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The AFL has released its 2027 fixture featuring significant changes including the removal of opening round, with Sydney and Geelong now starting the season on a Wednesday night at the SCG.View quoted post on X
Some early takeaways from Melbourne roughly 24 hours in:
- everything I’ve heard about this being a sports mad place is true. Fans everywhere in their respective gear. Everyone decked out for AFL playoffs last night and have been asked about the NFL game a handful of times already.
- the coffee hype is real. Three different spots, three excellent cups. (Shoutout Dukes, Palace and Market Lane, also accepting recs from those in the know).
- was told one of the reasons the NFL opted for Melbourne is the walkability. Absolutely true again. Other than airport to hotel haven’t been in a car at all.
- only disappointment so far: walked past a theatre and saw “Dracula” advertised. Sadly, on further inspection, it was a ballet and not the long awaited Dracula musical.View quoted post on X
EXCLUSIVE: The Valley has hit out at misinformation surrounding its $250m redevelopment as Racing Victoria seeks assurances over racing’s return.View quoted post on X
In an interview with Betsy, chairman Adam Lennen and CEO Michael Browell reveal key construction wins, its financial position, why the grandstand has been delayed and plans for racing’s return in 2027.
betsy.com.au/the-valley-hit…
