If Geelong play GWS in the Prelim final this year will it be at the Cattery?

[Topdog]

I'm kind of hoping for things to play out in such a manner that the AFL is forced to make a decision on this.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

It'll be at the G. AFL won't have a prelim at the cattery. There'll be a fair crowd of neutrals, MCC members for their last game of the year and then of course the corporates and sponsors. MCG for sure in my opinion.

[bornadog]

It'll be at the G. AFL won't have a prelim at the cattery. There'll be a fair crowd of neutrals, MCC members for their last game of the year and then of course the corporates and sponsors. MCG for sure in my opinion.

Based on that, last year it should have been at ANZ stadium to allow more people to have an opportunity to watch it.

[jeemak]

Based on that, last year it should have been at ANZ stadium to allow more people to have an opportunity to watch it.

I don't think Spotless was actually filled last year!

[bornadog]

I don't think Spotless was actually filled last year!

It wasn't but what happens is people get scared off because they think they can't get tickets. On Friday there were reports Etihad was virtually sold out, yet the attendance was $48k plus.

For bigger stadiums, people think, differently - anyway that is my theory.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Based on that, last year it should have been at ANZ stadium to allow more people to have an opportunity to watch it.

True. But being Sydney, the interest just isn't as strong as it is in Melbourne.

[bornadog]

True. But being Sydney, the interest just isn't as strong as it is in Melbourne.

Maybe more would have flown up from Melbourne.

My point is the AFL have double standards and do things to suit themselves, not fans.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Maybe more would have flown up from Melbourne.

My point is the AFL have double standards and do things to suit themselves, not fans.

What was their rationale to have our 2015 final against adelaide at the G? For the fans? That's what their message was. I'm not so sure

[Twodogs]

It wasn't but what happens is people get scared off because they think they can't get tickets. On Friday there were reports Etihad was virtually sold out, yet the attendance was $48k plus.

For bigger stadiums, people think, differently - anyway that is my theory.

I tend to agree. The AFL went all out to put people off attending last year's prelim because they thought a smaller crowd would advantage GWS. Fortunately a lot of bulldog supporters refused to be put off and went anyway!

[Topdog]

Maybe more would have flown up from Melbourne.

My point is the AFL have double standards and do things to suit themselves, not fans.

Also why i started this thread

[jeemak]

Whichever is deemed more favourable to GWS.............

[Twodogs]

They will think of a BS reason to have it at Spotless.

[Flamethrower]

Preliminary Final weekend is the people's Grand Final weekend, as so few can get tickets the week after unless they are on a first name basis with Gil, Kerry or Rupert (or prepared to sell their house for a scalped ticket).

The winner of the Geelong v Richmond "Feline Distemper Cup" will host a prelim at the MCG, while the winner of the Adelaide v GWS "Fat Rat's Clacker Cup" will host a prelim at either Adelaide Oval or Spotless (unless the Swans play the Giants, then it could be moved at the cow paddock next door).

[Twodogs]

Preliminary Final weekend is the people's Grand Final weekend, as so few can get tickets the week after unless they are on a first name basis with Gil, Kerry or Rupert (or prepared to sell their house for a scalped ticket).

The winner of the Geelong v Richmond "Feline Distemper Cup" will host a prelim at the MCG, while the winner of the Adelaide v GWS "Fat Rat's Clacker Cup" will host a prelim at either Adelaide Oval or Spotless (unless the Swans play the Giants, then it could be moved at the cow paddock next door).

Beautiful use of the language.

[jeemak]

Better footy for sure on prelim weekend in most cases.