2025 AFL Pre-Season Matches Begin, Focus on Team Preparations

The 2025 AFL pre-season is intensifying as teams engage in final warm-up matches ahead of the premiership season starting on March 6. Intra-club matches and optional simulation sessions are common as clubs prepare for a busy schedule, with nine practice matches slated for the upcoming week. The Sydney Swans recently faced the GWS Giants in a match simulation, reflecting on their past season's shortcomings, while the Giants also seek redemption after their finals loss. Both teams are eager to hit the ground running as they gear up for the new season. Fans can expect a competitive atmosphere as teams finalize their strategies before the season officially kicks off.