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    Quote Originally Posted by Grantysghost View Post
    Maybe to get the competitive balance passed by the big clubs these are the concessions we have to make.
    Anzac day etc...
    There is no real competitive balance.

    The ANZAC game gives a huge advantage to those 2 teams, both in marketing and attracting players.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog Joe View Post
    There is no real competitive balance.

    The ANZAC game gives a huge advantage to those 2 teams, both in marketing and attracting players.
    In terms of regulation of the player market and the distribution of money to clubs is what I meant I guess (as compared to EPL for eg).

    Unregulated we don't have the Bont he's playing for a big club.

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    I like it but I like night games cause I can watch them at home and sink beers and live my best life… so selfishly, I’m stoked!

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    Re: Fixture 2022

    Who has the hardest draw? We break down your 2022 fixture



    Play twice: Geelong, GWS Giants, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Sydney

    First four: Melbourne (A), Carlton (H), Sydney Swans (H), Richmond (A)

    Last three: Fremantle (H), GWS Giants (H), Hawthorn (A)

    Bye: Round 13

    Degree of difficulty: 31 (first)

    What the club says: "We’re excited about the 2022 AFL fixture from both a football and commercial perspective. Our start to the season is particularly strong in terms of exposure on TV, with eight of our first nine games to be shown on free-to-air, and six of those matches on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday nights. We’re thrilled to be part of the season opener, which is followed by two home games at Marvel Stadium. We’re also proud to again be fixtured to play in the Good Friday game. We can’t wait to continue our strong commitment to supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital on what is a special day on the football calendar. As always, we look forward to returning to Mars Stadium to play our two games in Ballarat, after having some interruptions in the last two years. After what has been a difficult last two years for our members and fans through the pandemic, we’re pleased that they’ll be able to return to the football. We can’t wait to hear their support in the stands. We hope our fans can see the positivity in our fixture, and that they’re encouraged to jump on board as members for the 2022 season." - CEO Ameet Bains

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    Very difficult draw.
    Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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    as it should be. We made a GF and were top 4 for most 2021.

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    Quote Originally Posted by comrade View Post
    Very difficult draw.
    Difficult matches for the teams we play too.

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    Meh, we only play one team that finished above us. We'll be fine.
    The curse is dead.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chef View Post
    Meh, we only play one team that finished above us. We'll be fine.
    That's what I was thinking. Hard draw for everyone else playing us!

    Surely you determine the "draw difficulty coefficient" by where you finished the previous year.

    Taking all teams as the same doesn't give a very good analysis.

    Eg us v MELB isn't the same as Nth v MELB.
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    Re: Fixture 2022

    Bulldogs pre-season fixture locked in

    The Western Bulldogs pre-season arrangements have been confirmed ahead of the 2022 season.


    The Bulldogs will take on Brisbane in their AAMI Community Series fixture on Friday, March 4 at Marvel Stadium.


    The pre-season match will begin at 7.20pm, giving players and fans the perfect tune-up before the beginning of the AFL Premiership Season.


    It will be broadcast live on FOX FOOTY.


    A practice match between the Bulldogs and Bombers will also take place in the lead up, with details to be advised early next year.


    Ticketing arrangements for the 2022 AAMI Community Series will be advised in due course with all clubs to have a minimum seven-day break between pre-season practice matches and the AAMI Community Series.
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    I like these preseason match ups. Two teams we hurt in different ways, wanting to get one back on us.

    We can be a bit ho-hum in these matches, but there's spots up for grabs in a side that should be ready to take on the competition and the players should be hungry.
    Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chef View Post
    Meh, we only play one team that finished above us. We'll be fine.
    We’re playing teams twice that beat us easily last year (Melbourne, Hawks, Sydney) plus we play Geelong twice who have bitch slapped us for over a decade.
    Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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    Quote Originally Posted by comrade View Post
    We’re playing teams twice that beat us easily last year (Melbourne, Hawks, Sydney) plus we play Geelong twice who have bitch slapped us for over a decade.
    The way I see it those teams are going to be more worried about playing us and a tough draw is more beneficial as we'll be battle hardened for September.
    The curse is dead.

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    Re: Fixture 2022

    Round 10
    Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast
    Saturday 21 May, 1.45pm EST
    MARS Stadium
    Fox Footy


    Round 11
    West Coast v Western Bulldogs
    Saturday 28 May, 7.25pm EST
    Optus Stadium
    Fox Footy

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