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The 2023 AFL Fixture

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6 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Round 24 times still not out despite it being only 18 days away. Good luck trying to plan a trip up to Sydney within that timeframe.

Given Sydney are becoming more relevant by the week, I think we can almost rule out the Saturday afternoon time slot which is increasingly becoming the time slot for dud games.

Saturday night or Sunday the most likely. We play Sunday and Sydney play the Saturday the prior week. 

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    utterly ridiculous that its less than 3 weeks to the last round and we dont have a fixture. 
    it should have been out in november last year, but 3 weeks is completely unacceptable. 

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    36 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    Sydney and Melbourne both believe that their game will either be Saturday afternoon or evening.

    Great, so another 6 day break plus travel.

    FMD I hate the AFL. 

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    1 minute ago, Demonland said:

    Hold the phone. Tommy is now saying a Sunday Afternoon game is a lock.

     

    Oooh that would be ideal. Mainly because I’ll be able to watch it up in QLD while I drink a cocktail pool side. 
    If we lose I’ll just throw myself and the laptop in the pool 😂

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    3 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Oooh that would be ideal. Mainly because I’ll be able to watch it up in QLD while I drink a cocktail pool side. 
    If we lose I’ll just throw myself and the laptop in the pool 😂

    I have a family function on the Saturday night so I will not be able to watch a minute if it is on then. Sunday is perfect for me as I can watch in peace and quiet whilst nursing a hangover.

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    3 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Is there still a bye before first finals week?

    There is indeed

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    Sunday 3:20pm vs Sydney. Probs originally planned for the Buddy Show on Saturday night but since his retirement was immediate, now it’ll probably just be a pre-match send-off with all the pomp and pageantry it deserves. We’ll still rain on their parade, though. ❤️💙

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    36 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Oooh that would be ideal. Mainly because I’ll be able to watch it up in QLD while I drink a cocktail pool side. 
    If we lose I’ll just throw myself and the laptop in the pool 😂

    But we won’t… therefore your good self and your laptop will remain dry as a bone. 😁

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    1 minute ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Sunday 3:20pm vs Sydney. Probs originally planned for the Buddy Show on Saturday night but since his retirement was immediate, now it’ll probably just be a pre-match send-off with all the pomp and pageantry it deserves. We’ll still rain on their parade, though. ❤️💙

    Is this 100% confirmed?

     

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    Just now, Jaded No More said:

    Is this 100% confirmed?

     

    Yep. Locked in. 

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    43 minutes ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

    We should be on the Saturday since a top 4 team 

    Doesn't really matter with a week off between finals.

    I prefer a 7 day break between round 23 and round 24 and I think so would the club. 

    Chances are we finish 2nd or 3rd and therefore got the Saturday night game in week 1 of finals, with 1 v 4 generally the Friday night?

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    Just now, Jaded No More said:

    Doesn't really matter with a week off between finals.

    I prefer a 7 day break between round 23 and round 24 and I think so would the club. 

    Also gets us FTA exposure again. 

    Sat arvo has become the AFL’s graveyard slot. Sunday arvo is now more prestigious. Collingwood played a stack of Sunday games earlier this year. 

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    7 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    Also gets us FTA exposure again. 

    Sat arvo has become the AFL’s graveyard slot. Sunday arvo is now more prestigious. Collingwood played a stack of Sunday games earlier this year. 

    True It's ironic the traditional Saturday Arvo the slot , that fans crave

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    1 minute ago, Bates Mate said:

    True It's ironic the traditional Saturday Arvo the slot , that fans crave

    I don't think people want Saturday afternoon anymore.

    Kids sports, work etc. Sunday afternoon is a better timeslot for families IMO.

     

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    ROUND 24 FIXTURE

    Friday, August 25

    Essendon v Collingwood, MCG, 7.50pm AEST (Seven)

    Saturday, August 26

    North Melbourne v Gold Coast, Blundstone Arena, 1.45pm AEST (Fox)
    Hawthorn v Fremantle, MCG, 1.45pm AEST (Fox)
    Brisbane v St Kilda, Gabba, 4.35pm AEST (Fox)
    Geelong v Western Bulldogs, GMHBA Stadium, 7.25pm AEST (Seven)
    West Coast v Adelaide, Optus Stadium, 6.10pm AWST (Fox)

    Sunday, August 27

    Port Adelaide v Richmond, Adelaide Oval, 12pm ACST (Fox)
    Sydney v Melbourne, SCG, 3.20pm AEST (Seven)
    Carlton v Greater Western Sydney, Marvel Stadium, 6.10pm AEST (Fox)

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    Good result given we've avoided a 6 day break and the club gets some more FTA exposure.

    Now that the date has been announced, anyone have an idea when tickets will go on sale, or if the club has an allocation that they have available to on sell?

     

    EDIT - tickets go on sale Tue Aug 15.

    Edited by Bring-Back-Powell

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    5 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    ROUND 24 FIXTURE

    Friday, August 25

    Essendon v Collingwood, MCG, 7.50pm AEST (Seven)

    Saturday, August 26

    North Melbourne v Gold Coast, Blundstone Arena, 1.45pm AEST (Fox)
    Hawthorn v Fremantle, MCG, 1.45pm AEST (Fox)
    Brisbane v St Kilda, Gabba, 4.35pm AEST (Fox)
    Geelong v Western Bulldogs, GMHBA Stadium, 7.25pm AEST (Seven)
    West Coast v Adelaide, Optus Stadium, 6.10pm AWST (Fox)

    Sunday, August 27

    Port Adelaide v Richmond, Adelaide Oval, 12pm ACST (Fox)
    Sydney v Melbourne, SCG, 3.20pm AEST (Seven)
    Carlton v Greater Western Sydney, Marvel Stadium, 6.10pm AEST (Fox)

    Congratulations to the AFL for managing to organise 9 games with only 2 weeks left before the round is played.

    Thank goodness they did not screw us in the process and give us a short break AND travel all in one. It pays to be a good side! 

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    Just now, Diamond_Jim said:

    Oh great...

    Hope 2nd spot is not still on the line on late Sunday afternoon

    thats what the afl will be hoping for. everyone watch the live ladder as sydney try to make it and we have to win by 4 goals to finish 2nd. or ssome such

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    29 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    I don't think people want Saturday afternoon anymore.

    Kids sports, work etc. Sunday afternoon is a better timeslot for families IMO.

     

    Really? My son's junior football is on Sunday, and the older teams are playing after lunch.

    I'd much rather Saturday afternoon games, especially when you don't get home until after 7pm on a Sunday night after a 3:20 game.

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    1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

    I prefer a 7 day break between round 23 and round 24 and I think so would the club. 

    Absolutely!

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