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The AFL is clinging to smaller suburban stadiums for its women’s league—even for the grand final—despite mounting pressure from players and fans demanding bigger, better venues. Players’ union boss James Gallagher argues that subpar surfaces, inadequate facilities, and poor weather protection hurt both performance and fan experience. While double-headers with men’s games at larger stadiums offer a glimmer of progress, last year’s games were often held at venues rated “average” or worse, with some even featuring flooded fields or fake turf painted green. Lighting issues have forced top matchups off prime time. Though recent grand finals sold out, the league remains reluctant to move to Docklands, citing lack of demand—even as evidence shows growing fan and player appetite. The debate over venue quality and scale is far from settled.

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