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Brisbane's AFL grand final a reward for keeping the season alive

Mark Ludlow and Patrick Durkin
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The AFL has made a strategic play into rugby league heartland with its decision to award this year's grand final to the Gabba in Brisbane, unveiling a night time final to excite fans and sponsors.

While Queensland has been rewarded for saving the AFL season after the coronavirus second wave shut down Victoria, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has also made no secret they are continuing to expand the game into the north.

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Mark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.com
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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