Perth’s Optus Stadium has proven a happy hunting ground for the Blues in each of their previous two trips to the west. But this year’s fixture could play into their rival’s hands. David ...

The Blues’ hopes of beating Queensland on a fast Optus Stadium track could be slowed by a gloomy Perth forecast and the 60-000-seat arena’s ability to recover from unusually heavy traffic.

The Blues’ hopes of beating Queensland on a fast Optus Stadium track could be slowed by a gloomy Perth forecast and the 60-000-seat arena’s ability to recover from unusually heavy traffic.

Drawing criticism for being slippery and not up to AFL standard just over 12 months ago, Perth’s Optus Stadium has proven a happy hunting ground for the Blues in each of their previous two trips ...