The AFL will move the two Melbourne-based games scheduled for Round 14 to Tasmania, while Geelong's clash with the Western Bulldogs is likely to be played at GMHBA without fans.
As reported bu 7 News' Mark Stevens, North Melbourne's clash with the Lions is set to be played in Hobart at 4:35pm on Saturday, moving from Marvel Stadium.
The famous Hawthorn-Essendon rivalry is also set for a venture to the Apple Isle, with that fixture moving to Launceston at 3:20pm on Sunday.
Melburnians are set to be without AFL games again this weekend. @Stevo7AFL with more on the blow for footy fans. https://t.co/5zYfOfohG3 #7AFL #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/w6i67kL6wT
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The blockbuster clash between the third-placed Cats and the second-placed Bulldogs is now tipped to be played behind closed doors due to COVID-19-influenced concerns.
Round 14 will consist of just the five matches after Richmond and West Coast's clash was brought forward a week and was played over the weekend, with the Eagles winning in a thriller.
The remaining games for the upcoming weekend consist of Port Adelaide travelling to the Gold Coast and the Giants hosting Carlton on Saturday night.
LIKELY ROUND 14 FIXTURE
Friday, June 18
Geelong vs Western Bulldogs - 7:50pm - GMHBA Stadium
Saturday, June 19
Gold Coast vs Port Adelaide - 1:45pm - Metricon Stadium
North Melbourne vs Brisbane - 4:35pm - Blundstone Arena
Greater Western Sydney vs Carlton - 7:25pm - GIANTS Stadium
Sunday, June 20
Hawthorn vs Essendon - 3:20pm - UTAS Stadium
*All times AEST