2011 AFL FIXTURE

[Dutchy]

Ive always acknowledged we are low drawing and that will never change. It wasnt the argument I was having here.

When we play home games interstate I never once complained about traveling 10 times a season because I understood the need. Thankfully this is no longer the case after 2008.

Port requested the games in Darwin, therefore shouldnt complain about the travel IMO.

I know why we dont get more FNF becuase its all about the $$$ but as the founders of it (and the AFL are always keen to push the traditions of the game) I would have though it would be fair to at least have 3 per season, I wouldnt think that would be too much to ask.

[Rik E Boy]

Sydney, home, Darwin, home. Bye. Perth, home, Brisbane, home, Darwin, home, bye.

Where do I insert the smilie with the bottom lip quivering for you mate? 7 games interstate...boo-friggin-hoo.

Maybe dont request to go to Darwin then? Blame your club not the AFL

Request what you want. Only certain club$ get the nod and the rest are pawns. The way that North has been robbed off not only Friday night games but FTA games is a disgrace. Collingwood is the self fulfilling prophecy. They have the most supporters so they get the most TV so they get the most supporters. Essendon have a massive dormant fan base and look how many times we had to watch that rabble on Friday night last season.

Port don't draw dick so they get thrown from pillar to post and it's pretty hard to draw a crowd in Darwin I would have thought. As for my mob, we've had back to back Perth trips in 2009 and we've got Perth to Brisbane this year. Wouldn't mind just one season of 12 games at our primary venue that the 'interstate' sides get or the 4 away from Victoria that Collingwood get either.

regards,

REB

[Rik E Boy]

Ive always acknowledged we are low drawing and that will never change. It wasnt the argument I was having here.

When we play home games interstate I never once complained about traveling 10 times a season because I understood the need. Thankfully this is no longer the case after 2008.

Port requested the games in Darwin, therefore shouldnt complain about the travel IMO.

I know why we dont get more FNF becuase its all about the $$$ but as the founders of it (and the AFL are always keen to push the traditions of the game) I would have though it would be fair to at least have 3 per season, I wouldnt think that would be too much to ask.

Yep, that will never change because you guys are never on FNF or FTA. Perhaps your boys should have gone to the Gold Coast? Relocation hasn't hurt South...and then we would have had GAJudas for another year before he went to West Sydney.

regards,

REB

[Jim05]

Sick of crowey and cornes whinging about the draw especially essendon,collingwood and carlton. They crap on about an even draw with everyone playing each other home and away. I can only speak for the bombers and show stats for how off they are.
2011 - essendon play 17 in melbourne and 5 interstate. Thats 77.27% of our games at 'home'

2011 - predicted draw everyone h & a
32 games 25 in melbourne 7 interstate for a total of 78.12% "home" games.
As you can see we would be better off under the system of playing everyone home and away

[Dutchy]

Yep, that will never change because you guys are never on FNF or FTA. Perhaps your boys should have gone to the Gold Coast? Relocation hasn't hurt South...and then we would have had GAJudas for another year before he went to West Sydney.

regards,

REB

GOld Coast can only get 7 games on FTA in their first season, cant see it getting any better for them.

[the big bang]

Collingwood given dream 2011 AFL draw

THE AFL has given Collingwood the ideal launching pad for back-to-back premierships, handing them a dream 2011 draw.
The league this morning released a draw which will feature 187 matches played over 24 rounds, with the new side Gold Coast's inclusion extending the AFL's season by a week.

All sides will each play 22 games, with the AFL scheduling 19 rounds where just one team has a bye, and five rounds where three teams are given a week's rest.

The Pies this year powered to a premiership despite playing all of the previous season's top-three teams twice.

Next year, their draw is enticing, with 18 of their 22 games in Melbourne, and no travel until Round 14.

Even their two byes are perfectly placed, with Malthouse's charges given the opportunity to rest up in Rounds 7 and 13.

Their interstate encounters are far from challenging - they play Sydney, the Gold Coast, Port Adelaide and Fremantle in their four trips spaced over the last ten weeks.

But the AFL has acknowledged their rivals' desperation to play the Pies in high-drawing home encounters means they will always have a leg up on rivals.

[Q.]

How are Collingwood's byes perfectly placed? I would have thought a bye between R18-R22 would have been perfect rather than in R13

[JK]

How are Collingwood's byes perfectly placed? I would have thought a bye between R18-R22 would have been perfect rather than in R13

Very good point Q, it is indeed a stinker of a draw then

[Rik E Boy]

How are Collingwood's byes perfectly placed? I would have thought a bye between R18-R22 would have been perfect rather than in R13

I'd like to know when Geelong are going to play Collingwood after a skilled game and not coming back from Perth or Brisbane or off a six day break. I'd rather have the week off before we play Collingwood rather than playing them coming off the bye. Shocker of a draw for Collingwood!

regards,

REB

[Jim05]

Are geelong financially sound enough to start demanding games at skilled against the big vic clubs. Been to skilled a few times great atmosphere, wouldnt mind if bombers had to go there. If not how much money or improvements would be needed at skilled? If they could get it up to 35,000-40,000 would be great and they could hold real home finals

[Q.]

