The AFL Grand Final is as important as any date on the Australian sporting calendar and will serve more importance than ever in a year whereby so many people have been affected by the global pandemic of COVID-19, with the AFL season in general being a savior, an outlet, a form of normality and something to look forward to in what has been a miserable year for so many people.
AFL Grand Final Events have long been a tradition throughout Asia, with many clubs relying on them as a major fundraising opportunity and are often celebrated with football icons, who play the role of guest speaker.
Unfortunately these particular opportunities have been taken out of the hands of Asian football clubs due to government restrictions on public gatherings associated with COVID-19 in certain countries. Rather than sit and dwell, we’d prefer to promote those clubs who have been able to organise an AFL Grand Final Event, albeit not to the level they traditionally have been in the past.
No matter who you support, the 2020 AFL Grand Final will be like no other and will be remembered in football folklore for a long time to come regardless of the result.
Beijing Bombers
The Bombers are heading to Fingerprint Bar (44 Guanghua Lu, opposite Brazilian Embassy), 200rmb pre-sale / 250rmb at door on the day includes Buffet Food until 4pm & 2 drink tokens. Full details on the Bombers Facebook…
Cambodian Eagles
The Eagles will be at Villa Grange for Phnom Penh’s biggest Grand Final Party! Bring the family, have a swim, win some great raffle prizes and bid on auction items! Discounted drinks and food available. Courtyard will be undercover in case it rains. Event starts at 2pm, game 3:30pm!
Guangzhou Scorpions
Catch up with the Scorpions at Morgan’s in Zhujiang New Town. Buy 1 Get 1 drinks from 4pm-8pm.
Jakarta Bintangs
The Bintangs will catch the big game at McGettigan’s Mega Kuningan. Come along and enjoy 4 hours of free flow beer and sangria and a meal for just Rp600,000.
Lao Elephants
The ‘Phants Grand Final Party is at Gringos Taco Bar. Pre-game entertainment from 1pm, game LIVE from 3:30pm!
Macau Lightning
The Lightning have reserved the bar area at OTT Taipa Village. To watch the game with “some of the greats” get down there ready for kick off at 4:30pm!
Osaka Dingoes
The Dingoes Pack will be at The Blarney Stone Shinsaibashi, open from 4pm, game starts 5:30pm. Entry is free and Coopers are only 500 Y.
PAFL
The PAFL are obviously not able to host their usual extravaganza but club headquarters The Handlebar are having a limited seating event. Max 3 per table and limited seats.
PNG Muruks
The Muruks will be at Element for the big game.
Shanghai Tigers
The Tigers Official Watch Party will be at The Camel Sports Bar.
Thailand Tigers
The Thailand Tigers and AustCham Thailand will be hosting an AFL Grand Final Day at the Bangkok Marriot Marquis Queen’s Park. Enjoy the pub atmosphere in 5 star style on ‘The Hill’ or grab a seat in the ‘Grand Stand’.
Vietnam Swans
The Swans will be celebrating in Saigon and Hanoi. In Saigon they head to their sponsor Al Fresco’s Group’s signature Jaspas venue in District 2. VIP tickets have sold out but General Admission and kids are still available.
In Hanoi the Swans will be at sponsor bar The Local Sports Bar.
Full details are in the Facebook event…
