
Free kick: Ballet out to make its mark at AFL's big dance
First Queensland Symphony Orchestra put its hand up for a role in pre-match entertainment for the AFL grand final at the Gabba – now Queensland Ballet is keen to make a pointe.
First Queensland Symphony Orchestra put its hand up for a role in pre-match entertainment for the AFL grand final at the Gabba – now Queensland Ballet is keen to make a pointe.
We don’t yet know which two teams will face off in the AFL’s “big dance” in October but we know where it’s going to be held, so talk has inevitably shifted to who should provide the pre-game entertainment.
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AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has confirmed at least two clubs will relocate to a hub in Cairns, with three or more games to be played at Cazaly’s Stadium.
Queensland’s Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says it’s “only fair” Queensland be considered to host the AFL grand final given the Sunshine State is doing the “heavy-lifting” hosting the remainder of the season.
Four AFL clubs will move into quarantine hubs at two Gold Coast luxury golf resorts by the first week of June in a coup expected to inject $5 million into the tourist city’s economy.