While the West Coast Eagles are disappointed with the decision by the AFL to play the 2020 Grand Final at the Gabba, we do understand the reasoning behind the commitment to play the game in Queensland.

It would have been great to have played the Grand Final at Optus Stadium, in front of a crowd of potentially 60,000 fans, but the quarantine conditions that are in place in Western Australia make that problematic.

Again, we understand the reasons behind the strict protocols in place in Western Australia and our State Government has a done a good job containing the virus, but it was another obstacle. Like everyone we consider the health and safety of all Western Australians to be the priority.

Trevor Nisbett

Chief Executive Officer