BDA

First up, I’ll acknowledge the fact the fixture is compromised anyways because of the 17-5 split which has a big bearing on final standings. But that aside. We know home ground advantage is real. We saw it work in full effect when we played Adelaide. Apart from the home crowd influence there are ground conditions, dimensions and also the travel factor which all advantage the home team. To maintain fair and even competition teams typically play each other home and away alternately. It’s the way its done in all leagues the world over. There are exceptions such as playing games in developing markets and selling games for financial purposes. Both of these exceptions are quite prevalent in AFL but I can’t think of too many overseas examples. Definitely not in any big European leagues. If teams play more games at home they gain an unfair advantage. What’s to stop financially secure clubs taking advantage of smaller clubs. Secure more home games increases their chances of success. Compromises integrity in my view and shouldn’t be allowed. I get financial security is vital and I understand why clubs sell their games but if financial considerations drive these decisions then the whole league financing model needs to be re-visited.

There's an integrity issue which outweights the financial considerations. If you allow Melbourne to sell it's game to Brisbane where will it end? Will North start selling games or Gold Coast. Selling a game to NT and other developing areas is one thing but selling to a direct rival is something else entirely. It can't and won't be allowed.

Brave as a lion and plays 2 inches taller than he is. Great hands and has improved his goal kicking this year. I get as frustrated as anyone when he doesn’t do some of the team stuff (I was fuming with his dribble non-kick in Adelaide and for burning Trac in the process) but he’s kicking goals at the moment. On track for a 50 goal season which is outstanding so I’ll forgive him his defensive lapses.

They are unwatchable at the moment. I don't blame the pies supporters for not turning up.

Perhaps we could somehow seed Covid in those states. Level up the playing field. (Only joking of course)

We could always set aside a few thousand doses (1st and 2nd jab) and vaccinate the players and club staff. Would that mean we can cross state borders (i'm not sure of the rules)? I'm in the 40-49 age bracket (still trying to book my vaccination appt time) and i certainly wouldn't object to this as long as vulnerable groups aren't disadvantaged.

Nah. You make some valid points but it's a bad idea overall. Smacks of hubris, over-confidence and pride before a fall. Why give the Lions a leg-up, they’re 8-3, their home form is very impressive. What if they beat us and it gives them a psychological advantage for later in the year. Imagine the scorn and ridicule from the media and rival fans. Why take that chance unnecessarily? The cost benefit doesn't work for me. If we can’t play them in the Alice (still my preference) then play them in Sydney.

Because it's good fun t_u.

I thought his break out game was the final against Geelong in 2018. Although starting to look more like a false dawn unfortunately.

Super player but can't see how we manufacture a trade or fit him into the cap

Bonus points to anyone who can make a pun from Tchaikovsky

Agree. Hopefully they replace Brayshaw soon as well.

Needs to drop at least 5 kegs. Reckon West Coast are the unfittest team in the league. We'll run all over the top of them we we play them later in the year.

I'm not going to shout for Essendon rather i'm going to shout against the Eagles. Conscience clear.

I enjoy seeing the Eagles fans losing their minds. I hope they get beaten.

The pies are going to get the best player in the draft anyways in Daicos through father son. They would have to pay for him through points anyways so made sense for them to trade their future first last year rather than using it to pay for Daicos this year. But its fantastic for GWS getting what will be a top 5 pick. They must be rapt watching the pies flounder.

I thought this would be much closer. the Giants form has been solid but there first quarter was as bad as their game against Freo. Totally disinterested today.

Cameron has been threatening to have a big game. Hibbo will need to be alert next week.

It's a pity pies fans not allowed into the G today to watch their team stink the joint out.

Pies are horrible to watch but they are dogged. I predict the queens birthday clash will be a regulation 5 goal Dees win snorefest

At least King does some homework. Dermie just rocks up and talks off the top of his head. Zero preparation.

If i was a club trying to fill a coaching spot he'd be the find person i'd call. Simple, concise, no BS analysis.

The Lions having a leisurely saunter in the Sun today. No preparation for their game against us. They'll get a rude awakening next week.

Giants are completely switched off today. A 100 point belting on the way for them if they don't wake up soon.

Lions quick out of the blocks. Giants need a settler.