The balance of the about 50,000 – 25,000-26,000 – allowed into the MCG would be given to the clubs’ members, with Richmond having the overwhelming share because the Tigers are the home team.
In the case of Richmond v Carlton, this could well mean there are no tickets available to non-members.
The Tigers are considering holding off the unfurling of their last two premiership flags because of COVID restrictions on the crowds.
Richmond CEO Brendon Gale said he wanted as many Richmond fans as…