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AFL kicks business goal in league country

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In Queensland, where to say "Emperor of Lang Park" means to talk about rugby league legend Wally Lewis, business is backing the one-off spectacle of an AFL grand final in Brisbane.

The corporate boxes and suites for Saturday night, where prices can reach $2700 a head, have all sold out despite no local teams playing, defying the naysayers.

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Liam Walsh writes on investigations and companies with The Australian Financial Review. He has won multiple media awards, worked in Japan and is now based in Brisbane. Email Liam at liam.walsh@afr.com.au
Luke Housego is a journalist for The Australian Financial Review based in the Brisbane office. Email Luke at luke.housego@afr.com.au

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