The Sunday Night Experiment: What's Behind the AFL's Risky Fixtures The Australian Football League (AFL) has introduced a new twist to its fixture release, featuring more Sunday night games.
Gone are the traditional Friday night lights; instead, high profile matches like St Kilda vs Carlton will now take place on Sundays.
This shift in scheduling is being touted as an experiment, but what's driving this change? Seven Network, the AFL's broadcast partner, has expressed enthusiasm for Sunday night football.