2017 AFL season#Round 2

The following amendments were made to the Laws of the Game for the 2017 season:{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-12-21/afl-statement-rule-changes-for-2017|title=AFL statement: Rule changes for 2017|date=21 December 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=21 December 2016}}

• Rules relating to around-the-ground ruck contests were amended such that only the nominated ruckman for each team is permitted in the contest, eliminating the option for another player to enter the contest and take the tap, otherwise known as the "third man up" strategy.{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/luke-hodge-has-labelled-the-afls-decision-to-abolish-the-third-man-up-rule-as-ridiculous/news-story/893e03a1a8415079acc291047d0c8160|title=Who will win from the ruck rule change?|last=Edmund|first=Sam|date=22 December 2016|work=Herald Sun|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=1 February 2017}} This was done to make ruck contests easier to adjudicate, to reduce the risk of injuries to ruckmen, and to increase the value of the skill of ruckwork.
• A more stringent interpretation of deliberate rushed behinds was introduced, by allowing the umpire to consider prior opportunity, distance from the goal line and degree of applied pressure when judging whether or not to pay a free kick.
• Adjustments were made to the interpretation of high tackles, giving the umpire more discretion to call play-on when he deems that the tackled player is responsible for the high contact. This was introduced to discourage the practice of ducking into a tackle, dropping the knees when tackled or trying to shrug off a tackle to earn a free kick.{{cite news|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/afl-umpires-told-to-be-stricter-with-ducking-into-tackles-rushed-behinds-in-2017/news-story/f2aa5486470abb623fbbbaa00e9d8cc6|title=AFL umpires told to be stricter with ducking into tackles, rushed behinds in 2017|date=27 January 2017|last=Cavanagh|first=Chris|work=Herald Sun|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=1 February 2017}}
• A more stringent interpretation of punches to the body was introduced to the match review panel and tribunal to allow for suspensions to be imposed; and to allow fines to be imposed for low impact jumper punches.
• The deliberate out of bounds free kick was amended, lowering the threshold for a free kick from 'intentionally' putting the ball out of bounds to 'not demonstrating sufficient intent' to keep the ball in bounds.{{cite web|url=http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Coach_AFL/2017_Laws_of_Australian_Football.pdf|title=Laws of Australian Football 2017|year=2017|access-date=27 March 2021|archive-date=5 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190305204905/http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Coach_AFL/2017_Laws_of_Australian_Football.pdf|url-status=dead}}

The pre-season series of matches in 2017 was known as the JLT Community Series; its new sponsor was Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT),{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/jlt-community-series-whats-in-a-name-for-the-afl-preseason-competition-20161206-gt51h1.html|title=What's in a name for the AFL pre-season competition?|last=Paxinos|first=Stathi|date=7 December 2016|work=The Age|access-date=17 February 2017}} who replaced National Australia Bank (NAB) after NAB elected to sponsor the inaugural AFL Women's season instead.{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/national-australia-bank-no-longer-sponsoring-afl-preseason-20161107-gsjzqg.html|title=National Australia Bank no longer sponsoring AFL pre-season|last=McClure|first=Sam|date=7 November 2016|work=The Age|access-date=17 February 2017}} The series featured 27 practice matches played over 25 days, beginning on 16 February and ending on 12 March. The matches were stand-alone, with no overall winner of the series. Each team played three games, many at suburban or regional venues. All matches were televised live on Fox Footy as well as on the AFL Live app.{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/your-ultimate-guide-to-the-2017-jlt-community-series-afl-preseason-competition-fixture-venues-rule-changes/news-story/6eb229d0c39a23328039871483d01eee|title=Your ultimate guide to the 2017 JLT Community Series AFL pre-season competition: Fixture, venues, rule changes|date=14 February 2017|work=Fox Sports (Australia)|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=17 February 2017}} The nine-point super goal was used in these matches.

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{{AFLGame|Thursday, 16 February (7:40 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|2.13.9 (105)|H|{{AFL Ess}}|0.14.10 (94)|Etihad Stadium|16,521|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170216215903/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/1/coll-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 17 February (7:40 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|0.15.8 (98)|H|{{AFL Gee}}|1.13.7 (94)|University of Tasmania Stadium|8,512|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218043506/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/1/haw-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 18 February (2:05 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|0.10.10 (70)|H|{{AFL|WC}}|0.5.7 (37)|Narrandera Sports Stadium, Narrandera|3,984|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218002329/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/1/gws-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 18 February (4:40 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|2.9.14 (86)|A|{{AFL Mel}}|0.14.8 (92)|Whitten Oval|7,581|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218081745/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/1/wb-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 19 February (2:05 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|0.8.15 (63)|A|{{AFL NM}}|0.9.11 (65)|Coffs Harbour International Stadium|3,040|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218000814/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/1/syd-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 19 February (3:40 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|0.11.15 (81)|H|{{AFL BL}}|1.7.6 (57)|Kombumerri Park, Merrimac|2,174|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063147/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/1/gcfc-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGame|Thursday, 23 February (7:40 pm)|{{AFL StK}}|0.8.9 (57)|H|{{AFL PA}}|0.7.14 (56)|Etihad Stadium|5,363|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218103340/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/2/stk-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 24 February (7:40 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|0.14.8 (92)|H|{{AFL Ade}}|0.10.13 (73)|Etihad Stadium|7,262|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218110356/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/2/rich-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 25 February (2:05 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|0.17.14 (116)|H|{{AFL Car}}|0.9.8 (62)|Casey Fields|7,256|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170217230742/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/2/melb-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 25 February (3:40 pm)|{{AFL|WC}}|0.16.11 (107)|H|{{AFL Fre}}|0.8.4 (52)|Wonthella Oval, Geraldton|8,880|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218094819/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/2/wce-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 26 February (2:05 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|0.13.17 (95)|H|{{AFL Haw}}|0.11.8 (74)|Arden Street Oval|3,981|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218000807/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/2/nmfc-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 26 February (3:40 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|0.12.7 (79)|H|{{AFL Ess}}|0.12.4 (76)|Harrup Park Country Club|3,893|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218071710/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/2/gcfc-v-ess Report] }}

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{{AFLGame|Thursday, 2 March (7:40 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|1.6.13 (58)|A|{{AFL BL}}|0.10.6 (66)|Etihad Stadium|4,901|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218081739/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/3/wb-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 3 March (7:40 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|1.4.9 (42)|A|{{AFL Syd}}|0.8.6 (54)|Blacktown International Sportspark|2,695|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218114926/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/3/gws-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 4 March (2:05 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|0.4.6 (30)|A|{{AFL StK}}|0.18.14 (122)|Ikon Park|15,485|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218003838/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/3/carl-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 4 March (1:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|1.11.12 (87)|H|{{AFL Col}}|1.12.4 (85)|Rushton Park|5,601|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218073219/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/3/fre-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 5 March (1:35 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|1.9.7 (70)|H|{{AFL Gee}}|1.7.13 (64)|Richmond Oval|3,800|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218002323/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/3/adel-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 5 March (4:10 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|0.7.9 (51)|A|{{AFL Ric}}|0.11.13 (79)|Malseed Park, Mount Gambier|4,649|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218012351/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/3/port-v-rich Report] }}

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{{AFLGame|Thursday, 9 March (4:50 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|0.16.9 (105)|A|{{AFL WB}}|4.13.12 (126)|Metricon Stadium|3,007|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218123441/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/4/gcfc-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Thursday, 9 March (5:50 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|0.14.11 (95)|H|{{AFL Mel}}|1.9.7 (70)|Domain Stadium|5,337|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218090259/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/4/wce-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 10 March (5:50 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|2.15.17 (125)|H|{{AFL NM}}|0.12.15 (87)|Manuka Oval|3,997|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218071703/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/4/gws-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 10 March (5:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|2.12.14 (104)|H|{{AFL Car}}|0.12.11 (83)|Domain Stadium|6,639|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218113410/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/4/fre-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 11 March (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|0.16.11 (107)|A|{{AFL Col}}|1.15.15 (114)|Ted Summerton Reserve, Moe|5,701|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218103333/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/4/rich-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 11 March (3:40 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|1.20.13 (142)|H|{{AFL BL}}|1.15.4 (103)|Hickinbotham Oval|4,350|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218080230/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/4/adel-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 12 March (12:40 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|0.14.12 (96)|H|{{AFL Haw}}|1.8.11 (68)|Hickinbotham Oval|5,628|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170217235257/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/4/port-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 12 March (4:10 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|1.17.11 (122)|H|{{AFL Ess}}|2.12.10 (100)|Queen Elizabeth Oval|8,391|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218013859/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/4/geel-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 12 March (7:10 pm)|{{AFL StK}}|0.10.14 (74)|A|{{AFL Syd}}|0.11.11 (77)|Lavington Sports Ground|6,893|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218091808/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/4/stk-v-syd Report] }}

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Notable features of the draw include:

