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Premier’s chat with AFL fuels hope for Mackay match

Harrup Park’s bid to host AFL fixtures at Great Barrier Reef Arena this season could have a new lease on life.

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15th July 2020 1:07 PM

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 03: Izak Rankine of the Suns looks to get past Dale Morris of the Bulldogs during the 2019 JLT Community Series AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Western Bulldogs at Great Barrier Reef Arena on March 03, 2019 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

‘Never say never’: AFL to consider Mackay as a host

AFLQ CEO says he has forwarded Harrup Park’s ‘compelling’ expression of interest to AFL bosses.

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09th July 2020 6:07 AM

AFL Queensland CEO Dean Warren says ‘never say never’ about Mackay hosting AFL premiership fixtures. (News Corp/Attila Csaszar)

Harrup Park’s bid to host AFL matches in Mackay

With 12 AFL clubs currently based in Queensland, Great Barrier Reef Arena can play host says HPCC CEO Matt Cielens.

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08th July 2020 1:07 PM

The Gold Coast Suns and Western Bulldogs played at Great Barrier Reef Arena during the 2019 JLT Community Series. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Lions play down Queensland hub advantage fears

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan dismisses talk of home-ground advantage for his side as four interstate teams prepare to...

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17th May 2020 10:05 AM

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Chris Fagan, Senior Coach looks on during the 2020 AFL Round 01 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 22, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)