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An emotional AFL chief executive, Gillon McLachlan addressed the media on Friday afternoon, and confirmed that it was in the best interests of the Adelaide Football Club, and the AFL in general, that the game between the Crows and the Cats be cancelled.
The decision was made by the AFL in association with both the Crows and the Cats.
“We (the AFL) decided that the game on Sunday between Adelaide and Geelong will not go ahead,” said McLachlan.
"This is a decision of the competition as a mark of respect to Phil Walsh.
"It is our decision because while playing footy can be part of the grieving process, we are strongly of the view it is not fair to ask the young men of the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats to play in these circumstances.
"This decision has the support of the clubs and of the Players' Association.
“The premiership points will be split between the two teams, as per the AFL rules.
“The remaining seven games will go ahead from tonight.”
McLachlan: We've decided that the game on Sunday between Adelaide and Geelong will not go ahead.
— AFL (@AFL) July 3, 2015
McLachlan: The premiership points will be split between the two clubs as per the AFL rules. The remaining seven games will go ahead.
— AFL (@AFL) July 3, 2015
Press conference has concluded. Full details and video to come shortly.
— AFL (@AFL) July 3, 2015