• The naming rights of York Park were bought by the University of Tasmania from Aurora Energy in the week prior to the full fixture being released, with the venue becoming known as the University of Tasmania Stadium.{{cite news|url=http://www.themercury.com.au/sport/afl/university-of-tasmania-kicks-big-goals-as-naming-rights-sponsor-of-york-park/news-story/86103d9f770817399d1bcd6d2947bd84|title=University of Tasmania kicks big goals as naming rights sponsor of York Park|first=Nick|last=Clark|date=21 October 2016|work=The Mercury|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=30 October 2016}}
• {{AFL GWS}} sold the naming rights for Manuka Oval during the AFL season to the University of New South Wales, and the stadium became known as the UNSW Canberra Oval.{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/afl/greater-western-sydney-giants/greater-western-sydney-sign-manuka-oval-naming-rights-deal-with-unsw-canberra-20170310-guva6q.html|title=Greater Western Sydney sign Manuka Oval naming rights deal with UNSW Canberra|last=Polkinghorne|first=David|date=10 March 2017|work=Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=Fairfax Media|access-date=30 April 2017}}
• {{AFL NM}} and the {{AFL WB}} played in the AFL's first ever Good Friday match, which was played at Etihad Stadium.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-25/good-friday-footy-arrives-roos-to-host-dogs-in-2017|title=Good Friday footy arrives: Roos to host Dogs in 2017|first=Ashley|last=Browne|date=25 October 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=25 October 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/north-melbourne-to-play-historic-good-friday-game-western-bulldogs-likely-opponent/news-story/5d614d1feb638f9a78e9f11bb6efd120|title=North Melbourne to play historic Good Friday game, Western Bulldogs likely opponent|last=Edmund|first=Sam|date=22 October 2016|work=Herald Sun|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=23 October 2016}}
• {{AFL PA}} and {{AFL GC}} competed in the first AFL premiership match outside Australia and New Zealand when they played in round 8 at Jiangwan Stadium in Shanghai, China, with the match televised live on the Seven Network.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-26/port-suns-to-face-off-in-shanghai-in-round-eight-clash|title=Port, Suns to face off in Shanghai in round eight clash|first=Dinny|last=Navaratnam|date=26 October 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=26 October 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/sport/afl/confirmed-gold-coast-suns-will-play-home-game-in-china-next-year/news-story/1fb13b466e6d03fc0959a20b740eebed|title=Confirmed: Gold Coast Suns will play 'home' game in China next year|last=Skene|first=Kathleen|date=26 October 2016|work=Gold Coast Bulletin|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=26 October 2016}} Both teams had a bye the following round, while the remaining sixteen teams had their byes from rounds 11 to 13.{{cite web|url=http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/10/port-adelaide-and-gold-coast-get-their-own-bye/|title=Port Adelaide And Gold Coast Get Their Own Bye|publisher=Triple M|date=26 October 2016|access-date=26 October 2016|archive-date=26 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026172527/http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/10/port-adelaide-and-gold-coast-get-their-own-bye/|url-status=dead}}
• Owing to redevelopment, Simonds Stadium was unavailable until round 9.{{cite news|url=http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/afl/2017-afl-draft-fixture-western-bulldogs-to-play-geelong-in-91-million-grandstand-unveiling/news-story/d0379dccf15db65a5802dd765ff84f83|title=2017 AFL draft fixture: Western Bulldogs to play Geelong in $91 million grandstand unveiling|last=Wade|first=Nick|date=26 October 2016|work=Geelong Advertiser|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=26 October 2016}}
• The Western Bulldogs competed in the first AFL premiership match to be played at Mars Stadium in Ballarat when they faced {{AFL PA}} in round 22. The match was also the first AFL premiership match in a Victorian regional venue (other than Geelong) since a one-off round of promotional matches held in 1952.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/oct/27/sydney-and-western-bulldogs-shape-as-big-winners-in-2017-afl-fixture|title=Sydney and Western Bulldogs shape as big winners in 2017 AFL fixture|author=Australian Associated Press|date=27 October 2016|work=The Guardian|access-date=30 October 2016}}
• All starting times are local.

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 1}}

{{AFLGame|Thursday, 23 March (7:20 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|14.5 (89)|A|{{AFL Ric}}|20.12 (132)|MCG|73,137|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170309015123/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/carl-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 24 March (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|12.14 (86)|A|{{AFL WB}}|15.10 (100)|MCG|66,254|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170318224658/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/coll-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 25 March (4:35 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|12.10 (82)|A|{{AFL|PA}}|17.8 (110)|SCG|33,129|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170313231939/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/syd-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 25 March (4:35 pm)|{{AFL|StK}}|13.12 (90)|A|{{AFL Mel}}|18.12 (120)|Etihad Stadium|36,249|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170318013646/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/stk-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 25 March (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|17.14 (116)|H|{{AFL Haw}}|12.19 (91)|MCG|78,294|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170319034939/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/ess-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 25 March (7:05 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|14.12 (96)|A|{{AFL BL}}|15.8 (98)|Metricon Stadium|12,710|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170322043043/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/gcfc-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 26 March (1:10 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|13.15 (93)|A|{{AFL WC}}|21.10 (136)|Etihad Stadium|21,997|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170320140858/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/nmfc-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 26 March (2:45 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|22.15 (147)|H|{{AFL GWS}}|14.7 (91)|Adelaide Oval|43,993|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170308060840/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/adel-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 26 March (4:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|10.13 (73)|A|{{AFL Gee}}|18.7 (115)|Domain Stadium|34,638|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170309015130/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/fre-v-geel Report] }}

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• {{AFL Mel}} defeated {{AFL|StK}} for the first time since the 2006 elimination final, ending a fourteen match losing streak.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-25/match-report-st-kilda-v-melbourne-round-one|title=Match report: Dees break curse, Riewoldt seriously injured|last=Schmook|first=Nathan|date=25 March 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=25 March 2017}}
• The match between {{AFL NM}} and {{AFL WC}} was the 15,000th VFL/AFL game played.{{cite news|url=http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2017-03-20/history-makers|title=History makers|date=20 March 2017|work=NMFC.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=14 April 2017}}
• The match between {{AFL Ade}} and {{AFL GWS}} started five minutes earlier than initially scheduled due to the application of the heat policy, whereby each quarter break was extended by two minutes.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-26/heat-policy-in-place-for-adelaidegiants-clash|title=Heat policy in place for Adelaide-Giants clash|last=Navaratnam|first=Dinny|date=26 March 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=26 March 2017}}
• The total attendance of 400,401 for the round broke the record for the highest attended round in VFL/AFL history, breaking the previous record of 371,212 set in round 15, 2013.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-26/alltime-record-tumbles-as-round-one-attendance-breaks-400000-mark|title=All-time record tumbles as round one attendance breaks 400,000 mark|date=26 March 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=26 March 2017}}

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{{AFLGame|Thursday, 30 March (7:20 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|14.15 (99)|H|{{AFL Col}}|11.14 (80)|MCG|58,236|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170326000113/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/2/rich-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 31 March (7:50 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|16.14 (110)|H|{{AFL Syd}}|13.9 (87)|Etihad Stadium|42,834|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170327184202/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/2/wb-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 1 April (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|13.11 (89)|A|{{AFL Ade}}|16.17 (113)|MCG|37,420|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170316064842/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/2/haw-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 1 April (4:35 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|24.16 (160)|H|{{AFL GC}}|8.10 (58)|Spotless Stadium|8,022|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329014611/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/2/gws-v-gcfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 1 April (6:25 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|12.12 (84)|A|{{AFL Ess}}|17.9 (111)|Gabba|21,749|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170325205642/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/2/bl-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 1 April (4:40 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|18.8 (116)|H|{{AFL|StK}}|13.19 (97)|Domain Stadium|37,749|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329014614/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/2/wce-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 2 April (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|17.10 (112)|H|{{AFL NM}}|17.9 (111)|Etihad Stadium|30,917|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329014220/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/2/geel-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 2 April (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|13.8 (86)|H|{{AFL Car}}|9.10 (64)|MCG|46,727|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170328150118/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/2/melb-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 2 April (4:10 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|22.13 (145)|H|{{AFL Fre}}|8.8 (56)|Adelaide Oval|38,388|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314022643/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/2/port-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• {{AFL Syd}}'s loss against the {{AFL WB}} ended its 10-match winning streak at Etihad Stadium.{{cite news|url=https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/afl/news/sydney-swans-have-won-their-last-10-games-at-etihad-stadium|title=Swans Have Won Last 10 At Etihad|date=1 April 2017|work=Triple M|access-date=14 April 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 3}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 7 April (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|11.13 (79)|A|{{AFL Col}}|11.14 (80)|SCG|35,310|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401185739/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/3/syd-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 8 April (1:45 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|10.7 (67)|A|{{AFL GWS}}|15.19 (109)|Blundstone Arena|8,758|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329133133/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/3/nmfc-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 8 April (2:10 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|11.10 (76)|H|{{AFL WC}}|8.17 (65)|MCG|42,523|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170325235752/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/3/rich-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 8 April (4:35 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|20.6 (126)|H|{{AFL Mel}}|13.19 (97)|Etihad Stadium|29,733|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331190402/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/3/geel-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 8 April (7:10 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|12.11 (83)|A|{{AFL Ade}}|15.10 (100)|Adelaide Oval|53,698|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023138/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/3/port-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 8 April (5:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|13.11 (89)|H|{{AFL WB}}|10.13 (73)|Domain Stadium|28,865|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331201945/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/3/fre-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 9 April (1:10 pm)|{{AFL|StK}}|14.23 (107)|H|{{AFL BL}}|11.10 (76)|Etihad Stadium|23,097|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331043209/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/3/stk-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 9 April (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|7.15 (57)|H|{{AFL Ess}}|6.6 (42)|MCG|48,022|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402021929/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/3/carl-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 9 April (4:40 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|21.13 (139)|H|{{AFL Haw}}|7.11 (53)|Metricon Stadium|14,728|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331022725/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/3/gcfc-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• The attendance of 53,698 between {{AFL|PA}} and {{AFL Ade}} is the largest crowd for an AFL home and away match in South Australia.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-08/crows-square-showdown-ledger-with-a-tight-win|title=Match report: Crows square Showdown ledger with a tight win|last=Gaskin|first=Lee|date=8 April 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=9 April 2017}}
• {{AFL GC}} recorded its highest ever winning margin of 86 points.
• {{AFL GC}} recorded its highest score in a quarter in its history, scoring 10.2 (62) in the third quarter.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-09/match-report-suns-shine-as-hawks-hit-rockbottom|title=Match report: Suns shine as Hawks hit rock-bottom|last=Whiting|first=Michael|date=9 April 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=9 April 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 4 (Easter)}}

