CHECK out what's on offer at every match this round, plus a few insider tips.
Author's choice: The Mediterranean Breakfast Plate at Rowena Corner Store is one of the best breakfasts in Melbourne so don't miss it before heading to the Swinburne Centre.
Richmond v Port Adelaide at IKON Park, Tuesday, September 24 at 7.15pm AEST
Sophie's local scoop: Grab a pre-match drink and nibbles at Gerald's Bar on nearby Rathdowne St.
TIGERS v POWER Full match coverage and stats
Pre-game: Face-painting
Quarter-time: nib giant footy challenge
Half-time: NAB AFL Auskick
Three-quarter time: Bucket catch
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone
Carlton v North Melbourne at IKON Park, Wednesday, September 25 at 7.15pm AEST
Sophie's local scoop: Pop down to Yo Chi on Faraday St for a post-match sweet treat.
BLUES v KANGAROOS Full match coverage and stats
Pre-game: $4 food deal, Good Tides VIP zone
Quarter-time: Blues Bangers
Half-time: NAB AFL Auskick, Mimi's Mini's Game
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Maccas Kick-to-kick, fan engagement zone
Geelong v Hawthorn at GMHBA Stadium, Thursday, September 26 at 7.15pm AEST
Player's pick: Claudia Gunjaca rates Anh Chi Em in Highton for a pre-game dinner.
CATS v HAWKS 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 v Gold Coast at the Swinburne Centre, Friday, September 27 at 12.05pm AEST
Sophie's local scoop: Grab a pre-match brekky or coffee at the Rowena Corner Store on Rowena Pde, just across Punt Rd from the Swinburne Centre.
MAGPIES v SUNS 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
Essendon v Melbourne at Windy Hill, Friday, September 27 at 2.05pm AEST
Sophie's local scoop: The mortadella panini from 3 Salamis on Napier St is extraordinary!
BOMBERS v DEMONS 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
St Kilda v Fremantle at RSEA Park, Friday, September 27 at 4.05pm AEST
Sophie's local scoop: Head to Comma Food & Wine for a post-match dinner.
SAINTS v DOCKERS 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
Western Bulldogs v Sydney at Mission Whitten Oval, Friday, September 27 at 7.15pm AEST
Sophie's local scoop: Pop into the atmospheric Bar Josephine on Barkly St for a post-match beer.
BULLDOGS v SWANS 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
North Melbourne v Richmond at UTAS Stadium, Sunday, September 29 at 1.05pm AEST
Sophie's local scoop: Grab a pastry and a coffee from one of three Bread and Butter bakeries in Launceston before heading down to UTAS Stadium.
KANGAROOS v TIGERS 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
Greater Western Sydney v West Coast at Henson Park, Sunday, September 29 at 3.05pm AEST
Player's pick: Georgia Garnett is a fan of Mixtape Brewery on nearby Victoria Rd.
GIANTS v EAGLES 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
Brisbane v Adelaide at Brighton Homes Arena, Sunday, September 29 at 3.05pm AEST
Player's pick: Belle Dawes rates Claire's Wholesome Kitchen.
LIONS v CROWS 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
Port Adelaide v Carlton at Alberton Oval, Sunday, September 29 at 4.35pm ACST
Sophie's local pick: Grab a cold one at Big Shed Brewing, just around the corner from Alberton Oval.
POWER v BLUES 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