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States to pitch AFL grand final parade alternatives – The Age
Crunch time arrives for the league, who will this week receive presentations from four states ahead of the almost inevitable and historic shift of the grand final away from Melbourne.
That will open the door for the match to be moved away to the MCG, either to Brisbanes Gabba, Perths Optus Stadium, Adelaide Oval or Sydneys ANZ Stadium.
The AFL is yet to announce whether it will implement its now traditional bye weekend between the end of the home and away season and the start of the finals. The decision will likely shape whether the grand final is scheduled for Saturday, October 17 (Caulfield Cup Day) or Saturday, October 24 (Cox Plate Day).
While the AFL is saying privatel…
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