WA Premier Mark McGowan appears more than open to the idea of Perth's new $1.6 billion Optus Stadium hosting the AFL Grand Final in the near future.

Mr McGowan said the event should come to WA to make up for the "shocking" GST deal WA is dealt by the other states.

Mark McGowan with daughter Amelia at Optus Stadium on Sunday. Credit:Cale Black

On Sunday at the stadium's official opening, Mr McGowan acknowledged previous Labor premiers Geoff Gallop and Alan Carpenter, as well as former Liberal premier Colin Barnett for their efforts in getting the stadium up and running.

Mr Barnett was even invited to join the premier and Sports Minister Mick Murray for the ribbon cutting ceremony.