SA Footy

Spargo wrote:

whufc wrote:Scott having a fair dinkum crack at the AFL about the opening round. In particular the fact players have been requesting two byes during the season for a while now and constantly been knocked back by the AFL because there wasn’t enough time.

Unlike Chris Scott to have a whinge…

Yeah he was in a whingey mood but was interesting none the less.

Lightning McQueen wrote:

whufc wrote:Scott having a fair dinkum crack at the AFL about the opening round. In particular the fact players have been requesting two byes during the season for a while now and constantly been knocked back by the AFL because there wasn’t enough time.

Absolutely stupid idea having round 0.

What did it actually accomplish?

I suspect the idea was to prevent the NRL, which started this weekend, from getting the 'jump' on the AFL.

Staggering rounds is also probably good for TV ratings - e.g. more Friday night footy etc.

Why on earth they thought it was a good idea to call it anything other than Round 1 I have no idea.

Have those in games in those states but Vic and us have a long weekend so play games in other states too

The real question is which country will Round 0/1 be played in 2025?

Brodlach wrote:

Lightning McQueen wrote:

whufc wrote:Scott having a fair dinkum crack at the AFL about the opening round. In particular the fact players have been requesting two byes during the season for a while now and constantly been knocked back by the AFL because there wasn’t enough time.

Absolutely stupid idea having round 0.

What did it actually accomplish?

Confuse the majority of the population
Cause fxxx ups for tips/fantasy/everything else
In summary - nothing

To continue the lunacy theme, after the Carlton v Richmond match this Thursday, then the Collingwood v Sydney match on Friday, 4 sides would have played 2 matches and 10 clubs have yet to start their season.

dedja wrote:To continue the lunacy theme, after the Carlton v Richmond match this Thursday, then the Collingwood v Sydney match on Friday, 4 sides would have played 2 matches and 10 clubs have yet to start their season.

Great chance for us to be 8 points ahead of the rest of the competition after 6 days worth of footy.

RB wrote:I suspect the idea was to prevent the NRL, which started this weekend, from getting the 'jump' on the AFL.

Staggering rounds is also probably good for TV ratings - e.g. more Friday night footy etc.

Why on earth they thought it was a good idea to call it anything other than Round 1 I have no idea.

I think it's also having an eye on the future. When the Tassie team comes in, I wouldn't be surprised if Round 0/1 is already a permanent fixture so no team is having the first bye singularly. But I also suspect 2 byes will be in by then as well - this season the 8 teams of Round 0 all have 2 byes. It is a bit weird in that Brisbane, Sydney and GWS all have 2 byes before most other clubs even have their first, just means a long run home for them.

RB wrote:I suspect the idea was to prevent the NRL, which started this weekend, from getting the 'jump' on the AFL.

Staggering rounds is also probably good for TV ratings - e.g. more Friday night footy etc.

Why on earth they thought it was a good idea to call it anything other than Round 1 I have no idea.

That was the bit I didn't grasp, make it a split round or do whatever, just give the round a number, "Carlton beat Brisbane in round nothing".

Thought this was interesting


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-16/ ... /101154950

Lightning McQueen wrote:

RB wrote:I suspect the idea was to prevent the NRL, which started this weekend, from getting the 'jump' on the AFL.

Staggering rounds is also probably good for TV ratings - e.g. more Friday night footy etc.

Why on earth they thought it was a good idea to call it anything other than Round 1 I have no idea.

That was the bit I didn't grasp, make it a split round or do whatever, just give the round a number, "Carlton beat Brisbane in round nothing".

Simples! It's so we can be 2-0 after 1 round!

SEN Survivor kicks off this round.

Spargo wrote:SEN Survivor kicks off this round.

Public Service Announcement

For only $50 I will select the team your team is playing

Armchair expert wrote:

Spargo wrote:SEN Survivor kicks off this round.

Public Service Announcement

For only $50 I will select the team your team is playing

That made me laugh a lot.

RB wrote:I suspect the idea was to prevent the NRL, which started this weekend, from getting the 'jump' on the AFL.

Staggering rounds is also probably good for TV ratings - e.g. more Friday night footy etc.

Why on earth they thought it was a good idea to call it anything other than Round 1 I have no idea.

But the NRL got the jump anyway by going to Vegas lol. The best way to put League in it's place is to let people actually watch a round or two of it. By then you are gagging for footy.

regards,

REB

gadj1976 wrote:

Lightning McQueen wrote:

RB wrote:I suspect the idea was to prevent the NRL, which started this weekend, from getting the 'jump' on the AFL.

Staggering rounds is also probably good for TV ratings - e.g. more Friday night footy etc.

Why on earth they thought it was a good idea to call it anything other than Round 1 I have no idea.

That was the bit I didn't grasp, make it a split round or do whatever, just give the round a number, "Carlton beat Brisbane in round nothing".

Simples! It's so we can be 2-0 after 1 round!

And we are!

gadj1976 wrote:

gadj1976 wrote:

Lightning McQueen wrote:

RB wrote:I suspect the idea was to prevent the NRL, which started this weekend, from getting the 'jump' on the AFL.

Staggering rounds is also probably good for TV ratings - e.g. more Friday night footy etc.

Why on earth they thought it was a good idea to call it anything other than Round 1 I have no idea.

That was the bit I didn't grasp, make it a split round or do whatever, just give the round a number, "Carlton beat Brisbane in round nothing".

Simples! It's so we can be 2-0 after 1 round!

And we are!

Carlton the AFLs fav child

Who would've thunk it?

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/footy ... cialBakers

More money into the SMA coffers and then more money to the SANFL can only be a good thing!