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Victoria has twice the number of AFL teams of any other state. How long can this imbalance continue? If the AFL is serious about…
There are ten teams which don’t make the finals and so the Eagles and Dockers are not alone.
Western Australian footy is a mess, but the West Coast Eagles are only half the problem
I refer to Cameron’s last sentence where he raises the thought of a merger. I would suggest two Melbourne clubs merging would offer supporters the opportunity to continue going to the football in Melbourne each fortnight.
The Suns botch another coaching exit after hanging Stuart Dew out to dry
It would be funny if Gold Coast won say five of the last six games to sneak into the top eight.
Dew bye date: 'I don't think it's misleading' - Suns chairman backs CEO's call to back coach just days before sacking
The Suns next three home games are St Kilda, Brisbane and Carlton which means they likely won’t win another match this season, unless Carlton end up with no chance of making the finals in the last round and are not so desperate to win.
Dew bye date: 'I don't think it's misleading' - Suns chairman backs CEO's call to back coach just days before sacking
Fair enough, I went over the top with my last sentence.
Is a new stadium a necessity for Tasmania's AFL inclusion, or are there existing alternatives that would work?
A stadium halfway between Hobart and Launceston would be the dream location. I agree it would open up the middle of the island and have a knock on affect to drive other surrounding developments.
Is a new stadium a necessity for Tasmania's AFL inclusion, or are there existing alternatives that would work?
But at least by funding infrastructure taxpayers have something to show for your money that will be there for one hundred years. A stadium with comfortable seats is for the benefit of spectators and not the players. After all, the AFL could always play their matches without a crowd – for television viewing only.
Is a new stadium a necessity for Tasmania's AFL inclusion, or are there existing alternatives that would work?
Why assume the Federal government is short of funds when they don’t even blink at spending 368 billion for eight (or is it five) submarines. A billion dollars for a stadium in Tasmania is a drop in the ocean for the Australian government.
Is a new stadium a necessity for Tasmania's AFL inclusion, or are there existing alternatives that would work?
I see it as compensating South Australia for missing out on hosting the grand final in 2020 and 2021. I wonder if you can buy a ticket to attend all nine matches?
'Crowds look like a SANFL game': SA premier hits out at Sydney, NRL as AFL confirms first ever 'Magic Round'
I recall the supplements scandal from watching the news videos at the time and my impression was that James Hird was always telling the truth. When someone says the word ‘supplements’ the innocent would naturally assume we’re talking about the vitamins and mineral supplements you would normally see on the supermarket shelves.
The supplements scandal should not be an obstacle for James Hird to be appointed the next Essendon coach.
Dear Essendon: Please, PLEASE, make James Hird your coach again. Sincerely, everyone
That’s an interesting article you attached, and so now I’m open to the idea of not having a retractable roof. The experts in design can mitigate the effects of bad weather.
Only the SA and WA expansion clubs rival Victoria’s footy culture, so why not add a Tassie team?
Nevertheless, if you want to encourage ticket sales then the venue needs to have a level of comfort that an enclosed stadium would offer.
Only the SA and WA expansion clubs rival Victoria’s footy culture, so why not add a Tassie team?
Ridiculous conditions? Are you suggesting the rules of the game in the year 1996 were a joke? In the 1990s players and commentators weren’t out in the streets protesting about the match rules in those days being so ridiculous.
Nevertheless, perhaps an out-of-season charity match might be more appropriate where you have a few ex-players from that era, a few recently retired and some superheroes.
It's time for Port Adelaide to break out the prison bars again
If Port Adelaide wish to wear their heritage guernsey during their Showdown matches then to be consistent with the heritage theme, the rules of the game should revert back to the year 1996, the last year they played in the SANFL. A true heritage spectacle, once a year, where TV viewers from all states can then compare the rules from a quarter of a century ago to the modern game of today.
I would expect both the umpires and players would need to attend some refresher course a few days before the scheduled match to get in the right frame.
It's time for Port Adelaide to break out the prison bars again
I would suggest any decision about the grand final should be put off until after the final round, round 17. That would give enough time to prepare for such a big event.
My preference would be the stadium with the most seats: 1) MCG with 100,000 capacity, but if that is not possible then 2) ANZ Stadium with 80,000 seats. If both of those are not possible then 3) Optus Stadium at 60,000 or 4) Adelaide Oval with 55,320
Here's where the 2020 AFL grand final should be held
If the Crows are struggling to put their infamous 2018 camp behind them, then they might well need some external help. Perhaps the AFL needs to enquire about what happened at the camp.
The Crows must put their infamous camp behind them
I do find that new footballs are too hard and only after being belted for a while do they soften up. I agree with Eddie this is an issue.
Eddie McGuire is convinced the ball is a big issue in the AFL
Sorry about the typo, it should be spelt: Krakouer.
The AFL needs more diverse commentators
Looking back over the decades, I have wondered why at least one of the Karkouer brothers didn’t do some commentating. They were both well-established stars playing in the WAFL and winning a premiership with the Claremont Football Club in 1981, in front of 50 thousand spectators. Oh, by the way, they also played for North Melbourne.
But these days, I would say the obvious choice would be Adam Goodes.
The AFL needs more diverse commentators
I hope the AFL might have some chance of expanding the number of international TV broardcasters. The more viewers watching the better.
It's the AFL's duty to share the TV love
Yes, locating all non-Victorian clubs in Melbourne would have been the simplest option.
SA government deals major blow to AFL restart plans
The June 11th restart date should still be achievable because fortunately the AFL had planned for this: plan B.
Queensland seems the favourite destination for the hub, but I wouldn’t be surprised if at least one team was based in Melbourne to avoid the travel.
SA government deals major blow to AFL restart plans
It’s about protecting the billion dollar mining industry which benefits all of Australia. We don’t want any mining workers getting sick. Does the AFL appreciate this?
Are the two WA clubs victims of the AFL's Vic bias?
The problem with the hub model is the cost of accommodation.
It’s going to be really expensive because potentially you’re talking about many months, at least four months. Accordingly, you might have to look at some farm stay accommodation, say an hour’s drive out of town and with some onsite caravans.
Are the two WA clubs victims of the AFL's Vic bias?
The AFL game is an exciting product and I would suggest keep on calling tenders each year and you never know. The dream outcome would be two submissions from the one country which creates an opportunity to negotiate.
As the NRL tries to crack the United States, is the AFL a realistic chance to get their share of international broadcast dollars?