Nicole Livingstone explains why the AFLW will continue to schedule games at boutique grounds despite a growing push to play more matches at big stadiums.
AFL GM of women's football Nicole Livingstone says the AFL men's bye week is "the right time" to start the AFLW season.abc.net.au/news/nicole-livingstone-on-stadium-games-for-aflw/101385668Nicole Livingstone has explained why the AFLW will continue to prioritise boutique ground fixtures over stadium games despite a growing push to play in front of the larger arenas.
"In most people's minds [the bye week] is a week off from football, or community football takes over. "Given that we have ten clubs that have finished [the season] in the men's competition, if they [the fans] can pick themselves up from the fetal position ... then their hopes and dreams are back up and around with AFLW.
"We still have those boutique stadiums that really resonate with our audience; they love how close they can get.
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