AFL make big call ahead of Queen’s funeral

The Brownlow Medal has been brought forward a day to avoid clashing with Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.

The Brownlow is usually held the Monday before the Grand Final, but the AFL has moved the event a night earlier and will now be held next Sunday, September 18.

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“We have had a lot of practice over the last two years at being agile when needed and I want to thank … all our partners for being so accommodating with this decision,” AFL chief Gill McLachlan said.

“It’s the right one, and we’re incredibly glad to have their support.”

“In the lead up to the Toyota AFL Grand Final, the Brownlow is the AFL’s night of nights, and we look forward to celebrating the medal count accordingly on the Sunday night.”

Brisbane’s Lachie Neale, Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver and Carlton’s Patrick Cripps are the three favourites with bookmakers.

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