AFLW players and coaches are calling for more games to be played at Marvel Stadium after Essendon and Hawthorn’s clash on Saturday night in front of more than 12,000 fans. | By Marnie Vinall marnievinall agerealfooty AFLW
Collingwood captain Steph Chiocci and Fremantle skipper Hayley Miller are among several players who have joined the chorus of those within AFLW calling for more games to be played at big stadiums.
More than 12,000 vocal fans filled the bottom level of the stadium and some of the crowd took up space on the second deck.“I think the fan experience is really important … I think that, you know, if we’re working towards establishing a really professional product then our members and our fans need to be able to come along and consume that, and be a part of that and live that with us.
After the game, Hawthorn coach Bec Goddard, who had pioneered the call to move the game to Marvel Stadium, said both sides put on a really good show under the roof and said more AFLW games should be played in the stadium.
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