Lucifers Hero

1 hour ago, FearTheBeard said:

Saints game also on Ticketek but for AFL reserve they are staggering the games, hopefully they do the same for Public and MCC. The premium option I am not 100% sure about.

At the time I wrote I thought the Saints/GWS game would be at Marvel which is a Ticketmaster venue.

It makes more sense to have that game at Marvel:  low membership club playing a club with no members!!  But for some reason the AFL has decided it is at the G...

1 hour ago, Ben said:

Yep, everyone at 10am tomorrow, however priority one members get exclusive access to purchase category one and two seating.

I am pretty sure this applies only to the GF and not weeks 1-3.

2 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

I thought last year was premium members had a 2 hour window before other members to purchase their tickets?

I could of had that wrong though.

iirc that 2 hour window was prior to tickets being sold to non-members or to the public.

Even that was a disaster last year as any member could purchase 10 tickets on one membership even though those people weren't members.

2 hours ago, binman said:

Package Benefits

• Priority access to purchase a ticket in weeks 1-3 of finals in which Melbourne participates
• Priority 3 access to a Grand Final ticket if Melbourne participates
• 10% off full priced purchases in-store and online at the Demon Shop
• Club Voting Rights (if over 18)
• Access to exclusive offers from club partners

Priority access for these memberships simply means BEFORE NON MEMBERS.

While Ticketek nominally assign Bays for the two clubs I don't think it is sophisticated enough to ensure the numbers are 50/50.  My impression last year was first in, best dressed.

Regarding the Ticketek 'premium' member option the computer didn't always deliver premium seats nor priority access.  The seat allocation seemed to be on price category rather than membership status.  Anyone could choose the highest priced tickets. 

Generally, the computer seemed to allocate tickets (by price category) in a Bay until it was full then allocated tickets in the next available Bay.  Sometimes there were Bays with fans from both clubs but you don't know this until you get to the game.

Once the MCC, AFL and other group's seats are considered the allocation for club members will be relatively small.

Hopefully the tickets for Carlton/Sydney go on sale on the Wednesday to avoid a total meltdown.   The other games' tickets will be sold by Ticketmaster.

@Fear the beard will probably know more.

37 minutes ago, red and blue forever said:

I notice on that list of OOC players, ,K.Farris-White is not listed..? anyone know when he is contracted until?

As a B rookie he should be.  Not sure where 'The Age' sourced its info or how accurate it is.

Even tho' I changed Schache to be OOC this year I'm not sure that is correct as there was info during the year that it was 2024.  2024 makes more sense as it is unlikely he would have come across for just one year but we will see soon.

Just now, Nascent said:

Welcome back.

Is there any significance of the players highlighted in 2024?

No...l was fiddling with who might be off our list at the latest next year.  Forgot to remove the shading before posting.  I'll put it down to jet lag😉

I reckon if we play Lions in a QF at the Gabba we win!  We have an excellent record there. 

The only reason we lost in round 2 is because May didn't play and Gawn went down in the first 5 minutes and we didn't adjust fast enough.  Mcvee was in his second game and Petty had a shocker.  Lever was a loner ranger down back.

Today's game showed how flaky they are at the Gabba!

2 hours ago, DeeZone said:

Welcome back LH thanks for the update on Woey Jnr and hope you had a great holiday.!!

6 minutes ago, Colm said:

Welcome back Luci. Hope you had fantastic holiday. 

 

Thanks guys.  Had a great holiday!

30 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

So, I’d prefer to beat the Pies at the G over PA

27 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Wobbly Pies at the G our best option.

I've only been back less than 48 hours so I may be missing something as to why Coll is seen to be an easier QF than Port or Lions.

I noticed they lost a few games recently but they will have Moore, Murphy and McCleery back.  They rested Elliot for half the game last night, Sidebottom played in 2nd gear and everyone will have two days extra rest than us.

If we play Coll and lose we are facing a game each week to the GF and an away PF.    I'd rather an away QF than an away PF.

Now that the Lions have won, I'm hoping for a Port loss tomorrow.

4 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

It also doesn't make commercial sense. 

Surely more ppl will be able to get to a Friday night final vs a Thurs night and also watching as many won't have work the next day, kids can stay up .

It will be a sell out regardless of which night it is played.

