1 minute ago, old dee said:

Will locals go to a practise match when they have to book via Ticketmaster?

I’ve no idea but I live near Bendigo as does my Tiger Buddy. We’re tossing up a visit.

18 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

I’ve no idea but I live near Bendigo as does my Tiger Buddy. We’re tossing up a visit.

My old stomping ground. I was up there for a basketball tournament over the long weekend. It sure has changed a lot.

Edited February 4Feb 4 by old dee

28 minutes ago, old dee said:

Will locals go to a practise match when they have to book via Ticketmaster?

Nupp

2 hours ago, old dee said:

It's Ticketmaster why are we surprised. Do you live in Ballarat? I would not have thought too many tigers or demon supporters would be lining up for tickets.

No but there is no way you get in the ground without a ticket so the joys of Ticketmaster it was

On 09/12/2025 at 21:37, Madz said:

I got an email saying AFL members and club members get free entry, assuming that means everyone else pays.

Members pay $5 …non members $20

On 21/01/2026 at 16:18, Demonland said:

The Demons will take on North Melbourne at Casey Fields on Friday 20th February 2026 @ 4:30pm.

Just another reminder that while the main match starting time remains the same, the Casey match starting time has changed. It is now scheduled for 6:30pm.

Also, a little plug for the DA… the sausage sizzle will be running during both matches. Please visit us to sample our fare 🙏 You won’t be disappointed 🙂

On 04/02/2026 at 22:34, Deestar9 said:

Members pay $5 …non members $20

Plus $4.05 handling fee.

On 04/02/2026 at 19:40, old dee said:

It's the AFL what other organisation has a round before the first round! Isn't the first round the first round and the round after the first round the second round. And these people are paid hundreds of thousands. I think the joke is on us.

My suspicion is that the AFL years ago promised Richmond and Carlton (and/or the free-to-air broadcaster) that they would play the first game of the first round. To avoid breaking that commitment, the AFL plays some games in a round that's not called the "first round" which immediately precedes what is called the "first round". If I'm right (and I've seen no evidence that says this is the reason) it's very slippery sophistry.

1 hour ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

My suspicion is that the AFL years ago promised Richmond and Carlton (and/or the free-to-air broadcaster) that they would play the first game of the first round. To avoid breaking that commitment, the AFL plays some games in a round that's not called the "first round" which immediately precedes what is called the "first round". If I'm right (and I've seen no evidence that says this is the reason) it's very slippery sophistry.

If that is true, who would ever trust the word of the AFL again. Come to think of it, I don't trust them to run a fair competition which should be their most basic principle, so I wouldn't be surprised.

3 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

My suspicion is that the AFL years ago promised Richmond and Carlton (and/or the free-to-air broadcaster) that they would play the first game of the first round. To avoid breaking that commitment, the AFL plays some games in a round that's not called the "first round" which immediately precedes what is called the "first round". If I'm right (and I've seen no evidence that says this is the reason) it's very slippery sophistry.

LDC I think you give they them way too much credit. I don't believe they are that clever.

2 hours ago, sue said:

If that is true, who would ever trust the word of the AFL again. Come to think of it, I don't trust them to run a fair competition which should be their most basic principle, so I wouldn't be surprised.

They don’t run a fair competition, they run a commercial one.