{{AFLGame|Thursday, 13 April (6:10 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|13.13 (91)|H|{{AFL Syd}}|10.5 (65)|Domain Stadium|38,065|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170326000120/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/4/wce-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 14 April (4:20 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|12.14 (86)|A|{{AFL WB}}|12.17 (89)|Etihad Stadium|42,814|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401174202/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/4/nmfc-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 15 April (1:40 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|15.14 (104)|A|{{AFL Fre}}|16.10 (106)|MCG|27,829|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401212833/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/4/melb-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 15 April (4:35 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|16.16 (112)|H|{{AFL PA}}|11.15 (81)|UNSW Canberra Oval|9,185|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401161106/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/4/gws-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 15 April (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|12.10 (82)|A|{{AFL GC}}|17.6 (108)|Etihad Stadium|24,968|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401032239/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/4/carl-v-gcfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 15 April (7:10 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|24.9 (153)|H|{{AFL Ess}}|13.10 (88)|Adelaide Oval|47,492|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314022737/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/4/adel-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 16 April (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|7.13 (55)|A|{{AFL|StK}}|9.15 (69)|Etihad Stadium|36,650|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403032458/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/4/coll-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 16 April (4:40 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|10.7 (67)|A|{{AFL Ric}}|17.17 (119)|Gabba|21,669|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331110106/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/4/bl-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Monday, 17 April (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|6.12 (48)|A|{{AFL Gee}}|20.14 (134)|MCG|62,360|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331032757/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/4/haw-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• Hawthorn's 86-point loss to {{AFL Gee}} was its heaviest loss against Geelong since round 10, 1949.{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/hawthorn/alastair-clarkson-admits-hell-need-to-reassess-where-hawthorn-is-at-after-04-start-to-2017-season/news-story/31ddc9506a1c9ab9aba32c34dfaaa7c8|title=Alastair Clarkson admits he'll need to reassess where Hawthorn is at after 0-4 start to 2017 season|last=Cavanagh|first=Chris|date=17 April 2017|work=Herald Sun|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=22 April 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 5 (ANZAC Round)}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 21 April (7:20 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|20.17 (137)|H|{{AFL Car}}|6.11 (47)|Adelaide Oval|43,120|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023144/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/5/port-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 22 April (1:45 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|17.20 (122)|H|{{AFL BL}}|14.6 (90)|Etihad Stadium|31,822|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330020521/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/5/wb-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 22 April (4:35 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|13.8 (86)|A|{{AFL Ade}}|23.15 (153)|Metricon Stadium|12,672|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170316064306/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/5/gcfc-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 22 April (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|9.9 (63)|A|{{AFL GWS}}|15.15 (105)|SCG|34,824|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403094304/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/5/syd-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 22 April (5:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|9.13 (67)|H|{{AFL NM}}|9.8 (62)|Domain Stadium|33,319|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402004427/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/5/fre-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 23 April (3:20 pm)|{{AFL|StK}}|13.10 (88)|A|{{AFL Gee}}|19.12 (126)|Etihad Stadium|33,884|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401201300/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/5/stk-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 23 April (4:40 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|19.11 (125)|H|{{AFL WC}}|11.9 (75)|MCG|28,997|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403042601/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/5/haw-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Monday, 24 April (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|12.16 (88)|H|{{AFL Mel}}|11.9 (75)|MCG|85,657|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402190648/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/5/rich-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Tuesday, 25 April (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|15.10 (100)|H|{{AFL Col}}|11.16 (82)|MCG|87,685|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403035527/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/5/ess-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• The crowd of 85,657 between {{AFL Ric}} and {{AFL Mel}} was the highest ever between these two teams.{{cite news|url=http://australianfootball.com/clubs/biggest_crowd/Melbourne/8|title=Melbourne Football Club - Biggest Crowd|publisher=Australianfootball.com|access-date=29 April 2017}}
• This marked the first time in VFL/AFL history that two crowds in excess of 80,000 were drawn to matches in the same home-and-away round. {{AFL Ric}} and {{AFL Mel}} drew 85,657, and {{AFL Ess}} and {{AFL Col}} drew 87,685.{{Citation needed|date=July 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 6}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 28 April (7:50 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|11.9 (75)|H|{{AFL WB}}|9.19 (73)|UNSW Canberra Oval|14,048|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402123311/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/6/gws-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 29 April (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|8.7 (55)|A|{{AFL|StK}}|19.16 (130)|University of Tasmania Stadium|15,571|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403032441/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/6/haw-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 29 April (2:10 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|15.7 (97)|H|{{AFL Syd}}|11.12 (78)|MCG|32,678|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401140956/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/6/carl-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 29 April (4:35 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|10.7 (67)|A|{{AFL PA}}|22.18 (150)|Gabba|13,638|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331032813/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/6/bl-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 29 April (7:25 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|16.11 (107)|H|{{AFL GC}}|14.10 (94)|Etihad Stadium|15,431|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329124618/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/6/nmfc-v-gcfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 29 April (6:10 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|16.7 (103)|H|{{AFL Fre}}|9.8 (62)|Domain Stadium|40,836|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402190702/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/6/wce-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 30 April (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|10.14 (74)|A|{{AFL Mel}}|17.10 (112)|Etihad Stadium|44,040|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402111751/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/6/ess-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 30 April (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|11.12 (78)|A|{{AFL Col}}|15.17 (107)|MCG|46,457|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402180559/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/6/geel-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 30 April (4:10 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|21.14 (140)|H|{{AFL Ric}}|10.4 (64)|Adelaide Oval|51,069|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023711/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/6/adel-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• {{AFL Haw}}'s loss to {{AFL|StK}} ended its 19-game winning streak at University of Tasmania Stadium.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-29/five-talking-point-hawthorn-v-st-kilda|title=Five talking points: Hawthorn v St Kilda|first=Stu|last=Warren|date=29 April 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra|access-date=29 April 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 7}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 5 May (7:50 pm)|{{AFL|StK}}|16.12 (108)|H|{{AFL GWS}}|12.13 (85)|Etihad Stadium|21,160|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402150456/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/7/stk-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 6 May (1:45 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|22.13 (145)|H|{{AFL Ade}}|13.8 (86)|Blundstone Arena|10,064|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170316064334/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/7/nmfc-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 6 May (2:10 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|8.8 (56)|A|{{AFL Car}}|12.7 (79)|MCG|70,279|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330140836/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/7/coll-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 6 May (4:05 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|12.15 (87)|A|{{AFL WC}}|15.7 (97)|Adelaide Oval|38,333|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023802/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/7/port-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 6 May (7:25 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|18.16 (124)|H|{{AFL Gee}}|15.9 (99)|Metricon Stadium|13,648|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402134838/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/7/gcfc-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 6 May (7:25 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|11.14 (80)|H|{{AFL Ric}}|11.9 (75)|Etihad Stadium|46,387|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331091451/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/7/wb-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 7 May (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|20.15 (135)|H|{{AFL BL}}|12.9 (81)|SCG|25,619|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330043621/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/7/syd-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 7 May (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|14.7 (91)|A|{{AFL Haw}}|14.10 (94)|MCG|38,693|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401141003/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/7/melb-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 7 May (2:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|17.14 (116)|H|{{AFL Ess}}|11.13 (79)|Domain Stadium|33,393|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331100023/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/7/fre-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 8}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 12 May (6:10 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|9.15 (69)|H|{{AFL WB}}|8.13 (61)|Domain Stadium|38,934|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403015354/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/8/wce-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 13 May (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|17.11 (113)|H|{{AFL BL}}|11.9 (75)|University of Tasmania Stadium|10,553|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331201928/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/8/haw-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 13 May (2:10 pm)|{{AFL|StK}}|12.13 (85)|H|{{AFL Car}}|10.6 (66)|Etihad Stadium|38,014|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401032231/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/8/stk-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 13 May (4:35 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|15.12 (102)|H|{{AFL Col}}|15.9 (99)|Spotless Stadium|11,360|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401083846/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/8/gws-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 13 May (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|17.8 (110)|H|{{AFL Gee}}|13.15 (93)|MCG|57,172|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403081226/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/8/ess-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 13 May (7:10 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|9.12 (66)|A|{{AFL Mel}}|17.5 (107)|Adelaide Oval|47,882|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023941/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/8/adel-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 14 May (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|10.10 (70)|A|{{AFL Fre}}|10.12 (72)|MCG|31,200|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331005631/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/8/rich-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 14 May (1:15 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|4.14 (38)|A|{{AFL PA}}|16.14 (110)|Jiangwan Stadium|10,118|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329014628/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/8/gcfc-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 14 May (4:40 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|11.12 (78)|A|{{AFL Syd}}|18.12 (120)|Etihad Stadium|21,589|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170309015134/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/8/nmfc-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• David Mundy of {{AFL Fre}} kicked a goal after the final siren to defeat {{AFL Ric}}.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-14/match-report-richmond-v-fremantle|title=Dockers in after-the-siren thriller|last=McGowan|first=Marc|date=14 May 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=14 May 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 9}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 19 May (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|16.8 (104)|H|{{AFL WB}}|12.9 (81)|Simonds Stadium|30,275|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331163250/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/9/geel-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 20 May (1:45 pm)|{{AFL|StK}}|10.8 (68)|A|{{AFL Syd}}|18.10 (118)|Etihad Stadium|29,778|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331044341/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/9/stk-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 20 May (4:35 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|11.12 (78)|H|{{AFL Ric}}|10.15 (75)|Spotless Stadium|10,677|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401141014/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/9/gws-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 20 May (7:25 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|7.18 (60)|A|{{AFL Ade}}|21.14 (140)|Gabba|13,802|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170315033448/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/9/bl-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 20 May (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|13.12 (90)|H|{{AFL Haw}}|11.6 (72)|MCG|54,252|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331151720/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/9/coll-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 21 May (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|19.11 (125)|H|{{AFL WC}}|8.16 (64)|Etihad Stadium|36,403|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331044333/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/9/ess-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 21 May (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|13.12 (90)|A|{{AFL NM}}|15.14 (104)|MCG|33,218|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330211021/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/9/melb-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 21 May (2:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|13.8 (86)|H|{{AFL Car}}|7.9 (51)|Domain Stadium|30,313|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402034523/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/9/fre-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGameBye|{{AFL GC}}, {{AFL PA}}}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• Eleni Glouftsis was appointed field umpire for the {{AFL Ess}} vs {{AFL WC}} match, becoming the first female to umpire a VFL/AFL premiership match.{{cite web|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/eleni-glouftsis-to-become-first-female-field-umpire-in-vflafl-history-when-essendon-take-on-west-coast-at-etihad-stadium-ng-b88476893z|title=Eleni Glouftsis to become first female field umpire in VFL/AFL history when Essendon take on West Coast at Etihad Stadium|last=McArdle|first=Jordan|date=15 May 2017|work=The West Australian|publisher=Seven West Media|access-date=15 May 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 10 (Sir Doug Nicholls Round)}}

