AFL to increase VFL curtain-raisers in 2019, report

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AFL to increase VFL curtain-raisers in 2019, report image

The 2019 AFL season will reportedly see an increase in the number of VFL curtain-raisers, including possible fixtures at the MCG.

According to The Age, multiple VFL clashes have already been locked in at Marvel Stadium next season

Negotiations to return curtain-raisers to the MCG remain ongoing.

VFL curtain-raisers were commonplace in previous decades and the back-to-the-future move in 2019 is a response to widespread calls from fans to revive the practice.

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AFL Victoria is currently accepting submissions from VFL clubs interested in taking part.

The initial response from fans on social media was somewhat divided:

 

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