Optus Stadium has moved quickly to alleviate concerns from the AFL about protecting players from the $1.8 billion venue's LED ground-level signage.

A stadium spokesperson said temporary protective covering would be in place before Saturday night's match between West Coast and Gold Coast, after a pair of Cats suffered nasty cuts from contact with the signage during the Cats' 15-point loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

AFL Players’ Association spokesperson Brett Murphy said players had a right to a workplace that didn't pose an unreasonable risk to their safety.

“What occurred at Optus Stadium on the weekend was unacceptable and fell short of the professional standards our game demands," Mr Murphy said.