The upgrade to the Gabba ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games cannot come soon enough after the lights went out during the AFL clash between the Lions and Demons.
abc.net.au/news/gabba-afl-power-outage-has-fans-dreaming-of-olympics-upgrade/102144856The blackout at the Gabba during the Lions' AFL win over Melbourne has highlighted the importance of the Brisbane ground's impending upgrade ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
Play was delayed for more than half an hour before finally getting back underway, with the hosts just hanging on for an 11-point win in the end.
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