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Perth lockdown: How every WA sporting club is impacted in AFL, WAFL, basketball, soccer, rugby union and more

Chris Robinson, Nick Taylor & Jay RooneyThe West Australian
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From tonight’s basketball and rugby union clashes to the weekend of footy, here’s what’s going ahead, the status of fans, and more after the Perth and Peel region were plunged into a three-day lockdown.

AFL

Scheduled:

Geelong v West Coast: Saturday, GMHBA Stadium

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Fremantle v North Melbourne: Saturday night, Optus Stadium

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Both games will go ahead. The Eagles’ clash in Geelong will proceed as planned after West Coast caught their charter flight east yesterday, with the club cleared to return to Perth after the match. Fremantle’s home game against the Roos will be played with no fans after the Victorian club arrived in WA earlier this afternoon. The Dockers will contact members and corporate partners in the coming days, while Ticketmaster will reach out to fans who bought tickets.

WAFL & local footy

Scheduled:

Four games Saturday, one game Sunday

All games across this weekend - across league, reserves and colts - have been called off. It is unclear if or how the league plans to reschedule the round four matches. The weekend's Perth Football League and Public Schools Association games also won’t go ahead.

NBL

Scheduled:

Wildcats v Brisbane: Tonight, RAC Arena

Cairns v Wildcats: Sunday, Cairns Pop-Up Arena

Perth’s home clash against the Bullets will go ahead, with tip-off at 7:30pm. Full fan capacity will be permitted, with every attendee aged 12 and over required to wear a mask. It is unclear if the Wildcats will then be allowed to fly east to Queensland tomorrow ahead of their scheduled clash with Cairns on Sunday.

All WA sporting clubs have been impacted by Perth’s lockdown.
Camera IconAll WA sporting clubs have been impacted by Perth’s lockdown.

A-LEAGUE

Scheduled:

Brisbane v Glory: Sunday, Moreton Daily Stadium

Perth Glory are waiting to hear whether they will be able to travel to Queensland for Sunday’s game with Brisbane Roar.

SUPER RUGBY

Scheduled:

Force v Queensland: Tonight, HBF Stadium

Western Force’s must-win Super Rugby clash with the unbeaten Queensland Reds at HBF Park tonight will go ahead. Kick-off is 15 minutes before the mandatory wearing of masks for people aged 12+ at 6pm. Fans have been urged to bring their own masks, but some will be available at the ground. RugbyWA has cancelled all community rugby matches.

RACING

Scheduled:

Ascot meet: Saturday

Tomorrow’s Ascot meeting, featuring the Listed Sheila Gwynne Classic and Diggers Cup, is expected to go ahead without a crowd.

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