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The AFL has reshuffled the round nine fixtures, pushing Carlton and Hawthorn's game from Thursday to Friday.

The AFL has rescheduled the round nine clash between Carlton and Hawthorn at Optus Stadium from next Thursday to Friday.

The Blues and Hawks were due to play at 5.40pm AEST on Thursday, July 30, but will now play on Friday, giving both teams an extra day's rest after travelling to Perth from Queensland and NSW, respectively.

The teams then have the bye in round 10 to allow them to complete quarantine before they play West Coast and Fremantle in successive weeks.

"The change was made to afford Carlton and Hawthorn an extra day's break leading into their match, and then one less day break post that match where they have a longer lay-off due to quarantine in Western Australia," AFL general manager of clubs and broadcasting Travis Auld said.

As a result, Essendon and Brisbane's clash at Metricon Stadium has been pushed back 20 minutes to 8.10pm to allow a broadcast double-header.

Melbourne's game against Port Adelaide at the Gabba is now the only game next Thursday and has been brought forward 20 minutes to 7.50pm.

RESCHEDULED ROUND 9 GAMES (ALL TIMES AEST)

Thursday, July 30

Melbourne v Port Adelaide, Gabba, 7.50pm

Friday, July 31

Carlton v Hawthorn, Optus Stadium, 5.40pm

Essendon v Brisbane, Metricon Stadium, 8.10pm