Footy crowds given the green light in Victoria

Crowds will be allowed to return to sporting stadiums in Victoria by this weekend as part of a major easing of restrictions across the state. Health officials and members of the state government finalised the decision on Tuesday night which will see outdoor stadiums return to 50 per cent capacity with a cap of 25,000 spectators. The MCG – which can host 100,000 people – will see 25 per cent capacity but Marvel Stadium will be closer to 43 per cent full since it can hold about 57,000 people. The easing of restrictions is welcome news for footy fans with five AFL matches scheduled to be played in Melbourne over the weekend. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au