Fixture 2021 Fixture

[DaTBird187]

McGowan is playing hard-ball over the WA border and there is a reasonable likelihood that the schedule is going to be impacted as early as the end of round 2. We are scheduled to play West Coast at Optus Stadium in Perth in round 3. I assume the AFL are going to be on top of this but I do wonder if this means another hub for the WA teams. Can't see them ripping up the schedule in terms of who plays who but this game could definitely be moved from Perth - which imo would definitely help us.

Not if it's played in Adelaide.

 

[TeeKray]

McGowan is playing hard-ball over the WA border and there is a reasonable likelihood that the schedule is going to be impacted as early as the end of round 2. We are scheduled to play West Coast at Optus Stadium in Perth in round 3. I assume the AFL are going to be on top of this but I do wonder if this means another hub for the WA teams. Can't see them ripping up the schedule in terms of who plays who but this game could definitely be moved from Perth - which imo would definitely help us.

McGowan is on record as recently as yesterday in saying that he expects border closures to continue for "at least another year". So take it as read that one case anywhere in the country will lock down that state and anyone who has been in that state from entering WA without quarantine for 28 days, even with the vaccine rolling out. The only option for the WA teams this year will be extended hubs both home and away.

 

[gbear]

McGowan is on record as recently as yesterday in saying that he expects border closures to continue for "at least another year". So take it as read that one case anywhere in the country will lock down that state and anyone who has been in that state from entering WA without quarantine for 28 days, even with the vaccine rolling out. The only option for the WA teams this year will be extended hubs both home and away.

They should just hub for the whole season or be removed from the competition for season 2021. It is not there AFL’s fault that McGowan is an idiot!

 

[TeeKray]

They should just hub for the whole season or be removed from the competition for season 2021. It is not there AFL’s fault that McGowan is an idiot!

By the same token, it's not West Coast or Freo's fault that their state's premier is a posturing, self important w***er.

 

[blaargh]

By the same token, it's not West Coast or Freo's fault that their state's premier is a posturing, self important w***er.

Just checked the election date - March 13. Should be fine by round 1.

 

[TeeKray]

Just checked the election date - March 13. Should be fine by round 1.

Yeah, except it's me and about half a dozen others in the whole state who aren't voting for him lol.

 

[blaargh]

Yeah, except it's me and about half a dozen others in the whole state who aren't voting for him lol.

No, I meant that he can stop posturing and get on with business. No way they won’t let teams in to play.

 

[TeeKray]

No, I meant that he can stop posturing and get on with business. No way they won’t let teams in to play.

I used to think that but I reckon he's way too far down this ridiculous path to back down now.

 

[AdamMarrett]

McGowan is on record as recently as yesterday in saying that he expects border closures to continue for "at least another year". So take it as read that one case anywhere in the country will lock down that state and anyone who has been in that state from entering WA without quarantine for 28 days, even with the vaccine rolling out. The only option for the WA teams this year will be extended hubs both home and away.

Put them in the hubs now. McGowan won't bend, regardless of the state election or not. The AFL should step in and say this is how it is for the first 12 weeks of the season, if the Eagles or Dockers have a issue with it take it up with McGowan.

 

[Marmozet]

I had West Coast finishing Top 2 and making the GF this year.

Having to hub for a second straight season may see that not happen.

 

[Steve Dore]

'Knock-ons everywhere': Why AFL won't move big R1 clash

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan addresses the round one fixture issue

www.afl.com.au

 

[El Zorro]

McGowan is on record as recently as yesterday in saying that he expects border closures to continue for "at least another year". So take it as read that one case anywhere in the country will lock down that state and anyone who has been in that state from entering WA without quarantine for 28 days, even with the vaccine rolling out. The only option for the WA teams this year will be extended hubs both home and away.

We just had to cancel a national meeting/conference at work because of the WA government's position. I say, drop WC and Freo off the comp for a season.

 

[El Zorro]

I used to think that but I reckon he's way too far down this ridiculous path to back down now.

I think his approval rating is at around 88%, so no gain in backing down. I was in Perth last week and overall they seem very happy with their COVID-free life and closed borders.

 

[Steve Dore]

End to WA's travel restrictions on Victoria in sight

Victoria is on track to become a "very low risk" state on March 15, under Western Australia's COVID-19 controlled border policy, meaning travellers from that state will no longer have to self-quarantine

www.abc.net.au

 

[bomberclifford]

What's with all the 12noon Saturday games?

