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Lifting of curfew wasn't on yesterdays eased restrictions for Sept 23. I'm sure there will be many thousands of others doing the same, Doc

If folks are thinking of pushing the envelope and visit others/have visitors keep in mind that if it is a twilight game, it will finish after the Melbourne curfew time of 9.00 pm AEST. So getting home undetected might be tricky

Don't know. Can only guess that gate takings and sponsorship monies go to the AFL. I would like to hear the AFL come out and tell us what the deal was. After all. it has spent millions this year putting East Coast teams into resorts for quarantine every other week and is bringing millions in to house teams during the finals campaign. Surely a bit of a windfall for the Perth economy. I wonder how the news of no payment is going down at the cash strapped Clubs who have had to put off staff etc. They are the ones who will have to budget the million dollar losses already endured. Time for Gil to explain to fans who contribute a few million to Clubs, what the deal is.

McGowan Gloats Its one thing to gloat about denying Eddie entry, to '...keep him safe from West Australians'. Its quite another to disclose and brag about not paying the AFL a cent for hosting the GF. I'm really surprised the AFL would agree to no payment, as a purported reason of having the GF interstate was to raise money as well as have crowds. I wonder how SA and Qld feel about that disclosure, if they were prepared to pay... McGowan: “We‘ve just said we’ll do a Covid-safe game if you come here - and we are not giving you any money and that’s your choice...So we drove a pretty hard bargain. I didn’t want to hand over $20 million.” Covid-safe? Sure but he wouldn't hesitate to close down the event on the morning of the game. No money, no crowds!! Would rather the GF go to a State where it is welcomed rather than used for political point scoring. And it is very poor form to boast when his draconian border restrictions prevent us from attending. It is like rubbing salt into a wound. A bit of empathy for our plight and some diplomacy wouldn't go astray. It is a privilege to host the GF and he should treat that privilege with some respect.

Can't see Jones getting back. Hasn't played a full game for a long time so his calf hasn't been tested in match conditions. With any player it takes a few games after a long time out to hit their straps again and regain touch etc. So even as the medi sub he would be a risky selection. If there was a plan to bring him back he would have been selected before now to get that match conditioning. For the last 18 months his tackling, chasing and other defensive work has been poor. We now play fast and defensive football. Don't think there is a spot for him.

AFL website has Hunt as 'Test'. Marty Hore Knee Season Jayden Hunt Ankle Test Aaron Nietschke Knee Season Adam Tomlinson Knee Season Updated: Tuesday, August 31 He should be fine for the Prelim.

The AFL appealed the Houli 2 week ban because they thought it was 'manifestly inadequate'. The ban was increased to 4 weeks on appeal. Not sure how the appeal rules work but it looks like they were able to challenge the sentence without risk of overturning the guilty verdict.

I'm wondering if a reason for taking the whole list is so that the team can play practice matches in the bye weeks. Of course, giving the whole list the chance to participate in a finals campaign atmosphere will be invaluable and rewarding for them. I reckon Burgess will have the team cherry ripe whenever they play. 🤞🙏

I think the AFL is planning a GF parade so that all teams in the GF will be out of quarantine in time for the parade. Of course if Port and Demons win the prelims then exiting quarantine isn't relevant. But after the Prelims it will be too late to cancel the bye and bring everything fwd a week. Tbh, I'm really pleased for the players to have a GF parade and for it to be a bit more normal and a bit more special for them, especially if ours are in it. But for us fans it extends the tortuous wait.

If Geelong is the beneficiary it won't matter to us as it means they beat us in the Prelim.