{{AFLGame|Thursday, 25 May (7:20 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|11.15 (81)|H|{{AFL PA}}|11.13 (79)|Simonds Stadium|24,909|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401161058/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/geel-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 26 May (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|11.9 (75)|A|{{AFL Haw}}|12.9 (81)|SCG|36,221|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331101550/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/syd-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 27 May (1:45 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|13.12 (90)|H|{{AFL|StK}}|7.8 (50)|Etihad Stadium|34,685|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403041038/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/wb-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 27 May (4:05 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|18.14 (122)|H|{{AFL GC}}|13.9 (87)|TIO Traeger Park|5,072|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403144516/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/melb-v-gcfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 27 May (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|11.15 (81)|H|{{AFL Ess}}|10.6 (66)|MCG|85,656|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170327032400/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/rich-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 27 May (7:10 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|20.23 (143)|H|{{AFL Fre}}|6.7 (43)|Adelaide Oval|42,415|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314022558/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/adel-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 28 May (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|18.21 (129)|H|{{AFL BL}}|13.6 (84)|MCG|32,750|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403141504/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/coll-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 28 May (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|15.6 (96)|A|{{AFL NM}}|17.11 (113)|Etihad Stadium|32,802|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329151722/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/carl-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 28 May (2:40 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|14.6 (90)|A|{{AFL GWS}}|14.14 (98)|Domain Stadium|37,057|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401022202/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/wce-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Australian Aboriginal referendum, and the round named after indigenous player Sir Doug Nicholls, ten indigenous players changed their guernsey numbers to either 50 or 67 for their round 10 matches.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-24/players-number-tribute-to-indigenous-breakthrough|title=Players number tribute to indigenous breakthrough|date=24 May 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=26 May 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 11}}

{{AFLGame|Thursday, 1 June (7:20 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|13.20 (98)|H|{{AFL Haw}}|7.5 (47)|Adelaide Oval|37,910|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314024204/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/11/port-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 2 June (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|13.18 (96)|H|{{AFL Ade}}|10.14 (74)|Simonds Stadium|30,468|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170316064700/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/11/geel-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 3 June (1:45 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|11.14 (80)|H|{{AFL WC}}|11.11 (77)|Metricon Stadium|11,402|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330214042/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/11/gcfc-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 3 June (4:35 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|18.9 (117)|H|{{AFL Ess}}|15.11 (101)|Spotless Stadium|13,671|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331124647/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/11/gws-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 3 June (7:25 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|9.12 (66)|A|{{AFL Ric}}|14.17 (101)|Etihad Stadium|36,100|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331005653/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/11/nmfc-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 4 June (2:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|12.13 (85)|A|{{AFL Col}}|15.15 (105)|Domain Stadium|34,259|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402144920/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/11/fre-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGameBye|{{AFL BL}}, {{AFL Car}}, {{AFL Mel}}, {{AFL|StK}}, {{AFL Syd}}, {{AFL WB}}}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• {{AFL Haw}}'s half time score of 0.3 (3) was the lowest half-time score in the club's history.{{cite news|url=http://wwos.nine.com.au/2017/06/01/21/20/hawthorn-hawks-score-endure-worst-first-half-in-club-history|title=AFL 2017: Hawthorn Hawks endure worst first half in club history|last=Zalunardo|first=Paul|date=1 June 2017|work=Nine.com.au|publisher=Nine Entertainment Co.|access-date=18 July 2017}}
• {{AFL|PA}}'s conceded half time score of 0.3 (3) was its lowest conceded half time score in its AFL history.{{cite news|url=http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2017-06-01/power-ice-hawks-with-huge-first-half|title=Port blasts Hawks with top shelf first half|last=Agius|first=Matthew|date=1 June 2017|work=PortAdelaideFC.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=18 July 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 12}}

{{AFLGame|Thursday, 8 June (7:20 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|12.16 (88)|H|{{AFL WB}}|6.6 (42)|SCG|20,692|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330211029/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/12/syd-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 9 June (7:20 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|16.15 (111)|H|{{AFL|StK}}|7.12 (54)|Adelaide Oval|46,082|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023117/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/12/adel-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 10 June (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|12.7 (79)|A|{{AFL GC}}|14.11 (95)|MCG|27,392|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402150448/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/12/haw-v-gcfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 10 June (4:35 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|18.13 (121)|H|{{AFL Fre}}|9.10 (64)|Gabba|11,742|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170328221320/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/12/bl-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 10 June (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|19.17 (131)|H|{{AFL PA}}|8.13 (61)|Etihad Stadium|34,022|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402141851/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/12/ess-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 11 June (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|10.11 (71)|H|{{AFL GWS}}|9.16 (70)|Etihad Stadium|23,194|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331005645/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/12/carl-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Monday, 12 June (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|15.14 (104)|H|{{AFL Col}}|15.10 (100)|MCG|70,926|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331233616/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/12/melb-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGameBye|{{AFL Gee}}, {{AFL NM}}, {{AFL Ric}}, {{AFL WC}}}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 13}}

{{AFLGame|Thursday, 15 June (6:10 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|11.17 (83)|H|{{AFL Gee}}|10.10 (70)|Domain Stadium|35,719|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330025056/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/13/wce-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 16 June (7:50 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|10.12 (72)|A|{{AFL|StK}}|12.17 (89)|Etihad Stadium|26,107|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329210356/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/13/nmfc-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 17 June (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|10.11 (71)|A|{{AFL Syd}}|12.8 (80)|MCG|58,721|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331230603/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/13/rich-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 17 June (4:05 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|18.13 (121)|H|{{AFL BL}}|12.9 (81)|Adelaide Oval|31,772|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314024223/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/13/port-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 17 June (7:25 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|11.7 (73)|A|{{AFL Car}}|12.11 (83)|Metricon Stadium|11,936|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329210348/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/13/gcfc-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 18 June (3:20 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|8.8 (56)|A|{{AFL Mel}}|17.11 (113)|Etihad Stadium|33,667|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403041044/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/13/wb-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGameBye|{{AFL Ade}}, {{AFL Col}}, {{AFL Ess}}, {{AFL Fre}}, {{AFL GWS}}, {{AFL Haw}}}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 14}}

