AFL looking at cramming matches in case coronavirus outbreak postpones 2020 season
ABCThe AFL is considering playing as many premiership matches as possible in the first weeks of the season in case the coronavirus outbreak forces the competition to shut down. Key points: The AFL has informed clubs they may introduce a five-day turnaround between matches The league is also considering shortening the length of matches and raising or removing the interchange cap The AFL season is due to begin on Thursday night, with the Richmond versus Carlton match to be played behind closed doors at the MCG The league is looking at a range of measures, including having five-day turnarounds between matches. "We had a series of teleconferences yesterday and today," Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale told ABC Grandstand. AFL may shorten length of matches The AFL is determined to protect the integrity of the season by completing the full schedule of 198 home and away matches.