The AFLW’s boom opening round has prompted a venue change this weekend, with Ikon Park to host a double header.
Collingwood’s home game against Melbourne, originally scheduled for Olympic Park, will now be Saturday’s second game.
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Carlton will host Greater Western Sydney at Ikon Park from 3.35pm and the Collingwood-Melbourne match will start at 7.40.
The AFL predicted about 12,000 fans would attend last Friday night’s inaugural women’s competition opening match between Carlton and Collingwood.
Instead it was a lockout – about 24,500 fans showed up and AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan went outside the gates to apologise as hundreds more were turned away.
“Following the great attendances of the opening round last weekend, we want to make sure those who wish to attend the AFL Women’s matches this weekend can do so,” said AFL development manager Simon Lethlean.
“We have worked closely with the venue, clubs and the broadcasters to ensure the changeover period between the two matches is appropriate.”
Lethlean also warned fans to take public transport to Ikon Park on Saturday.
He said there would be no public parking on the Princes Park lawns surrounding the ground because of Carlton’s family day.
The Herald Sun has reported last Friday’s match provided a parking fine windfall for the local council.
All four women’s games this weekend will again feature free entry.
Martin
Guest
Young women playing footy can be verified at any of the various venues across the nation, surely the fake moon landing is a poor analogy – probably the biggest granddaddy of all fake news stories. Mr Football does often include links to his sources of information and I have read many of his comments. He was a proponent of establishing the women's football league (AFLW) from a few years ago. Being passionate about Australian Rules football is not a crime and wanting to share the love of AFL around the country is a good thing.
Mat
Guest
Thank you cat, I'll probably choose to stay tuned to this Melbourne centric head nodding.
Cat
Roar Guru
Heres a hint Mat, Stay off the AFL tab if you don't want to read about AFL. It really is that easy.
Mister Football
Roar Guru
http://girlsplayfooty.com/2017/02/aflw-could-generate-a-20-million-broadcast-rights-deal.html AFLW could generate a $20 million broadcast rights deal The incredible viewership will have both Seven Network and Foxtel executives grinning from ear to ear, with the networks only having to pay broadcast production costs in order to televise the competition. It’s unlikely networks will have the same luxury in 2018, however, with the AFL to target a new TV deal that will significantly raise players’ salary.