The AFL has confirmed that four interstate clubs will travel to Victoria on charter flights as a result of the rapidly shifting COVID situation around the country.
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Fremantle and West Coast will leave their respective states on Tuesday afternoon as the League looks set to make more fixture adjustments.
Parts of Queensland were put into a three-day lockdown earlier on Tuesday, with parts of Western Australia also in lockdown as a result of fresh local COVID cases.
“We will continue to remain adaptable as the season progresses in a constantly changing environment,” AFL fixtures boss Travis Auld said in a statement on Tuesday.
“While COVID-19 continues to impact the community, we will work closely with state governments, health officials, our clubs and players to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone in the game.
“The four teams travelling today will fly to Victoria via charter flights and will be Covid-tested on arrival and isolate until they each receive a negative result.”
The AFL is expected to further clarify the make up of this weekend’s fixture later on Tuesday, with Fremantle’s home game against Carlton on Saturday and Gold Coast’s clash against Richmond on Thursday night expected to be shifted.