AFL’s 2020 season is postponed, Seven ‘disappointed’ but says it supports the decision

March 22, 2020 6:08

The future of the Australian Football League’s (AFL) 2020 season is in question with AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan announcing an immediate suspension due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Seven, the free-to-air (FTA) broadcast partner of the AFL, said that while it is disappointed, it supports the decision.

The 2020 AFL season has been postponed till the end of May, with that date to be reviewed as and when new information is provided

“We fully support the decision of the AFL to suspend the season, in the interest of player and community health and safety. While we’re as disappointed as anyone else, we’ll work with the AFL and our partners to understand best next steps,” said a spokesperson for the network.

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Hannah Blackiston

Hannah Blackiston was the deputy editor of Mumbrella. She worked with the company from March 2019 to November 2020.

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