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State Guv tipping coin in to get AFL weekend in Perth - lights and all for tier 2 credit

Southerner, where did you hear that?

Yes, I saw it too. New playing surface and lights so games from Gather Round can be played there if WA gets the rights to host it. 

WA’s pitch to land the AFL’s Gather Round will be bolstered by a $5 million dollar upgrade to Leederville Oval including a complete re-turfing and a lighting boost.

Renamed Sullivan Logistics Stadium in 2023, the ground’s troubled playing surface is set to be replaced entirely this off season and its lights upgraded, elevating it to an AFL tier 2 venue.

Sources close to the deal say the State Government will contribute most of the money, with the City of Vincent, AFL and West Australian Football Commission also chipping in.

It’s understood Leederville Oval tenants, Subiaco and East Perth Football Clubs, will also contribute financially.

East Perth & Subiaco money will go to the facilities 
Vincent gets it's food , bev & entertainment strip
WAFC gets a budget we're not fancy boutique venue

Needs every cent looked terrible on weekend.