The second wave of COVID-19 cases in Victoria has forced the AFL to take extreme measures to keep the 2020 season alive. The league announced that it would be moving all 10 Victorian teams to Queensland for the remainder of the 2020 season.

 The lockdown in Victoria has forced surrounding states to close borders and forces the AFL interstate. The league will pay for each of the 10 clubs to be based in Queensland, along with 100 staff and their families for the next 10-weeks.

AFL supremo Gillion McLachlan confirmed that Queensland would be the home of the AFL for the remainder of the regular season:

“The clear plan is to make Queensland the base for our competition, we are not able to announce fixtures yet. We are still working through the final details, their (AFLPA) support has been fantastic. We will continue to keep our game alive for fans, for clubs and the jobs.”