AFLW: Finals Week 02

[WalkingCivilWar]

19 minutes ago, BDA said:

The game was never a chance of getting the go ahead at the Gabba. You can’t have a football game on a pitch that will be hosting first class and test cricket.

Brisbane can use the Richmond decision as a basis to play the game at a small qld ground. Afl can’t say no.

amateur hour at afl HQ

Apparently the curator was confident it could be done. Clearly he was the only one.

[BDA]

1 minute ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Apparently the curator was confident it could be done. Clearly he was the only one.

I think he went rogue. Should have stayed stum.

If the pitch got damaged and wasn’t fit for purpose come test match time cricket Australia would be roasted. No way they were taking the chance

[whatwhat say what]

surely they'll just name the grand final to be played at princes park, regardless of participants?

[Katrina Dee Fan]

43 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

surely they'll just name the grand final to be played at princes park, regardless of participants?

They've already said Marvel if it's in Melbourne.

I think Brisbane would be hard pushed to get a home GF given the unavailability of Metricon and Gabba.  

[WalkingCivilWar]

58 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

surely they'll just name the grand final to be played at princes park, regardless of participants?

I just wish they’d name a ground, any ground really. Or at least a day (Sat or Sun). I know we have to wait until we find out which two are playing in order to adhere to the home-ground advantage thing (which has already been compromised, anyways) but it’s ridiculous that 16 (or 17?) days out there’s no definite plan.

Unlike the men, most W players have jobs and need to plan around that. As do the fans.

If we make the GF we have members who’ll be going regardless of where or on which day it’s being held (incl. if interstate) but geez it’d be cool to know in advance. Personally I’m moving house at the same time so a lil heads-up would go a long way.

That said, if definitely in Melb, my guess is Marvel, which has been mooted since the beginning. 

Edited November 9 by WalkingCivilWar

[Diamond_Jim]

Punt Road can barely host a VFL game

Even then it is so awkward why bother

The space between Punt road and the fence is around ten feet

[Demonland]

 

[Katrina Dee Fan]

17 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

I'm going to be the devil's advocate here.  They need to name it Marvel and be done with it.  Melbourne and Brisbane both finished equal top of the ladder, with only .3% separating them.  Brisbane have already hosted a grand final, they have also already won a premiership.  Given the fact we missed out on seeing the men win the premiership in 2021, it's about time we were looked after for a bloody change.  And if the interstate clubs want to plead "bloody Victorians", let them - we've been [censored] on too many times, and we need to fight back.

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[dl4e]

14 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

I'm going to be the devil's advocate here.  They need to name it Marvel and be done with it.  Melbourne and Brisbane both finished equal top of the ladder, with only .3% separating them.  Brisbane have already hosted a grand final, they have also already won a premiership.  Given the fact we missed out on seeing the men win the premiership in 2021, it's about time we were looked after for a bloody change.  And if the interstate clubs want to plead "bloody Victorians", let them - we've been [censored] on too many times, and we need to fight back.

 

Here here.

[Pates]

On 11/9/2022 at 5:45 PM, BDA said:

The game was never a chance of getting the go ahead at the Gabba. You can’t have a football game on a pitch that will be hosting first class and test cricket.

Brisbane can use the Richmond decision as a basis to play the game at a small qld ground. Afl can’t say no.

amateur hour at afl HQ

Seems like scheduling ignorance or perhaps hope that it wouldn’t come about. I guess who’s responsibility is it to ensure this situation doesn’t come about? It’s definitely not the the GABBA or Metricon, they have every right to push forward with their own events. So surely it’s on the Lions and/or the AFL to make sure should this situation comes about. 

This job though them trying to make CA look like the bad guy for them wanting to hold them to their obligations of ensuring an international standard cricket ground. 

Does raise the stake a touch for us, win and we get a home grand final. 

[Pates]

On 11/10/2022 at 10:09 AM, WalkingCivilWar said:

I just wish they’d name a ground, any ground really. Or at least a day (Sat or Sun). I know we have to wait until we find out which two are playing in order to adhere to the home-ground advantage thing (which has already been compromised, anyways) but it’s ridiculous that 16 (or 17?) days out there’s no definite plan.

Unlike the men, most W players have jobs and need to plan around that. As do the fans.

If we make the GF we have members who’ll be going regardless of where or on which day it’s being held (incl. if interstate) but geez it’d be cool to know in advance. Personally I’m moving house at the same time so a lil heads-up would go a long way.

That said, if definitely in Melb, my guess is Marvel, which has been mooted since the beginning. 

This one I can tell you, Sunday 27th November. I hope if we win through the powers that be decide it will be in Melbourne. If so Marvel seems the best choice for all involved, we’ve never played there so in theory the turf is neutral, and it’s the best location for fans to get to. Plus there is a strong Fitzroy following in Victoria evidenced from our finals loss. 

Edited November 12 by Pates

[dl4e]

1 hour ago, Pates said:

This one I can tell you, Sunday 27th November. I hope if we win through the powers that be decide it will be in Melbourne. If so Marvel seems the best choice for all involved, we’ve never played there so in theory the turf is neutral, and it’s the best location for fans to get to. Plus there is a strong Fitzroy following in Victoria evidenced from our finals loss. 

We have played there. On a couple of occasions. I remember we beat the filth there one year.

[FarNorthernD]

So who do we want to win today? North or the Tigers?
North could possibly be a more formidable opposition if they win the right to play us next week. so I’ll be barracking for the Tigers this afternoon. 

[Return to Glory]

Great to see the umpire's allowing throws when tackled.

[Dee Zephyr]

Good quarter of footy.

[DeeZone]

We should be using the best umpires available in the final series, it is looking more like Rafferty’s Rules. The throws are so blatant it looks like the umps have never played footy.!!!

[Pates]

34 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

We should be using the best umpires available in the final series, it is looking more like Rafferty’s Rules. The throws are so blatant it looks like the umps have never played footy.!!!

It’s really strange, there are some rules that they seem harsher on (allowing opportunity to get rid of the ball) but then don’t punish rules the incorrect disposal enough. 

Something I love about women's footy though is they throw the ball up so quickly for ball ups. Keeps the game in motion as much as possible. 

[ucanchoose]

Would have liked to have played Richmond.  Totally overrated,  easy draw

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew]

On 11/11/2022 at 11:09 AM, dl4e said:

Here here.

I'm going to assume you meant this, dl4e, but just in case...

Well, certainly not there there!

I think there's a side door I can use...

[Rab D Nesbitt]

Just turned on the game with a few minutes left. Nice to see the Kangas really making the most of the final opportunity to sing their song this season. 

[WalkingCivilWar]

Crows Pies gamed delayed due to lightning?

Edited November 12 by WalkingCivilWar

[BDA]

Water pollo in Adelaide. I doubt we'll see another goal for the rest of the game. Atrocious conditions

Edited November 12 by BDA

[WalkingCivilWar]

5 hours ago, Pates said:

This one I can tell you, Sunday 27th November. I hope if we win through the powers that be decide it will be in Melbourne. If so Marvel seems the best choice for all involved, we’ve never played there so in theory the turf is neutral, and it’s the best location for fans to get to. Plus there is a strong Fitzroy following in Victoria evidenced from our finals loss. 

The date is still yet to be announced. At this stage it’s either the Saturday or the Sunday. 

Edited November 12 by WalkingCivilWar

[dees189227]

Free kick Collingwood this quarter 

[dees189227]

Always a good day when Richmond & Collingwood get knocked out of a final.