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I agree that it would be crap for the detractors to use those reasons to dismiss a Canberra protest. It is genuinely a mixed code city from what I’ve read. I do think GWS have done a better job in cultivating Canberra as a secondary market than the Roos have in Hobart though. The fact that you continually need to address the misconceptions of others is perhaps reflective of this.

Also, this partnership has been in place since before the Giants even played an AFL game and the 3hr drive means that it’s accessible for Sydney-based fans to hop in their car and do a day trip for Canberra games and vice versa. These factors strengthen ties and increase Canberra’s convenience as a secondary market for the Giants. Hopefully, Newcastle can slot in and fulfil that role if GWS need another market to focus on post-Canberra.

It will essentially all come down to the AFL’s preferred location and the ability of the respective state govs/bid teams to strike the best deal with the AFL. Dillon’s comments yesterday about WA3 makes your chances seem hopeful, will just need Barr’s Government to click into gear over the next 24-36 months to start fighting for this opportunity for your city.