The AFL has confirmed that Sunday’s match against Port Adelaide will take place at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast at 3.10pm.

It’ll be the third week in a row the GIANTS play at the venue following games against Sydney and Essendon.

The GIANTS jumped back into the top eight off the back of an impressive 13-point victory against the Bombers with the GIANTS enjoying good recent form on the Gold Coast with seven wins from their last nine games at the venue.

The AFL, together with Port Adelaide, have agreed to strict travel arrangements and other protocols as approved by the Queensland Government. 

Port Adelaide will fly into the Gold Coast from Melbourne for the match on Sunday via charter flight. After the match, Port Adelaide will return to South Australia. 

Melbourne will also travel to the Gold Coast to play the Suns at the same venue 24-hours earlier.

AFL EGM Clubs and Broadcasting Travis Auld said he was pleased to be able to confirm the details for the matches to be played on the Gold Coast in Round 20. 

“We thank the four clubs, broadcast partners, and the venue – Metricon Stadium – for their patience as we finalised details for the respective matches to be played on Saturday and Sunday,” Mr Auld said. 

“The health and safety of those in our game and the wider community remains paramount and we would like to thank the Queensland Government for their continued support of the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. 

“The two South Australian teams – the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide – will return home to South Australia after their respective Round 20 matches this weekend. 

“As we continue to navigate the challenges presented by the pandemic, we would like to thank all State and Territory Governments, clubs, players, coaches, umpires, staff, AFLPA, broadcast partners and all the families for their continued patience and support.”