AFL Game Day R5 2023 - Gather Round

[Grantysghost]

Himmelberg just had the biggest minute ever.
Took mark of the year kicked the winning goal then saved the game by touching a certain goal on the line.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Himmelberg just had the biggest minute ever.
Took mark of the year kicked the winning goal then saved the game by touching a certain goal on the line.

Too right. Absolutely sensational 'clutch' moments video to show his grandchildren down the track.

And the fact that Sicily copped the knee to the back of his noggin makes it a definite for mark of the year.

[Grantysghost]

Too right. Absolutely sensational 'clutch' moments video to show his grandchildren down the track.

And the fact that Sicily copped the knee to the back of his noggin makes it a definite for mark of the year.

Haha that knee was perfectly placed.

I pray we never take that away from forwards.

[whythelongface]

Was expecting more from the Pies v Saints game. Good pressure from both sides creating a lot of turn over contributing to skill errors. Good to see the Pies 4 goals up early in the 4th

[Grantysghost]

Was expecting more from the Pies v Saints game. Good pressure from both sides creating a lot of turn over contributing to skill errors. Good to see the Pies 4 goals up early in the 4th

Pies ability to close space when defending is sensational.
Very well coached and unified team.
Bobby Hill is a very good pick up.

[Grantysghost]

Daicos 850 metres gained from 42 disposals never seen a better start to a career.

[whythelongface]

Daicos 850 metres gained from 42 disposals never seen a better start to a career.

He is extremely talented.

[whythelongface]

Pies ability to close space when defending is sensational.
Very well coached and unified team.
Bobby Hill is a very good pick up.

Very very good team. Would say current favourites but their lack of height will be a problem for them. Reminds me of us circa 2008 - 10.

[EasternWest]

Haha that knee was perfectly placed.

I pray we never take that away from forwards.

Provided they're in the contest of course.

[chef]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...830a4c4434?amp

AFL Gather Round set to remain in Adelaide until at least 2026 but some high profile voices disagree

Sell out crowds and an economic windfall for South Australia has helped drive a decision to keep the Gather Round in Adelaide, but not everyone agrees.

The AFL is expected to confirm the Gather Round will remain in South Australia for several years.

The deal is tipped to to keep the round in Adelaide until at least 2026 and could include a commitment from the AFL and the South Australian government to fund football facilities, - foreshadowed on Friday at a business lunch by AFL boss Gilllon an McLachlan and South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas..

Sellout crowds and an expected $80m economic windfall for the South Australian economy has helped drive the decision with football industry leaders believed to have been widely impressed with the Gather Round in South Australia.

The AFL last night was tight-lipped about the decision, issuing a statement that “the AFL will make a decision in the next week on the future of Gather Round to give the successful 2024 applicant 12 months to prepare.”

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas said last week the round would be even better with more than five months to prepare.

“I hope from the AFL’s perspective they can see a value in keeping it by virtue of the fact we’ve done this in five months … so with 12 months’ preparation I honestly believe we can take it to another level,” he said.

Adelaide is so confident it can host it next year, Mr Malinauskas is urging the AFL to hand him a four-year contract.

It is understood that bedding down the Gather Round concept in one state for several years is a priority for the AFL , before possibly taking it to another state

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson, GWS board member Jimmy Bartel and Sydney coach John Longmire all believe the concept must rotate between the states.

And AFL legend Leigh Matthews said giving Adelaide and Port Adelaide an extra home game in what was now an uneven 23-match fixture was unfair in a game built on equalisation.

Clarkson said before his side’s defeat that he loved the concept but believed that, for the sake of development, states must share it around.

“It’s a wonderful buzzy atmosphere in the city. It would be a shame if it was locked down for one state,” he said.

“It will be a tough call for the AFL. But there are plenty of other states that could do just as good a job.”

He echoed Longmire’s call for his state to get its chance to show off its passion for footy.

“I think the concept, it would be hard to argue against the concept,” Longmire said. “It’s been an absolutely resounding success. It would be wonderful in Sydney. It is great to grow the game everywhere but if you can rotate something like this. You can’t rotate the grand final but wouldn’t it be great to take it on the road? It would be unreal.”

Geelong champion Bartel, now a GWS board member, told 3AW the league had to get real about investment across the nation.

“What is the ‘goal’ of Gather Round? If it’s to increase awareness of the game and introduce it to new people, then you have to move it around. If you’re truly investing in NSW, well the next one goes there.”

Matthews said as much as he enjoyed the concept, handing Adelaide and Port Adelaide that extra home game could be the difference between them making finals and missing out.

Surely for the fairness of the fixture(lol) they should play the showdown this round. Takes away the extra home game for the SA sides.

[jeemak]

Surely for the fairness of the fixture(lol) they should play the showdown this round. Takes away the extra home game for the SA sides.

Yep - the SA clubs can't be given three circle jerk rounds a year, two is sufficient.

[bornadog]

Himmelberg just had the biggest minute ever.
Took mark of the year kicked the winning goal then saved the game by touching a certain goal on the line.

I think he is out of contract too

[Grantysghost]

Surely for the fairness of the fixture(lol) they should play the showdown this round. Takes away the extra home game for the SA sides.

Well if my motivation is financial.

2 x stand alone showdowns.
2 x full house at Gather round.

Equals twice as much cash.

Wait... I feel like you already know that

Why couldn't we draw Norf or someone.

[bornadog]

Well if my motivation is financial.

2 x stand alone showdowns.
2 x full house at Gather round.

Equals twice as much cash.

Are you saying they play each other 4 times?

[Grantysghost]

Are you saying they play each other 4 times?

I don't know what I'm saying most of the time.

If they just play the showdown in gather round you're not maximising profit would be their thinking.

We get stiffed with the draw I'd love to know what we request v what we get.