Sportsbet takes aim at AFL’s grand final dilemma 

Sportsbet has made fun of all Australian states and territories as the betting brand explores where the AFL grand final may be hosted in October, and encourages consumers to make bets on the outcome.

The grand final is traditionally held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), but the conversation to shift the event to another state began when Melbourne’s second wave of COVID-19 cases took hold. The AFL has a contract with the Victorian Government to host the grand final at the MCG until 2057. To move the final, the Victorian Government must provide permission to break the agreement, which is it yet to do.

Sportsbet released a video over the weekend, imagining the Zoom interviews between the AFL and the states and territories to host the grand final. Representing Tasmania is former Richmond player, Matthew ‘Richo’ Richardson, whose pitch for his home state is quickly shot down.