Sturt Norwood South Adelaide All rights reserved. The 2020 Statewide Super League fixtures have been released and, in a first for SANFL, three men’s matches will be played as double-headers with AFL fixtures at Adelaide Oval. Port Adelaide The Gabba (SEVEN) 8:10pmNorth Melbourne vs. Adelaide Crows Metricon Stadium (FOX) 2:35pmWest Coast Eagles vs. Geelong Cats Optus Stadium (SEVEN) 8:10pmGold Coast SUNS vs. GWS GIANTS Metricon Stadium (FOX) 3:35pmFremantle vs. Collingwood Optus Stadium (FOX) 6:10pmGeelong Cats vs. North Melbourne The Gabba (FOX) 5:40pmAdelaide Crows vs. Melbourne Adelaide Oval (FOX) 8:10pmCollingwood vs. Sydney Swans The Gabba (FOX) 5:40pmGold Coast SUNS vs. St Kilda Metricon Stadium (SEVEN) 8:10pmEssendon vs. GWS GIANTS Metricon Stadium (SEVEN) 7:50pmByes: Fremantle, West Coast Eagles, Hawthorn, CarltonPort Adelaide vs. Richmond Adelaide Oval (FOX) 4:35pmBrisbane Lions vs. Western Bulldogs The Gabba (SEVEN) 7:40pmWest Coast Eagles vs. Carlton Optus Stadium (SEVEN) 3:35pmNorth Melbourne vs. Melbourne Blundstone Arena (FOX) 6:10pmGold Coast SUNS vs. Essendon Metricon Stadium (FOX) 7:10pmNorth Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions Blundstone Arena (FOX) 2:35pmWestern Bulldogs vs. Adelaide Crows Metricon Stadium (FOX) 1:05pmWest Coast Eagles vs. Hawthorn Optus Stadium (FOX) 6:10pm Port Adelaide The 2020 AFL fixtures have been officially released. Match times and venues for rounds 9-12 in a season of drastic upheaval in 2020. © Copyright 2020 SANFL. See who the Crows and Power play, when are the Showdowns and when will Eddie Betts return to Adelaide. By ZAC MILBANK. Season 2020 Games for Adelaide Crows: Desc: Date: Opponent: Venue: Crowd: Result: Margin: Disposals: Goals: Round 1: Sat 21 Mar 4:35pm West Adelaide Woodville-West Torrens A “special” return to Adelaide for cult-hero Eddie Betts headlines the Crows’ 2020 fixture draw, while Matthew Nicks’ side will some home comforts opening half of the season. Melbourne vs. 146 KB Adelaide The Magpies will face North Adelaide before the AFL match between Port Adelaide and Carlton on Saturday May 2, while the first SANFL Showdown will be held as a precursor to the AFL Showdown between cross-town rivals Adelaide and Port Adelaide on Sunday June 14.South Adelaide also will play a match against Adelaide’s SANFL team at Adelaide Oval on Saturday July 4 before the Crows versus St Kilda game, with Panthers’ home match ticket holders to be provided entry as per a regular home game at Noarlunga.“Introducing Statewide Super League matches to be played as double-headers with AFL fixtures provides an exciting opportunity for SANFL players to experience playing on Adelaide Oval ahead of the Finals Series in September,’’ SANFL Head of Football Operations Tom Hurley said.“It also presents an excellent opportunity to expose the competition to more South Australian football fans.”Season-ticket holders for the competing SANFL clubs will be granted entry to their team’s Adelaide Oval double-header as per a regular minor round fixture at a suburban venue.Hurley said capitalising on the likelihood of favourable weather conditions early in the season was a key focus, with six Friday fixtures being played within the opening two rounds.“We are continuously looking to maximise player experience and fan engagement with the match program,’’ he said.“With a diverse match-day spread, including a focus on Friday night football, there is a great chance for SANFL supporters to access high-quality state league football across the course of the year.”Following on from last year’s successful introduction of Men’s and Women’s League double-headers, there will be a further 10 played in 2020 as both competitions cross over in the early part of the season.SANFL’s victorious team against the WAFL at Optus Stadium last year.