Malthouse takes a swipe at the draw

[bloods08]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ ... fault.aspx

Oh diddums

[howgoesit]

its funny everyone has a go at the pies about never travelling!!! they beat freo in perth, just got rolled by brisbane at the gabba, knocked of the swans in sydney, come to adelaide and probably beat port this friday night or next not sure. interstate doesnt seem to bother them and i can see what mick is saying about the draw, why dont geelong and st kilda play each other twice??

[gadj1976]

He may be complaining, but the powers at the club would rather be involved in blockbusters, which they asked to be involved in, rather than play lesser games at Etihad in front of 30-40k.

Unfortunately, that involves playing the top sides twice Mick. Bad luck.

[Punk Rooster]

the Schedule will never be "fair".

The only "fair" to do it is (17 teams)- 24 games
Play all other sides once (16 games)
Play 8 sides again (8 games)

the following year, the other 8 sides are face twice, so the schedule running over 2 seasons, has each team play each other 3 times.

Using Collingwood as an example, the non-travel issue (read: myth) is dispensed, but it also allows them to potentially play a bottom side twice in a year, but could cost the AFL lost revenue (boo-hoo) with less "blockbuster" games.

There is no solution with this that pleases all clubs, let alone their supporters.
Splitting the AFL into "conferences" ( ) is not an option, as neither is a 32 game season.

For those who whinge about the scheduling- put forward a solution, or shut-up.

[Barto]

the following year, the other 8 sides are face twice, so the schedule running over 2 seasons, has each team play each other 3 times.

This is the best option IMO, but the AFL wont have it because it screws up their regular blockbusters, nor will several bitching clubs. Imagine the Crows or Power accepting a season with only one showdown?

I think it was on this forum someone mentioned that it's not a draw, it's a fixture and it's called that for a reason, it's fixed.

[Punk Rooster]

the following year, the other 8 sides are face twice, so the schedule running over 2 seasons, has each team play each other 3 times.

This is the best option IMO, but the AFL wont have it because it screws up their regular blockbusters, nor will several bitching clubs. Imagine the Crows or Power accepting a season with only one showdown?

I think it was on this forum someone mentioned that it's not a draw, it's a fixture and it's called that for a reason, it's fixed.

Imagine the uproar.... they already think they're hard done by as it is.

[Zorro]

the following year, the other 8 sides are face twice, so the schedule running over 2 seasons, has each team play each other 3 times.

This is the best option IMO, but the AFL wont have it because it screws up their regular blockbusters, nor will several bitching clubs. Imagine the Crows or Power accepting a season with only one showdown?

I think it was on this forum someone mentioned that it's not a draw, it's a fixture and it's called that for a reason, it's fixed.

Imagine the uproar.... they already think they're hard done by as it is.

Scroll up to top of thread, think you'll find it's Collingwood having a whinge Punky

[Rik E Boy]

I reckon the Pies should play all 22 games at the MCG and play Carlton four times, Richmond six times and Essendon 5 times. Then when they 'qualify' for the top four they can get belted by 12 goals in the Prelim Final by the real finalists.

In other words, not too much different as to what is happening now...........



regards,

REB

[PitBull]

Scrap the NAB cup doesn't means s##t to anyone
Everyone plays each other twice even Collingwood

[gossipgirl]

Malthouse should become a stand up comedian. He is a very funny man

[saintal]

I wonder how the Pies are fairing this season with their 'blockbuster fatigue'.

[The Dark Knight]

I wonder how the Pies are fairing this season with their 'blockbuster fatigue'.

Their blockbuster fatigue usually sets in and starts to show around finals time.

[JK]

Imagine the Crows or Power accepting a season with only one showdown?

Until such time as they can post decent attendance figures for them again, I reckon there should only be the 1 per year.