{"id":424883,"date":"2026-01-20T06:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T06:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/424883\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T06:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T06:23:09","slug":"afl-confirms-sell-out-crowd-for-origin-return-afl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/424883\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL confirms sell-out crowd for Origin return – AFL News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The AFL Origin<\/a> match has been marked with early success, as the highly anticipated matchup at Optus Stadium will be packed out with a sell-out crowd.<\/p>\n

AFL<\/a> CEO Andrew Dillon expressed his excitement and passion for the game ahead of the sell out annoucement.<\/p>\n

“It will be a special moment to see the Big V and Sandgroper guernsey back under the lights and I can’t wait to enjoy the atmosphere amongst a full house at Optus Stadium,” he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“On behalf of the AFL<\/a>, I’d like to thank all fans who have embraced the return of origin, especially the ones who have managed to secure tickets for the match in Perth.”<\/p>\n

PICK YOUR ORIGIN BEST 23s<\/a><\/p>\n

The game is going to be headlined by AFL<\/a> superstars on both sides of the field. Victoria is set to have Nick Daicos<\/a>, Patrick Dangerfield<\/a>, Marcus Bontempelli<\/a>, Jeremy Cameron<\/a>, and Matthew Rowell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Western Australia are set to have Kysaiah Pickett<\/a>, Patrick Cripps<\/a>, Chad Warner<\/a>, Shai Bolton<\/a> and Charlie Cameron<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both squads are set to be finalised in the coming weeks for the match. To see all players named to the extended squad and our predicted lineups, click here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

The game is set to take place on February 14th at 7:40 AEDT, 4:40 AWST.<\/p>\n


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