2013 Foxtel Cup

[bloods08]

west didnt get asked to play 2 games in 4 days though did they?

We had a trip to Perth which is extremely tough. Just ask the AFL clubs and they do it a couple of times a year.

Agree with Bassett. That is a disgrace and I assume the same would've happened with us. Probably a bit late to be complaining about it now though.

[Brodlach]

west didnt get asked to play 2 games in 4 days though did they?

We had a trip to Perth which is extremely tough. Just ask the AFL clubs and they do it a couple of times a year.

Agree with Bassett. That is a disgrace and I assume the same would've happened with us. Probably a bit late to be complaining about it now though.

Full time footballers find it tough to comeback from the West, even tougher for part time players.

[PhilH]

Betcha Crows and Power wont make their players available either IF they are a chance of AFL selection the following weekend.

[JamesH]

I dont disgree with what Norwood are doing... as a couple days break isnt good enough. Im still sore until Thursday after a game in Div 8... so cant imagine how some SANFL guys pull up.

I wish it had all been kept quiet though.... and Norwood just fielded the side they wanted. I doubt anyone in the media would have notice and supporters wont care.

The story comes accross like Norwood have just worked this worked out despite the fixturtes being set for a few months and have cracked the sh*ts.

It is a tad ironic that SANFL clubs treat the Foxtel Cup like the VFL clubs treated the NFL.

[PhilH]

Based on last year James no SANFL/VFL/WAFL club put their full squad out for a Foxtel Cup game.

This approach is nothing new, just unusual that Norwood told their members directly this week which of course made an easy story to write.

Still interested to see how many AFL listed players will have 2 games within 4 days. .. not many I think.

[Jim05]

Still dont understand why it is being played at AAMI on a Tuesday night. Will be a bigger crowd watching the Cows train on Max Basheer reserve

[UK Fan]

Sell out for ratings and time slots change. Eaden di Schizen leggies.

Nice media ban bass!!!

[Harry the Horse]

Agree with Bassett as well if they were promised one thing and delivered another.
But what he's doing is really no different to how sides in England treat a midweek League Cup game or even FA Cup game ..
It takes an extra toll on players and sides are picked accordingly.

However, I do chuckle at the attitude these days to a Tuesday night game compared with the 70s and 80s when Escort Cup games were the norm.
Players may not have run quite as far then from an aerobic point of view but they were hit just as hard and usually higher.
But it was just accepted back in those days that sometimes, you had to play three games in a week.

[PhilH]

To be fair on the media ban thing (which was for 1 day & I thought was very poor from the Redlegs) this was a blog targeted to the Norwood members (which then was public within in about 30 seconds).

There is no quote in this Advertiser piece outside of that blog.

[nwdfanparade]

East Freemantle play Clairmont on Saturday 18 May so they only have 3 days rest as well.
http://www.effc.com.au/season-2013/fixt ... d-results/

[mighty_tiger_79]

East Freemantle play Clairmont on Saturday 18 May so they only have 3 days rest as well.
http://www.effc.com.au/season-2013/fixt ... d-results/

yeah and Bassett made that point also

going to be a cracking standard of footy in front of 320 people

[fester69]

If this doesn't count in terms of Jace Bode's suspension is he available to play??

[Baldy]

East Freemantle play Clairmont on Saturday 18 May so they only have 3 days rest as well.
http://www.effc.com.au/season-2013/fixt ... d-results/

yeah and Bassett made that point also

going to be a cracking standard of footy in front of 320 people

Not to mention the fact that the only seating available is in the Members area. Meaning that there will be no-one on the Eastern wing. Real good TV eh?

[Jim05]

Its free entry for members aswell ive been told.
So how many will actually be paying to watch this game?
Is it even worth opening the bars or canteens?

[nwdfanparade]

If this doesn't count in terms of Jace Bode's suspension is he available to play??

You want Jace to play in a Micky Mouse competition game with a hand that is 1/2 healed

East Freemantle play Clairmont on Saturday 18 May so they only have 3 days rest as well.
http://www.effc.com.au/season-2013/fixt ... d-results/

yeah and Bassett made that point also

going to be a cracking standard of footy in front of 320 people

Not to mention the fact that the only seating available is in the Members area. Meaning that there will be no-one on the Eastern wing. Real good TV eh?

Good for the sponsors on the seat covers

[fester69]

Its free entry for members aswell ive been told.
So how many will actually be paying to watch this game?
Is it even worth opening the bars or canteens?

Not just members, free car parking and entry for all and sundry!!

[on the rails]

Its free entry for members aswell ive been told.
So how many will actually be paying to watch this game?
Is it even worth opening the bars or canteens?

Not just members, free car parking and entry for all and sundry!!

They should offer free beer and food for those who go!

[mighty_tiger_79]

will foxtel buy the tarps from the power?

[JK]

If this doesn't count in terms of Jace Bode's suspension is he available to play??

His suspension has made him ineligible for this game according to the SANFL, even though it can't count as 1 of his suspended games

[RB]

If this doesn't count in terms of Jace Bode's suspension is he available to play??

His suspension has made him ineligible for this game according to the SANFL, even though it can't count as 1 of his suspended games

I think there is an understanding that all competitions recognise suspensions until the suspension is over. I.e. like how someone who gets suspended in the AFL has to sit out Sanfl games until the suspension is over.