The AFL has confirmed the details of the 2022 NAB AFL Women’s Grand Final between Adelaide and Melbourne.
As minor premiers, Adelaide will host the Demons at Adelaide Oval on Saturday April 9, with the AFL moving the scheduled men's game back to give the women's time slot of 12:30pm AEST (12:00pm local) clean air.
The Round 4 Sydney and North Melbourne match, originally scheduled for 1:45pm AEST, will be moved to 2:40pm AEST.
Tickets for the grand final will be capped at $10, with all kids under 18 granted free entry.
AFL Chief Gillon McLachlan has urged footy fans in South Australia to head to Adelaide Oval to celebrate the most anticipated game of the season.
“After a competitive Premiership Season and great Finals Series, the 2022 NAB AFL Women’s Competition has been the best season to date and we look forward to the biggest game of the season being played at Adelaide Oval,” McLachlan said.
“We are calling on the whole Australian Football community in South Australia to come and see our two best performing teams compete for the Premiership, in what will be a fantastic contest.”
“Tickets to the AFLW Grand Final will remain at $10, with kids under 18 free, and we thank all the fans who have turned out to support AFLW this season.”
AFL General Manager of Women’s Football Nicole Livingstone expressed her gratitude for those who supported the season during trying times, encouraging fans to fill the stands for the last game of the season.
“After a momentous effort from everyone involved in the 2022 NAB AFL Women’s Competition to complete a 10-round Premiership Season, followed by a three-week Finals Series, it is incredibly exciting to be able to confirm the details for the 2022 NAB AFL Women’s Grand Final,” Livingstone said.
“With tickets to the NAB AFLW Grand Final on sale from Monday afternoon, we encourage all football fans to head to Adelaide Oval to watch an exciting contest between the Adelaide Crows and Melbourne.
“On behalf of the AFL, I want to again thank all clubs, players and the AFLPA, umpires, venues, governments, ticket agents and our broadcast and commercial partners for their understanding and continued support of the NAB AFL Women’s Competition.
“I also want to acknowledge the ongoing support from the Australian football community this season through memberships, attendances and broadcasts.”
Tickets for the match will be available through Ticketek on Monday, April 4.
The game will be broadcast live on Channel Seven, FOX FOOTY, Kayo, and the AFL Official App.