Giants officials will push to play next weekend's Sydney derby at Manuka Oval, should the AFL opt to avoid the Harbour City for another week amid its chaotic Covid lockdown.
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Discussions between the Giants, ACT Government and the AFL are ongoing as the league continues to manage the logistics of its fixture, with all 18 clubs now stationed in Victoria during the latest chapter of the coronavirus pandemic. The Giants have been in Victoria since June 22.
Canberra had also been discussed as an option for Sunday's round 17 clash with the Gold Coast Suns, but the AFL opted to play that match at Ballarat instead.
GWS remains hopeful they can still play next weekend's derby against the Swans at Giants Stadium, but that will hinge the NSW Government's decision, flagged for Wednesday, on whether or not to extend the Harbour City's lockdown. Sydney recorded 18 new cases on Tuesday, the majority of which had been wholly in isolation while infected. The city is in lockdown until Friday.
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"With round 18 quickly approaching, we are hopeful of still playing the Sydney derby in front of our members and fans at Giants Stadium," GWS chief executive Dave Matthews said.
"We've worked closely with the ACT Government and been in regular contact in regards to what opportunities there are to play extra home games in Canberra this year.
"The ACT continues to be a very important region for the Giants and we'll continue to work closely with the ACT Government regarding the rest of the 2021 season."