Grand final replay stays

[JK]

The GF replay was one of the biggest loads of horse **** I've seen in awhile. I watched about 10 minutes of the 1st quarter and that was enough. I say give it the arse.

Yet it was a better than the embarrassing effort that my team put in, in GF#1 in 2007

Fair point mate .. A replay is a Grand Final game like any other, the result can still be close or a blow out.

At the end of the day when the season starts, everyone is aware of the potential for a replay and noone has any advantage or disadvantage.

[Barto]

The GF replay was one of the biggest loads of horse **** I've seen in awhile. I watched about 10 minutes of the 1st quarter and that was enough. I say give it the arse.

x2

It probably seemed sensible when everyone lived a horse ride from the ground and nobody pre-bought tickets, but it's an anachronism.

It may not happen again in our lifetimes (and I bet the AFL are banking on this) but if it does happen and one (or both) of the teams is non-Victorian, they'll scrap it then.

[mighty_tiger_79]

Good!

x2

x3

x4

brilliant

Im glad on this occassion the afl arent going to change tradition to what other sports do.....

[Psyber]

I'm happy to stick with the replay, as Grand Final draws are uncommon.
Once you start considering extra time you are on a slippery slope that leads to extra extra time, penalty shoot outs, or ultimately tossing a coin.
It would gradually turn a good spectator sport into a meaningless joke.

If the first GF is a draw both teams still have the chance to work at winning the replay, and in the end the best team wins.

[rogernumber10]

AFL seems to have made a decision supported by the majority.

I'm going to take a lie down until this passes.

[Dutchy]

Son - Wow the game is a draw Dad, who wins the game?
Father - No one wins son its a draw and each team gets 2 points
Son - Uhh I thought we play this game to get a result? so how does that work in the finals when we need a winner? Do they both win?
Father - No they play extra time as they need a winner
Son - Uhhh so that would be exciting if its a Grand Final
Father - No wrong again son its considered a draw again
Son - So they share the premiership, cool 2 winners!
Father - No wrong again son they replay the game the week after to get a winner
Son - Uhhhhh so what if its a Draw again the following week?
Father - They play Extra Time
Son - Thats confusing Dad, for 4 different scenarios throughout the season we have 3 different ways of determining a result.
Father - Yes son
Son - Seems a weird way of doing things

[Booney]

Not really, seems easy enough for me.

Minor Round - Draw - Share the points.
Finals - Draw - Extra time.
Grand Finals - Draw - Replay.

Whats so tough? If a kid asked that many questions he'd be able to understand the 3 line table listed above.

[Dutchy]

Not really, seems easy enough for me.

Minor Round - Draw - Share the points.
Finals - Draw - Extra time.
Grand Finals - Draw - Replay.

Whats so tough? If a kid asked that many questions he'd be able to understand the 3 line table listed above.

And what happens if the GF Replay is a draw?

[A Mum]

I certainly don't mind seeing the greatest day on my sporting calendar twice...lol

[JK]

Not really, seems easy enough for me.

Minor Round - Draw - Share the points.
Finals - Draw - Extra time.
Grand Finals - Draw - Replay.

Whats so tough? If a kid asked that many questions he'd be able to understand the 3 line table listed above.

And what happens if the GF Replay is a draw?

Then people who didn't get the opportunity to get a seat the week before now suddenly find themselves with another chance - Those that were there the week before that cant go again, saw arguably one of the most famous Grand Finals in history.

Also, a draw in the minor round is still a result.

I really don't understand all the hysteria surrounding drawn games, particularly the grand final.

[Rik E Boy]

Son - Wow the game is a draw Dad, who wins the game?
Father - No one wins son its a draw and each team gets 2 points
Son - Uhh I thought we play this game to get a result? so how does that work in the finals when we need a winner? Do they both win?
Father - No they play extra time as they need a winner
Son - Uhhh so that would be exciting if its a Grand Final
Father - No wrong again son its considered a draw again
Son - So they share the premiership, cool 2 winners!
Father - No wrong again son they replay the game the week after to get a winner
Son - Uhhhhh so what if its a Draw again the following week?
Father - They play Extra Time
Son - Thats confusing Dad, for 4 different scenarios throughout the season we have 3 different ways of determining a result.
Father - Yes son
Son - Seems a weird way of doing things

Everyone Else. - jeez they are dumb **** it's not that ******* hard.

regards,

REB

[Booney]

Not really, seems easy enough for me.

Minor Round - Draw - Share the points.
Finals - Draw - Extra time.
Grand Finals - Draw - Replay.

Whats so tough? If a kid asked that many questions he'd be able to understand the 3 line table listed above.

And what happens if the GF Replay is a draw?

2 drawn Grand Finals in how many years ? ( '77 and '10 ) and you want to make a plan for what will happen if there is two in two weeks?

[valleys07]

2 drawn Grand Finals in how many years ? ( '77 and '10 ) and you want to make a plan for what will happen if there is two in two weeks?

Its all about preparation booney jeez!

[Dutchy]

Not really, seems easy enough for me.

Minor Round - Draw - Share the points.
Finals - Draw - Extra time.
Grand Finals - Draw - Replay.

Whats so tough? If a kid asked that many questions he'd be able to understand the 3 line table listed above.

And what happens if the GF Replay is a draw?

2 drawn Grand Finals in how many years ? ( '77 and '10 ) and you want to make a plan for what will happen if there is two in two weeks?

Care to tell me what would happen?

[Booney]

Not really, seems easy enough for me.

Minor Round - Draw - Share the points.
Finals - Draw - Extra time.
Grand Finals - Draw - Replay.

Whats so tough? If a kid asked that many questions he'd be able to understand the 3 line table listed above.

And what happens if the GF Replay is a draw?

2 drawn Grand Finals in how many years ? ( '77 and '10 ) and you want to make a plan for what will happen if there is two in two weeks?

Care to tell me what would happen?

A replay. I dont make the rules but I would have thought they aren't that tough to understand and do we really need to spend this much time debating a once in 50 year event?

[CoverKing]

Extra time in the second grand final if it's a draw I believe

[Booney]

Extra time in the second grand final if it's a draw I believe

Ahh, true, apologies, you're right.

[Rik E Boy]

At least a Grand Final replay is more 'for the people' than the suits.

regards,

REB

[The Dark Knight]

X6

x7, I'm a fan of the GF replay.

[FlyingHigh]

I'm not a great one for extra time. i can understand why it is needed in the earlier finals, but not in minor round games, and think our game is actually better for keeping the minor round draws compared to other sports.
On an earlier thread it was discussed whether the minor premier actually got much of advantage given the way the prelim final matchups could work out.
So, a bit like the Sheffield Shield final, how about the lower ranking Grand Finalist having to BEAT the higher winning Grand Finalist, meaning Collingwood would have claimed the premiership the first week.
Just an idea, and don't expect many to agree with it, but I'd rather this than extra time.