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

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas announced opposition to extending the AFL's opening round to Queensland and New South Wales. He criticized Sydney chairman Andrew Pridham's proposal for its potential to undermine the Gather Round's uniqueness. Malinauskas is negotiating to secure exclusivity for Gather Round and to include a State of Origin game next year amid ongoing discussions.

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