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‘Play the games while we can’: why the AFL compressed the season – The Age
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says the decision to compress the season with 20 consecutive days of football was motivated by a wish to “bank” games while it is possible to do so.
“Part of it is feedback from clubs and players we’re in hubs and we’re ready to play. Let’s play as many games as we can.”
Within some clubs, there is a preference for playing games and “getting on with it” rather than sitting around while the Victorian clubs in particular are living out of state in hubs, largely in Queensland despite the difficulties that will be caused by the regular four- and five-day breaks that are expected to see key players rested or unable to come up when sore.
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