I'm trying to decide what to say about the game, post-match. 

Williamstown look good. Hard, fast and quite clean with the football. 

Port Melbourne worked their way into the game but it could be a case of the Seagulls taking the foot off the gas as the game wore on. 

I think the departure of AJ from the ruc9k was telling and we lacked that physical impact in the ruck.

I think this is the first time the clubs have played each other since 2000. When the two clubs played at the MCG. I remember a good contingent of Port Melbourne supporters getting along to the game too.

A few interesting positional changes in the line up announced by the Borough. Perhaps to try and address some key position deficiencies. 

I won't be able to make this game so will be relying on the clubs social media updates. 

https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/12/vfl-on-abc-tv-radio-rights-2026/

... Sorry don't get your hopes up that it has been released.  

People in the know say it has been delayed once again and won't be released today. 

Hopefully the non-release of the fixture is due to a new broadcast partner coming on board. I doubt it though. 

Has anyone seen the completed Round 2 fixture? I believe Port Melbourne are travelling down to Tasmania to play the Devils, but I'd like to have it confirmed where/when we play to see if I can snaffle some cheap flights. 

Re-signings:

Luca Alessio, Kaine Baldwin, Dom Bedendo, Charlie Clarke, Kai Dimattina, Felix Dreher, Paddy Farrant, Matt Gahan, Roy George, Josh Green, Sam Grant, Tom Graham, Ned Hawkins, Tom Highmore, Tom Hird, Jack Johnston, Drew Lloyd, Archi Manton, Owen Mulady, Flynn Penry, Riley Polkinghorne, Lachie Rankin, Max Rider, Fraser Rosman, Michael Rudd, Jack Skinner, Josh Sparkman, Harry Stubbings, James Van Es, Malachi White

New signings:

for those with a subscription to the Herald-Sun, some concerning headlines for Frankston IF the story is true 

AFL have  released Round 1 of VFL Fixture

Disappointingly it has been confirmed by Channel 7 that the 2026 VFL season will not be broadcast this year.

It is believed that the cost one a major factor in the decision. A petition has been created on Change.org seeking another Free to air broadcaster to pick up the rights to the VFA /VFL.