The AFL hopes to make a final decision next week, with the league yet to confirm the MCG is unavailable despite Melbourne being in the midst of a lockdown.
The AFL says Perth will host the 2021 AFL grand final if the MCG is ruled out due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown in Victoria.
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan said he hoped to make a final decision "early next week" after speaking with the Victorian government. If Perth Stadium is to host the grand final, it will be the second consecutive year the season decider will be played outside of Melbourne.
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