38 degrees forecast for Shepparton next Sunday

I forget what the AFL hot weather rules are but could the match be shortened etc?

Heat policy below:

http://www.aflcommunity.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Manage_Your_Club/3._Club_Management_Program/1._Club_Policies___Guidelines/heat_policy.PDF

”In addition the following concessions may be introduced:
- increase the number of water carriers to run fluids
- increase the length of intervals to enable teams to leave the field for the shade of the rooms at each break ie. 25 minutes for 1⁄2 time and/or 10 minutes for 1⁄4 & 3⁄4 time
- further reduce length of quarters
- consider postponing or rescheduling games”

Edited February 24, 20196 yr by Ethan Tremblay

6 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

38 degrees forecast for Shepparton next Sunday

I forget what the AFL hot weather rules are but could the match be shortened etc?

They might extend the amount of players we have on the bench, plus they might extend a few of the breaks as well.

No injuries and some good footy will do me in that weather.  With their level of fitness it will be hard to gauge too much otherwise.

Either star the game earlier (10am) or later (8pm) should be considered.

37 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

Either star the game earlier (10am) or later (8pm) should be considered.

Absolutely, unbelievably hot in Shepp mid to late Arvo. 

i'd say play earlier in the day. we only have a 6 day break before JLT2 as it is.

10 minutes ago, Demon Dude said:

i'd say play earlier in the day. we only have a 6 day break before JLT2 as it is.

Yep.

And extra interchange numbers.   Games like this in the Pre season, can destroy plans for the year.

half our team won't be playing in this game, i suspect, with the vast majority of those who missed against the filth to skip this too

no may, jones, viney, lever, oliver, kk, melksham, hannan, t mac is a fair chunk of the side not playing already

so at least they won't be coming off a six day break IF they suit up then

lotsa rotations in this game i suspect

The club goes to train in Maroochydore in the heat and humidity to get used to it.

The players are much more conditioned than ever before. 

The first 4 rounds in Perth are usually played in mid 30’s. 

They’ll be fine but I recommend to whoever’s going to take extra beers. 

harden up guys. it's not 45 or anything. its 38 and it'll probably be around 35 at the time they start playing and dropping by the minimum 

1 hour ago, Dr.D said:

harden up guys. it's not 45 or anything. its 38 and it'll probably be around 35 at the time they start playing and dropping by the minimum 

38 C = 100.4 F

not footy weather

10 hours ago, Demon Dude said:

i'd say play earlier in the day. we only have a 6 day break before JLT2 as it is.

The AFL are probably beholden to their broadcast partners and therefore this is not an option for them.

6 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

38 C = 100.4 F

not footy weather

Not sure what converting it to Fahrenheit does. They train when its 40 degrees and they'll play when its 36.

6 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

38 C = 100.4 F

not footy weather

 

12 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

Not sure what converting it to Fahrenheit does. They train when its 40 degrees and they'll play when its 36.

It's only 311.15 Kelvins.

Consider it training in case of another prelim in Perth.

9 hours ago, Dr.D said:

harden up guys. it's not 45 or anything. its 38 and it'll probably be around 35 at the time they start playing and dropping by the minimum 

I'd like to see you playing in that heat.
And it'll still be 38deg at 4 o'clock don't you worry about that.

1 hour ago, Dr.D said:

 They train when its 40 degrees 

No they don't. Ever.

For a start training is almost always in the morning.

And any day where the temp is even mid 30s they often make training even earlier. 

If you can show me some evidence of the dees training in 40 degree heat i will be most impressed - not to mention very surprised. 

I guess we'll see this weekend won't we. Melbourne trained when it was 40 degrees this year already. And they did running sessions too. 

JLT2 is vs Lions who also play their JT1 on Sunday, in the midday sun.  The forecast up there is only 29 but with 90' humidity.  JLT1 will be just as tiring for them so for JLT2 neither team is disadvantaged much as both have 6 day turnaround and poor weather conditions.  Anyway, they are practice games - we can practice playing in poor weather... 

Hopefully sanity prevails and player welfare is taken care of when there are extreme weather conditions. 

Edit:  Two SA teams scheduled to play JLT1 in 39' heat early in the afternoon so I suspect a few clubs will be talking to the AFL about starting times etc.  But any changes may depend on what the broadcasters are prepared to do. 

Edited February 25, 20196 yr by Lucifer's Hero

And we should have clear goals what we want to see, particularly setting certain players clear KPIs for the day.  No points on offer, but a chance to set ourselves up for the year.  You cant win the flag in March, but you can lose it.  Systems and processes training, match fitness, and better defining Rd 1 Werridee’s best 22.  After that, look good enough to bag some more memberships as people climb on board!

Lets hope the ground is grassy and well watered. 

4 hours ago, binman said:

No they don't. Ever.

For a start training is almost always in the morning.

And any day where the temp is even mid 30s they often make training even earlier. 

If you can show me some evidence of the dees training in 40 degree heat i will be most impressed - not to mention very surprised. 

Wow captain, I have been at 2 sessions, 39.4 midway through the session and 39.8 for last 15 minutes when they were doing repeat runs, do they count?

Edited February 25, 20196 yr by Satyriconhome

16 hours ago, McQueen said:

The club goes to train in Maroochydore in the heat and humidity to get used to it.

The players are much more conditioned than ever before. 

The first 4 rounds in Perth are usually played in mid 30’s. 

They’ll be fine but I recommend to whoever’s going to take extra beers. 

A question for our Qld members, does the Sunshine Coast / Gold Coast get much hotter than low 30's.  My recollection is that it tends to be pretty consistent around the 29c - 32 mark.  I think Melbourne could even experience more "Hot" days.

regardless 38 degrees is significantly hotter than the preparation most clubs can plan/cater for, plus it is dry heat which effects you differently.  

Clarrie will likely need to be dipped in a bath of sunscreen every 15 min's to avoid 5 degree burns!!!

 

23 minutes ago, Ungarie boy said:

A question for our Qld members, does the Sunshine Coast / Gold Coast get much hotter than low 30's.  My recollection is that it tends to be pretty consistent around the 29c - 32 mark.  I think Melbourne could even experience more "Hot" days.

regardless 38 degrees is significantly hotter than the preparation most clubs can plan/cater for, plus it is dry heat which effects you differently.  

Clarrie will likely need to be dipped in a bath of sunscreen every 15 min's to avoid 5 degree burns!!!

 

I spoke to the players, QLD is more humid, impacts their breathing, all like what it brings to the preaseson though

Had about 5 'really' hot sessions in Melb this year, I know I've been at all of them

8 hours ago, Demonland said:

The AFL are probably beholden to their broadcast partners and therefore this is not an option for them.

So once again the media is calling the shots because the AFL sold their control to them.

Edited February 25, 20196 yr by old dee