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One rule for the AFL and celebrities, another for medical emergencies seeking Queensland’s help – Sydney Morning Herald
The AFL grand final will play in Queensland just a week before Annastacia Palaszscuk seeks re-election as the state’s Premier. She may be on a winner, but not all voters are happy.
Imagine their emotions as they watched AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan announcing the grand final decision.
No cramped and barren hotel room for the sporting elite to isolate in. Just hours after flying into Queensland, McLachlan was at the Royal Pines with blue skies, golfers and lush greens as the background for his historic decision to move the AFL showpiece to the sports northern outpost.
It is easy to understand the anger and suspicion around this situation. There appears to be one rule for cele…
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