Flagmantle Petitions VFL for All Home Games in Alice Springs After Dominant Win

Following a resounding victory over Melbourne in Alice Springs, the Flagmantle train is gathering steam once more as they petition the VFL for all future home games to be held in the Northern Territory‘s desert city.

A Freo insider revealed that the team’s exceptional performance in Alice Springs has sparked the desire to move away from the lackluster record at Perth Stadium, positioning them as strong contenders for the league’s top honors.

The VFL, while receptive to the idea of expanding the game in the Northern Territory, faces hurdles in relocating other Melbourne-based teams like Richmond for home games in Alice Springs, deemed unacceptable by the league.

Despite a strong showing from Flagmantle and potential benefits for the VFL, Melbourne’s struggles in Alice Springs pose a challenge, with the league preferring to minimize travel for certain teams.

An investigation has been initiated into Melbourne’s performance, with the VFL unable to attribute their loss solely to travel comforts, given the absence of business class on Flagmantle’s plane.

The future of home games in Alice Springs for Flagmantle hangs in the balance, with discussions ongoing within the VFL about the feasibility and implications for various teams like the Suns, Eagles, and Geelong.