2014 Fixture (released 31/10) - predictions/discussion..

[valleys07]

Would have thought Showdowns 34 and 35 were alot more entertaining than the 2 "battle of the bridge" clashes TSG.

Instead of thinking that everybody is out to bash the Swans and Giants- surely even you can see from a neutral perspective- that these games will be incredibly one sided for at least 2014-15. Now I understand that not even a carlton / richmond clash is guaranteed to excite and could very well be a boilover also- but Sydney / GWS week 1 of round 1 is not the way, i personally, enjoy the season starting...

[MatteeG]

Yep Syd v GWS is very underwhelming. One day it may be a blockbuster. But until then, play a game with relevance and interest!

[Spargo]

Yep Syd v GWS is very underwhelming. One day it may be a blockbuster. But until then, play a game with relevance and interest!

And until then the swans get 2 free hits every year.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Would have thought Showdowns 34 and 35 were alot more entertaining than the 2 "battle of the bridge" clashes TSG.

I didn't watch them.

[valleys07]

Would have thought Showdowns 34 and 35 were alot more entertaining than the 2 "battle of the bridge" clashes TSG.

I didn't watch them.

That is your choice.

Back to my point- If I had to choose between watching a carlton v richmond (or god forbid the AFL thinking outside the square and bringing back the GF rematch as the opening game) or watching a clash between a side that is top 4 material v a side clearly building (bound to be a snorefest), I know what id rather watch.

The market will build in Sydney, the AFL will ensure it doesnt fail. Forget marketing on a development scale and market the games great drawcards for opening week i say.

[Tassie Blues]

talk on twitter is crows play saints, power, pies and roos twice next year one of the roos games is in Hobart. Play cat away rd 1 Thursday night and have a home Thursday night game against pies

[eaglehaslanded]

talk on twitter is crows play saints, power, pies and roos twice next year one of the roos games is in Hobart. Play cat away rd 1 Thursday night and have a home Thursday night game against pies

Kangas in hobart seems an interesting choice, not sure why they'd schedule a thur night game against the pies.

[tigerhutch]

Would have thought Showdowns 34 and 35 were alot more entertaining than the 2 "battle of the bridge" clashes TSG.

I didn't watch them.

sorry to hear that

[eaglehaslanded]

The mrs mentioned this morning she thought she heard a quick snippet on the news last night that referred to 3 games on Anzac Day. Can anyone shed any further light on this?

The 2 that most would be aware of are:

COLL vs ESS - MCG
STK vs BL - WELLINGTON NZ

[HH3]

talk on twitter is crows play saints, power, pies and roos twice next year one of the roos games is in Hobart. Play cat away rd 1 Thursday night and have a home Thursday night game against pies

Kangas in hobart seems an interesting choice

North Melbourne have a 3 year deal in place to play 2 games a year in Tassie at Blundstone Arena (Bellerive Oval).

[eaglehaslanded]

talk on twitter is crows play saints, power, pies and roos twice next year one of the roos games is in Hobart. Play cat away rd 1 Thursday night and have a home Thursday night game against pies

There would be 5 teams we double up against, any word who the 5th team might be.

[Brodlach]

GWS is the fifth one

[eaglehaslanded]

I'm hearing rumours that the Crows round 3 opponent could be the Swans. This match would be the Crows first official home game at Adelaide Oval. I'd be hoping for a blockbuster type match. I don't think Sydney fits that bill.

[heater31]

I'm hearing rumours that the Crows round 3 opponent could be the Swans. This match would be the Crows first official home game at Adelaide Oval. I'd be hoping for a blockbuster type match. I don't think Sydney fits that bill.

You are forgetting the alleged traitor for the swans. The knitting needles will be out in force......

[eaglehaslanded]

GWS is the fifth one

If that were to be true along side the other double ups suggested that appears to be a fairly favorable draw.

[Brodlach]

GWS is the fifth one

If that were to be true along side the other double ups suggested that appears to be a fairly favorable draw.

Stephen Trigg mentioned these 5 teams on radio last night

[eaglehaslanded]

I'm hearing rumours that the Crows round 3 opponent could be the Swans. This match would be the Crows first official home game at Adelaide Oval. I'd be hoping for a blockbuster type match. I don't think Sydney fits that bill.

You are forgetting the alleged traitor for the swans. The knitting needles will be out in force......

Obviously that will be a factor, the fans will be out in force to heckle Skurt but I would prefer an opponent like Collingwood, Carlton or Hawthorn.

[eaglehaslanded]

GWS is the fifth one

If that were to be true along side the other double ups suggested that appears to be a fairly favorable draw.

Stephen Trigg mentioned these 5 teams on radio last night

Ooohhh okay then. That's good news for the Crows then.

[Brodlach]

I'm hearing rumours that the Crows round 3 opponent could be the Swans. This match would be the Crows first official home game at Adelaide Oval. I'd be hoping for a blockbuster type match. I don't think Sydney fits that bill.

You are forgetting the alleged traitor for the swans. The knitting needles will be out in force......

Obviously that will be a factor, the fans will be out in force to heckle Skurt but I would prefer an opponent like Collingwood, Carlton or Hawthorn.

Get a full crowd to those games anyway so may as well try and cash in on team that doesnt pack out a stadium

[The Sleeping Giant]

Tough titties. Stop your ******* whinging and deal with it.