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Fixture relief: Looks like we don't have to play Hawks or Cats in Round 1 this year

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Cats to get tougher 'blockbuster' draw

GEELONG is likely to be granted its request for a tougher "blockbuster" draw in 2009, with the AFL indicating that it will probably schedule the Cats to play Hawthorn and Collingwood twice, with a grand final re-match in round one being given strong consideration.
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    Hopefully next year we don't face off against the top 3 clubs in the first 3 rounds. It was not a good start for us this year. Not that it mattered with how terrible we were.

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    Hopefully next year we don't face off against the top 3 clubs in the first 3 rounds. It was not a good start for us this year. Not that it mattered with how terrible we were.

    This year we had to watch Geelong unfurl the premiership flag.... and was quietly hoping not to have to repeat the process again with Hawthorn. .... so often we play the Hawks in round 1 !!!!!! :angry:

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    That is disappointing from my point of view, because you want to take on the best and see where you are at. Wanting to avoid them is no good.

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    I wouldn't be surprised if we're interstate in round 1 next year. Last time was 1998 V'S Fremantle, so we're overdue for an interstate trip in round 1.

    I heard a bigfooty rumour that we've got Essendon in round 1 at the G on the Sunday, but I wouldn't take that too seriously.

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    Cook said it had not played before 50,000 once in a home game in 2008.

    be careful what you wish form, you might get blockbuster fatigue syndrome!

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    That is disappointing from my point of view, because you want to take on the best and see where you are at. Wanting to avoid them is no good.

    True, but I'd also like to look at our fixture and think to myself 'We're a chance of winning sometime before round 6'. If we could maybe get a win before playing some of the top teams, then, with a bit of confidence under their belts, they might do better. For the past 3 years, we've lost in each of rounds 1, 2 and 3. It would be a nice change if we could get a win early on.

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    True, but I'd also like to look at our fixture and think to myself 'We're a chance of winning sometime before round 6'. If we could maybe get a win before playing some of the top teams, then, with a bit of confidence under their belts, they might do better. For the past 3 years, we've lost in each of rounds 1, 2 and 3. It would be a nice change if we could get a win early on.

    Fair point. Although, taking on Geelong or Hawthorn in the first two rounds when we maybe up and running, we might have more of a chance of a win than in Rounds 5 and 6 too when these teams who traditionally build their season up after a slow start. That would be nice too.

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    Bring on a top side round 1 i say. I want other teams to fear us. Dont Hide Demons

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    Fair point. Although, taking on Geelong or Hawthorn in the first two rounds when we maybe up and running, we might have more of a chance of a win than in Rounds 5 and 6 too when these teams who traditionally build their season up after a slow start. That would be nice too.

    dont worry well end up playing either geelong or hawthorn or bulldogs up in darwin in the nab cup killing our pre season anyway

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    Bring on a top side round 1 i say. I want other teams to fear us. Dont Hide Demons

    Just like we were feared after Round One this year?

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