Essendon and Richmond play Sunday night in Darwin with about 30 degrees and 50 per cent humidity forecast, a challenge both teams have trained for since pre-season.
Why it mattersHeat stress can affect performance and safety in elite sport. Players who train for it gain an edge.
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