AFL

Bounce time: 7.40pm AEST. The AFL season restarts with a blockbuster clash between two of the game's fiercest rivals, with the Magpies and Tigers both shaping as genuine premiership contenders in 2020.

Bounce time: 7.50pm AEST. The modern era's biggest rivalry will take to a new stage, with the Cats set to welcome the Hawks to their GMHBA Stadium stronghold for the first time in more than a decade.

The Lions have been stewing on their disappointing round one loss to Hawthorn for two months, so the Dockers can expect a torrid encounter when they venture to the Gabba. Bounce time: 1.45pm AEST

The Showdown is always a no-holds-barred affair and this clash promises to have extra spice, with the Power and Crows both desperate to get their seasons off to fast starts. Bounce time: 7.40pm AEDT

The Suns are targeting their first win of 2020 and will be hoping playing at their Metricon Stadium home gives them an edge over an Eagles team that has premiership designs. Bounce time: 7.40pm AEST

The Swans and Bombers have staged some memorable battles at the SCG in recent seasons and this match should be no different as both teams look to create some early momentum. Bounce time: 3.35pm AEST

Bounce time: 7.40pm AEST. Fireworks are guaranteed whenever Damien Hardwick's Tigers clash with Alastair Clarkson's Hawks, and there is plenty at stake for both teams in this blockbuster at the MCG.

Bounce time: 7.50pm AEST. The Bulldogs host the Giants at Marvel Stadium in a clash that should be a highly entertaining affair between two of the competition's most talented and attacking teams.