The Western Bulldogs are set to be based in a Queensland hub for up to 10 weeks to complete the 2020 home and away season.
In a move announced by the AFL today, the Bulldogs stay on the Gold Coast will be extended.
“Today we make another decision to ensure the health and welfare of everyone and to provide greater certainty to all involved in our game for the coming weeks,” AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan said today.
“Understanding the ongoing situation with Covid-19 in Victoria, Victorian teams will be based out of Queensland for up to 10 weeks as we aim to get the majority of the season complete in that timeframe.
“Victorian teams based in Queensland that are fixtured to travel interstate to play, will travel to their game and then return back Queensland.”
Fixtures beyond round eight, where the Bulldogs will play the Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium, have yet to be announced.
Beyond that, the Bulldogs would have nine home-and-away games to play, including against the two Perth-based teams and two Adelaide-based teams.
Mr McLachlan thanked everyone involved in the game for their commitment to keeping the season alive, in a year like no other.
“This season that is literally like no other,” he said.
“Amongst all the changes, challenges, good days and bad ones, we continue to find a way through.
“We will continue to keep our game alive, for the fans, for our clubs and for the thousands and thousands of jobs the competition provides.
