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We've been to all of Australia's AFL and NRL footy stadiums - this is our definitive list from worst to first... with big surprises for the wooden spoon and the top of the ladder. Find out where YOUR club ranks

We've been to all of Australia's AFL and NRL footy stadiums - this is our definitive list from worst to first... with big surprises for the wooden spoon and the top of the ladder. Find out where YOUR club ranks

Daily Mail​09-05-2025

The more Aussie footy grounds you go to, the more you realise that size, huge price tags and the latest in technology and amenities are no guarantees of quality.
Truly great stadiums often feature some or all of those things.

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