AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has blasted the Gabba after the women’s grand final had to be moved to the Gold Coast.

But McLachlan is confident the ground will be ready for the round-two AFL match between Brisbane and Essendon.

“It’s difficult to process how the venue is not available to showcase this game (the grand final) – I feel it’s either a question of competence or prioritisation,” McLachlan said.