{{AFLGame|Thursday, 22 June (7:20 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|12.10 (82)|A|{{AFL Haw}}|14.12 (96)|Adelaide Oval|45,312|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023639/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/14/adel-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 23 June (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|11.20 (86)|H|{{AFL Ess}}|12.13 (85)|SCG|34,575|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402200728/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/14/syd-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 24 June (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|9.8 (62)|A|{{AFL PA}}|13.15 (93)|MCG|35,933|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330113804/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/14/coll-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 24 June (4:35 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|12.14 (86)|A|{{AFL GWS}}|22.14 (146)|Gabba|11,455|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402141859/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/14/bl-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 24 June (7:25 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|15.17 (107)|H|{{AFL NM}}|16.10 (106)|Etihad Stadium|28,263|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401043757/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/14/wb-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 24 June (5:40 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|14.12 (96)|A|{{AFL Mel}}|15.9 (99)|Domain Stadium|36,622|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403025428/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/14/wce-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 25 June (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|10.14 (74)|H|{{AFL Fre}}|11.6 (72)|Simonds Stadium|29,928|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403161547/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/14/geel-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 25 June (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|11.18 (84)|H|{{AFL Car}}|8.10 (58)|MCG|64,448|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403041053/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/14/rich-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 25 June (4:40 pm)|{{AFL|StK}}|14.20 (104)|H|{{AFL GC}}|10.12 (72)|Etihad Stadium|15,844|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329014214/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/14/stk-v-gcfc Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• Gary Rohan of {{AFL Syd}} kicked a goal after the final siren to defeat {{AFL Ess}}.{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/teams/sydney/gary-rohan-says-kicking-the-winning-goal-against-essendon-was-like-a-dream/news-story/5e203e9df5247ad30709b745a53746e0|title=Gary Rohan says kicking the winning goal against Essendon was like a dream|last=Cordy|first=Neil|date=24 June 2017|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=18 July 2017}}
• {{AFL Mel}} won in Western Australia for the first time since round 11, 2004, ending a 17-game losing streak.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-24/five-talking-points-west-coast-v-melbourne|title=Five talking points: West Coast v Melbourne|last=Reed|first=David|date=24 June 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=18 July 2017}}
• For the first time, the AFL appealed the ruling of the AFL Tribunal, citing that the two week suspension meted out to {{AFL Ric}}'s Bachar Houli for striking {{AFL Car}}'s Jed Lamb was "manifestly inadequate". Following the appeal, Houli's suspension was increased to four weeks.{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/outrage-over-bachar-houli-suspension-verdict/news-story/205bb34a0590a94a167f5ed0e37985d7|title=Outrage over Bachar Houli suspension verdict; Will Schofield escapes punishment|last=Blair|first=Alex|date=28 June 2017|work=News.com.au|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=28 June 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 15}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 30 June (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|7.8 (50)|A|{{AFL Syd}}|11.19 (85)|MCG|47,464|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403154534/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/15/melb-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 1 July (1:45 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|11.14 (80)|A|{{AFL WC}}|12.15 (87)|Etihad Stadium|29,671|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403045614/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/15/wb-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 1 July (2:10 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|12.5 (77)|A|{{AFL Ade}}|13.11 (89)|MCG|33,433|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314170425/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/15/carl-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 1 July (4:35 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|18.10 (118)|H|{{AFL NM}}|14.15 (99)|Metricon Stadium|12,779|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402230810/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/15/gcfc-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 1 July (7:25 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|10.8 (68)|D|{{AFL Gee}}|10.8 (68)|Spotless Stadium|15,007|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403121414/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/15/gws-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 1 July (7:10 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|8.15 (63)|A|{{AFL Ric}}|11.10 (76)|Adelaide Oval|39,979|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314022605/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/15/port-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 2 July (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|11.16 (82)|A|{{AFL BL}}|13.12 (90)|Etihad Stadium|41,246|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402190633/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/15/ess-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 2 July (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|18.10 (118)|H|{{AFL Col}}|14.10 (94)|MCG|56,593|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402063114/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/15/haw-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 2 July (2:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|12.8 (80)|A|{{AFL|StK}}|12.17 (89)|Domain Stadium|30,541|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402153509/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/15/fre-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• Tom Hawkins of {{AFL Gee}} kicked a behind after the final siren to draw the match against {{AFL GWS}}.{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/geelong/harry-taylor-taking-positives-out-of-geelongs-draw-with-gws-despite-tom-hawkins-after-siren-miss/news-story/ee0a0bd88170b5f3829b14e7bb0bd4cf|title=Harry Taylor taking positives out of Geelong's draw with GWS despite Tom Hawkins' after siren miss|last=Cavanah|first=Chris|date=2 July 2017|work=Herald Sun|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=18 July 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 16}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 7 July (7:20 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|16.8 (104)|H|{{AFL WB}}|5.15 (45)|Adelaide Oval|41,948|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023645/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/16/adel-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 8 July (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|14.13 (97)|D|{{AFL GWS}}|15.7 (97)|University of Tasmania Stadium|12,156|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331160236/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/16/haw-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 8 July (2:10 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|12.8 (80)|A|{{AFL Ess}}|18.9 (117)|MCG|63,537|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403180209/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/16/coll-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 8 July (4:35 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|17.16 (118)|H|{{AFL GC}}|7.9 (51)|SCG|32,987|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402061605/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/16/syd-v-gcfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 8 July (7:25 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|11.12 (78)|A|{{AFL Gee}}|25.13 (163)|Gabba|18,769|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330022031/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/16/bl-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 8 July (7:25 pm)|{{AFL|StK}}|21.12 (138)|H|{{AFL Ric}}|10.11 (71)|Etihad Stadium|47,514|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402182110/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/16/stk-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 9 July (1:10 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|12.10 (82)|A|{{AFL Fre}}|13.8 (86)|Etihad Stadium|19,267|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331201936/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/16/nmfc-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 9 July (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|12.10 (82)|A|{{AFL Mel}}|14.6 (90)|MCG|47,266|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401221348/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/16/carl-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 9 July (2:40 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|13.10 (88)|A|{{AFL PA}}|18.12 (120)|Domain Stadium|36,766|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402071637/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/16/wce-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• {{AFL GWS}} drew its second consecutive match; this was the first time since {{AFL Car}} in rounds 4 and 5 in 1921 that a VFL/AFL team had drawn two consecutive matches.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-08/match-report-draw-deja-vu-in-hawks-gws-stalemate|title=Match report: Déjà vu as Hawks, GWS draw|author=Australia Associated Press|date=8 July 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=8 July 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 17}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 14 July (7:50 pm)|{{AFL|StK}}|7.15 (57)|A|{{AFL Ess}}|17.16 (118)|Etihad Stadium|47,156|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403023918/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/17/stk-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 15 July (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|13.10 (88)|H|{{AFL Haw}}|12.13 (85)|MCG|70,345|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403091244/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/17/geel-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 15 July (1:40 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|19.13 (127)|H|{{AFL NM}}|8.9 (57)|Adelaide Oval|34,138|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314024248/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/17/port-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 15 July (4:35 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|13.10 (88)|A|{{AFL Col}}|15.13 (103)|Metricon Stadium|17,275|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403164617/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/17/gcfc-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 15 July (7:25 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|12.11 (83)|A|{{AFL Syd}}|14.12 (96)|Spotless Stadium|21,924|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403173140/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/17/gws-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 15 July (7:10 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|10.10 (70)|A|{{AFL Ade}}|17.14 (116)|TIO Stadium|12,104|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170316064243/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/17/melb-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 16 July (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|16.16 (112)|H|{{AFL BL}}|12.9 (81)|Etihad Stadium|28,188|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402183621/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/17/rich-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 16 July (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|9.8 (62)|A|{{AFL WB}}|12.10 (82)|MCG|35,157|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403023910/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/17/carl-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 16 July (2:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|5.14 (44)|A|{{AFL WC}}|11.8 (74)|Domain Stadium|38,722|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402001415/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/17/fre-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• The attendance of 21,924 is the largest crowd for a sporting event at Spotless Stadium.{{cite news|url=http://afltables.com/afl/crowds/vn_showground.html|title=Sydney Showground – Attendances|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=18 July 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 18}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 21 July (7:20 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|13.13 (91)|H|{{AFL Gee}}|10.10 (70)|Adelaide Oval|50,464|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314022612/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/18/adel-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 22 July (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|20.12 (132)|H|{{AFL NM}}|16.9 (105)|Etihad Stadium|40,359|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401164119/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/18/ess-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 22 July (2:10 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|13.10 (88)|H|{{AFL PA}}|9.11 (65)|MCG|27,068|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401135445/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/18/melb-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 22 July (4:35 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|16.14 (110)|H|{{AFL GC}}|8.8 (56)|Cazaly's Stadium|9,364|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330093737/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/18/wb-v-gcfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 22 July (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|14.17 (101)|H|{{AFL|StK}}|9.5 (59)|SCG|35,773|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403094256/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/18/syd-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 22 July (5:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|7.6 (48)|A|{{AFL Haw}}|15.10 (100)|Domain Stadium|30,818|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402190654/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/18/fre-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 23 July (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|9.10 (64)|H|{{AFL GWS}}|6.9 (45)|MCG|33,467|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403081218/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/18/rich-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 23 July (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|13.15 (93)|H|{{AFL WC}}|13.7 (85)|Etihad Stadium|22,927|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331100015/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/18/coll-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 23 July (4:40 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|17.10 (112)|H|{{AFL Car}}|11.16 (82)|Gabba|18,847|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403074205/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/18/bl-v-carl Report] }}

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}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 19 (Multicultural Round)}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 28 July (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|10.12 (72)|H|{{AFL Syd}}|9.12 (66)|MCG|52,181|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403101341/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/19/haw-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 29 July (1:45 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|11.10 (76)|H|{{AFL Mel}}|10.12 (72)|Blundstone Arena|13,939|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331233626/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/19/nmfc-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 29 July (2:10 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|13.20 (98)|H|{{AFL Fre}}|13.8 (86)|Spotless Stadium|11,233|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170328221312/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/19/gws-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 29 July (4:05 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|9.9 (63)|H|{{AFL|StK}}|8.13 (61)|Adelaide Oval|30,335|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314022619/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/19/port-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 29 July (7:25 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|10.5 (65)|A|{{AFL Ric}}|14.14 (98)|Metricon Stadium|16,207|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331004120/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/19/gcfc-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 29 July (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|8.10 (58)|A|{{AFL Gee}}|18.15 (123)|Etihad Stadium|35,460|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401164128/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/19/carl-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 30 July (1:10 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|19.13 (127)|H|{{AFL Ess}}|13.19 (97)|Etihad Stadium|48,754|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330055150/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/19/wb-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 30 July (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|15.13 (103)|D|{{AFL Ade}}|16.7 (103)|MCG|33,269|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170316064740/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/19/coll-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 30 July (2:40 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|17.11 (113)|H|{{AFL BL}}|6.9 (45)|Domain Stadium|32,652|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331015711/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/19/wce-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• Mitch McGovern ({{AFL Ade}}) kicked a goal after the final siren to draw with {{AFL Col}}.

