Changes to the fixture - Rounds 8 & 10

[Dutchy]

I never said the idea didnt have merit, as a once off I wouldnt have minded it, just dont put the blame on Glenelg for it not happening

[beenreal]

I never said the idea didnt have merit, as a once off I wouldnt have minded it, just dont put the blame on Glenelg for it not happening

Who's blaming Glenelg?

Gary Metcalf says YES, it happens. Gary Metcalf says NO, it doesn't...

It shouldn't have been Gary Metcalf's call, that's why we have a Commission. To make football decisions in the best interests of football.

[Dutchy]

I never said the idea didnt have merit, as a once off I wouldnt have minded it, just dont put the blame on Glenelg for it not happening

Who's blaming Glenelg?

Gary Metcalf says YES, it happens. Gary Metcalf says NO, it doesn't...

It shouldn't have been Gary Metcalf's call, that's why we have a Commission. To make football decisions in the best interests of football.

So you want Glenelg to get no say in moving its home game which was PROGRAMMED months ago?

Dont all clubs get a chance to have input on the fixture before it is released? Why wasnt this raised then? Im sure there would have been at least one SANFL club who would have agreed to it...

[dedja]

I never said the idea didnt have merit, as a once off I wouldnt have minded it, just dont put the blame on Glenelg for it not happening

Who's blaming Glenelg?

Gary Metcalf says YES, it happens. Gary Metcalf says NO, it doesn't...

It shouldn't have been Gary Metcalf's call, that's why we have a Commission. To make football decisions in the best interests of football.

LOL, shouldn't believe everything you read from gayboy ...

[beenreal]

I never said the idea didnt have merit, as a once off I wouldnt have minded it, just dont put the blame on Glenelg for it not happening

Who's blaming Glenelg?

Gary Metcalf says YES, it happens. Gary Metcalf says NO, it doesn't...

It shouldn't have been Gary Metcalf's call, that's why we have a Commission. To make football decisions in the best interests of football.

So you want Glenelg to get no say in moving its home game which was PROGRAMMED months ago?

Too many decisions in this league are being made out of self interest.

And Glenelg are the winners out this. They keep a home game, don't have to travel to Alberton and receive financial compensation.

[Dutchy]

any fear you might agree your administration stuffed up here?

[beenreal]

any fear you might agree your administration stuffed up here?

Already told you what I believe. Don't want to accept it, your choice.

Just don't come squealing if we kick your arse at an Alberton match that could have been your home game.

[Mr Irate]

any fear you might agree your administration stuffed up here?

Already told you what I believe. Don't want to accept it, your choice.

Just don't come squealing if we kick your arse at an Alberton match that could have been your home game.

I don't think they will come squealing.......I don't think you'll kick their arse.......you should be thankful this thread isn't titled "Changes to the fixture - 2010"

[beenreal]

any fear you might agree your administration stuffed up here?

Already told you what I believe. Don't want to accept it, your choice.

Just don't come squealing if we kick your arse at an Alberton match that could have been your home game.

I don't think they will come squealing.......I don't think you'll kick their arse.......you should be thankful this thread isn't titled "Changes to the fixture - 2010"

Okaaaay? That's either some kind of "in" joke or simply way too cerebral for me.

Mind you, I'd love someone to change the fixture on May 1st, which has the Magpies Vs South at Alberton, directly up against a Showdown.

But then I guess at Port Adelaide we're going to have to get used to that sort of thing.

[Sojourner]

any fear you might agree your administration stuffed up here?

Already told you what I believe. Don't want to accept it, your choice.

Just don't come squealing if we kick your arse at an Alberton match that could have been your home game.

I don't think they will come squealing.......I don't think you'll kick their arse.......you should be thankful this thread isn't titled "Changes to the fixture - 2010"

Okaaaay? That's either some kind of "in" joke or simply way too cerebral for me.

Mind you, I'd love someone to change the fixture on May 1st, which has the Magpies Vs South at Alberton, directly up against a Showdown.

But then I guess at Port Adelaide we're going to have to get used to that sort of thing.

Under the deal with Channel 2 an SANFL game is required to be played on Saturday Afternoon, any SANFL side programmed to play could make the same critiscm!

[beenreal]

Yes I'm aware of the deal. But the SANFL and it's clubs being aware of Port Adelaide's financial malaise have told us to get ourselves out of it. So with 2 other games in the schedule, perhaps could cut us some slack with the programming.

