AFL, SA Negotiate Gather Round's Future in Adelaide

0:00Negotiations are heating up between the AFL and the South Australian government over keeping gather-round in Adelaide for years to come. This event packs stadiums with all men's matches, but Kroes AFL W-Star Evany Maranoff called it almost ridiculous that women's games are missing out, saying it's a huge chance to showcase the league. Maranoff pressed AFL CEO Andrew Dillon on this during a radio spot, and he agreed it's a solid point, but noted players are in their offseason, so they'd need to ensure top performance have added. She fired back that top-women train year-round and could make it work. Fans are loving gather-round in Adelaide, with supporters from West Coast and beyond telling reporters it should stay put for now. They say it's a great travel spot, not too far for Victorians or Western Australians, and beats rotating everywhere else right away. No firm timeline on the hosting deal yet, though the premiere hopes to lock in five more years by mid-year. Over the past three years, $8 million from the AFL, SanFL, and state government upgraded

1:02local spots to make it all run smooth. With talks rolling strong and fans on board, expect more buzz as they sort this out. Couldn't mean bigger crowds and maybe women's action next time. Aragua. That's the story for today. Sydney News Today, Driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.