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37 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

Imagine what the draw will look like for the next 5 years with the AFL trying to use the fixture to claw back the lost cash.

Are we taking bets on more N.T games? This is going to be a long term disaster for the poorer clubs.

Starting to think a boutique stadium (redevelopment of Optus etc) might be part of the mix to lower costs of game day operation while maintaining T.V revenue.

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    7 minutes ago, faultydet said:

    Imagine what the draw will look like for the next 5 years with the AFL trying to use the fixture to claw back the lost cash.

    Are we taking bets on more N.T games? This is going to be a long term disaster for the poorer clubs.

    Starting to think a boutique stadium (redevelopment of Optus etc) might be part of the mix to lower costs of game day operation while maintaining T.V revenue.

    Perhaps getting a better cut of the mountain of cash that the MCC bathes in from MCG games 

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    Perhaps getting a better cut of the mountain of cash that the MCC bathes in from MCG games 

    I wouldn't hold my breath. They will be in the same position as the AFL in trying to make up for lost time.

    I'm thinking more along the lines of watch what the AFL does to the smaller clubs re: fixturing/travel etc in order to maximise the games income by favouring the large clubs even more than they do now.

    The AFL want games in the N.T and this is a perfect excuse to bring them back. Lets wait and see.

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    I know the pay issue is important, but it really highlights for me why ive turned off almost all afl media last year and already this year; Barely any discussion of games, and instead footy politics. Where were the 'on the couch' game graphics and behind the goal vision from round 1? Instead just a round table discussion on pay disputes. What a bore.

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    33 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

    I know the pay issue is important, but it really highlights for me why ive turned off almost all afl media last year and already this year; Barely any discussion of games, and instead footy politics. Where were the 'on the couch' game graphics and behind the goal vision from round 1? Instead just a round table discussion on pay disputes. What a bore.

    The one good thing to come out of last season was I switched off pretty much all AFL media and replaced with podcasts.

    Best decision I’ve made for a long time.

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    3 hours ago, Demonland said:

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    Kane Cornes should be ashamed. Hysteria? Tell that to the families and friends of the 14 (now 16) people who died alone, without even the comfort of having their families beside them. Australia is also 2 to 3 weeks behind the rest of the world in this widening pandemic. It is not going to get better, especially when people like Cornes think everyone is over reacting. He should keep his mouth shut and appear stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt. (With apologies to Mark Twain or Abraham Lincoln or whoever the quote belongs to.)  

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    1 hour ago, Demonland said:

     

    Just what I needed to lift my spirits.

    A story about the pain Essendon suffered after being caught cheating with Performance enhancing drugs.

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    3 minutes ago, Dame Gaga said:

    Kane Cornes should be ashamed. Hysteria? Tell that to the families and friends of the 14 (now 16) people who died alone, without even the comfort of having their families beside them. Australia is also 2 to 3 weeks behind the rest of the world in this widening pandemic. It is not going to get better, especially when people like Cornes think everyone is over reacting. He should keep his mouth shut and appear stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt. (With apologies to Mark Twain or Abraham Lincoln or whoever the quote belongs to.)  

    Imagine if the Coronavirus had kicked straight. Close to a 200 point spanking

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    So will the brothers comeback fitter than the lone players.

    Assuming they are bunkered down together. Brayshaws, McDonalds Wagners etc

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    3 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    So will the brothers comeback fitter than the lone players.

    Assuming they are bunkered down together. Brayshaws, McDonalds Wagners etc

    Brayshaws live in other states (our one does anyway). TMac just had a baby so unless OMac is the nanny they probably don’t live together. Not sure on the Wagners living situation. 

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    It is reasonable to assume that clubs with the strongest sense of character, leadership, work ethic and professionalism will have an advantage over the rest when coming back. None of which are strong points for us.

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    1 minute ago, Demonland said:

    Brayshaws live in other states (our one does anyway). TMac just had a baby so unless OMac is the nanny they probably don’t live together. Not sure on the Wagners living situation. 

    Thanks...

    I had assumed our Brayshaw had headed west. Life in a shared house these days would be interesting to say the least. The millenials are heading home now that the pubs and avocado cafes have been closed or so I've heard ?

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    On 3/28/2020 at 1:15 PM, MyFavouriteMartian said:

    Should Directors & CEO's of Multi-Nationals,  still receive their multi-million dollars salaries.?

    if they performing their role/earning their money, I don't see why not.

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    24 minutes ago, america de cali said:

    It is reasonable to assume that clubs with the strongest sense of character, leadership, work ethic and professionalism will have an advantage over the rest when coming back. None of which are strong points for us.

     An ugly truth, but I think this is less so now than at any time in the last 10 years. The players look fit and committed, not with standing the Eagles game which wasn’t a great outing. 

    Also can’t wait for Saty to get stuck into you!

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    23 minutes ago, DubDee said:

    if they performing their role/earning their money, I don't see why not.

    What about them taking a 50% reduction on their contracts,  for the foreseeable future.?

    For the good of the world.

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    5 minutes ago, MyFavouriteMartian said:

    What about them taking a 50% reduction on their contracts,  for the foreseeable future.?

    For the good of the world.

    I don't believe taking money from individuals is the best way to cope with this crisis.  We need a broader strategy

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    42 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

     An ugly truth, but I think this is less so now than at any time in the last 10 years. The players look fit and committed, not with standing the Eagles game which wasn’t a great outing. 

    Also can’t wait for Saty to get stuck into you!

    Maintaining fitness NOW equals performing at optimum levels in the aborted games. It’s all back into the minds and personal commitment of players now with no one to guide and push them.

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