Follow 2025 AFLW grand final scores, results, odds, squads and start time from Ikon Park in Carlton
North Melbourne captain Jasmine Garner wants to see the AFLW grand final moved to Marvel Stadium, but Roos coach Darren Crocker doesn’t think the competition is ready for the move just yet.
North Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions will play in a third-straight grand final at Ikon Park tonight and tickets have again sold out, given the 12,500 capacity at the ageing suburban ground.
Roos star Tahlia Randall gets a kick away during the preliminary final.Credit: AFL Photos
A number of commentators have called out the AFL for not shifting this year’s decider to the 53,000-seat Marvel Stadium, stating the game shouldn’t be turning away any supporters from attending the biggest AFLW game of the season, and that fans would turn out in far bigger numbers to the venue with better amenities and more public transport options.
Garner was asked on Friday about her view on the issue, and she said players wanted to play on the bigger grounds at every given opportunity.
“I think we would all love to play at Marvel Stadium – watching the men on TV, you can see it is a great stadium,” Garner said.
“[But] at the same time, I know we’ll get a lot of North supporters here tomorrow night. For the time being, we love playing here.
“But hopefully one day, we can pack out Marvel.”
Crocker cautioned against rushing to the bigger stadium, saying he loves having a capacity crowd close to his players at a venue such as Ikon Park.
“We love playing here in front of a packed stadium,” Crocker said.
“At a good, packed stadium, we have great support.
“When the game can actually justify filling Marvel Stadium, then I think that will be time to move it.
“Now, I’m not sure. But I do know the players would love to play at Marvel one day when the game can sustain filling that, and I’m sure as coaches we would love to coach there.
“Whether we can sell it out at this stage, I’m not sure.”
