Saints, then Cats heads West

GEELONG will play St Kilda in Round 6 of the AFL season before heading into a hub in Western Australia next month.

The Cats, who will be joined in Perth by Collingwood, take on the Saints at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, July 9.

They will then head west, where it’s expected they will meet the Magpies in Round 7, before both take on West Coast and Fremantle over the following fortnight.

The Eagles and Dockers will return home after Round 6 having spent five weeks in the Queensland hub.

“As we navigate through the season, we will continue to be adaptable with our scheduling, ensuring our fixtures align with the relevant State Government restrictions in place at the time,” the AFL’s Travis Auld said.

“On behalf of the AFL, we thank the Adelaide Crows, Fremantle, Port Adelaide and the West Coast Eagles for their patience and support in the Queensland high-performance centres over recent weeks, along with the Collingwood and Geelong football clubs for their support as we continue to work through the most unique period our game has faced.  We will continue to work through the protocols with the WA Government.

“We would also like to again thank all the State Governments for their support and for helping us to develop the strict protocols that have enabled us to protect players, staff and the wider community.”

“It is important for us to remain flexible and agile throughout this season, and the AFL will continue to be led by relevant State Governments and medical officials to ensure the game remains safe for everyone involved.”

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