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

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

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No chance at all.

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

No doubt, but as we know it's false logic. If they gave smaller clubs the exposure and opportunity to grow their brand there would be less pressure for the AFL to provide conpensation and by extension less platform for the large clubs to whine and moan about having to hand over their 'honestly earned revenue ' to support the smaller clubs.

[jeemak]

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

No doubt, but as we know it's false logic. If they gave smaller clubs the exposure and opportunity to grow their brand there would be less pressure for the AFL to provide conpensation and by extension less platform for the large clubs to whine and moan about having to hand over their 'honestly earned revenue ' to support the smaller clubs.

Absolutely, but the big clubs and the AFL want it exactly how it is. The pissing and moaning's of the former just represents posturing to ensure their position isn't threatened.

[Bornadog]

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

I think we need to switch to a conference.

Conference one: Carlton, Collingwood, Richmond and Essendon play each other every week

Conference two: The rest

[Go_Dogs]

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

Peter Gordon and Eddie McGuire need to get around this. A club that cheated, and continues to find a way to rort the salary cap, continues to be rewarded and propped up by the AFL despite not winning a final for close to 20 years.

This is a pathetic decision.

Let the smaller clubs grow and the revenue will come.

[jeemak]

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

This is something we already knew, but in plain language Shiel has confirmed the chance to play in Dreamtime at the G and ANZAC fixtures got him over the line to join the Bombres.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/choosing-bombers-was-a-close-call-shiel-20181030-p50d01.html

It's fantastic and great for footy if they'll be given Good Friday as well...…….just a little frustrating for the rest of us I suppose.

We'll be stuck with this type of thing until the AFL realises its strategy of not growing the under-exposed clubs as quickly as they could is moronic.

[GVGjr]

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

So the worst kept secret has now been confirmed it's North vs Essendon and West Coast vs Port Power for the Good Friday games.

It's doubtful that we can get back into consideration now.

[chef]

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

Yeah, time to forget about this game and not waste time worrying about it.

[angelopetraglia]

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

Bombers. Zero finals wins in 14 seasons. Not only that, drag the league into disrepute via running an illicit PED program.

It's all good. Let's reward this incompetent club. 9 Thu/Fri night games. ANZAC Day. Good Friday.