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Eagles' AFLW Opener Moved From Upgraded Stadium Due to Ground Concerns

CITY OF VINCENT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUG 12 – The season opener was moved due to unsafe turf conditions caused by heavy rain and weekend ground use, with Mineral Resources Park hosting the relocated AFLW game, officials said.

Summary by ABC Australia
The West Coast Eagles' AFLW season opener cannot be played at the recently upgraded Leederville Oval due to an unsafe playing surface.

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Eagles' AFLW opener moved from upgraded stadium due to ground concerns

The West Coast Eagles' AFLW season opener cannot be played at the recently upgraded Leederville Oval due to an unsafe playing surface.

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AFLW season-opener in chaos due to safety issues

The league has issued a statement just days out from the first bounce and the game has suddenly been moved.

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‘Unsafe’: Eagles forced into last-gasp venue change

West Coast’s AFLW season opener has been shifted barely 48 hours out from the first bounce. Here’s where it’s moved to and why.

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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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