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Anna Harrington

Perth to host 2021 AFL grand final

Optus Stadium in Perth will host the 2021 AFL grand final. (AAP)

Perth's Optus Stadium will hold the AFL grand final for the first time after an MCG decider was officially ruled out.

On Tuesday, the Victorian government conceded the state's latest coronavirus outbreak and lockdown would result in the grand final being moved away from the MCG for the second successive year.

The showpiece game is scheduled for September 25, which will allow for a pre-grand final bye.

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