Round 5 games

[Remi Moses]

Just a quick reminder to the Channel 7 research dept,pretty certain Essendon's lead of 39 pts isn't an Anzac Day record! We lead the Tiges by 10 goals in 1983.

Footnote. Anzac day did exist before 1995

[chef]

Not enjoying this game..
Collingwood belting another side just makes me cringe. Cant stand watching the 3 'D' show ponys (Didak, Davis, "Daisy").

Me neither, the best two Vic sides of the previous season should get this game.

[ledge]

Should be the gf replay in my opinion, that way its earned.

[mjp]

Me neither, the best two Vic sides of the previous season should get this game.

Ummm...why? Pretty sure all states contribute to the armed forces.

ANZAC Day = Grand Final replay.

[chef]

Ummm...why? Pretty sure all states contribute to the armed forces.

ANZAC Day = Grand Final replay.

Because it's played in Victoria and you are not going to get a huge crowd with an interstate side playing in it IMO.

What happens if two interstate sides play off in the GF?

[mjp]

Because it's played in Victoria and you are not going to get a huge crowd with an interstate side playing in it IMO.

What happens if two interstate sides play off in the GF?

Ummm - why does it have to be played in Victoria. There is nothing that says that has to be the case. I would be happy if the premiers got to host it - if Geelong wanted to host at Kardinia Park, well good luck to them.

If there is an interstate side and the supporters know 6 months in advance, the place would be full. The only exception might be if Port is one of the sides.

For a few years there the AFL allowed Fremantle to play an ANZAC day twilight game at Subi - no more. The story is that it is a tv contract request that the ANZAC game remain stand-alone.

[AndrewP6]

Hawthorn's Brent Renouf was a late withdrawal today with illness. Luke Hodge apparently started in the middle. Boy, the Hawks are out of luck...interesting to see how that match pans out.

[chef]

Ummm - why does it have to be played in Victoria. There is nothing that says that has to be the case. I would be happy if the premiers got to host it - if Geelong wanted to host at Kardinia Park, well good luck to them.

If there is an interstate side and the supporters know 6 months in advance, the place would be full. The only exception might be if Port is one of the sides.

For a few years there the AFL allowed Fremantle to play an ANZAC day twilight game at Subi - no more. The story is that it is a tv contract request that the ANZAC game remain stand-alone.

$$$$$, bums on seats and TV viewers for the AFL.

In a perfect world you would have the two grand finalists play-off with the premier hosting it. But I couldn't see the AFL moving it away from the MCG or having any else but Collingwood and Essendon playing in it.

[ledge]

If its 2 interstate teams it wouldnt be played at the MCG, play it at the home ground of the side who won the flag as the reward.

[ledge]

Ummm - why does it have to be played in Victoria. There is nothing that says that has to be the case. I would be happy if the premiers got to host it - if Geelong wanted to host at Kardinia Park, well good luck to them.

If there is an interstate side and the supporters know 6 months in advance, the place would be full. The only exception might be if Port is one of the sides.

For a few years there the AFL allowed Fremantle to play an ANZAC day twilight game at Subi - no more. The story is that it is a tv contract request that the ANZAC game remain stand-alone..

It isnt this year.

[chef]

It isnt this year.

Only because it falls on the weekend.

[ledge]

Only because it falls on the weekend.

Should that make a difference with having the monday off?
Either play just the one game on either the Sunday or Monday.

Just for the record I am not really fussed on how many games are played on the day now.
I think it should be none but once you play one game might as well play 3 or 4.

[AndrewP6]

Kangas up by 4 points inside 7 mins...

[chef]

Kangas up by 4 points inside 7 mins...

Good win by the Kanga's.

[ledge]

yes it was, this round has really opened up the ladder.