Victoria's COVID-19 spike will force their ten AFL teams to be relocated interstate for the next two rounds. 9News
"I would also like to thank all of our clubs, players, coaches, umpires and officials for their continued support and ability to adapt quickly as we navigate through the changing environment."
It's understood the Victorian clubs could return home later in the season if the outbreak in Melbourne is under control, but the Queensland government is ready to go one step further. "Essentially, Queensland is going to be the home of the AFL, they should give us the grand final after this," premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said."There will be a lot more matches at the Gabba and Metricon and of course our capacity is 50 per cent of the public being able to go see these sports stars in action.
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