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Queensland offers to host State of Origin opener in Brisbane or Townsville – 7NEWS.com.au
Brisbane famously hosted the AFL grand final last year after Victoria was plunged into lockdown.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has offered to take the State of Origin opener on June 9 off Melbournes hands as the city braces for another lockdown.
Victorias latest COVID-19 outbreak has seen AFL matches cancelled and rescheduled this weekend, while the games going ahead in Melbourne are expected to be played in empty stadiums.
Brisbane famously hosted the AFL grand final last year after Victoria was plunged into lockdown and Palaszczuk wants to pinch another major sporting event from…
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