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Get the latest AFL news and developments in our rolling updates below. See our list of vacancies…Click here for a list of all AFL Queensland contacts The AFL today has announced that the Fremantle Dockers and Sydney Swans would temporarily relocate their players and staff to Cairns, in a move that will see a number of games played at Cazaly stadium during rounds 15-18 of the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.Matches will include both Fremantle and Sydney as well as a number of opponents flying into Cairns, including Melbourne who will play both Fremantle and Sydney Swans during this period.“We are delighted to be again playing games at Cazalys and to have Fremantle and the Sydney Swans staying in Cairns which has such a passionate AFL support base,” he said.“We are really grateful for the support of the Queensland Government which has ensured our season has been able to continue, along with the wonderful support of Tourism Queensland and Cairns Regional Council. "With the footy side of it, all our systems and processes are in place; the challenge is to ensure that we're COVID-safe.

Today’s announcement helps us to ensure Cairns remains top-of-mind for domestic tourists.”“To have these teams based here as part of a Queensland hub has of course immense economic benefits.“Players and club officials will be staying at our hotels and making the use of our facilities – all of which will provide a welcome boost for businesses and also lift community spirits.“It also gives our region increased exposure, not only reaching out to millions of viewers through television screens, but also through the first-hand experiences of these players, which I am sure they will take back home and share with family and friends and supporters back home. The block of Cairns games begin September 5, during rounds 15-18 of the AFL season. This is a huge boost for the local community,” Ms Jones said.

"If we can promote our region and stimulate a bit of activity for the long term then that's a big bonus as well. "We'll be seen all over the country and that is the real benefit for our region and one of the reasons that AFL Cairns is getting behind this. By Jason Phelan. AFL games return to Far North Queensland as the Sydney Swans and Fremantle Dockers confirm Cairns as their COVID-19 home away from home. Cairns confirmed to host AFL teams, games. The Queensland Premier has confirmed AFL clubs the Fremantle Dockers and the Sydney Swans will be based in Cairns next month.AFL Cairns says there was little-to-no risk of a player or team bringing COVID-19 with them Both teams will form an AFL hub in the Far North Queensland city as the league endeavours to keep its season alive amid growing concern over coronavirus in Victoria and New South Wales.Annastacia Palaszczuk said she hoped the region would get behind the visiting teams. "Our health response is the reason we're able to begin delivering Queensland's plan for economic recovery and the credit for that belongs to each and every Queenslander," she said. "The bubble that they live in is so incredibly tight, their interaction with the community is super-limited," he said. "I hope Cairns will adopt a team. "We've been told just to be ready from September 5th, whether it be on the 5th or the 6th or whenever, we're getting ready to go," he said. "The biggest thing they're allowed to do is walk down to a coffee shop and buy a coffee, but then they have to get going again. “These teams have huge appeal in three of our most important domestic tourism markets.“Having the Dockers and Swans based in Cairns will provide vital publicity for the Far North in the weeks and months to come.“This exposure is vital when it comes to rebuilding our economy and supporting local jobs.”“Having these teams relocate to Cairns for three weeks will pump millions of dollars into the local economy and support jobs,” he said.“Setting up Cairns as a hub for Australia’s sports teams will undoubtedly help us in our economic recovery efforts.
"We've been working closely with [Carrara] who've run lots of games now, tried a few things, made a few alterations with their plan in conjunction with Queensland Health, so the environment for people to come along to the footy will be very safe. Queensland's continued assistance to the AFL as it attempts to complete a 153-game home-and-away season could strengthen the state's case to host the 2020 finals series. "This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.What's being done nationally to prevent coronavirus outbreaks in aged care?I've had a coronavirus test. “We are always excited to bring our games to Far North Queensland, and now for a period of time having teams in the community and contributing to the local economy when it is really needed.”“We know the Cairns economy has been hit particularly hard by the global pandemic,” the Premier said.“Having two teams plus officials and support staff based in the city provides an obvious economic benefit.“I hope Queenslanders will travel to Cairns to see the teams play and that fans will enjoy seeing the game played in the Tropical North.”“This is a first for Cairns. Image by Brian Cassey/AAP PHOTOS . The AFL today has announced that the Fremantle Dockers and Sydney Swans would temporarily relocate their players and staff to Cairns, in a move that will see a number of games played at Cazaly stadium during rounds 15-18 of the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.