The potential for a 60,000 capacity crowd at Optus Stadium is one of the key details being sought by the AFL about Western Australia's grand final bid. The following stadiums are currently used for the purposes of the AFL (not counting NAB Challenge matches) Currently in use. "The grand final would be nice," Mr McGowan said.Daile Cross manages the WAtoday newsroom.Optus Stadium COVID crowd capacity could get bumped up for grand final.The WA government may raise the number of fans allowed at Optus Stadium to 36,000. The stadium features a seating capacity of 22,500 and first-class corporate facilities. The West Australian government is considering changing Optus Stadium's COVID-19 rules to allow more people to attend events, potentially in time to host the AFL grand final.Premier Mark McGowan said he had asked the state’s chief health officer whether the stadium could move to the 2-square-metre rule which other venues are currently subject to, rather than just restrict the stadium to half its capacity, or 30,000 people. Capacity: 22,500 That would be consistent with every other venue across the state.
An announcement on where the flagship event will be played is expected to be made within days, with several venues in the mix to replace the MCG.Melbourne’s traditional home of football is all but certain to be ruled out given continued high numbers of coronavirus cases.The Gabba is considered favourite among the contenders but a cluster of cases at a Brisbane youth detention facility has potentially clouded its selection.West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has confirmed the AFL has asked how many people could be hosted at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium.This year’s decider is expected to be played on October 24, the same date tentatively listed for WA to remove its last remaining restrictions on gatherings.“That’s one of the queries they’ve put to us,” Mr McGowan said on Monday.“We’re getting health advice around that and we’ll get back to them with that health advice shortly. They shouldn’t be guided by other factors.”.The premier noted WA had gone 135 days without any confirmed community transmission under its strict hard border closures.Meanwhile, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said he is seeking “the best outcome for taxpayers” in negotiations with the AFL and refused to publicly name a preferred alternative venue.Perth Stadium hosted its biggest crowd this season on Sunday when West Coast played GWS.Geelong captain takes on angry Cats fan who sledged 'lazy' teammate,West Coast's hub demand causes controversy with AFL rivals,Thorn weighs up his Queensland Reds future,Djokovic loses cool again at Italian Open,Porte delighted by third-place Tour finish. I guess AFL coffers take priority. Many years in the making, the stadium forms the centrepiece of a mixed-use masterplan, offering residential accommodation and regenerative opportunities. But while the 42,000-capacity Gabba is smaller, support continues to grow for a Queensland decider because of the support the state government has given the AFL in allowing the season to continue. "Optus Stadium is currently a bit of an anomaly, in that we just say it can only have half capacity, which is 30,000 people," Mr McGowan said. The AFL has asked whether Perth’s Optus Stadium could accommodate a capacity grand final crowd as a decision looms on the hosting rights.. An announcement on where the flagship event will be played is expected to be made within days, with several venues in the mix to replace the MCG. Increased crowd capacity at Metricon Stadium from June 27 By Suns Media on Approximately 6,500 people will be allowed to attend the Gold Coast SUNS v Fremantle Dockers Round 4 AFL Toyota Premiership Season match at Metricon Stadium on Saturday June 27 at 7.40pm. But clearly we’re not going to compromise our safety and security requirements.”.Optus Stadium, which opened to the public in 2018, is regarded as one of the best venues in Australia.It hosted its biggest crowd of the year on Sunday when more than 27,000 people watched West Coast’s victory over Greater Western Sydney.But under current arrangements - and in contrast to the more accommodating approach from Queensland’s government - visiting teams would still need to quarantine for 14 days in order to play any finals fixtures in Perth.“If they want to go to the healthiest, safest place and they want to comply with the quarantine requirements, then Perth is the obvious solution,” Mr McGowan said.“I just think with the grand final, the AFL should do what’s in the interest of football and safety. The newest stadium in London, at a capacity of 17,250, Brentford Community Stadium is the joint home of Brentford FC and London Irish. There's no sense in allowing a crowd of 30,000 at Optus Stadium. ".The four states in the running for the showpiece event will make pitches to the AFL this week.WA, Queensland, South Australia and even NSW will all mount their case to host the 2020 grand final.While the AFL and Victorian government all but accepts the big dance will not be at the MCG, a contract with the AFL until 2057 means the Victorian government will have a say in the AFL's decision on this year's venue.The pitches from the states will conclude on Thursday, with a decision to follow shortly afterwards.The Gabba has been widely viewed as the front-runner. "Optus Stadium is currently a bit of an anomaly, in that we just say it can only have half capacity, which is 30,000 people," Mr McGowan said. The old Carrara Stadium, originally opened in 1987 as home of the Brisbane Bears, was completely redeveloped and re-opened as Metricon Stadium in 2011 as the home ground of AFL expansion club Gold Coast SUNS. Adelaide Oval – home to the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power; Aurora Stadium (York Park) – home to Hawthorns Launceston based matches. Blundstone Arena (Bellerive Oval) – plays home to North Melbournes Hobart based matches. "If it went to the 2-square-metre rule then it could have 36,000 people or so. There were almost 14,000 people at the Gabba on Sunday for Brisbane's win over St Kilda, which is close to the current restricted limit.
