Charlie Curnow will open his career in Sydney against his former side Carlton in Opening Round next season.
The Blues will travel to the Harbour City to take on the Swans in the opening match of the season on Thursday, March 5.
It will also be a reunion for Will Hayward and Ollie Florent, who were part of a separate trade between Sydney and Carlton.
While it’s Carlton’s second crack at Opening Round in three years, it’s St Kilda’s debut on the first weekend of the season.
The Saints will take on Collingwood in a home game at the MCG on the Sunday night before the Labour Day public holiday.
Saints superstar Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera said there was no bigger home-and-away game than the Pies at a packed ‘G.
“Yeah, really excited, obviously first time for the club … it’s great to be a part of it,” he said.
“I can’t wait to get stuck into it; it’s huge, we get to play against Collingwood who have been a strong side for a couple of years.
“Hopefully, it’s a big crowd there, we’re super excited to be a part of it.
“It’s on the big stage, the ‘G, on a Sunday night, it doesn’t get much bigger than that.”
The AFL is going to release its full fixture on Thursday but prematurely announced the Western Bulldogs would not host any games in Ballarat next season.
The Bulldogs have played several home games in the regional Victorian town but will hold off next season as Mars Stasom remains under construction.
Richmond will also host games in Tasmania after North Melbourne’s partnership with Hobart ended.
The Tigers won’t lose any of their MCG games, instead trading in their AFL-mandated home games at Marvel Stadium.
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