AFL GRAND FINAL — OPTUS STADIUM
411. Mr P.J. RUNDLE to the Minister for Sport and
Recreation:
I refer to the current discussions
with the AFL regarding hosting the AFL grand final at Optus Stadium.
(1) Can the minister provide an
update on how these discussions are progressing?
(2) Is he taking proactive steps to
ensure that WA footy fans do not miss out on this opportunity?
Dr A.D.
BUTI replied:
(1)–(2) I
thank the member for Roe for his question. As the member of course would have
read in the papers, discussions have been held. The AFL is obviously keen for Western
Australia to be a possible destination for the finals. As the Premier and the
Deputy Premier said and as I would say, we very much hope that the situation in
Victoria gets under control and that the grand final, which is traditionally
held at the MCG, continues to be held there. We will have to wait to see what
happens. If it is held in WA, it would be great to see the Dockers play in the
grand final at Optus Stadium.
The SPEAKER: I thought that
was also a good answer—until the last line.