FRIDAY'S practice match between Richmond and Essendon at Punt Road Oval and North Melbourne's clash with Geelong at Simonds Stadium later that evening with be streamed live to the clubs' websites.

Footy returns to Punt Road, but not quite like the days of old

In a move that will help supporters track the teams in their last hit-out before round one, there will also be commentary supplied for both matches.
 
The live stream of the Kangaroos and Cats match, which starts at 6:50pm AEDT, will feature commentary from Fox Footy's Anthony Hudson and Fox Sports' Julian De Stoop.
 
The Richmond and Essendon clash will start at 1pm AEDT.
 
AFL.com.au will have comprehensive coverage for each of the practice matches as clubs finalise their preparations for the new season.

Greater Western Sydney will stream its game against the Crows live on YouTube.

FRIDAY'S PRACTICE GAMES
Richmond v Essendon, Punt Road Oval, 1pm AEDT
Greater Western Sydney v Adelaide, Blacktown, 2pm AEDT
Carlton v Western Bulldogs, Visy Park, 4pm AEDT
Geelong v North Melbourne, Simonds Stadium, 7pm AEDT

SATURDAY'S PRACTICE GAMES
Port Adelaide v St Kilda, Alberton Oval, 12.30pm ACDT
Melbourne v Hawthorn, Casey Fields, 1pm AEDT
Brisbane Lions v Sydney Swans, Burpengary, 2.30pm AEST