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So… on that logic Sydney shouldn’t get a NY test, because crowds don’t go to washed out days of cricket and fans can’t watch it on the teev. Sydney’s massive population *should* provide reasonable crowds early December (the dreaded xmas/EOY party season, not yet school holidays period).
Rain-plagued SCG Test should be shifted from traditional New Year’s slot but it’ll never happen
Time for a drop in pitch?
Rain-plagued SCG Test should be shifted from traditional New Year’s slot but it’ll never happen
If it’s a first offence, likely, i imagine it would be a fine and probationary period/suspended sentence. Hopefully the stadium can implement a ban on entering the venue for several years.
Banned for life: Authorities tip the bucket on hooligans for A-League pitch invasion
I think it is more acknowledging that it was an error in judgement (reckless) to throw the flare away without due care for where it went. The point was also made/alluded to, that a pitch invasion may still have occurred at some point regardless, such was the vibe of some of the crowd.
FA vow 'strongest sanctions available' after 'unforgivable' A-League scenes, Victory fan group issue statement
Sydney Blunder/Chunder/Asunder ?
Thunder-struck: BBL insanity as record-shattering Strikers skittle Thunder for 15 - yes, FIFTEEN!
Do you think they could go for less?
Thunder-struck: BBL insanity as record-shattering Strikers skittle Thunder for 15 - yes, FIFTEEN!
I wouldn’t put money on me being correct 😛
But, where there is a will, change can happen.
Five winners and five losers from the 2023 AFL fixture: Grand finalist's brutal run, Blues' prime-time bonanza
I would def consolidate in Melbourne… merge Melbourne w North perhaps, or just ‘relegate’ one or two to the VFL.
Would take GWS out of Canberra, just run it out of homebush full-time.
GC? It’s over 10 years since they started, if their are indicators showing increased viewership and participation then keep them… could merge with a Melbourne club similar to Brisbane Bears and Fitzroy Lions during 90s.
Put a team in Tassie… they will be self sufficient.
Five winners and five losers from the 2023 AFL fixture: Grand finalist's brutal run, Blues' prime-time bonanza
why? If they want big crowds, get rid of (or merge) the small clubs. Problem solved. No more small crowds, more high end talent available.
What if all clubs got equal national primetime exposure? The smaller clubs would get more exposure, and secure better sponsorship deals to fund facilities and player development… and perhaps the gap between haves and have nots might narrow. Why would any newcomer to Victoria, or AFL in general, support a small Melbourne club which is so poorly fixtured compared to the big 4?
It would be great if equalisation measures extended to fixturing.
Five winners and five losers from the 2023 AFL fixture: Grand finalist's brutal run, Blues' prime-time bonanza
We already know how the 3 year deal works, Sydney hosts the final for 3 years. What is not known, is, which club will be disadvantaged in the final, because we already know which clubs are GUARANTEED to benefit in the next 3 years. Rotating hosting rights at least gives the impression of ‘fairness’.
The only way the APL will learn is by fans voting with their feet
If only the AFL could ‘equalise’ the fixture so everyone is not subjected to watching the same couple of teams on Thursday and Friday nights every season.
How about Two Up Fridays during the first 4 rounds, use the many Australian summer timezones to stagger the games, so players and spectators aren’t forced to endure the heat of the long Australian summer… and it can involve those pesky other teams.
Five winners and five losers from the 2023 AFL fixture: Grand finalist's brutal run, Blues' prime-time bonanza
Mike, the AFL sold the GF rights to Vic govt in the 90s, and now the MCG will host the GF until about 2040. This annoys many people, especially when other state govts have spent literally billions of dollars building/upgrading infrastructure at the AFLs request. But, apparently, the AFL HQ (located in Melbourne) is quite happy to fk over every person outside of Victoria… because that’s where the power and cronyism lies.
I hope the A-League community can do what the AFL community will/can not do, and pressure the governing body to give back the final to the fans. A potential compromise, the GF could be rotated through participant cities with a hosting fee… this can set a date and venue, secure some extra revenue, and spread the spectacle around a bit further.
The only way the APL will learn is by fans voting with their feet
What is disturbing about the first 4 rounds, is the playing of games in the hottest part of the day, during the hottest part of the year. And which players, and fans, are most frequently exposed to these conditions? It’s appalling that the AFL thinks it is okay to abuse the same clubs (and their fans) in this manner every season. Summer heat goes well into April now, and it is time to adjust start times accordingly during this period.
The AFL need to have concurrent games, double headers, during Thurs-Sun(public hol eve) nights for the first 4 rounds. Utilise the many different time zones of an Aussie Summer, and state/national public holidays, to stagger start times. No one wants to sit in a stifling concrete bowl in the heat of the day. Yes, games will apper to start/finish late in AEDST, but it will be primetime in local (aka other) timezones.
Blues back in prime time as full AFL fixture for 2023 revealed
Fixturing would be a major factor.
