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If the season goes that far & we win it I will be ecstatic...some light in a dark year.

You might well be right there 'bin'... ...but a lot of flights have also been cancelled. Virgin will be looking to fly only viable (full) routes.

I hope they have chartered a plane to get our boys there & back.... Surely we couldn't be on a commercial flight.

Still think it favours the it's off narrative...if it was on they would have told us by now. Letting the CEO's who wanted it the reason they can't have it.

Have to tell them why it's off...

It effects the fans...

They should make a decision and let everybody know otherwise they risk being like formula one. When it gets to this stage nearly 24 hours out then Morrison should have made it for them as he should have F1... Politics is still alive and well.

This is where the AFL need to start leading and show the way. Their charter is protect the game and that's not just the first tier competition.

The topic is in regard to crowdfunding...sorry to link your post. ...but my point stands. It's time for the club and AFL in particular to get on the front foot.

I honestly think the club shouldn't be pushing any fundraising at the moment. Clubs often talk about being family, they should be proactive in helping members & fans through this. By being selfless at this time although it may seem counterintuitive, they can help lead the way in society. The AFL could also get their heads out of their self important a..... and show real community leadership.

I think it might be a bit early to call on this. There may be many family members & close friends in need of assistance as this all plays out. In that case the footy club won't be a priority.

Sounds like no football this week...

Nick, Gary, Jonathan & Gerrard weren't in a hurry to take a cut themselves though...

I feel for you 'Mel', I have friends in a similar position. I'm not reliant on gig income anymore but will still take a big hit.

Gone...it's all pretty much shut up shop for now. PS...I know it's not your point 'bin', but a lot of people struggling. The big stars in all fields will be ok but the support players will struggle.

BT is in quarantine...

I regard Cam Smith as the most senior playing voice in football in the country. He's not an AFL player but his voice will still be heard. The players will call it off. The AFL should have lead from the front last week.

My guess is your problem was an over zealous official rather than the AFL 'Rod'.... Not that I'm one to stick up for them, the arrogant bunch of tossers they are. ...but a little bit of misdirected power might have gone to the official in questions head. Luckily the cop had some common sense.

Probably the most foolish post I've ever seen on this forum...

Well, I wouldn't want to be travelling anywhere on a plane at the moment. I hope the AFL stump up for charters otherwise it's a stupid decision to start the season this week.

Do we still have pick 2 in the next draft?

They could all join Demonland... Not sure it will keep anyone calm but it can be a distraction.

Good point 'Macca', 16 a side would make the runners like Tomlinson and Langdon even more important as there is more space to cover. 16 a side for now but with reduced interchange down to 2 players and rotations capped at a couple a Q. Also blowing the whistle quicker on holding the ball decisions, currently see players not only being turned 360 but often 720 before a whistle is blown. ... and bring back the bounce (instead of throw up) around the ground. It increases the unpredictability and makes it harder to set up defensively. Whilst on that point, don't bring the ball back for bad bounces, play on. ...unpredictability is a coaches nightmare. It's one of the things that made our game great.

Thank goodness for that. Kingy has a really poor record with his preseason tips.