The AFL pre-finals bye is reportedly “dead” as the league looks to roll through the season.
Plus the extension of Victoria’s lockdown has placed further doubt on the MCG hosting the grand final.
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The AFL formally told clubs last night that the pre-finals bye is “dead,” according to SEN’s Sam Edmund.
The league is yet to make an official ruling on whether the pre-finals bye is cancelled as the Covid situation worsens around the country.
The lack of clarity been criticised by the likes of Geelong coach Chris Scott and Melbourne boss Simon Goodwin given the home and away season…
