NRL pulls late schedule change for huge final in surprise move ‘to avoid AFL clash’

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NRL pulls late schedule change for huge final in surprise move ‘to avoid AFL clash’
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The NRL reportedly pulled a late finals scheduling switch to avoid a clash with the AFL, despite the move significantly disadvantaging the teams impacted.

But that changed after the Sea Eagles choked against the Sharks on Sunday and handed the Dogs a home final. The Canterbury-Manly game was expected to be played next Saturday night and would have been if the Sea Eagles were hosting.

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