The AFL wishes to advise the Brisbane Lions, Fremantle, Gold Coast SUNS and the West Coast Eagles will travel to Victoria this afternoon via charter flights ahead of Round 16 of the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

AFL Executive General Manager Clubs and Broadcasting Travis Auld said the decision to bring clubs to Victoria has been made to best manage the evolving situation across the country.

“We will continue to remain adaptable as the season progresses in a constantly changing environment,” Mr Auld said.

“While COVID-19 continues to impact the community, we will work closely with state governments, health officials, our clubs and our players to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone in the game.

“The four teams travelling today will fly to Victoria via charter flights and will be Covid-tested on arrival and isolate until they each receive a negative result.”

The AFL will provide further updates relating to the fixture for Round 16 once those arrangements are finalised.