and pistachio dessert pizza.

CROWS v BOMBERS Full match coverage and stats

Pre-game: Crowmania merch pod, Bird In Hand sparkling bar, food trucks, kids zone (stadium jumping castle, kicking inflatables and face-painters), Workskil giveaways, height chart and vertical leap, roaming colour crew, membership marquee, Rainbow Crows marquee, Crows arch
Quarter-time: Player interview
Half-time: Player interview
Three-quarter time: Goalpost challenge
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone

Sarah Goodwin greets fans during week three, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos/Getty Images

Collingwood v Western Bulldogs at Victoria Park, Sunday, September 22 at 3.05pm AEST

Sophie's local scoop: Pop into Bodriggy Brewery on Johnston St for a free Latin American dance class before the game, or after for a beer and a Latin American Sunday roast.

MAGPIES v BULLDOGS Full match coverage and stats

Pre-game: TBC
Quarter-time: TBC
Half-time: NAB AFL Auskick
Three-quarter time: TBC
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone

Collingwood players run through the banner during week two, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

Sydney v Greater Western Sydney at Henson Park, Sunday, September 22 at 3.05pm AEST

Sophie's local scoop: Pop into the Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre for a pre-game pint and pork bun from its in-house old school Chinese restaurant, the Lucky Prawn. 

SWANS v GIANTS Full match coverage and stats

Pre-game: Harvey Norman Hill, Harvey Norman 'Train Like a Giant' obstacle course, campervan and lawn games, face-painting, giveaways, chill zone, photo moment wall, balloon towers, food trucks, Boundary Bar, DJ, merchandise outlets
Quarter-time: Sweet Caroling singalong
Half-time: NAB AFL Auskick, DJ performance, crowd interview
Three-quarter time: Harvey Norman marks up challenge
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone

A general view of Henson Park during round nine, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos/Getty Images

West Coast v Brisbane at Mineral Resources Park, Sunday, September 22 at 3.05pm AWST

Sophie's local scoop:

MAGPIES v EAGLES Full match coverage and stats

Pre-game: Food trucks (coffee, ice cream, Greek food), Hungry Jacks, pop-up bar, kids zone (kicking inflatable, handball targets, face-painting, games, crafts)
Quarter-time: Mascot handball competition
Half-time: 
Three-quarter time: AGL dance cam
Post-match: Ball giveaways, fan engagement zone

West Coast players greet fans after a win during week three, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos