2011 Foxtel Cup - Off Field Discussion

[whufc]

On ABC News tonight Neil Cross said that Fox & I gather the AFL have agreed to a new five year deal to continue with the Foxtel Cup but haven't been able to find any links about it online.

Awesome news!

That will be a massive boost for the competition.

Probably needs a slight tweak in format with some of the lesser sides playing each other first to see who is the best place to play the 'bigger' clubs.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Lol. Interesting times ahead.

[Big Phil]

Lol. Interesting times ahead.

Yes, it will be interesting to see if the eventual top 3 SANFL clubs from season 2011 chose to participate in this comp next year and beyond? Interesting indeed TSG.

[Brodlach]

I wonder whether any of the clubs who declined this year have had a change of heart and actually would now liked to have been a part of it?

[Hazydog]

I wonder whether any of the clubs who declined this year have had a change of heart and actually would now liked to have been a part of it?

I'm guessing "no" at this stage as one of the main concerns was centred around the inability to rest players during scheduled byes. The top 5 clubs, I would imagine, will be watching how West, Port & North fare later on in the year when the impact of having no byes comes into play. Having said that, only one of NA or PA will play any more than 2 Foxtel Cup games, and as neither are likely to play SANFL finals we wont have much to go on there. West, on the other hand, do look like playing SANFL finals at this point, and assuming they progress in the Foxtel Cup may be the case to evaluate on.

Certainly though, with the Foxtel Cup gaining more credibility from a longevity point of view, you would expect that the SANFL and it's clubs will look at it a bit more seriously.

[Bluedemon]

is there a date set down for the grand final?

[Wedgie]

is there a date set down for the grand final?

Dont think so, the competition remains fairly flexible due to showing respect to the various comps its participants play in every week and they try to fit it in with byes, etc. They've done a pretty good job of it so far too.

[mighty_tiger_79]

august 6th

or around that date

[Wedgie]

august 6th

or around that date

That'd fit in beautifully with any of the SA teams.

[mighty_tiger_79]

august 6th

or around that date

That'd fit in beautifully with any of the SA teams.

and the WAFL teams

[mighty_tiger_79]

august 6th

or around that date

That'd fit in beautifully with any of the SA teams.

and the WAFL teams

and the VFL teams

and thats all that counts, winner wont be coming from the other leagues

[Wedgie]

Nice! Obviously some good planning at the end of last year done by the AFL and state leagues.

[The Sleeping Giant]

NT Thunder are still in it. Hoping for a warm sultry Saturday afternoon this week.

[mighty_tiger_79]

NT Thunder are still in it. Hoping for a warm sultry Saturday afternoon this week.

do you think they will win on sat v east perth?

I noticed the Thunder are 8-0 in the QAFL

[nolongerthere]

i think Thunder will beat the Royals, East Perth have not been travelling that well even though they have beaten two lesser sides in their last two games, that being Peel and Perth.

Thunder have been playing well in the Qld comp undefeated, the Foxtel Cup game is in Darwin, not sure but think its a day game.

[Dirko]

Think the Bullants are playing Claremont in Brisbane

[The Sleeping Giant]

NT Thunder are still in it. Hoping for a warm sultry Saturday afternoon this week.

do you think they will win on sat v east perth?

I noticed the Thunder are 8-0 in the QAFL

East Perth would be favourites without doubt, although the Thunder will be very competitive. NT Thunder are building themselves a very good side.

[The Sleeping Giant]

i think Thunder will beat the Royals, East Perth have not been travelling that well even though they have beaten two lesser sides in their last two games, that being Peel and Perth.

Thunder have been playing well in the Qld comp undefeated, the Foxtel Cup game is in Darwin, not sure but think its a day game.

Starts at 5:45 local time.

[Big Phil]

i think Thunder will beat the Royals, East Perth have not been travelling that well even though they have beaten two lesser sides in their last two games, that being Peel and Perth.

Thunder have been playing well in the Qld comp undefeated, the Foxtel Cup game is in Darwin, not sure but think its a day game.

Starts at 5:45 local time.

Will TSG be in attendance?

Just make sure you don't wear any of your North gear in case Studley makes the trip up to watch the lad(s)

[The Sleeping Giant]

I'll be there. I have already discussed what I would do if one of Cornsey's offspring get's injured in front of me. Was thinking about a sign with a certain phrase on it.