For this year only before it returns home to the MCG in 2021.”. The October 24 date set for the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final determines a BYE weekend will be held between Round 18 and the first week of finals. “The AFL took into account both Richmond’s and Geelong Cats’ preferences to play at Metricon Stadium and The Gabba respectively next week. Catchup on all the latest action from the. I think that just puts a smile on some of our faces, seeing the Brisbane guernsey getting around again and even the Gold Coast ones too.”. The match will be played on the night of Saturday October 24, with the league hopeful around 30,000 supporters will be able to attend this year’s decider. The AFL has announced the 2020 Grand Final will be played at the Gabba, meaning the league’s showpiece event will take place outside of Victoria for the first time in 123 years. “I also want to thank our broadcasters, corporate partners, clubs, players and umpires. Picture: Alex Coppel. Watch every match of every round Live & On-Demand. But now, there is no Grand Final draw and no Grand Final replay, with the AFL changing its laws in recent years and tweaking them again for 2020. Sign up, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Dustin Martin’s Tigers will be hoping to claim their third flag in four years. It will be the 124th annual Grand Final of the Australian Football League (formerly Victorian Football League), staged to determine the premiers for the 2020 AFL season. “The Queensland presentation was world class and, while the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final will be the centrepiece, an extensive promotional campaign for the sport of Australian football, including multiple regional locations throughout Queensland, will bring fans closer to footy in the lead-up to the event and provide a lasting legacy.”. That confirmed South Australia was the runner-up in the bid to host the game, despite Western Australia being seen as the second-best option for almost the entire campaign. “The fixture ensured a minimum seven days break for all teams other than St Kilda, who were previously made aware that they would have a 6 day break into the match against Richmond.”, First bounce at 7:50pm AEDT on Friday, October 9 — Metricon Stadium, First bounce at 7:40pm AEDT on Saturday, October 10 — The Gabba, First bounce at 7:50pm AEDT on Friday, October 16 — Adelaide Oval, First bounce at 7:40pm AEDT on Saturday, October 17 — The Gabba, To join the conversation, please Log in. The match will be held at the GABBA on Saturday October 24. “I want to thank all those Governments – NSW, Queensland, SA and WA - who formally presented and put together proposals for hosting the event. The October 24 date means there’ll now be a pre-finals bye after the end of the home and away season. AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan confirmed the news on the Gold Coast on Wednesday before Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk minutes later declared from the Gabba: “This is a win for Queensland. The AFL on Wednesday announced that the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final will be played in Queensland. “In this sort of year, there’s teams that have played more games at the Gabba than us. The AFL Executive based its recommendation on the following key criteria: Mr McLachlan thanked all states who presented to the AFL last week. New to Kayo? And I really want to thank those members and supporters who have stuck with the game, who have loyally supported their clubs and embraced the game on television in record numbers.”, “I know a night Grand Final at the Gabba on October 24 will provide a fitting and spectacular end to a season like no other.”. AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan said Queensland had supported the AFL at a time when it needed it most. Join the conversation, you are commenting as, news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site, After their entertaining victory over the Western Bulldogs, Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. Both this season and all seasons. After their entertaining victory over the Western Bulldogs, St Kilda will travel to the Gold Coast and take on defending premiers Richmond next Friday evening. AFL: The final 90 seconds of Collingwood's elimination final clash with the West Coast Eagles had the Fox Footy team on the edge of their seats. If … We thank you and are truly grateful for your support of our game. The October 24 date set for the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final determines a BYE weekend will be held between Round 18 and the first week of finals. — Two extra AFL games will be played at the MCG in 2022 and 2023, — The AFL draft will be held in Victoria in 2021 and 2022, — This year’s Grand Final public holiday will be held on October 23 as a ‘Thank You Day’. Who will prevail in the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final? AFL Grand Final 2020 | Everything You Need To Know Oct 12, 2020 The AFL Grand Final will be played outside of Victoria for the first time in 123 years as the 2020 season comes to …