Round 19 2026 Preview

It is officially the business end of the season, and Round 19 is serving up a spectacular weekend of football! This episode previews a fixture list packed with massive ladder-shaping drama. We break down the absolute blockbusters on the horizon, highlighted by a second-look traditional grudge match between Collingwood and Carlton at the MCG, a tricky Cats vs. St Kilda clash down at the Cattery, and a vital Essendon vs. GWS Giants battle under the roof at Marvel. As always, the modern-day action is only half the story. We take a journey through the VFL/AFL history books to unearth some incredible buried treasure. We track down the origins of these classic encounters, looking back at the legendary players, historical boilovers, and the moments that laid the foundation for the fierce rivalries we see today.