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

What's with all the 12noon Saturday games?

Rd 7 to 23 timeslots haven't been scheduled yet so you are probably looking at the default time.

 

[Buget]

Rd 7 to 23 timeslots haven't been scheduled yet so you are probably looking at the default time.

but don’t expect Port Adelaide to get anything other than 1240 on Saturday or 1640 on Sunday.

we all know how it works.

 

[FishingRick04]

but don’t expect Port Adelaide to get anything other than 1240 on Saturday or 1640 on Sunday.

we all know how it works.

well it will help our attendance with the 40k max, no point wasting blockbuster games this year

 

[Steve Dore]

AFL tells clubs to brace for more fixture changes — and one game is causing ‘the most angst’

Clubs told to brace for AFL fixture upheaval — and there’s one match causing the ‘most angst’

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Steve Dore]

Rumoured that our game against Richmond in round 6 will be changed to a game against Carlton. What's the point? Both are Melbourne based teams subject to the same restrictions, or lack of.

 

[GremioPower]

Rumoured that our game against Richmond in round 6 will be changed to a game against Carlton. What's the point? Both are Melbourne based teams subject to the same restrictions, or lack of.

There’s probably something to do with other rounds. For instance, it could allow Richmond to play a home game against someone else, while postponing a Carlton’s road game.

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Checking the fixture:
R4, GC v. CAR — so there is that. However. Richmond also plays GC away (R16), thus that’s not the reason.

It would make more sense simply having GC playing against CAR in Melbourne, inverting R4 and R21 fixtures.

 

[Steve Dore]

There’s probably something to do with other rounds. For instance, it could allow Richmond to play a home game against someone else, while postponing a Carlton’s road game.

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Checking the fixture:
R4, GC v. CAR — so there is that. However. Richmond also plays GC away (R16), thus that’s not the reason. ...

There's no point changing round 6 to compensate for possible border closures as far ahead as R16. By round 16 Queensland may be open to all states except Victoria and Victoria may be in lock down.

If we play Carlton in round 4 instead of Richmond who and where do Richmond play in round 4?

... It would make more sense simply having GC playing against CAR in Melbourne, inverting R4 and R21 fixtures.

Yes, Gold Coast hub in Adelaide or Melbourne and play Carlton in Melbourne or Adelaide in round 4.

 

[John the Butcher]

Been over a week since they announced the delay in release "for a week"...
Any news on the release?

 

[Interstater]

Been over a week since they announced the delay in release "for a week"...
Any news on the release?

Announcing Rounds 7 and 8 today, would have been yesterday but the wanted to give the AFLW the media spotlight.
- Caroline Wilson

Richmond Bulldogs the R7 Friday night game.

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

Round seven
Friday, April 30
Richmond v Western Bulldogs at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST

Saturday, May 1
Collingwood v Gold Coast at the MCG, 1.45pm AEST
Adelaide v GWS Giants at Adelaide Oval, 1.40pm ACST
St Kilda v Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium, 4.35pm AEST
Sydney v Geelong at the SCG, 7.25pm AEST
Brisbane v Port Adelaide at the Gabba, 7.25pm AEST

Sunday, May 2
North Melbourne v Melbourne at Blundstone Arena, 1.10pm AEST
Essendon v Carlton at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST
West Coast v Fremantle at Optus Stadium, 2.40pm AWST

Round eight

Friday, May 7
Richmond v Geelong at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST

Saturday, May 8
GWS Giants v Essendon at Giants Stadium, 1.45pm AEST
Gold Coast v St Kilda at Metricon Stadium, 2.10pm AEST
North Melbourne v Collingwood at Marvel Stadium, 4.35pm AEST
Melbourne v Sydney at the MCG, 7.25pm AEST
Port Adelaide v Adelaide at Adelaide Oval, 7.10pm ACST

Sunday, May 9
Hawthorn v West Coast at the MCG, 1.10pm AEST
Western Bulldogs v Carlton at Marvel Stadium, 3.20pm AEST
Fremantle v Brisbane at Optus Stadium, 2.40pm AWST

R7, R8 fixture reveal: Blockbusters, GF rematch, derbies locked in

The AFL has released the fixture for rounds seven and eight

www.afl.com.au