Perth eyeing AFL Grand Final heist after ‘phenomenal’ audition – Fox Sports

Perth Stadium is sniffing around the AFL Grand Final as Tigers coach Damien Hardwick gave his tick of approval to the venue, should the MCG not be able to host the event.
Saturday nights Dreamtime contest between Richmond and Essendon doubled as a Grand Final audition of sorts and Perth passed with flying colours with more than 55,000 pouring through the gates for the all-Victorian showdown.
Asked after a 39-point win if Optus Stadium is a worthy alternative Grand Final venue, Hardwick said: It…

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