AFL Statement

THE AFL wishes to advise the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide will travel to Victoria this afternoon via a charter flight ahead of Round 16 of the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

The Hawthorn vs. Port Adelaide match scheduled to be played at Marvel Stadium at 7:40pm AEST on Saturday, July 3 will proceed as planned.

The AFL will provide an update to the Round 16 fixture relating to the Adelaide Crows vs. Brisbane Lions match once arrangements are finalised.

While COVID-19 continues to impact the community, we will work closely with state governments, health officials, our clubs and players to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone in the game

- Travis Auld

AFL Executive General Manager Clubs and Broadcasting Travis Auld said the league would continue to make decisions that best manage the evolving situation across the country.

"Bringing the two South Australian teams to Victoria today minimises risk for the competition as we progress the season in a constantly changing environment," Mr Auld said.
 
"As of this evening we will have all 18 teams in Victoria and, as a competition, we will continue to remain adaptable where required.
 
"The two teams travelling today will fly to Victoria via a charter flight and will remain in the state ahead of this Round's matches.
 
"While COVID-19 continues to impact the community, we will work closely with state governments, health officials, our clubs and players to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone in the game."