Calls Grow for AFL to Postpone Season Opener Due to Cyclone Threat

Brisbane Lions and Geelong coaches urge AFL to prioritize safety as Cyclone Alfred approaches Queensland.

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan and Geelong coach Chris Scott have called on the AFL to postpone Thursday's season opener in Brisbane due to Cyclone Alfred.
Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall in southeast Queensland as a category 2 storm late Thursday or early Friday, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding.
The AFL is expected to announce a decision on Tuesday, with both teams having a bye in round three as a potential rescheduling window.
Other sports, including golf, touch football, and surfing, have already canceled or postponed events in Queensland and northern New South Wales due to the cyclone threat.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is set to hold a press conference to outline the state's crisis response plans as the cyclone nears.