2 minutes ago, Nascent said:

Conspiracy theory. Afl have told North they won't give them pick 1 & 2 however will give them 2 and 3 if they win there last game as the optics aren't as bad.

Just now, Lucifers Hero said:

Maybe North have been told that if they have ND1 they won't get ND2 for McKay and they have decided to not tank and will end up with ND2 and ND3 as well as Sanders who is a top 10 draftee.

👏👏👏 Snap!!

2 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

north doing themselves out of pick 1 and the most attractive compo package in one fell swoop

Maybe North have been told that if they have ND1 they won't get ND2 for McKay and they have decided to not tank and will end up with ND2 and ND3 as well as Sanders who is a top 10 draftee.

20 minutes ago, Binmans PA said:

I'm sure you're right, mate, but that seems ridiculous that the top team can basically potentially manufacture a shorter turnaround for their opponent. Hugely unfair, despite the fact they've done the hard yards and won the minor premiership during the H&A season. 

It isn't a 'manufactured' shorter turnaround per se.  The turnaround will always be two days diff for a Coll/Dees QF regardless of when it is played.  It is the round 24 schedule that creates the diff which is why I'm disappointed we play tomorrow and not today.

3 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

Fair enough Luci but, in the absence of any supporting evidence for your belief, I remain unconvinced.

Crikey ds, not sure why you would be surprised...we all know that the AFL pulls out its 'special herbs and spices' whenever it suits them

1 hour ago, Demonstone said:

That addresses the "where" but not the "when".  I'm sure the AFL schedules the actual games.

Your example is also based on a COVID year where the MCG wasn't an option.

I still don't believe that any club can choose what day they play on.

The point was the AFL consults the top club and it has privileges.

I believe last year Geelong chose the Saturday night as it would help more of its members get to the game vs a Fri or Thur night. 

8 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

I honestly find that hard to believe, Luci.  Do you have a source?

Not a written one but it has been the practice in the last few years where the AFL 'consults' the top team eg  In 2021 we had the choice of where to play the QF - part of the privilege of finishing top.  We chose AO even tho the next game would be in Perth and may have reduced travel time.

If we have a concussion we may be able to lobby the AFL for a Fri or Sat night game.  Coll will choose what is best for them and their members so I'm hoping we don't finish 4th.  I would rather an away QF where we have a better chance of winning than an away PF where we start behind the 8 ball with a short 'bye' pre the QF and weekly games thereafter.

2 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

Who is "they"?  Are you saying that Collingwood (not the AFL) decide which day they play their first final?

Yes, Coll.  As the top team they choose when the game is held after AFL 'consultation'.

Ditto whoever finishes 2nd, altho less of a say, which is why the Petracca non goal hurts us - we should be second and have that right.

18 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

Fox have just announced the expected Coll vs Melb final will likely be on Thursday night. As was the case mid year, this means once again Melbourne will be the only team with a less than 12 day break,  meaning any concussed player will miss the next final. Why are we continually disadvantaged this way when it's not necessary?

A concussion isn't necessarily the main issue.

I was hoping we didn't play Syd on a Sunday.  When I saw the round 24 fixture I thought it would hurt us as our most likely opp (Coll) would get an extra two days rest and they would always choose the Thrusday night to drive home that advantage greatly reducing our chances of winning the QF.

So I'm hoping that Lions or Port lose this weekend giving a fairer break for both teams especially vs Port.  I have no fear of playing at the Gabba or AO and winning!!

I'm back @DeeZone

Updated for Woewodin and Schache for  @old55

Ok. Time for teams and football so I'll take my leave of this thread and DL for the rest of my holiday.

Folks get the decor out to paint the town red and blue as our 14th flag beckons!!

Some Bansky street art to ponder:

1 minute ago, old55 said:

Do you have time and interest to visit any Charles Rennie Mackintosh sites while you're in Glasgow, Luci.  He's a favourite of mine, e.g.:

https://www.gla.ac.uk/hunterian/visit/ourvenues/themackintoshhouse/

I do! He is next on my list.  Along with walking the 'Street Art Trail'.

18 hours ago, grazman said:

Love Banksy as you can probably tell 😄

Exhibition was next level awesome!

Love how he juxtaposes images to make the viewer smile, laugh, ponder or be shocked.

11 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

It may be Luci that while there, you can solve the perennial mystery of what is under a Scotsman's kilt.

Incorrigible !!!!!!!!