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Return to big crowds at AFL could be a slow build, says Gillon McLachlan – Wide World of Sports
‘I’m optimistic but it’s not our decision’
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has welcomed a ‘return to normality’ on the eve of the season start, but refused to confirm an increase in crowd capacity in weeks to come.
“I know so many supporters, members, and people involved in our game are getting back to normality,” he said at the 2021 season launch at the MCG.
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Currently, the MCG is capped at 50,000 (roughly 50 per cent of capacity) for Thursday night’s game between defending premiers Richmond and Carlton.
“My…
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