Brayden Fiorini will don the sash for the first time in a huge season opener against old rivals Hawthorn.

The 28-year-old’s debut for his new Club will be hosted in front of the biggest crowd of his 123-game career to date, with early projections suggesting more than 80,000 fans in the house for the Bombers to kick off 2026.

Fiorini has made a big impact in the space of just a handful of months, earning himself a place in the extended leadership group as one of the side’s most experienced high level players.

Fresh off a maiden finals appearance last season and one of the best campaigns of his career to date as a winger with the SUNS, Fiorini’s excitement has been palpable in recent weeks as he gears up for a first official game in the red and black.

We’re Seeing Red at the MCG on Friday. Be in your seats early for a special pre-game scarf wave as we open the campaign.