The Brisbane Lions have obtained permission to host the AFLW grand last on the membership’s new coaching base in Springfield ought to the crew win Friday night time’s preliminary last towards Adelaide.
Key factors:
- The turf on the new Ipswich facility has been deemed acceptable to host the grand last
- AFL government Travis Auld says “all fingers are on deck” to make sure the Springfield venue will be prepared
- The grand last is also performed at Docklands Stadium or Richmond Oval in West Adelaide, relying on who progresses
With the Gabba and Carrara Stadium unable for use subsequent weekend, the Lions have been going through the prospect of getting to play an earned residence grand last interstate.
Their Springfield base, which solely opened to be used lower than a month in the past, was not thought more likely to be able to host a match in time, however a late push has seen the turf ready to an appropriate customary for the AFL.
“On behalf of the AFL, I wish to thank the Brisbane Lions and their employees for his or her outstanding effort in getting the turf prepared and thank the Queensland Authorities, Federal Authorities and Ipswich Metropolis Council for his or her assist in growing the venue which shall be an unbelievable asset for soccer within the state,” AFL government Travis Auld stated.
“After an unbiased turf inspection on the venue this week, the turf was deemed appropriate to play, clearing the way in which for the Brisbane Lions’ state-of-the-art residence base to host an AFLW grand last if Brisbane win.
“The AFL are working with the Brisbane Lions and a government-led process pressure to deal with all that must be ready [in Springfield]. All fingers are on deck to organize the venue in time for an AFLW Grand Closing, ought to the Brisbane Lions win on Friday night time.”
The Lions will host the decider in the event that they win their preliminary last on account of their ending on prime of the AFLW ladder after the house and away rounds.
Melbourne, who completed second, will host the grand last at Docklands ought to the Lions fail to progress.
If each Brisbane and Melbourne lose their respective preliminary finals, Adelaide will host North Melbourne within the grand last at Richmond Oval in West Adelaide.
The grand last shall be performed subsequent Sunday, November 27, and can begin at 2:40pm AEDT whatever the venue.