[Sojourner]

Yes I'm aware of the deal. But the SANFL and it's clubs being aware of Port Adelaide's financial malaise have told us to get ourselves out of it. So with 2 other games in the schedule, perhaps could cut us some slack with the programming.

Would say that I do actually agree with you on that point, yet clearly club politics are never going to allow one club to appear to be advantaged over another irrespective of what case they put forward or how genuine it is.

What is a pity is that Alberton does not have the capacity for night footy, i think its fair to say that Westies would be making some good money out of all the extra people coming in through the gates even with the electricity bill to account for! The Eagles v Norwood match last Saturday moved from being a Friday night match to a Saturday Afternoon game had 1900 at the game, I would suggest it would have been over 4000 or double if played at night and I do think that Port would get a taste of the same if they could put on some night matches themselves.

[mighty_tiger_79]

as if Metcalf has that influence over the SANFL, keep dreaming

[Mr Irate]

Add the ABC to the list of "blamees".......

Do the clubs get any money from the TV deal ?

[beenreal]

Yes I'm aware of the deal. But the SANFL and it's clubs being aware of Port Adelaide's financial malaise have told us to get ourselves out of it. So with 2 other games in the schedule, perhaps could cut us some slack with the programming.

Would say that I do actually agree with you on that point, yet clearly club politics are never going to allow one club to appear to be advantaged over another irrespective of what case they put forward or how genuine it is.

What is a pity is that Alberton does not have the capacity for night footy, i think its fair to say that Westies would be making some good money out of all the extra people coming in through the gates even with the electricity bill to account for! The Eagles v Norwood match last Saturday moved from being a Friday night match to a Saturday Afternoon game had 1900 at the game, I would suggest it would have been over 4000 or double if played at night and I do think that Port would get a taste of the same if they could put on some night matches themselves.

The PA/ Enfield Council have made a commitment to fast-track a lighting upgrade at Alberton Oval. We are dealing with local government here so "fast-track" could mean anything.

[Gravel]

I would have thought that Glenelg would jump at the chance to play a game at AAMI before the finals given the heartbreak of the straight sets exit at AAMI in the 2009 finals series?

[Wedgie]

I would have thought that Glenelg would jump at the chance to play a game at AAMI before the finals given the heartbreak of the straight sets exit at AAMI in the 2009 finals series?

I doubt it as they'd probably welcome practise against good teams there but if its some winless team it'd be a waste of time and probably counter-productive, be about as useful as running around witches hats.

[Tiger Couple]

BEENREAL - I am still interested in your reply to how this affects Season Ticketholders and Members. As a Glenelg Member and Season Ticket Holder I would get free entry to both the Glenelg Oval and Alberton Oval games.

So which option would Port be looking at:
a) Letting Season Ticket Holders into the AFL Match for free
b) Port would refund all season ticket holders or not being able to attend this game

I would see Port only option being to have played the SANFL game after the AFL game and charge those just going to the SANFL game those prices or let season ticket holders in or free. Meaning that the game would be played infront of bugger all people as parking would be to hard to just go to the SANFL game.

This idea would have had merit if everyone knew about it before the season started and they had purchased Season Tickets.

[beenreal]

BEENREAL - I am still interested in your reply to how this affects Season Ticketholders and Members. As a Glenelg Member and Season Ticket Holder I would get free entry to both the Glenelg Oval and Alberton Oval games.

So which option would Port be looking at:
a) Letting Season Ticket Holders into the AFL Match for free
b) Port would refund all season ticket holders or not being able to attend this game

I would see Port only option being to have played the SANFL game after the AFL game and charge those just going to the SANFL game those prices or let season ticket holders in or free. Meaning that the game would be played infront of bugger all people as parking would be to hard to just go to the SANFL game.

This idea would have had merit if everyone knew about it before the season started and they had purchased Season Tickets.

My understanding was that SANFL pricing ($10) applied to half time of the Port / Bays game, before reverting to the normal rate. And all Season Tickets would be honoured.

The used to play SANFL games as double headers and I don't recall too many issues.

[redwhiteandblueblooded]

So the moving of the Round 8, West Adelaide Vs Port Adelaide match-up to Friday night, allows Westies to capitalise on a potential financial windfall. Good on 'em.

As turn about is fair play, I now would find it reasonable to expect an edict to Glenelg to swap their home game with Port Adelaide, allowing the Magpies to join the Power in a Commemorative, 140 year, Double-Header celebration at Football Park.

But much like the farcical Jeremy Clayton suspension, I won't be holding my breath for any favours.

Only that can be fair in the mind of a Port supporter.

Both clubs can't be 140 years old.