SUPPORTERS will not be permitted to attend NAB AFLW matches from Saturday, March 14, due to the everchanging nature of the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, the AFL will allow fans to attend Friday's match between Geelong and North Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium if they choose to.

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Players, coaches, essential club officials, umpires, AFL officials, broadcast teams, media members and required venue staff will be the only people permitted to attend.