Condensed format has been cited as cause of dour play and injuriesThis season’s grand final slated for night-time slot for first time
The AFL has scrapped the contentious congested AFLW fixture for next season, confirming the unpopular compressed period will not feature in the 12-game, 12-week 2025 season.
The league has also scheduled the competition’s first night-time grand final at the conclusion of the finals series starting this weekend as an “experiment” that will amplify discussion about the timing of the daytime men’s showpiece.
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