An announcement on where the flagship event will be played is expected to be made within days, with several venues in the mix to replace the MCG.Melbourne’s traditional home of football is all but certain to be ruled out given continued high numbers of coronavirus cases.The Gabba is considered favourite among the contenders but a cluster of cases at a Brisbane youth detention facility has potentially clouded its selection.West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has confirmed the AFL has asked how many people could be hosted at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium.This year’s decider is expected to be played on October 24, the same date tentatively listed for WA to remove its last remaining restrictions on gatherings.“That’s one of the queries they’ve put to us,” Mr McGowan said on Monday.“We’re getting health advice around that and we’ll get back to them with that health advice shortly. They shouldn’t be guided by other factors.”.The premier noted WA had gone 135 days without any confirmed community transmission under its strict hard border closures.Meanwhile, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said he is seeking “the best outcome for taxpayers” in negotiations with the AFL and refused to publicly name a preferred alternative venue.Perth Stadium hosted its biggest crowd this season on Sunday when West Coast played GWS.Geelong captain takes on angry Cats fan who sledged 'lazy' teammate,West Coast's hub demand causes controversy with AFL rivals,Thorn weighs up his Queensland Reds future,Djokovic loses cool again at Italian Open,Porte delighted by third-place Tour finish. I guess AFL coffers take priority. Many years in the making, the stadium forms the centrepiece of a mixed-use masterplan, offering residential accommodation and regenerative opportunities. But while the 42,000-capacity Gabba is smaller, support continues to grow for a Queensland decider because of the support the state government has given the AFL in allowing the season to continue. "Optus Stadium is currently a bit of an anomaly, in that we just say it can only have half capacity, which is 30,000 people," Mr McGowan said. The AFL has asked whether Perth’s Optus Stadium could accommodate a capacity grand final crowd as a decision looms on the hosting rights.. An announcement on where the flagship event will be played is expected to be made within days, with several venues in the mix to replace the MCG. Increased crowd capacity at Metricon Stadium from June 27 By Suns Media on Approximately 6,500 people will be allowed to attend the Gold Coast SUNS v Fremantle Dockers Round 4 AFL Toyota Premiership Season match at Metricon Stadium on Saturday June 27 at 7.40pm. But clearly we’re not going to compromise our safety and security requirements.”.Optus Stadium, which opened to the public in 2018, is regarded as one of the best venues in Australia.It hosted its biggest crowd of the year on Sunday when more than 27,000 people watched West Coast’s victory over Greater Western Sydney.But under current arrangements - and in contrast to the more accommodating approach from Queensland’s government - visiting teams would still need to quarantine for 14 days in order to play any finals fixtures in Perth.“If they want to go to the healthiest, safest place and they want to comply with the quarantine requirements, then Perth is the obvious solution,” Mr McGowan said.“I just think with the grand final, the AFL should do what’s in the interest of football and safety. The newest stadium in London, at a capacity of 17,250, Brentford Community Stadium is the joint home of Brentford FC and London Irish. There's no sense in allowing a crowd of 30,000 at Optus Stadium. ".The four states in the running for the showpiece event will make pitches to the AFL this week.WA, Queensland, South Australia and even NSW will all mount their case to host the 2020 grand final.While the AFL and Victorian government all but accepts the big dance will not be at the MCG, a contract with the AFL until 2057 means the Victorian government will have a say in the AFL's decision on this year's venue.The pitches from the states will conclude on Thursday, with a decision to follow shortly afterwards.The Gabba has been widely viewed as the front-runner. "Optus Stadium is currently a bit of an anomaly, in that we just say it can only have half capacity, which is 30,000 people," Mr McGowan said. The old Carrara Stadium, originally opened in 1987 as home of the Brisbane Bears, was completely redeveloped and re-opened as Metricon Stadium in 2011 as the home ground of AFL expansion club Gold Coast SUNS. Adelaide Oval – home to the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power; Aurora Stadium (York Park) – home to Hawthorns Launceston based matches. Blundstone Arena (Bellerive Oval) – plays home to North Melbournes Hobart based matches. "If it went to the 2-square-metre rule then it could have 36,000 people or so. There were almost 14,000 people at the Gabba on Sunday for Brisbane's win over St Kilda, which is close to the current restricted limit.