Richmond's Round 18 fixture against the Brisbane Lions, originally scheduled for the MCG tomorrow night, has been relocated to Metricon Stadium in Queensland as a result of the evolving COVID-19 situation across the country.

The match will take place at 7:50pm AEST on Friday, July 16 with both teams to travel together from Melbourne to Queensland via charter flight tonight.

Tickets will go on-sale at 10am tomorrow for QLD Richmond Access Members via Ticketek. Eligible members should check their emails from the club for full details.

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Gale on Vic exodus

Richmond CEO Brendon Gale speaks to 3AW about the Round 18 match's sudden move to Metricon Stadium.

AFL Executive General Manager Clubs and Broadcasting Travis Auld said the changes to the fixture have been made as a result of the evolving situation.

"As I said earlier today, our approach remains to take risk out of the season wherever the opportunity presents and we will continue to make decisions that ensure the season is able to progress during the ongoing pandemic," Mr Auld said.

"On behalf of the AFL I would like to thank the respective State Governments, each Club, players and the AFLPA, families, umpires, broadcast partners, venues and all football fans for their continued support and understanding as we all continue to navigate the pandemic."

Round 18

Friday, July 16
Richmond v Brisbane Lions at Metricon Stadium, 7.50pm AEST

Tom Lynch marks strongly against Brisbane at Metricon Stadium in 2020.