AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone says work is continuing on Grand Final venues after Brisbane's minor premiership created a potential fixturing dilemma.

The Lions secured top spot by just one point in a riveting final round of games last weekend.

Melbourne belted Gold Coast by 78 points, and had the Demons kicked one more point in the rout, they would have snatched the minor premiership from the Lions.

The highest-ranked AFLW team has Grand Final hosting rights.

The Lions have to play Saturday's qualifying final against Richmond at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast because the Gabba is being used for cricket and is unavailable.

Metricon is already booked for non-football events around the November 26-27 Grand Final weekend, while the Lions' new Springfield facility appears unlikely to be ready in time.

A Sheffield Shield game is scheduled for the Gabba from December 1.

Speaking at Monday's finals launch, Livingstone said the Grand Final hosting rights "does mean there's a bit of last-minute planning".

"We won't make any announcements around (the) Grand Final right now," she said. "Because we still need to wait to see who's going to make the Grand Final.

"We'll continue to work with all stakeholders. We have a great relationship with cricket, so we'll continue to talk to cricket and also talk to the Queensland government (about the Gabba).

"But I don't want to put the cart before the horse – we need to make sure that Brisbane are going to be the hosts."

Ikon Park and Marvel Stadium are the two options if a Melbourne team qualifies to host the Grand Final.

"We have two obvious candidates if it is a Melbourne Grand Final – again, I don't want to disrespect (Brisbane)," Livingstone said.