Malinauskas vows to block opening round expansion, wants Gather Round state game

South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas announced plans to block the expansion of the AFL opening round to Queensland and New South Wales, citing risks to the Gather Round event. Malinauskas emphasized the uniqueness of Gather Round and expressed intentions to negotiate for a State of Origin game next year, coinciding with the SANFL's 150th anniversary.

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