THE AFL has locked in the round 23 fixture, with the clash between Geelong and Adelaide at Simonds Stadium to start at 1.05pm on Saturday, September 5.

The match, which will be televised by Foxtel, could have plenty riding on it, as the Cats and Crows currently sit eighth and ninth on the ladder respectively.

Round 23 fixture. All times local

Friday September 4
Richmond v North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium, 7.50pm (Channel 7)

Saturday September 5
Geelong v Adelaide at Simonds Stadium, 1.05pm (Foxtel / Fox Sports)
Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs at the Gabba, 1.45pm (Channel 7)
Port Adelaide v Fremantle at Adelaide Oval, 3.20pm (Foxtel / Fox Sports)
Hawthorn v Carlton at the MCG, 4.40pm (Foxtel / Fox Sports)
West Coast v St Kilda at Domain Stadium, 5.40pm (Channel 7)
Sydney Swans v Gold Coast at the SCG, 7.20pm (Foxtel / Fox Sports)

Sunday September 6
Melbourne v GWS at Etihad Stadium, 1.10pm (Foxtel / Fox Sports)
Collingwood v Essendon at the MCG, 3.20pm (Channel 7)