Almost all nationwide primetime fta slots involve the same big Melbourne clubs, every year, and I’d be curious to know what the viewing trend is outside Victoria for these games. During AEDST, games start at about 4.30pm WST, so that would lose viewership. And then you also have games starting around 10.30am on the weekend as well, which is just as bad.
Implement back-to-back (and concurrent) games on Friday and/or Saturday nights during AEDST (esp first 4 rounds when hot) so there is actual primetime content out West.
What is Australia's most popular sport?
I shouldn’t bite…
Sports fans usually have a first love for a particular code, and also like other codes. Claiming one sport is better than another is subjective. Aussie Rules, League, and Soccer have all been around for the same amount of time in Australia… no other country has these three football codes (4 including rugby) going head to head for 100 years or so. Yet, yet, given the choice, League and Aussie Rules thrived… you can’t just dismiss this fact. What other country has so many football codes going head to head for such a long time?
United States – American football (NFL) is the ‘best’ football code. Other nations have their own preferences. NZ loves rugby.
Soccer will always have massive participation compared to other codes, and this is because of it’s simplicity. The resources required for many codes are prohibitive, as are the more technical rules and different skills… not to mention the physical risk in playing other football codes which deters many from participation.
I like football (soccer), football (aussie rules), football (league), football (rugby), and football (gridiron). They all can be exciting to watch, and they can also have some dull games as well.
McDonalds is the most widespread burger outlet in the world, but your favourite outlet might be a local independent burger bar… which one is best?
'Embarrassingly petty': AFL roasted for dropping R1 2023 fixture to clash with Socceroos kick-off
Bit of a PR backfire for AFL headquarters at Docklands.
What is disturbing about the rd1 fixture, and the next 3 rounds, is the playing of games in the hottest part of the day, during the hottest part of the year. And which players, and fans, will be most exposed to these conditions? Will it be Collingwood, Richmond, Carlton? It’s appalling that the AFL thinks this is okay.
The AFL need to have concurrent games, double headers, during Thurs-Sun nights for the first 4/5 rounds. Utilise the many different time zones of an Aussie Summer, and state/national public holidays, to stagger start times. No one wants to sit in a stifling concrete bowl in the heat of the day.
'Embarrassingly petty': AFL roasted for dropping R1 2023 fixture to clash with Socceroos kick-off
7,9, or 10 will definitely secure fta broadcast rights.
Lol. Just googled, and ch7 is the fta broadcaster.
The Socceroos have proved yet again that only one sport can truly unite Australia
Timezone is a significant contributing factor. It’s just not the only factor.
Winter Olympics is on, normally, during summer school holidays… and, from what i have read sometime ago, FTAs make a loss on Olympic broadcasts, but persist because of the prestige attached to doing so.
Broadcasters have finite budgets, and regulatory obligations as well… if the next WC has friendlier timezone, and Aus qualifies, they will bid big.
The Socceroos have proved yet again that only one sport can truly unite Australia
Yep. If those games weren’t on the anti-siphoning list, a subscription service might have put in a more competitive bid. It truly is a fine bit of legislation. FTA broadcast providers would be put off by timezone difference.
The Socceroos have proved yet again that only one sport can truly unite Australia
Ch7/9/10 probably would have bid (or bid higher) if it were in a more friendly broadcast time slot. SBS broadcasting the WC is an awesome result for viewers, and I presume this is because of anti-siphoning legislation otherwise it would be behind a paywall.
The Socceroos have proved yet again that only one sport can truly unite Australia
The ROAR not afraid of the gutter for a bit of the cha-ching, fortunately there are very good articles as well… and live blogs. What I find most sad, is the superlatives used to describe mostly average video clips… none are remotely ‘funniest ever’ or ‘craziest ever’ etc
The Socceroos have proved yet again that only one sport can truly unite Australia
It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Hope SA govt isn’t forking out too much for it… perhaps the AFL could throw in a GF hosting as well?
It would be cheaper to visit Adelaide on any other weekend, but with school holidays you will probably get some families willing to go over.
'Crowds look like a SANFL game': SA premier hits out at Sydney, NRL as AFL confirms first ever 'Magic Round'
That list sounds impressive. As noted in article, Bernard Quinn KC chairs the panel, and the AFL sets the boundaries/rules for the investigation. KC will operate inside AFL rules. AFL also said ‘not one individual had all requests met’ and ‘individuals are free to pursue redress in other jurisdictions’. As impressive as the panellists are, i can see how “Amy” is concerned about the process.
'Silencing tactics': Woman at centre of Hawthorn scandal says AFL racism inquiry 'unsafe'
Interesting and informative article 👍
What is the draft age in NFL and NBA? I was under the impression that players are primarily drafted from college/university competitions, meaning the players are older, and most likely already living away from home… i mention this in regard to ‘go home’ issue affecting some AFLclubs, and NBA and NFL doesn’t have a similar burden of development as it has already been undertaken at college level.
Equalising the AFL's off-season systems
Exactly, is climate change likely to result in more frequent washed out days?
If early December is looking more reliable, make the change.
Rain-plagued SCG Test should be shifted from traditional New Year’s slot but it’ll never happen