How to fix the AFL's unfair fixture
There has been lots of discussion about the AFL's scheduling for Round 23. This has led to the ongoing comments about the unfair fixture.…
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Strong point. Some discussions have questioned why have finals if you want to reward overall season performance. Top spot on the ladder should be champions.
I presume finals (play offs) are used to show case the better teams in September.
It is the top 3 teams that have dominated premierships in the last 19 years (current finals format).
Maybe there is argument to reduce the number of teams playing finals and have top 5 again?
My thoughts were more directed at making the final 2 rounds more interesting.
A Bulldog loss on the weekend would have the Hawks in the 8 rather than the Bulldogs.
In effect the Bulldogs have won 2 crucial games at the end of the season with great performances.
This year the final 2 rounds were interesting in many ways.
Whatever format, the fixture will remain controversial as the concept of “Home and Away” is incomplete across the competition.
How to fix the AFL's unfair fixture