Finals 2021

[PaulRB 6,411]

Let’s pick Alice Springs.

 

[Dr. Gonzo 24,346]

9 minutes ago, PaulRB said:

Let’s pick Alice Springs.

 

That would be great

[MurDoc516 1,529]

pick the narrowest ground possible

[Pennant St Dee 13,306]

11 minutes ago, MurDoc516 said:

pick the narrowest ground possible

Isn’t that GMHBA

[MurDoc516 1,529]

Just now, Pennant St Dee said:

Isn’t that GMHBA

It's not really an option is it? 

Also, i think we play well at that ground anyway. We certainly have a better record than most clubs despite the odd thumping.

[Pennant St Dee 13,306]

1 minute ago, MurDoc516 said:

It's not really an option is it? 

Also, i think we play well at that ground anyway. We certainly have a better record than most clubs despite the odd thumping.

Optus is the same size as the G, but a logistical nightmare.

From memory Launceston is a big wide ground and Belrieve is a bit thinner but the wind there can be difficult to deal with 

[Satan 2,882]

1 hour ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Optus is the same size as the G, but a logistical nightmare.

From memory Launceston is a big wide ground and Belrieve is a bit thinner but the wind there can be difficult to deal with 

bBB would be an expert at belrieve

[DEE fence 5,039]

I was all set for WA but now see Adelaide Oval as the preferred destination. WA not letting immediate families in is pox. I think any venue should have antigen testing as part of the deal though and also no kids, mandatory masks and spray disinfectant stalls at the entries…. At the G

[MT64 1,144]

On 8/15/2021 at 11:24 AM, Satan said:

If geelong finish top 2 they get the right to name the venue in theory . The ground is narrow so there is a lot of of out on full by opposition

Look let's just face the facts the "Taxpayer Stadium" is just not to AFL standards.

[Dee Zephyr 19,269]

Heard on radio the AFL is prepared to delay the GF by a week in order to have a crowd. Radio mentioned the HS is reporting it this morning, not sure if this is a ploy to get people at the G. 
A possible delay, a bye also somewhere in there…we might be in for a prolonged finals series. 

[BDA 22,911]

If we have a choice of venue at any stage during finals my preferences are

The G - Don’t care if crowds not allowed playing there provides a home ground advantage and best chance of winning. Winning is ultimately all I care about whether I’m in person to experience it or not. I'm aware the AFL will take this option of the table if crowds not allowed

Adelaide Oval – as long as not playing the Power I think this a great option. Fantastic arena, travel is manageable

Optus – this is the last place I’d want to play. I don’t like Perth, don’t like their premier and its too far and expensive to get to. Big No

Other options – Gabba I’m fine with. Metricon ok as well. Not keen on Tassy

[leave it to deever 17,531]

If we play in perth  is there the possibility of eagles fans attending?

[FarNorthernD 5,861]

A very cursory look at the stats would indicate that Adelaide Oval is the place for us having a 7-5 winning record there. Of all teams we are the 4th winningest at Adelaide.

At the Gabba we have a 11-15 ranking us 11th

Optus we are 2-3 making us 10th

Alice would be ok at 3-4 as long as we didn’t have to play Port who we have lost to 3-0

We suck at Metricon ranking 15th of the 18 teams (Gold Coast ranking 18th!)

 

[leave it to deever 17,531]

12 hours ago, Demonland said:

Players that have arrived after 2018 and played finals at other clubs

Steven May 0

Jake Lever 5

Ed Langdon 0

Adam Tomlinson 10

Majak Daw 1

Mitch Brown 2

Ben Brown 7

Bbb as our mist experienced finals player is interesting. 

Jakie L as our second unless Nathan gets a guernsy.

Tx Dl.

[DubDee 26,150]

I reckon the demons would be the team that the others would least like to face first up. 

Adelaide or Optus. Who cares. Let’s just hammer someone 

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,980]

9 hours ago, PaulRB said:

Let’s pick Alice Springs.

 

Hadn't thought of that one but that's more of a home ground advantage than Adelaide Oval or Gabba, which is where I reckon the AFL (not us) will urge us to play.

[dazzledavey36 55,388]

 

[Lucifers Hero 40,375]

I choose any ground where the opps have to endure at least the same quarantine requirements and flight times we do.  The most onerous quarantine, in order are: WA, SA, Qld, Tas. 

The first 3 take players away from their families for 4 -10 days and over the last month our players have had enough of that with all the 1/state flights/quarantine they have endured.  Tassie is straight FIFO so no quarantine before/after the game.  Note even if we play Port in Vic our players and families still have to quarantine  for 3/4 days before the game and iirc a few days after but not sure of the latter.

Without detailing all the quarantine permutations, I'm going for Brisbane at GMHBA.  Otherwise, any team in Tassie. 

Players need to have a say and it may be a time to conserve their energy and minimise possible family stress, especially with the onerous restrictions we currently have here.

Edited August 17, 2021 by Lucifer's Hero

[Engorged Onion 10,223]

19 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

I choose any ground where the opps have to endure at least the same quarantine requirements and flight times we do.  The most onerous quarantine, in order are: WA, SA, Qld, Tas. 

The first 3 take players away from their families for 4 -10 days and over the last month our players have had enough of that with all the 1/state flights/quarantine they have endured.  Tassie is straight FIFO so no quarantine before/after the game.  Note even if we play Port in Vic our players and families still have to quarantine  for 3/4 days before the game and iirc a few days after but not sure of the latter.

Without detailing all the quarantine permutations, I'm going for Brisbane at GMHBA.  Otherwise, any team in Tassie. 

Players need to have a say and it may be a time to conserve their energy and minimise possible family stress, especially with the onerous restrictions we currently have here.

That is so ruthless... I love it.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,980]

1 hour ago, FarNorthernD said:

A very cursory look at the stats would indicate that Adelaide Oval is the place for us having a 7-5 winning record there. Of all teams we are the 4th winningest at Adelaide.

At the Gabba we have a 11-15 ranking us 11th

Optus we are 2-3 making us 10th

Alice would be ok at 3-4 as long as we didn’t have to play Port who we have lost to 3-0

We suck at Metricon ranking 15th of the 18 teams (Gold Coast ranking 18th!)

 

Agreed. Small sample space but we did not play well in our 3 games at Metricon in 2020.

Conversely we had very good wins at the GABBA last year (if you ignore the Port disaster)

If we took the show to QLD, would rather the GABBA.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,980]

41 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

 

Oh well if nothing else I'm glad our club is sticking up for itself, and sticking it to the Gerard Whateley's of the world who would deem it selfish if we hosted a final at the MCG in front of no fans.

[binman 43,909]

9 hours ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Optus is the same size as the G, but a logistical nightmare.

 

Its actually narrower i think.

Which is weird. 

Cricket is the only other team sport that comes to mind that does not have uniform size playing field. 

Edited August 17, 2021 by binman

[Diamond_Jim 12,628]

A neutral final interstate in the first week would be lucky to pull 10k. The AFL are playing a political game and Geelong will be the beneficiary.

[Demonsone 2,049]

Afl finds a way to shaft the MFC even if we finish on top!

 

[dazzledavey36 55,388]

8 minutes ago, Demonsone said:

Afl finds a way to shaft the MFC even if we finish on top!

 

How so?