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 20}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 4 August (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|8.13 (61)|A|{{AFL Syd}}|16.11 (107)|Simonds Stadium|30,833|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329081519/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/20/geel-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 5 August (1:45 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|14.13 (97)|H|{{AFL Mel}}|10.2 (62)|UNSW Canberra Oval|14,274|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331100031/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/20/gws-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 5 August (2:10 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|11.18 (84)|H|{{AFL Car}}|11.10 (76)|MCG|58,562|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403013843/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/20/ess-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 5 August (4:35 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|13.11 (89)|A|{{AFL WB}}|14.19 (103)|Gabba|16,148|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403032449/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/20/bl-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 5 August (7:25 pm)|{{AFL NM}}|7.15 (57)|A|{{AFL Col}}|16.15 (111)|Etihad Stadium|33,394|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329014623/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/20/nmfc-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 5 August (5:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|12.18 (90)|H|{{AFL GC}}|10.7 (67)|Domain Stadium|27,050|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329141706/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/20/fre-v-gcfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 6 August (1:10 pm)|{{AFL|StK}}|15.13 (103)|H|{{AFL WC}}|14.11 (95)|Etihad Stadium|22,688|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402144928/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/20/stk-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 6 August (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|13.15 (93)|H|{{AFL Haw}}|9.10 (64)|MCG|58,342|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331072925/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/20/rich-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 6 August (4:10 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|18.22 (130)|H|{{AFL PA}}|7.4 (46)|Adelaide Oval|45,028|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023650/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/20/adel-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 21}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 11 August (7:50 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|7.15 (57)|A|{{AFL GWS}}|16.9 (105)|Etihad Stadium|30,672|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403101333/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/21/wb-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 12 August (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|22.11 (143)|H|{{AFL Fre}}|5.9 (39)|SCG|39,281|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329233429/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/21/syd-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 12 August (2:10 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|11.14 (80)|H|{{AFL Ric}}|9.12 (66)|Simonds Stadium|32,266|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331072917/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/21/geel-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 12 August (4:35 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|22.10 (142)|H|{{AFL GC}}|12.12 (84)|Gabba|17,772|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329081527/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/21/bl-v-gcfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 12 August (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|12.8 (80)|A|{{AFL Ade}}|18.15 (123)|Etihad Stadium|38,487|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170316064252/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/21/ess-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 12 August (5:40 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|15.10 (100)|H|{{AFL Car}}|12.11 (83)|Domain Stadium|30,491|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330015010/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/21/wce-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 13 August (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|14.12 (96)|H|{{AFL|StK}}|10.12 (72)|MCG|53,115|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331043555/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/21/melb-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 13 August (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|18.8 (116)|H|{{AFL NM}}|14.5 (89)|University of Tasmania Stadium|14,509|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401211322/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/21/haw-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 13 August (4:10 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|14.14 (98)|H|{{AFL Col}}|10.11 (71)|Adelaide Oval|37,533|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023655/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/21/port-v-coll Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 22}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 18 August (7:20 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|11.14 (80)|A|{{AFL Syd}}|13.5 (83)|Adelaide Oval|51,466|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023701/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/22/adel-v-syd Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 19 August (1:45 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|11.13 (79)|A|{{AFL PA}}|14.12 (96)|Mars Stadium|10,087|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402131826/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/22/wb-v-port Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 19 August (2:10 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|9.5 (59)|A|{{AFL Gee}}|10.10 (70)|MCG|47,889|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403095823/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/22/coll-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 19 August (4:35 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|12.9 (81)|H|{{AFL WC}}|9.6 (60)|Spotless Stadium|15,751|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403072655/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/22/gws-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 19 August (7:25 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|9.3 (57)|A|{{AFL Ess}}|12.18 (90)|Metricon Stadium|16,817|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402190711/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/22/gcfc-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 19 August (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Car}}|12.5 (77)|H|{{AFL Haw}}|10.10 (70)|Etihad Stadium|35,799|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401181215/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/22/carl-v-haw Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 20 August (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|16.8 (104)|H|{{AFL BL}}|14.7 (91)|MCG|30,422|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331181848/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/22/melb-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 20 August (3:20 pm)|{{AFL|StK}}|18.19 (127)|H|{{AFL NM}}|12.6 (78)|Etihad Stadium|29,126|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170401165646/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/22/stk-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 20 August (2:40 pm)|{{AFL Fre}}|7.9 (51)|A|{{AFL Ric}}|25.5 (155)|Domain Stadium|34,204|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402141907/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/22/fre-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• {{AFL Car}} defeated {{AFL Haw}} for the first time since round 6, 2005, ending a fourteen game losing streak.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-19/match-report-hawk-hopes-over-as-blues-win|title=Match report: Hawk hopes over as Blues win|last=Schmook|first=Nathan|date=19 August 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=20 August 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 23}}

{{AFLGame|Friday, 25 August (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|15.9 (99)|H|{{AFL WB}}|13.12 (90)|Etihad Stadium|48,090|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330202458/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/23/haw-v-wb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 26 August (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|14.15 (99)|H|{{AFL Mel}}|12.11 (83)|MCG|51,223|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403134452/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/23/coll-v-melb Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 26 August (2:10 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|11.13 (79)|A|{{AFL NM}}|19.16 (130)|Gabba|15,416|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402012943/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/23/bl-v-nmfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 26 August (4:35 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|21.12 (138)|H|{{AFL Car}}|8.9 (57)|SCG|38,965|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402173538/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/23/syd-v-carl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 26 August (7:25 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|15.13 (103)|H|{{AFL GWS}}|8.11 (59)|Simonds Stadium|30,087|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331101541/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/23/geel-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 26 August (7:10 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|20.15 (135)|H|{{AFL GC}}|3.2 (20)|Adelaide Oval|34,288|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314023706/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/23/port-v-gcfc Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 27 August (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|16.11 (107)|H|{{AFL Fre}}|14.8 (92)|Etihad Stadium|42,665|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403055632/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/23/ess-v-fre Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 27 August (3:20 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|19.8 (122)|H|{{AFL|StK}}|12.9 (81)|MCG|69,104|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403034008/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/23/rich-v-stk Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 27 August (2:40 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|15.10 (100)|H|{{AFL Ade}}|10.11 (71)|Domain Stadium|39,367|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170315034359/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/23/wce-v-adel Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• {{AFL GC}}’s final score of 3.2 (20) is the lowest score in club history{{cite news|url=https://afltables.com/afl/teams/goldcoast/gamer.html|title=Gold Coast - Game Records|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=26 August 2017}} and the lowest score conceded by {{AFL|PA}} in the AFL.{{cite web|url=http://australianfootball.com/clubs/lowest_conceded/Port%2BAdelaide/9|title=Port Adelaide — Lowest scores conceded|publisher=AustralianFootball.com|access-date=26 August 2017}}
• {{AFL GC}}'s final tally of only five scoring shots against {{AFL|PA}} was the fewest in a game by any team since round 17, 1966.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/live-afl-round-23-port-adelaide-v-gold-coast-suns/news-story/9af795ccafdb1116db9a57699e695dac|title=Incredible numbers demonstrate how bad Gold Coast was in 115-point defeat to Port Adelaide|date=26 August 2017|access-date=28 August 2017|work=Fox Sports}}
• {{AFL GC}}'s score of 3.2 (20) was the lowest in any match since {{AFL Fre}} scored 1.7 (13) in round 15, 2009.

}}

• {{AFL Ade}} recorded the longest unbeaten start to a season in club history, winning its first six games.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-22/adaptable-crows-can-cover-fallen-teammates|title=Adaptable Crows can cover fallen teammates|last=Black|first=Sarah|date=22 April 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=22 April 2017}}
• {{AFL Syd}} was the first reigning grand finalist in VFL/AFL history to lose its first six matches of the following season,{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-29/match-report-brilliant-blues-stun-swans|title=Brilliant Blues Stun Swans|last=Twomey|first=Callum|date=29 April 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=29 April 2017}} before becoming the first club to reach the finals after starting the season with zero wins and six losses.{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/sydney/how-callum-mills-clash-with-carlton-turned-sydneys-afl-season-around/news-story/fa00f3a52e204ae653814854517f20ee|title=How Callum Mills' clash with Carlton turned Sydney's AFL season around|last=Cordy|first=Neil|date=24 August 2017|work=Herald Sun|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=26 August 2017}}
• {{AFL WB}} became the first team since {{AFL Haw}} in 2009 and the first team in the 18 team competition to fail to make the finals after winning the premiership the previous year.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-25/match-report-hodges-hawks-down-bobs-dogs|title=Match report: Hodge's Hawks down Bob's Dogs|publisher=AFL.com.au|work=Telstra Media|first=Nathan|last=Schmook|date=25 August 2017|access-date=26 August 2017}}
• {{AFL Ess}} became the first team since {{AFL|WC}} in 2011 to qualify for the finals after finishing wooden spooners the previous season.{{cite news|url=https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/bombers-seal-emotional-return-to-finals-action/3217067|title=Bombers seal emotional return to finals action|last=Waterworth|first=Ben|date=27 August 2017|work=Fox Sports|publisher=Sunshine Coast Daily|access-date=27 August 2017|archive-date=27 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827085208/https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/bombers-seal-emotional-return-to-finals-action/3217067/|url-status=dead}}
• {{AFL|WC}} reached the finals at the expense of {{AFL Mel}} on percentage by 0.48 percentage points, a difference equivalent to only nine on-field points. It is the narrowest margin in VFL/AFL history to decide a finals spot.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}
• This was the last season in which games were played at Domain Stadium, with the Western Australian teams playing home games at Perth Stadium from 2018 and onwards.{{cite news|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/last-afl-game-at-subiaco-oval-stadium-holds-special-place-for-perth-couple/news-story/5ad77880631802a26f3c4f47b284b07b|title=Last AFL game at Subiaco Oval: Stadium holds special place for Perth couple|last=Campbell|first=Kate|date=24 August 2017|work=West Australian Newspapers|publisher=Perth Now|access-date=27 August 2017}}
• {{AFL Ade}}'s record of 15 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses is the least successful of any minor premier since 1997.
• {{AFL BL}}' record of 5 wins and 17 losses is the most successful of any wooden spooner since the Lions themselves in 1998.
• {{AFL Ric}} had the highest average home-and-away and home game attendance of any club in 2017, with figures of 46,580 and 55,958 respectively.{{cite web|url=https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/afl/news/the-most-watched-afl-teams-in-2017|title=The Most Watched Teams In 2017|publisher=Triple M Network|date=30 August 2017|access-date=30 August 2017}}

{{AFL win loss table legend}}

Bold – Home game

X – Bye

Opponent for round listed above margin

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• Numbers highlighted in green indicates the team finished the round inside the top eight.
• Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished in first place on the ladder in that round.
• Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished in last place on the ladder in that round.
• Underlined numbers indicates the team had a bye during that round.
• Subscript numbers indicate ladder position at rounds end.

