Footy fever has gripped the nation as the final round of the AFLW draws to a close, Suncorp Super Netball is chugging along nicely and the AFL seems to be kicking goals off the field.
Crows kick into the AFLW grand final but venue remains a mystery.
We’re five days out from the first-ever AFLW grand final clash and, um, nobody seems to know where it’s happening?
On Sunday afternoon, the Adelaide Crows confirmed they’ll be flying up to Brisbane to meet the Lions on home turf this weekend after crushing the Collingwood Magpies by 24-points, but the venue of the match remains shrouded in mystery.
The AFL will confirm the location of the decider today (*cough* The Gabba *cough*) but the uncertainty didn’t dampen the South Australians spirits at Olympic Park Oval yesterday.
Crows cult star Sarah “Tex” Perkins booted four, while her teammate Erin Phillips added another three to bring their side home with 10.10 (70) to 7.4 (46) win.
Meanwhile, the Lions remained unbeaten with an unexpected draw against Carlton at Ikon park across town.
Funnily enough, pop superstar Adele may be to blame for the delay in choosing a location with Queensland Cricket concerned for the welfare of the Gabba’s pitch after her concert there earlier this month.
Some damaged areas of the oval had to be replanted last week and cricket officials claim six weeks without traffic — ie. footy boots — is needed to make sure the grass is ready for the first Ashes test, the Courier Mail reported.