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AFL pushes for June 11 blockbuster return

Patrick Durkin

Australian Football League officials are pushing hard to restart play on June 11 in a Thursday night blockbuster most likely featuring powerhouse Melbourne clubs Collingwood and Richmond.

The players began mass testing for COVID-19 on Wednesday at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne with all players and officials to be tested over three days in the hope that training can begin in earnest early next week.

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Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com

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