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UPDATE: AFL swaps fixtures of Collingwood and Brisbane clashes

Queensland’s COVID outbreak has caused changes to the AFL fixture! 📆

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Mitch Keating

A snap three-day lockdown across parts of Queensland - including Greater Brisbane - has caused the AFL to move this Thursday's clash between Collingwood and Brisbane.

The Lions were scheduled to host the Magpies at the Gabba on Thursday, with that fixture now moved to Marvel Stadium, as Queensland Government enforces a three-day lockdown from 5pm today.

Additionally, the Round 22 clash between the Collingwood and Brisbane will be played the Gabba.

Due to contractual obligations, Collingwood would be required to host the match at Marvel Stadium as opposed to their preferred home ground the MCG.

Brisbane players, coaches and officials are currently stranded in Melbourne after having their flights delayed over the weekend.

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After a narrow loss to Geelong at Kardinia Park on Friday night where Brisbane were given an exemption by the Victorian Government to play, the Lions were expected to fly home the next day.

After having their flights delayed on Saturday and being told to turn their bus around on the way to the airport on Sunday, Brisbane are now set to stay in Melbourne post Thursday night to see what comes next.

The Lions are currently training at Port Melbourne in preparation for Thursday's must win match, as Brisbane continue to chase their first win of the season.

 

Published by
Mitch Keating