Inaugural match between Essendon and Hawthorn shifted after tickets for the original venue sold out within 24 hours
match between Essendon and Hawthorn has been shifted to the 53,000-capacity Marvel Stadium after tickets for the original venue sold out within 24 hours – and more games this season could be moved to bigger stadiums if interest levels remain high.
The round one clash between the traditional rivals on 27 August attracted particular interest and a campaign to “Move it to Marvel” – led by the clubs – put pressure on the league to green light a switch. The venue change is reflective of the growing interest in the expanding women’s competition, which is heading into its seventh campaign and has seen record membership numbers and attendance rates off the back of last season.
“To see two teams – and traditionally arch rivals, no less – debut to a packed Marvel Stadium is the stuff dreams are made of.”
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