Sydney have been handed marquee billing as stars brace for spicy reunions with their former clubs, with the AFL releasing next season’s schedule of matches.

Starcevich, a two-time premiership coach, confirmed he’d received a call from Collingwood to gauge his interest in returning to his former club.

The Bombers will replace inaugural AFLW coach Natalie Wood next season after informing her that her contract would not be renewed for 2027 after the team’s 1-10 record this season.