尽管受到热带气旋阿尔弗雷德的威胁，AFL 仍计划在布里斯班进行赛季揭幕战。 AFL plans to proceed with season opener in Brisbane despite Tropical Cyclone Alfred threat.

AFL 计划在 Gabba 进行布里斯班和吉朗之间的赛季揭幕战，尽管热带气旋阿尔弗雷德威胁着布里斯班。 The AFL is planning to proceed with the season opener between Brisbane and Geelong at the Gabba despite Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatening Brisbane. FLCCEO Andrew Dillon 说最后决定会迟到星期四早上做出, 玩家和粉丝安全是重中之重。 AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says a final decision will be made as late as Thursday morning, with player and fan safety the top priority. 应急计划包括将比赛推迟至第三轮,届时两队都有一个再见。 Contingency plans include postponing the game to Round 3 when both teams have a bye. 气象局预测大雨和风速高达130公里/小时。 The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts heavy rain and winds up to 130km/h.