The AFL grand final is headed to Brisbane in 2020, but there are still plenty of things to be sorted out — not least the start time, the crowd numbers and where the other finals will be played.
The AFL's decision has been confirmed and the grand final is heading to Brisbane, but there is a bit to work through before the big day.
Here are some of the more interesting points to come out of the big announcement that the Gabba will be hosting the AFL grand final on October 24.Exactly what time the game will start is yet to be determined Chief executive Gillon McLachlan said on Wednesday the game would not start any earlier than 5:30pm in Brisbane — that's 6:30pm in Melbourne — but would more likely be later.
So far this season, the Gabba has not been able to get close to that mark, with crowds capped at less than 15,000. The AFL says it has the ability toWhat if Queensland is no longer a suitable option?
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