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But it would take the media off those 4 games. The idea we the northern states got all the media.
And they did.
Massive success.
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And they did.
Massive success.
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Waleed Ali, for a self-styled intelectual, is as dumb and parochial as they get when discussing AFL.
Having a whinge that round one didn’t feel like round because Melbourne didn’t get it, is a joke.
Having a whinge that round one didn’t feel like round because Melbourne didn’t get it, is a joke.
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Which games were sellouts?
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I wonder if you could do a double header on the Saturday next year at accor stadium. Giants v blues followed by swans v pies.
Anyhow I thought the concept worked well, yes it felt flatter for Melbourne based fans, but I noticed most AFL fans don't seem to care about the growth of the game, it's weird. I love to see the game becoming more dominant in nsw and qld, despite fighting the incredibly biased media there.
Anyhow I thought the concept worked well, yes it felt flatter for Melbourne based fans, but I noticed most AFL fans don't seem to care about the growth of the game, it's weird. I love to see the game becoming more dominant in nsw and qld, despite fighting the incredibly biased media there.
Not doing a Sunday game ?
BOTCHED
BOTCHED
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The supporter bases are very different. Not sure how much overlap there is across NRL and AFL fan bases. Especially in Sydney. Brisbane would have some overlap.
You can’t. Accor won’t be available after concerts in Feb - no NRL there until Easter.
The season should start with a must watch match. The GF rematch with the runner up hosting. Let’s also assume that MCG, Marvel, Accor, Optus and Adelaide are unavailable due to recent concerts. Also allowing for heat so day games in cooler places:
Thurs
7.30pm Bris v Pies 35k
Fri
7.30pm Syd v Melb 40k
Sat
1.30pm Nth v ESS (Hobart) 20k
4.30pm GC v Tigers 22k
7.30pm GWS v Blues 20k
Sun
1.30pm Hawks v WC (Launceston) 13k
4.30pm Saints v Freo (Canberra) 13k
7.30pm Cats v Port 40k
Mon
3.20pm WB v Crows (Ballarat) 10k
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So................... who's playing today?
Not sure about Round 0 being a total botch job.
But when you add the fixturing for Round 1 Thursday we could have Carlton on top of the ladder with 8 points, Richmond last and more than half the competion has not even played a game. And ONE team required to play after a 5 day break.
That is a Twilight Zone episode ladder right there.
Just another example of the AFL putting $$$$ ahead of player welfare and fixturing equality.
But when you add the fixturing for Round 1 Thursday we could have Carlton on top of the ladder with 8 points, Richmond last and more than half the competion has not even played a game. And ONE team required to play after a 5 day break.
That is a Twilight Zone episode ladder right there.
Just another example of the AFL putting $$$$ ahead of player welfare and fixturing equality.
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Spilt round would be better I think. Gives you a real chance to showcase every team over 2 weeks
That or not have those playing in the Opening Round then taking the prime TV spots next week to allow the focus on other teams.
That or not have those playing in the Opening Round then taking the prime TV spots next week to allow the focus on other teams.
Agree, The whole thing a resounding success......could've had a match tonight at the G. Prime time around the country.
Then next week Thurs Fri Sat Sun.......every club gets max exposure with Split Round opener.
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Right, thanks for clearing that up, anything to add?
I should have included, professional domestic sporting competition.
NFL
EPL
Bundesliga
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RedBloodBlackSwan
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I like this idea. Could really round it all out
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You're spot on. I've read a lot of people asking why they couldn't have done an entire round but with 2 games each in NSW & QLD. The problem with that is that is just a lot less marketable and Opening Round wasn't very well marketed anyway. A split round, as you alluded to, would allow every team a clear, unblocked timeslot to open there season, which would be a net positive. Plus the first week could still be marketed if the games in it featured most or all NSW & QLD games.
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The AFL should have at least scheduled a Sunday afternoon game for this round.
The NRL have the Dolphins v Cowboys game on this afternoon so once again they have given the NRL a free hit.
The NRL have the Dolphins v Cowboys game on this afternoon so once again they have given the NRL a free hit.
Cleavy
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Or a Monday game, given the public holiday in Vic.
The MCG is not yet ready after Tae Tae. Could play in Geelong.
Cleavy
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Ah yes, and Docklands not ready after P!nk too?
Yes. This is why there are no games in SA/WA/Vic this weekend.
No, the problem is that AO, Optus, MCG & Marvel are not yet ready after concert season.
Lucky there's none in Adelaide. It's been 40 the last 3 days. Would have been a shit show.
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Checking tv ratings for opening round .All good but what's up with the new system.Trying to compare afl to nrl but fox isn't included and neither are each states.Anyone know where to find this if there still published?
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