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QLD government AFL hub party is ‘out of control, CEO Gillon McLachlan fuming
The AFL’s visit to Queensland continues to be a public relations disaster for the league and Queensland government with the league coming under renewed attacks this week.
A day after Victorians were told their lockdown was being extended for at least another two weeks, the 400-strong party of AFL officials, families and media members has been described by Nine reporter Tony Jones as “out of control”.
“I don’t agree with some of the people that have gone up there. You’re talking about grandparents, babysitters, the girlfriend of a reporter, there’s even suggestions a swimming coach has gone up there for the kids — this is out of control,” Jones told Footy Classified.
Former Cricket Australia boss and Geelong board member James Sutherland also landed a golden ticket out of Victoria in a move that’s been seen as another example of royal treatment and has taken his son with him to the Gold Coast
The behaviour of those staying at the Mercure Resort on the Gold Coast has also reportedly left league CEO Gillon McLachlan fuming. McLachlan was tipped over the edge by the sight of an overflowing swimming pool and bar area at the Mercure.
“As part of the deal with the Queensland government the AFL had agreed to social distancing which clearly wasn’t happening to the chief’s satisfaction.”
The AFL’s visit to Queensland continues to be a public relations disaster with the league coming under renewed attacks this week.
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