NRL grand final crowd capped at 75 per cent, match will stay in Brisbane despite increase in COVID-19 cases
3 years, 2 months ago

NRL grand final crowd capped at 75 per cent, match will stay in Brisbane despite increase in COVID-19 cases

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The NRL grand final is still set to take place in Brisbane, despite growing fears of a COVID outbreak in south-east Queensland, but attendance will be capped at 75 per cent. Key points: Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says there was "absolutely" no truth that a lockdown was being delayed to account for the grand final Mask wearing will be required at all times, unless you are seated, eating or drinking Tickets have already sold out for the match, which is set to take place on Sunday Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk acknowledged the reduced capacity of 39,000 would be "disappointing" for fans. "I want to acknowledge fans who will now miss out on attending the grand final," Mr Abdo said. Dr Young said it was "critical" that people wore masks at the grand final.

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NRL default position for Sunday grand final in Brisbane, but postponement an option
3 years, 2 months ago

NRL default position for Sunday grand final in Brisbane, but postponement an option

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The NRL says it will host the grand final at Lang Park this Sunday, even if capacity at the venue is further reduced to 50 per cent. Key points: Andrew Abdo said the NRL would still host the grand final in Brisbane if the crowd was reduced to 50 per cent Abdo said relocating the game to Townsville was still …

NRL to consider postponing grand final if crowd is banned amid Queensland's COVID-19 outbreak
3 years, 2 months ago

NRL to consider postponing grand final if crowd is banned amid Queensland's COVID-19 outbreak

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The NRL may consider postponing Sunday's grand final in Brisbane if spectators are not allowed to attend the match should Queensland's COVID-19 outbreak worsen. Key points: The NRL is looking at a range of contingency options for its grand final ARLC chairman Peter V'landys is "quietly confident" it will go ahead on Sunday V'landys says Friday will be crucial if …

NRL grand final to go ahead in Brisbane 'at this stage' despite Queensland COVID-19 scare
3 years, 2 months ago

NRL grand final to go ahead in Brisbane 'at this stage' despite Queensland COVID-19 scare

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The NRL grand final is going ahead in Brisbane, despite Queensland's latest COVID-19 scare, with a final decision about the event expected to be announced on the day. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information …

NRL grand final will be a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event for Brisbane's Lang Park
3 years, 2 months ago

NRL grand final will be a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event for Brisbane's Lang Park

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It'll be another sell-out at the Queensland Cauldron, Lang Park. Key points: With a capacity crowd of 52,000 spectators expected for the NRL grand final, preparations are well under way for the October 3 clash at Lang Park It is the first time the event has been held outside of Sydney and some COVID-19 restrictions will be in place, including …

AFL grand final to be played at Brisbane's Gabba, marking first time decider has left Melbourne
4 years, 3 months ago

AFL grand final to be played at Brisbane's Gabba, marking first time decider has left Melbourne

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The AFL grand final will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane on October 24, marking the first time the trophy decider has been played outside Melbourne. Key points: The coronavirus pandemic forced the AFL to move the decider outside Melbourne for the first time in more than 120 years Perth, Adelaide and Sydney had also made pitches for the …

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