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Sport, events cancelled as Cyclone Alfred looms

The AFL has postponed its season opener in Brisbane due to safety concerns over Tropical Cyclone Alfred, following a state government decision.
AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon stated that the safety of everyone involved is the top priority, emphasizing community safety amid the cyclone threat.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced public safety measures including transport cancellations and school closures due to the cyclone.
The likely rescheduling of the Brisbane Lions and Geelong clash is to Round 3 when both teams have byes, according to reports.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Sport, events cancelled as Cyclone Alfred looms

Thursday night's AFL season opener between the Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats will be postponed as Cyclone Alfred bears down.

17 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

Cyclone forces AFL to postpone Queensland season-opener

The AFL has rescheduled two season-opening games in Queensland amid cyclone warnings, which forced other sports, including golf and surfing, to cancel events.

21 hours ago·Canberra, Australia

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9News

Huge blow to AFL opener as two games postponed

Two AFL games have been postponed as Cyclone Alfred looms large in Queensland.

21 hours ago·Australia

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nine.com.au

Tricky task facing AFL after cyclone forces match cancellations

The vicious cyclone that's about to hit Queensland has forced the AFL into postponing the two games originally scheduled to be played in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast this week. The AFL confirmed in a statement on Tuesday afternoon that Brisbane's clash with Geelong at the Gabba and the Gold Coast's match against Essendon at People First Stadium had been cancelled.

21 hours ago

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