The AFL has released the first part of its amended 2020 premiership season fixture, with Collingwood to play Richmond, St Kilda, GWS and Essendon in the coming weeks.

The Pies and Tigers will get the season re-started at the MCG on Thursday, June 11.

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Collingwood will then take on St Kilda at the MCG, before flying to Sydney to take on the Giants.

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Next up is a Friday night clash with Essendon at the MCG in round five.

The AFL's general manager of clubs and broadcasting, Travis Auld, said the initial rounds of resumption were designed around highlighting traditional rivalries.

"To re-launch the season we have focused on scheduling blockbuster match-ups across these four weeks, particularly in the Thursday and Friday night primetime slots," Auld said.

"As we navigate through the remaining 108 games plus finals, we will continue to be adaptable with our scheduling, ensuring our fixtures align with the relevant state government restrictions in place at the time.

"It is important for us to stay flexible and agile throughout this season, but we are looking forward to matches getting underway and supporters being able to watch their clubs and players in action again."

The AFL's aim is to release the next block of games, likely to be two rounds, after the conclusion of round three.
 
Matches will be broadcast live by the Seven Network, Foxtel and via Kayo and the official AFL Live App.

COLLINGWOOD'S FIXTURE

Round 2: Thursday, June 11 - Collingwood v Richmond, MCG, 7.40pm AEST

Round 3: Saturday, June 20 - Collingwood v St Kilda, MCG, 4.35pm AEST

Round 4: Friday, June 26 - Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood, Giants Stadium, 7.50pm AEST

Round 5: Friday, July 3 - Collingwood v Essendon, MCG, 7.50pm AEST

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