Brendan Fevola says the AFL is set to unveil British pop megastar Ed Sheeran as pre-game entertainment for the clash at the MCG in Opening Round next year.

The AFL is just weeks away from releasing its 2026 fixture, with the controversial pre-Round 1 experiment set to extend into a third season, albeit with some changes.

Opening Round was designed to give the northern states exclusive spotlight and exposure, but its criticism has been the hole it leaves in footy’s Victorian heartland.

The AFL has been vocal in its commitment to the concept, but has admitted it needs tweaking, with a game in Melbourne set to be added to the two in Sydney and Brisbane.

“It’s going to be Opening Round again, but this time they’re going to involve a big Melbourne club and another club that is a destin

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