What do we have to do to keep Good Friday Footy?

[bulldogtragic]

Just another game not to watch.

[GVGjr]

So why aren't we being considered for this game? I talked to PG a couple of years ago and he was quietly but very confident that we would be a part of the Good Friday games. Given we only got one chance I wonder why we haven't been back in the mix?

This is something that we really needed to work for us.

[bulldogtragic]

So why aren't we being considered for this game? I talked to PG a couple of years ago and he was quietly but very confident that we would be a part of the Good Friday games. Given we only got one chance I wonder why we haven't been back in the mix?

This is something that we really needed to work for us.

We did our bit. The club put in the hard yards and the members turned out 2-1 over North members. The skills in the game were shithouse, but it did go to the last kick of the match where Lindsay Thomas missed (sad face emoji). We couldn't have done more. So they dropped us anyway, surely knowing St Kilda would see it go backwards, and surely knowing a 'big club' would then take it over.

I remind everyone, in the promo for the first year in which North played Dogs, Dyson Heppell was part of the promotion. Many, including me, with great cynicism posited that Heppell was part of it because the longer term plan was to get Essendon in. It seems it's not cynicism, but rather having insight into how the AFEL works.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

There is just so much wrong with all of this i don't know where to begin.....

[hujsh]

I thought it was already decided they'd give it to Essendon.

If we really was a 'blockbuster' we need a period of success and we need to pick someone else who's also successful at the time and invent any old bullshit reason for a blockbuster. Doesn't have to be a public holiday, can just be an 'event' for a group of people or a cause like Dreamtime at the G is with Richmond and Essendon.

If we're both successful it'll become a 'blockbuster' the same way Easter Monday is now.

[jeemak]

There's a common denominator here, one that happens to hold the rights to a home game on a public holiday every year. I have very little doubt that North would have been lobbying for this type of outcome from the beginning. For them playing out their strategy would be a piece of piss given the AFL's thirst for revenue over fairness at all costs.


I was in the same boat as BT, and share the feelings expressed alongside those of BT&T. It is just so bad it isn't funny.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

So why don't we come out and actually condemn it?

Not like we failed - didn't we draw 45k? Game was close too. Every other side has a marquee fixture but us/Norf/Saints so no other side should even be considered.

The AFL makes me sick - my interest in the game/product is so far from what it once was.

I'd really like to see our club take a strong stance on this but we've been silent.

[angelopetraglia]

To say I'm upset about this would be a gross understatement.

How many players are now saying that they chose Collingwood or Essendon 'cause they want to play in big games? This was our chance to build and create a big game. A serious marquee.

How did the AFL decide to rotate this game when they backed the following games for long periods of time since inception?

Pies V Dons - ANZAC Day
Pies V Dees - Queen's Birthday
Cats V Hawks - Easter Monday
Tigers v Blues - Opening Thursday
Tigers V Dees - ANZAC Eve

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

So why aren't we being considered for this game? I talked to PG a couple of years ago and he was quietly but very confident that we would be a part of the Good Friday games. Given we only got one chance I wonder why we haven't been back in the mix?

This is something that we really needed to work for us.

I think the fact we've been horrible to watch mostly also hasn't helped.

[bornadog]

There's a common denominator here, one that happens to hold the rights to a home game on a public holiday every year. I have very little doubt that North would have been lobbying for this type of outcome from the beginning. For them playing out their strategy would be a piece of piss given the AFL's thirst for revenue over fairness at all costs.


I was in the same boat as BT, and share the feelings expressed alongside those of BT&T. It is just so bad it isn't funny.

You may recall North wanted Carlton and were pushing them over us. It was PG that convinced the AFL and the premiership sealed it.

I cannot stand the administrators of the AFL and I really think Hocking and Gilligan should be sacked.

[Topdog]

I think the fact we've been horrible to watch mostly also hasn't helped.

That has nothing to do with it. Melbourne have had Queens birthday for an eternity

[jeemak]

Yeah, Carlton and Richmond have each been terrible to watch over time and it hasn't stopped them from opening the season.

The rules and reasons can't be cited because they're not applied consistently.

[KT31]

What are the chances of legal action over the unfairness of the draw and the distribution of marquee games ?
Surely Peter would be able to mount a decent case against the AFL and its cohorts.

[jeemak]

What are the chances of legal action over the unfairness of the draw and the distribution of marquee games ?
Surely Peter would be able to mount a decent case against the AFL and its cohorts.

No chance at all.

The AFL would point to the policy of generating revenue and distribution of compensatory funds.

[bulldogtragic]

What are the chances of legal action over the unfairness of the draw and the distribution of marquee games ?
Surely Peter would be able to mount a decent case against the AFL and its cohorts.

None. The members and fans if we want a blockbuster packed out game should come up with an unofficial '*!*!*!*! the AFEL' round game. Once a year, the game decided at the members/fans choosing and pack the thing out with FTA gear on and bringing that last game at WO against WCE type energy. The AFL security would stop entry if wearing the FTA gear so tell them we support Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and point to our Free Trade Agreement supporters currently in Vietnam, China among others. That's the only way we are getting a sell out special game. I kind of like the sound of it actually. Maybe play some NWA, but dub 'AFEL' over 'police' and now we've got an anthem too. This thing is making itself.