By Murray Wenzel. Picture: Getty Images/AFL PhotosThe Queensland Government remains hopeful of securing the rights to the Toyota AFL Grand Final at the Gabba with a decision to come next week.Jake Stringer kisses his jumper after kicking a goal right on quarter timeA NEW COVID-19 outbreak in south-east Queensland won't stop Brisbane hosting up to 16,000 people for Sunday's clash with St Kilda.The Lions will be allowed a crowd of up to 16,000 for their date with the Saints, while the restrictions won't impact plans for Saturday's clash between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne.Clubs are still awaiting an outcome as to whether the AFL will stage a pre-finals bye following the home and away season, which would see the decider fall on the weekend of October 17 (no bye) or October 24 (with a bye).This content is unavailable in your region. Includes current season and historical data and statistics. 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Gabba crowds threaten Indian summer By: Murray Wenzel Time published 2019-11-21 at 06:04 PM (GMT +11:00) Less than 14,000 fans have turned out for the first day of the Test summer to watch Pakistan play Australia at the Gabba. Home Away Home & Away Finals; Year: Attendance: GM: Ave. Picture: Getty Images/AFL PhotosFrom 2019, fans will no longer be able to subscribe to AFL Live Pass through the AFL website. News Grand Final at the Gabba - Formerly: Where will this years grand final end up if victoria cant have crowds? Thread starter kranky al; Start date Jul 1, 2020; Tagged users None ... Aug 25, 2019 911 3,626 AFL Club Richmond Aug 1, 2020 #1,531 Obeanie1 said: His constituents are more than happy to be living in a state with covid under control. Attendance: GM: Ave. You can access more content withBrisbane will be able to host up to 16,000 fans for its clash with St Kilda on Sunday despite new restrictionsAFL to make Grand Final venue call next weekKeep up to date with where your team can finish during the final round of the seasonSportsbet's Nathan Brown and Matthew Richardson preview the blockbuster between the Lions and Saints at the GabbaSidebottom to head home after North clash, key forward outWhile new restrictions will cap gatherings in Greater Brisbane at 10 and the rest of the state at 30, businesses with COVID-19 safe plans will be able to proceed as planned.Sam Jacobs won't play on with the Giants in 2021 despite being contracted However, you can still subscribe via the Apple App Store or the Google Play.Alex Neal-Bullen keeps his eye on the ball and kicks a brilliant goalBrisbane fans celebrate a goal at the Gabba in round 11. The Gabba was the home ground for the Brisbane Bears from 1993 to 1996 and since 1997 has been the home of the Brisbane Lions AFL team. — Ⓜ️ichael ThoⓂ️pson (@ThommoMedia) October 30, 2019 Shocking crowd at the Gabba for Australia-Sri Lanka T20 tonight - lucky to be 10,000. Brisbane Lions match attendances. Poor crowds means the Gabba wicket is under a cloud. Brisbane will be able to host up to 16,000 fans for its clash with St Kilda on Sunday despite new restrictions ... From 2019, fans will no longer be able to subscribe to AFL Live Pass through the AFL website. Attendance: GM: Ave. “We work hard to secure footy games that we know will draw huge crowds and generate a great return for local businesses in Queensland,” she said. F Share T Tweet Q SMS W WhatsApp B Email G J Tumblr L LinkedIn. A sparse Gabba crowd to begin the Test summer hasn't helped the venue's cause as Brisbane fights for an Indian visit next season.In the Gabba's favour are the major public transport upgrades underway as part of a long-term rejuvenation of the precinct, plus the fact Australia haven't lost a Test at the venue since 1988.The minor tweak that allowed Mitchell Starc to return to his dominant best against PakistanAussie cricketers arrive in UAE for IPL in hazmat suits.India will play four Tests in Australia next summer, while Afghanistan will visit for the first time for a one-off Test preceding that series.The new Optus Stadium in Perth, refurbished Adelaide Oval, plus Melbourne and Sydney's traditional Boxing Day and New Years slots leave the Gabba fifth in the pecking order and as the most likely venue for that maiden Test encounter.Just 13,561 watched Pakistan battle a patient Australian bowling attack on Thursday, with the two-Test series ending with a pink ball Test in Adelaide later this month.Watch every episode of the new series I Hate Suzie now on Stan.Less than 12,000 turned up for a low-key Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka in October this year, while only 13,900 attended day one of the twilight Test against the same opponent in January.Pakistan last visited the Gabba in 2016 for a twilight Test that broke records as the best non-Ashes attendance, with 26,353 fans through the gates on the first day.Australia lost four wickets for three runs after being in complete control of its second ODI against England before losing by 24 runs.Not since 2015 has the Gabba hosted the first Test of the summer against a side other than England, when a day one crowd of 16,181 watched Australia and New Zealand.But small crowds, albeit for games in awkward time slots, haven't helped the stadium in the short term.The Gabba has a 42,000-person capacity, with the 2006 Ashes series drawing close to 40,000 fans on each of the first three days.Virat Kohli critical of day-night Test cricket ahead of Bangladesh matchMitchell Starc hit a boundary to win Australia the ODI series against England with three wickets and two balls to spare.The empty yet colourful maroon, turquoise and gold seats were hard to miss on day one.