AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has announced Perth will host the 2021 AFL Grand Final if they are unable to hold it at the MCG.

This afternoon AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has announced that Optus Stadium, Perth will play host to the AFL Grand Final if they are unable to play at the MCG.

Mr McLachlan held talks with Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan today to notify them of the decision.

“We let them know that Optus stadium would be the grand final. In the event that it is not able to have it at the MCG. I just want to be clear that we are still talking to the Victorian Government.”

McLachlan stated though that a final decision on whether the AFL Grand Final will be held at MCG or Optus Stadium would be made early next week.

“I’m optimistic that early next week we’ll be in a position with the Victorian Government, they can really speak for themselves, but if we’re unable to play at the MCG, the grand final will be held at Optus Stadium,” states Mr McLachlan.

Watch: AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan provides AFL Grand Final update.

More Perth news on SoPerth.com.au.