For the 2018 AFL season , the Gold Coast will host North Melbourne in their season opener .
The Western Bulldogs replaced Richmond in hosting the Suns in Cairns from the 2014 AFL season .
For the 2018 AFL season , the Suns   will host North Melbourne in AFL 's season opener .
The Western Bulldogs replaced Richmond in hosting the Suns in Cairns from the 2014 AFL season .