AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has confirmed the competition's Victorian clubs will all enter a Queensland hub for up to 10 weeks.
"The evolving situation has meant we have had to make decisions quickly. For this, I can't thank clubs, players, coaches umpires, staff, broadcasters and corporate partners enough," McLachlan told reporters. "This is a clear plan and makes Queensland the base for our competition. We are not able to announce the fixtures yet but we are working with the AFLPA on what fixture compression is possible.
... And if the NSW border stays recklessly open, and Qld is the next to feel the spread of infections... Then.... Oh... The AFL hasn't thought that far ahead. Talk about chasing your tail...
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