Grand Final Venue Watch

[tbrookes3 11]

Does anyone know ~ how much GF tickets usually are? I realise it might be different if it’s held at Optus but just interested to know…

[Wrecker46 2,652]

What pub is everyone going to watch it at, ohh hang on..

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[Return to Glory 7,712]

Am I the only one who is struggling with the almighty leg up Port Adelaide has been given? I understand that we have to get the job done ect. However, we won the minor Premiership. We play our first final away from home and if we win it, we play a pre lim away. Now, given the circumstances, that’s unavoidable. But to gift the second seeded team a further advantage over the first team seems at odds with a remotely even playing field.

I genuinely wanted to spew when BT did the ‘news just in’ bs that Port would play a further final at home. My guess, told by the AFL to announce it when the lead looked unassailable. I’ll get my tin hat.

Rant over.

Edited August 28, 2021 by Return to Glory

[Longsufferingnomore 1,463]

4 hours ago, Return to Glory said:

Am I the only one who is struggling with the almighty leg up Port Adelaide has been given? I understand that we have to get the job done ect. However, we won the minor Premiership. We play our first final away from home and if we win it, we play a pre lim away. Now, given the circumstances, that’s unavoidable. But to gift the second seeded team a further advantage over the first team seems at odds with a remotely even playing field.

I genuinely wanted to spew when BT did the ‘news just in’ bs that Port would play a further final at home. My guess, told by the AFL to announce it when the lead looked unassailable. I’ll get my tin hat.

Rant over.

I am absolutely with you. Everyone plays at a neutral venue would have been fairer for everyone but fair and AFL HQ dont ever align.

Will Brisbane get a home game if they win. I bet they do. I will laugh (no I won't) if McGowan calls a lockdown and the GF is played with no crowd. What a joke. 

[loges 6,017]

5 hours ago, Return to Glory said:

Am I the only one who is struggling with the almighty leg up Port Adelaide has been given? I understand that we have to get the job done ect. However, we won the minor Premiership. We play our first final away from home and if we win it, we play a pre lim away. Now, given the circumstances, that’s unavoidable. But to gift the second seeded team a further advantage over the first team seems at odds with a remotely even playing field.

I genuinely wanted to spew when BT did the ‘news just in’ bs that Port would play a further final at home. My guess, told by the AFL to announce it when the lead looked unassailable. I’ll get my tin hat.

Rant over.

Yep Victorian clubs greatly disadvantaged this finals series. Port won't even have to travel until the grand final., Preliminary finals should be at neutral venues.

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[Jaded No More 57,769]

Thank you to each and every Victorian who has done the wrong thing and ruined the grand final for us. Really, truly, thank you.

 

And a special shout out to my mate Scotty for his vaccination stroll out program. I look forward to getting to the MCG in 2098.

Edited August 31, 2021 by Jaded

[demon3165 1,916]

2 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Thank you to each and every Victorian who has done the wrong thing and ruined the grand final for us. Really, truly, thank you.

 

And a special shout out to my mate Scotty for his vaccination stroll out program. I look forward to getting to the MCG in 2098.

Well said!!

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,122]

I know it's fabulous and exciting for most interstate members that can attend the GF but this is a dark day for a lot of the MFC faithful who are being deprived a possible once in a life time opportunity. 

Bring on the 2022 grand final when most of us are allowed past our letter box at 9:01pm on grand final day.

 

[Nelo 813]

Perth confirmed and looks like the pre GF bye is in place.

[Jara 1,149]

1 hour ago, Jaded said:

Thank you to each and every Victorian who has done the wrong thing and ruined the grand final for us. Really, truly, thank you.

 

And a special shout out to my mate Scotty for his vaccination stroll out program. I look forward to getting to the MCG in 2098.

 

I knew it was coming but it still hurts. Been a supporter for 60 years, member for over twenty. Best chance we've had for a flag in that time. Somewhere inside me was a quiet little prayer that the numbers would come down and we just might be able to sneak into The G. All gone because Morrison, unlike just about every other leader in the developed world, couldn't organize a vaccine and Gladys wanted a bloody picnic.  

Edited August 31, 2021 by Jara

[KysaiahMessiah 725]

4 minutes ago, Nelo said:

Perth confirmed and looks like the pre GF bye is in place.

GF bye is the key here.  If we make it we will have played 1 game in 28 days.  Thats not a freshen up, its too long for that and suits any semi final winner who happens to make it.....especially Geelong

[Cassiew 1,868]

It’s sad it won’t be here, but this is the news most of us knew was coming

[Binmans PA 25,969]

Sad, but I'll take any MFC flag I can get.

[Cassiew 1,868]

Why is the world are they doing a bye? Surely both teams will be in Perth. That will just make the torture if we qualify go on for an extra week. What if cases begin happening in Perth? They should get it over as soon as possible 

[Cards13 9,117]

So at this stages its in the back yard with the wife and a soon to be 6yr old and a 3 yr old. Really flat on this (if we make it of course).

 

[Lucifers Hero 36,991]

6 minutes ago, KysaiahMessiah said:

GF bye is the key here.  If we make it we will have played 1 game in 28 days.  Thats not a freshen up, its too long for that and suits any semi final winner who happens to make it.....especially Geelong

If Geelong is the beneficiary it won't matter to us as it means they beat us in the Prelim.

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,122]

2 minutes ago, Cassiew said:

Why is the world are they doing a bye? Surely both teams will be in Perth. That will just make the torture if we qualify go on for an extra week. What if cases begin happening in Perth? They should get it over as soon as possible 

So players can self isolate in time to attend the brownlow.

 

[KysaiahMessiah 725]

Just now, Lucifer's Hero said:

If Geelong is the beneficiary it won't matter to us as it means they beat us in the Prelim.

Yes I get that but should a semi finalist meet  Melbourne or Port , Melbourne or Port to my mind are disadvantaged

[Lucifers Hero 36,991]

37 minutes ago, Cassiew said:

Why is the world are they doing a bye? Surely both teams will be in Perth. That will just make the torture if we qualify go on for an extra week. What if cases begin happening in Perth? They should get it over as soon as possible 

I think the AFL is planning a GF parade so that all teams in the GF will be out of quarantine in time for the parade.

Of course if Port and Demons win the prelims then exiting quarantine isn't relevant.  But after the Prelims it will be too late to cancel the bye and bring everything fwd a week.

Tbh, I'm really pleased for the players to have a GF parade and for it to be a bit more normal and a bit more special for them, especially if ours are in it. 

But for us fans it extends the tortuous wait.

Edited August 31, 2021 by Lucifer's Hero

[Demon17 4,541]

On 8/28/2021 at 4:15 PM, longsuffering said:

I am absolutely with you. Everyone plays at a neutral venue would have been fairer for everyone but fair and AFL HQ dont ever align.

Will Brisbane get a home game if they win. I bet they do. I will laugh (no I won't) if McGowan calls a lockdown and the GF is played with no crowd. What a joke. 

I look at it differently.  Power will win no matter who they play as will the Dees.

We get a hit out on the gf venue in the prelim. It may be a 1 or 2 % advantage for us in ground familiarity.

Could be good. 

[John Crow Batty 8,246]

The players will be mightily [censored] off. Another week away from their families. Port get their prelim at home and no lockdown. We get lockdown plus having to play away.