AFL flexes muscle

AFL flexes muscle, says ‘no’ to Sheffield Shield at the Adelaide Oval
The South Australian Redbacks earned the right to host the Sheffield Shield final at the Adelaide Oval, but the AFL - on healthy and safety grounds - has won out.
AFL blocks push for Adelaide Oval to host Shield final despite 'extremely compelling case', Premier's plea
South Australia's home Sheffield Shield final will be played at the Karen Rolton Oval, after a push for the Adelaide Oval to play
BREAKING: AFL blocks Adelaide Oval from hosting Sheffield Shield final
Cricket Australia has confirmed the Sheffield Shield final will take place at Karen Rolton Oval after the AFL blocked South Australia’s bid to host the marquee fixture at Adelaide Oval.
Cricket Australia ‘disappointed’ after AFL blocks move for Adelaide Oval to host Sheffield Shield final
South Australia will host the Sheffield Shield final at Karen Rolton Oval after the AFL blocked a push for the showpiece event to be held at Adelaide Oval. Cricket hierarchy and SA Premier Peter Malisnauskas had been pushing for the match to be played at the iconic venue on March 24-28, which falls in between AFL matches.
Sheffield Shield final locked out of Adelaide Oval
Cricket Australia has expressed its disappointment that Australian Rules team the Adelaide Crows refused South Australia permission to host the Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide Oval later this month.
South Australia prevented from hosting Shield final at Adelaide Oval
CA chief executive Todd Greenberg expressed "disappointment" that the final could not be played at Adelaide Oval
AFL rejects call for Shield final at Adelaide Oval
The Sheffield Shield final won't be played at Adelaide Oval after the AFL rejected appeals from cricket and the South Australian government.
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