North Melbourne are reportedly exploring selling an AFL home game to be played in Western Australia, coming into effect as early as next year.
The Kangaroos would play either the Eagles or Dockers at Optus Stadium, however it will be fixtured as a home game for the Victorian side, as North Melbourne look to life after Tasmania.
North Melbourne are currently contracted to play four home games in Hobart each season, however with the new Tasmania Devils side set to join the league in 2028, the Kangaroos' relationship with the state is likely to change.
Perย 7 News' Mitch Cleary, a successful bid will grant North Melbourne significant "financial windfall", whilst Fremantle or West Coast will also benefit with one less game to travel. Fremantle and West Coast have been pushing for an extra home game in future fixtures due to their heavy travel schedule.
North Melbourne's seven Victorian home games won't adjust with this move however, reassuringly for Victorian-based Kangaroos supporters.
North Melbourne have strong historical ties to Western Australia, with former players Ross Glendinning, and Andrew and Phil Krakouer born in the Wildflower State. Currently, Cameron Zurhaar is North Melbourne's most notable link to WA.
The Roos also boast a strong recent record at Optus Stadium. Recording three wins from their last five WA outings, North Melbourne can be confident they'll be competitive in a new home away from home.
North Melbourne aren't the first side to propose an interstate home game, with Collingwood also considering selling a home game in the Gold Coast. Contrarily, Collingwood's proposition includes hosting a Victorian side at People First Stadium, whilst playing the Suns in a consecutive week to create a "mini-hub" in Queensland.
Additionally, Brisbane have been looking to sell games interstate as they prepare to play without the Gabba, which is set to be demolished and redeveloped after the 2025 AFL season.