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| y2=2, 7, 3, 1, 2, 3, 3, 5, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 4, 3, 3, 2

| y3Title=Richmond Tigers

| y3=3, 3, 2, 3, 3, 4, 6, 7, 7, 5, 4, 4, 6, 6, 4, 6, 5, 4, 4, 3, 4, 4, 3

| y4Title=Greater Western Sydney Giants

| y4=18, 9, 5, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 4

| y5Title=Port Adelaide Power

| y5=5, 1, 4, 7, 6, 5, 7, 4, 6, 8, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 5, 5

| y6Title=Sydney Swans

| y6=14, 15, 16, 16, 18, 18, 17, 15, 12, 15, 16, 14, 12, 10, 9, 8, 6, 6, 6, 6, 5, 6, 6

| y7Title=Essendon Bombers

| y7=7, 6, 7, 11, 8, 10, 12, 11, 10, 11, 12, 7, 8, 11, 11, 10, 10, 8, 10, 8, 10, 8, 7

| y8Title=West Coast Eagles

| y8=4, 5, 6, 5, 7, 6, 4, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 7, 7, 7, 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8

| y9Title=Melbourne Demons

| y9=6, 4, 8, 8, 10, 8, 10, 10, 11, 9, 9, 6, 5, 5, 6, 5, 7, 7, 7, 10, 7, 7, 9

| y10Title=Western Bulldogs

| y10=8, 8, 9, 6, 5, 7, 5, 8, 8, 4, 6, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 10, 9, 7, 9, 11, 10

| y11Title=St. Kilda Saints

| y11=13, 13, 10, 10, 11, 9, 8, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 10, 8, 8, 7, 9, 11, 11, 11, 11, 10, 11

| y12Title=Hawthorn Hawks

| y12=12, 14, 18, 18, 15, 17, 16, 14, 17, 14, 15, 17, 17, 16, 13, 13, 13, 12, 12, 13, 12, 12, 12

| y13Title=Collingwood Magpies

| y13=11, 11, 12, 13, 13, 12, 15, 17, 13, 12, 10, 11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 14, 13, 13, 12, 13, 13, 13

| y14Title=Fremantle Dockers

| y14=17, 18, 15, 12, 9, 11, 9, 9, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14

| y15Title=North Melbourne Kangaroos

| y15=15, 12, 17, 17, 17, 15, 14, 16, 14, 13, 13, 15, 16, 17, 17, 17, 17, 17, 16, 16, 16, 17, 15

| y16Title=Carlton Blues

| y16=16, 16, 14, 14, 16, 14, 13, 13, 16, 17, 17, 16, 15, 15, 16, 16, 16, 16, 17, 17, 17, 15, 16

| y17Title=Gold Coast Suns

| y17=10, 17, 11, 9, 12, 13, 11, 12, 15, 16, 14, 13, 14, 14, 12, 14, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 16, 17

| y18Title=Brisbane Lions

| y18=9, 10, 13, 15, 14, 16, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18

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1. 0075c7, #ffe46e, #d33800

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{{main|2017 AFL finals series}}

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|team-width=185

|score-width=100

|RD1-text1= 7 Sep, Adelaide Oval

|RD1-team1={{AFL Ade}}

|RD1-score1=12.12 (84)

|RD1-team2={{AFL GWS}}

|RD1-score2= 6.12 (48)

|RD1-text4= 8 Sep, MCG

|RD1-team7={{AFL Gee}}

|RD1-score7=5.10 (40)

|RD1-team8={{AFL Ric}}

|RD1-score8=13.13 (91)

|RD1-text2= 9 Sep, Adelaide Oval

|RD1-team3={{AFL|PA}}

|RD1-score3={{nowrap|10.16 (76) {{aet}}}}

|RD1-team4={{AFL WC}}

|RD1-score4={{nowrap|12.6 (78) {{aet}}}}

|RD1-text3= 9 Sep, SCG

|RD1-team5={{AFL Syd}}

|RD1-score5=19.7 (121)

|RD1-team6={{AFL Ess}}

|RD1-score6=8.8 (56)

|RD2-text1= 16 Sep, Spotless Stadium

|RD2-team1={{AFL GWS}}

|RD2-score1=19.11 (125)

|RD2-team2={{AFL WC}}

|RD2-score2=9.4 (58)

|RD2-text2= 15 Sep, MCG

|RD2-team3={{AFL Gee}}

|RD2-score3=15.8 (98)

|RD2-team4={{AFL Syd}}

|RD2-score4=5.9 (39)

|RD3-text1= 22 Sep, Adelaide Oval

|RD3-team1={{AFL Ade}}

|RD3-score1=21.10 (136)

|RD3-team2={{AFL Gee}}

|RD3-score2=10.15 (75)

|RD3-text2= 23 Sep, MCG

|RD3-team3={{AFL Ric}}

|RD3-score3=15.13 (103)

|RD3-team4={{AFL GWS}}

|RD3-score4=9.13 (67)

|RD4-text1 = 30 Sep, MCG

|RD4-team1 = {{AFL Ade}}

|RD4-score1 = 8.12 (60)

|RD4-team2 = {{AFL Ric}}

|RD4-score2 = 16.12 (108)

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Qualifying finals}}

{{AFLGame|QF1: Thursday, 7 September (7:20 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|12.12 (84)|H|{{AFL GWS}}|6.12 (48)|Adelaide Oval|52,805|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170901012634/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/24/adel-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGame|QF2: Friday, 8 September (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|5.10 (40)|A|{{AFL Ric}}|13.13 (91) |MCG|95,028|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170830075915/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/24/geel-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Elimination finals}}

{{AFLGame|EF2: Saturday, 9 September (4:20 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|19.7 (121)|H|{{AFL Ess}}|8.8 (56)|SCG|46,323|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170830075336/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/24/syd-v-ess Report] }}

{{AFLGame|EF1: Saturday, 9 September (7:20 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|10.16 (76)^(ET)|A|{{AFL|WC}}|12.6 (78)^(ET)|Adelaide Oval|41,172|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170901012639/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/24/port-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• Richmond won its first final since 2001, ending the longest active winless streak in finals.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/24/geel-v-rich|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830075915/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/24/geel-v-rich|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 August 2017|title=Match report Geelong Cats vs Richmond|date=8 September 2017}}
• Richmond had its first win against Geelong since round 9, 2006 ending a 13-match losing streak and its first win against Geelong at the MCG since round 12, 1999.
• The crowd of 95,028 for the final between Geelong and Richmond is the highest attendance for a final in week 1 of the finals VFL/AFL history.{{cite news|url=https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/afl/news/where-the-geelongrichmond-crowd-stacks-up-in-history?station=melbourne|title=Where The Geelong/Richmond Crowd Stacks Up In History|publisher=Triple M|date=9 September 2017|access-date=13 September 2017}}
• The crowd of 46,323 is the largest crowd for an AFL game at the SCG.{{cite news|url=https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/afl/news/sydneyessendon-elimination-final-breaks-an-all-time-record|title=Sydney/Essendon Elimination Final Breaks An All-Time Record|date=9 September 2017|work=Triple M|access-date=9 September 2017}}
• At the end of regular time in the {{AFL|PA}} vs {{AFL WC}} game, scores were tied at 8.12 (60) to 9.6 (60). Extra time was played to determine the winner, with Luke Shuey kicking a goal after the final siren in the second half of extra time to win the match. It was only the third time in VFL/AFL history a final was decided by extra time.

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Semi finals}}

{{AFLGame|SF2: Friday, 15 September (7:50 pm)|{{AFL Gee}}|15.8 (98)|H|{{AFL Syd}}|5.9 (39)|MCG|55,529|[http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-15/match-report-highvoltage-cats-too-hot-for-swans Report]}}

{{AFLGame|SF1: Saturday, 16 September (7:25 pm)|{{AFL GWS}}|19.11 (125)|H|{{AFL WC}}|9.4 (58)|Spotless Stadium|14,865|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170913000709/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/25/gws-v-wce Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes= * The crowd of 14,865 between {{AFL GWS}} and {{AFL WC}} was the lowest crowd for a final since the 1916 semi-final.{{cite news|url=https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/afl/news/lowest-finals-crowd-of-the-century|title=Lowest Finals Crowd In A Century|date=16 September 2017|work=Triple M|access-date=16 September 2017}}

}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Preliminary finals}}

{{AFLGame|PF1: Friday, 22 September (7:20 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|21.10 (136)|H|{{AFL Gee}}|10.15 (75)|Adelaide Oval|53,817|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170919085418/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/26/adel-v-geel Report] }}

{{AFLGame|PF2: Saturday, 23 September (4:45 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|15.13 (103)|H|{{AFL GWS}}|9.13 (67)|MCG|94,258|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170920113017/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/26/rich-v-gws Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• The crowd of 53,817 is the largest crowd for an AFL game at the Adelaide Oval.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-22/match-report-crows-crush-cats-to-advance-to-gf|title=Crows crush Cats to advance to GF|last=Gaskin|first=Lee|date=22 September 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=24 September 2017}}
• The crowd of 94,258 was the largest crowd {{AFL GWS}} had played in front of at the time until they played Richmond again in the 2019 AFL Grand Final.

