AFL and NRL seasons kick off this weekend

The AFL and NRL seasons are set to commence with the Swans hosting Carlton at the SCG on Sunday, following the NRL's opening weekend in Las Vegas where the Cowboys face the Knights and the Dragons take on the Bulldogs. Charlie Curnow's move from Carlton to Sydney adds emotional weight to the AFL opener, while Carlton's strong pre-season form against Brisbane and Geelong suggests they remain competitive despite the loss. Both NRL matches in Vegas carry serious premiership implications despite the festive atmosphere, with 15,000 Australian fans expected to attend.

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