AFL Chief Backs Opening Round, State of Origin

0:00It's March 2nd in Sydney, let's get into the news. AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon has firmly backed the opening round format and said state of origin matches will stick around in some shape. He pointed out that spotlighting games in New South Wales and Queensland is driving the sports expansion in those areas without hurting overall, attendance. Fans turned out in record numbers last year, with 451,000 people filling stadiums for round 1, the biggest ever. Players like the swans, giants, lions, and suns saw membership jumps and huge crowds thanks to the setup. Meanwhile, players loved the recent Western Australia, versus Victoria origin clash and want longer camps next time. Dillon says it will evolve over the next few years, but stay on the calendar. The season starts Thursday night, with Sydney facing Carlton at the SCG. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. Sully Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what

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