}}

{{main|2017 AFL Grand Final}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Grand final}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 30 September (2:30 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|8.12 (60)|A|{{AFL Ric}}|16.12 (108)|MCG|100,021|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170924182443/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/27/adel-v-rich Report] }}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• For only the second time in AFL/VFL history – the first time since the inaugural grand final in 1898 – every player was playing in his first grand final.{{cite web|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/expert-opinion/michelangelo-rucci/after-their-clubs-long-grand-final-droughts-the-adelaide-crows-and-richmond-tigers-players-need-to-deal-with-a-new-test-of-their-nerves/news-story/b459204ede164d9045bcd67b6bda2576|title=After their clubs long grand final droughts the Adelaide Crows and Richmond Tigers players need to deal with a new test of their nerves}}
• Richmond won its first grand final since 1980, breaking a 37 year premiership drought. In fact, Richmond became the first team since {{AFL Gee}} in 2007 to win a premiership after missing the finals the previous year.
• The crowd of 100,021 was the largest crowd for an {{AFL Ade}} game.{{cite news|url=http://australianfootball.com/clubs/biggest_crowd/Adelaide/1|title=Adelaide Crows Biggest Crowds|work=australian football.com|access-date=2 October 2017}}
• The crowd of 100,021 was the biggest grand final crowd since {{AFL Haw}} vs {{AFL Car}} in the 1986 VFL Grand Final.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-30/follow-it-live-the-2017-grand-final|title=RECAP: The Tigers' Grand Final win as it happened|date=30 September 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-30/far-more-than-a-game-for-tigers-motley-crew|title=Life, death and a flag: meet the Tiger Army|date=30 September 2017}}

}}

• The Brownlow Medal was awarded to Dustin Martin of {{AFL Ric}} who polled a record 36 votes.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-25/dustys-late-surge-seals-recordbreaking-brownlow-win|title=Dusty's late surge seals record-breaking Brownlow win|last=McGowan|first=Marc|date=25 September 2017|publisher=Telstra Media|work=AFL.com.au|access-date=25 September 2017}}
• The Coleman Medal was awarded to Lance Franklin of {{AFL Syd}}, who kicked 69 goals during the home and away season. It was the fourth time Franklin has won the award. Franklin kicked ten goals in the final round to move above Josh Kennedy.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-27/lance-franklin-wins-coleman-medal-after-josh-kennedy-fails-to-fire|title=Buddy wins Coleman after Kennedy fails to fire|date=27 August 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=3 September 2017}}
• The Ron Evans Medal was awarded to Andrew McGrath of {{AFL Ess}}, who received 51 votes.{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/essendon-defender-andrew-mcgrath-wins-rising-star-award/news-story/dbc5a80a7c782c89a5d356f6216dafa3|title=Essendon defender Andrew McGrath wins Rising Star award|last=Landsberger|first=Sam|date=1 September 2017|work=Herald Sun|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=3 September 2017}}

• The AFL Goal of the Year was awarded to Daniel Rioli of {{AFL Ric}} for his goal against {{AFL WC}} in round 3.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-25/revealed-2017-mark-and-goal-of-the-year|title= Revealed: 2017 mark and goal of the year|last=Navaratnam|first=Dinny|date=25 September 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=25 September 2017}}
• The AFL Mark of the Year was awarded to Joe Daniher of {{AFL Ess}} for his mark against {{AFL|StK}} in round 17.
• The McClelland Trophy was awarded to {{AFL Ade}} for the first time since 2005.{{cite news|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/teams/adelaide/is-the-afl-minor-premiership-a-premiership-indicator-or-fools-gold-for-adelaide/news-story/ff107450e04491ef355cc967ea07fcfa|title=Is the AFL minor premiership a premiership indicator or fool's gold for Adelaide?|last=Walsh|first=Scott|date=26 August 2017|work=The Advertiser|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=3 September 2017}}
• The wooden spoon was "awarded" to the {{AFL BL}} for the first time since 1998 after obtaining five wins during the season.{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-match-report/brisbane-lions-v-north-melbourne-kangaroos-kangas-miles-in-front-in-wooden-spoon-battle-20170826-gy4v3s.html|title=Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne: Kangas miles in front in wooden spoon battle|last=Stafford|first=Andrew|date=26 August 2017|work=The Age|publisher=Fairfax Media|access-date=3 September 2017}}
• The AFL Players Association Awards
• The Leigh Matthews Trophy was awarded to Dustin Martin of {{AFL Ric}} polling 1,333 votes ahead of Patrick Dangerfield who polled 776.{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/live-2017-afl-players-association-mvp-awards-patrick-dangerfield-dustin-martin-top-gong-favourites/news-story/b7029059974cde51a17457ff226b3633|title=2017 AFLPA MVP: Dustin Martin voted league's best by his peers, wins Leigh Matthews Trophy|last=Laughton|first=Max|date=12 September 2017|publisher=Fox Sports Australia|access-date=13 September 2017}}
• The Robert Rose Award was awarded to Rory Sloane of {{AFL Ade}}.
• The best captain was awarded to Taylor Walker of {{AFL Ade}} for the second year in a row.
• The best first year player was awarded to Andrew McGrath of {{AFL Ess}}.
• The 22under22 team captaincy was awarded to Marcus Bontempelli of the {{AFL WB}} for the second year in a row.
• The AFL Coaches Association Awards
• The AFL Coaches Association Player of the Year Award was awarded to Dustin Martin of {{AFL Ric}} who received 122 votes ahead of Patrick Dangerfield who received 118.{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/aflca-player-of-the-year-2017-dustin-martin-claims-award-voted-on-by-afl-coaches/news-story/618ebeda1b084a61dd2c33606fc355f3|title=AFLCA Player of the Year 2017: Dustin Martin claims award voted on by AFL coaches|last=Beveridge|first=Riley|date=4 September 2017|publisher=Fox Sports Australia|access-date=27 September 2017}}
• The Gary Ayres Award for the best player in the finals series was awarded to Dustin Martin of {{AFL Ric}} who polled 25 votes ahead of teammate Trent Cotchin on 15.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-10-02/unstoppable-dusty-takes-out-gary-ayres-award|title=Unstoppable Tiger takes out Ayres Award|date=2 October 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=3 October 2017}}
• The Allan Jeans Senior Coach of the Year Award was awarded to {{AFL Ric}} coach Damien Hardwick.{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/richmond-coach-damien-hardwick-beats-out-adelaide-coach-don-pyke-for-aflca-senior-coach-of-the-year-award/news-story/64a920457774dc29f83ebc3d6e963edd|title=Richmond coach Damien Hardwick beats out Adelaide coach Don Pyke for AFLCA Senior Coach of the Year award|last=Laughton|first=Max|publisher=Fox Sports Australia|date=26 September 2017|access-date=27 September 2017}}
• The Assistant Coach of the Year Award was awarded to {{AFL Syd}} assistant Rhyce Shaw.

• The Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to John Dimmer whose coaching career spanning 284 games included two flags apiece with West Australian clubs West Perth and South Fremantle.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-26/dimma-edges-don-for-coach-of-the-year|title=Dimma edges Don for coach of the year|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|date=26 September 2017|access-date=27 September 2017}}
• The Best Young Player Award was awarded to Clayton Oliver of {{AFL Mel}} who received 72 votes.
• The Media Award was awarded to Gerard Whateley for the fourth consecutive year. {{citation needed|date=September 2017}}
• The Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award was awarded to Jack Hombsch of {{AFL|PA}}.{{cite news|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/teams/port-adelaide/port-adelaides-jack-hombsch-wins-jim-stynes-foundation-award-at-2017-brownlow-medal/news-story/3d201e568fa81f4be32d60bff5efede4|title=Port Adelaide's Jack Hombsch wins Jim Stynes Foundation award at 2017 Brownlow Medal|last=Rucci|first=Michaelangelo|date=26 September 2017|publisher=The Advertiser|access-date=27 September 2017}}

• Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the player led the Coleman Medal at the end of that round.
• Numbers underlined indicates the player did not play in that round.

| {{AFL GC}}

| {{sort|2017-8-08|8 August 2017}}

| Contract wasn't renewed beyond 2017 and resigned immediately following continued poor on-field performances in 2017.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-08/suns-and-eade-part-ways-effective-immediately-|title=Eade out: 'Not even close' on win–loss ratio|last=Whiting|first=Michael|date=8 August 2017|publisher=AFL.com.au|access-date=8 August 2017}}

| {{sortname|Dean|Solomon}}

| {{sortname|Stuart|Dew}}{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/stuart-dew-signs-on-as-gold-coast-suns-head-coach-for-2018/news-story/45e447382d10d0ad66d8e626bdbd051d|title=Stuart Dew signs on as Gold Coast Suns head coach for 2018|publisher=Herald Sun|first=Andrew|last=Hamilton|date=4 October 2017|access-date=4 October 2017}}

|}

{{Main|2017 International Rules Series}}

The International Rules Series returned in November 2017, with Australia hosting two test matches. The series was played on an aggregate-points basis, with the winner being the team that scores the highest amount over the two test matches. The matches were played on 12 and 18 November 2017 at Adelaide Oval and Domain Stadium. The Australian team was again composed exclusively of players who have won All-Australian honours in their careers.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-22/international-rules-series-returns-with-australia-to-host-two-tests|title=International Rules Series returns with Australia to host two tests|date=22 November 2016|work=AFL.com.au}} The times and venues for the series were announced in August.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-08/international-rules-to-farewell-domain-stadium|title=International Rules to farewell Domain Stadium|last=King|first=Travis|date=8 August 2017|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=8 August 2017}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=2017 International Rules Series}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 12 November (3:30 pm)|Australia|2.13.12 (63)|H|Ireland|1.13.8 (53)|Adelaide Oval|25,502|[http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-11-12/fyfe-stars-as-aussie-heat-melts-irish Report]}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 18 November (4:45 pm)|Australia|0.15.8 (53)|H|Ireland|2.10.8 (50)|Domain Stadium|30,116|[https://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-11-18/aussies-claim-irs-sweep-after-halftime-melee Report]||}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=

• Australia won the series 2-0 and by an aggregate score of 116-103}}

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