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Up Next ‘Knock-ons everywhere’: Why AFL won’t move big R1 clash – AFL
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan addresses the round one fixture issue
THE ROUND one fixture is locked in, with AFL boss Gillon McLachlan confirming the Essendon-Hawthorn match would remain at Marvel Stadium and not be moved to the MCG.
Following last week’s announcement crowd capacity in Melbourne would begin the season at 50 per cent, speculation arose about a possible venue switch to maximise numbers.
The proposal would see the Bombers and Hawks, scheduled for March 20 at 7.25pm, switched to the MCG and played on the same day as Melbourne and Fremantle (scheduled…
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