How are Collingwood's byes perfectly placed? I would have thought a bye between R18-R22 would have been perfect rather than in R13

I'd like to know when Geelong are going to play Collingwood after a skilled game and not coming back from Perth or Brisbane or off a six day break. I'd rather have the week off before we play Collingwood rather than playing them coming off the bye. Shocker of a draw for Collingwood!

regards,

REB

Never said it was a shocker of a draw, but calling it 'perfect' is just media hyperbole.

'Enviable' seems to be the word I would use

[Baron Greenback]

7 Games at Cat park
7 Games interstate
3 Straight against teams coming off the bye
9 Games in Melbourne
Collingwood, Hawthorn, St Kilda twice.

**** YOU FAT BOY.

regards,

REB

Sydney, home, Darwin, home. Bye. Perth, home, Brisbane, home, Darwin, home, bye.

Where do I insert the smilie with the bottom lip quivering for you mate? 7 games interstate...boo-friggin-hoo.

Port are better off playing interstate anyway, at least the stadium gets filled then!

Brisbane have got a dream draw - only play the top 4 once.

[Booney]

7 Games at Cat park
7 Games interstate
3 Straight against teams coming off the bye
9 Games in Melbourne
Collingwood, Hawthorn, St Kilda twice.

**** YOU FAT BOY.

regards,

REB

Sydney, home, Darwin, home. Bye. Perth, home, Brisbane, home, Darwin, home, bye.

Where do I insert the smilie with the bottom lip quivering for you mate? 7 games interstate...boo-friggin-hoo.

Port are better off playing interstate anyway, at least the stadium gets filled then!
Brisbane have got a dream draw - only play the top 4 once.

See how quickly the catch me-scruff me-rugby "faithful" drop off the cellar bound Bears this year. Voss is up against it and the 'Gabba will get as filled about as often as a cheque on Rodney Adlers desk.

[Baron Greenback]

7 Games at Cat park
7 Games interstate
3 Straight against teams coming off the bye
9 Games in Melbourne
Collingwood, Hawthorn, St Kilda twice.

**** YOU FAT BOY.

regards,

REB

Sydney, home, Darwin, home. Bye. Perth, home, Brisbane, home, Darwin, home, bye.

Where do I insert the smilie with the bottom lip quivering for you mate? 7 games interstate...boo-friggin-hoo.

Port are better off playing interstate anyway, at least the stadium gets filled then!
Brisbane have got a dream draw - only play the top 4 once.

See how quickly the catch me-scruff me-rugby "faithful" drop off the cellar bound Bears this year. Voss is up against it and the 'Gabba will get as filled about as often as a cheque on Rodney Adlers desk.

Even when Brisbane's struggled they've drawn in crowds of 30,000 in a rugby state.

[Rik E Boy]

Even when Brisbane's struggled they've drawn in crowds of 30,000 in a rugby state.

They did so in 2007 but that season has proven to be the exception rather than the rule.

2007 avg - 30242

In 2001, a premiership year, they averaged 29913.

The type of crowds Booney has been speaking of were during the 'Bad news Bears' days...

1999 -25,612
1998 -19,913
1997 - 24,468
1996 - 21,311
1995- 16,134
1994 - 14,762
1993 - 13,273
1992 -11,806
1991 - 11,339
1990 - 10,238
1989 - 11,439
1988 - 14,084
1987 - 11,112

The fact remains that Brisbane did not average 30k a game until the 2002 season and have only done so in 6 seasons since their inception. For the record, last year the Lions drew 29k which is a pretty good effort. Whether they maintain that though, that is the question.

regards,

REB

[Baron Greenback]

Even when Brisbane's struggled they've drawn in crowds of 30,000 in a rugby state.

They did so in 2007 but that season has proven to be the exception rather than the rule.

2007 avg - 30242

In 2001, a premiership year, they averaged 29913.

The type of crowds Booney has been speaking of were during the 'Bad news Bears' days...

1999 -25,612
1998 -19,913
1997 - 24,468
1996 - 21,311
1995- 16,134
1994 - 14,762
1993 - 13,273
1992 -11,806
1991 - 11,339
1990 - 10,238
1989 - 11,439
1988 - 14,084
1987 - 11,112

The fact remains that Brisbane did not average 30k a game until the 2002 season and have only done so in 6 seasons since their inception. For the record, last year the Lions drew 29k which is a pretty good effort. Whether they maintain that though, that is the question.

regards,

REB

That's fair enough, but I'm a Fitzroy man anyway.

[Booney]

This year will test them as they are going to be pushing 'it up hill from round 1.

They will be bottom 4 material from the get go and that will test who the faithful fans are.

[Rik E Boy]

This year will test them as they are going to be pushing 'it up hill from round 1.

They will be bottom 4 material from the get go and that will test who the faithful fans are.

Less of a lineup at the Bar. Bloody sooks they are too these Lions fans. Can't get over the fact that the glory days are gone. A bit like I'm going to be like now ha ha.

regards,

REB

[Baron Greenback]

This year will test them as they are going to be pushing 'it up hill from round 1.

They will be bottom 4 material from the get go and that will test who the faithful fans are.

Less of a lineup at the Bar. Bloody sooks they are too these Lions fans. Can't get over the fact that the glory days are gone. A bit like I'm going to be like now ha ha.

regards,

REB

Bwahaha. We all have our day in the sun.
We're also allowed to be bitter and twisted in the days following!

[Rik E Boy]

Bwahaha. We all have our day in the sun.
We're also allowed to be bitter and twisted in the days following!

For Geelong fans that means returning to normal LOL.

regards,

REB