I'm trying to remember how 2018 worked. I think it went like this: Priority 1. Memberships that had a GFG: Redlegs, Legends, and GFG add ons. I think there were some types also in this category. Priority 2. Regular Home, Home and Away memberships, of which there are various categories. Plus some others. Priority 3. All other memberships eg 3 game memberships, Country memberships etc. I can't recall if we had 'Access Memberships' back then. There were fixed time slots for each priority group to purchase. But this could well have changed especially as the GF is not at the G and ticketing could be very different. So best to contact the club. I've found they are responding to emails within 24 hours. As an aside, In 2018 my niece had a 3-game membership and I, a Redlegs membership. The only way we could sit together was if I dropped down to Priority 3 and booked it with hers. While we didn't make it to the GF I wanted to ensure that if we ever did she could go too so since then I've bought her a Redlegs. Little did I know that even if we made the GF covid would upset that little plan. Murphy's Law. Edit: Just saw @grazmanpost. Now I'm really doubting my memory. Best to check the club.

The last one with Heppell happened on Sunday. It was in play, he took several steps toward the umpire and must have seen him yet pushed him in the chest and upper arm which were forceful enough to force him back. Went round him only after the umpire had been pushed out of Heppell's path. Didn't try to pull up. Didn't look back. Didn't apologise. Not even cited by MRO. And before folks pile on, I fully recognise the difference with the Toby incident. Just surprised the MRO didn't even have it in the 'events reviewed' category and explain why no penalty was appropriate.

Collective sigh of relief at Geelong!

The quote was from the AFL website and it seems like it was poor reporting. Poor reporting aside. They could hold the plane for 30 minutes and be there when sentenced. imv it would be the smart and brave thing to do.

GREENE DEPARTS TRIBUNAL 12.56pm: Toby Greene has been forced to leave the AFL Tribunal, as Greater Western Sydney has a flight to catch to Western Australia for Friday night's semi-final against Geelong. The Tribunal has been informed that he will phone in on his way to the airport. Anyone else think this is disrespectful to the Tribunal. Like he has assumed he will get off with a fine. They fly on Chartered flights, surely they could hold the plane for another 30 minutes. One would hope that is poor reporting and he asked to 'take leave of proceedings' rather than just up and go.

True, but why would he say being closer to Collingwood FC. Can't see its relevance.

Can't imagine why we would want to be "closer to Collingwood FC"? Baffling.

I would say so but check the club. The Access Membership is Priority 3 so it may differ to that of an existing membership. My recollection of 2018 finals is that lower priority tickets could not be bought simultaneously with higher priorities so seating may not be together (if both are successful in getting a ticket).

I changed the heading to make it more obvious it is for i/state fans.

This is for interstate fans that can get into WA for the GF. I contacted the club re member ticketing priorities. They advised people can still buy an 'Access Membership' for $49 which gives Priority 3 opportunity to GF tickets. One of our posters here mentioned that GF participating teams are allocated 10 to 15K tickets. I would be surprised if we have that many i/state members to use up the Priority 1, 2 and 3 allocations. We may not make the GF but a $49 'Access Membership' may be the best chance to buy a ticket. As an aside, the 'Access Membership' gives member priority to buy a ticket during the 'pre-sales' period for the Preliminary final ie before tickets at Optus are available for public purchase. So Tassie, NT, SA and WA folk, buy the $49 membership this week and go to both games! I wasn't able to find a link to Membership packages so it may be best to call/email the club if i/state fans are interested.

If needed, I would be surprised if Freo and Eagles staff don't offer to help. When the northern states had to leave their state this year various clubs lent them equipment, physios etc.

I'm not putting up any red and blue decor inside or outside until I know we are in the GF. MFCSS or superstition? Either way, don't want to jinx us.

Thanks for the extra info. He is gone! Without Toby Cats win. We have and can beat the Cats in the Prelim especially after a rest for us and no rest for them.

I certainly wouldn't be happy if it was Oliver for him to miss the Prelim and maybe the GF based on what so far, is inconclusive video. Lets wait for the facts before we hang Toby.

I'm not fussed who wins. They are in the Lions/Port side of the finals draw. We can only play them if one of them get past the Lions and Port in the next few weeks and we make the GF. Doubt they will.