Preview The return of the Brisbane Lions v Geelong Cats Preview (Round 3, Post-Alfred!)

[martinson]

Move the game to Sydney? Why not and let's unfurl the flag there at Sydney's home ground too, completely destroy the Swan's psychology.

I think the aim is to maintain their psychology.

 

[BRAB]

Ok let’s run a scenario

The cyclone is set to make landfall right on Brisbane, but the AFL says we still have to play and unfurl the flag

Who is attending anyway

 

[martinson]

Ok let’s run a scenario

The cyclone is set to make landfall right on Brisbane, but the AFL says we still have to play and unfurl the flag

Who is attending anyway

Noah.

 

[Elixuh]

Ok let’s run a scenario

The cyclone is set to make landfall right on Brisbane, but the AFL says we still have to play and unfurl the flag

Who is attending anyway

I would. You have to show the cyclone that it hasn’t won and that you’re not afraid. Unfurl the flag into the eye of the storm.

 

[Nunez]

I would. You have to show the cyclone that it hasn’t won and that you’re not afraid. Unfurl the flag into the eye of the storm.

**** it. If Dew is in, I am too!

 

[Dom PC]

Ok let’s run a scenario

The cyclone is set to make landfall right on Brisbane, but the AFL says we still have to play and unfurl the flag

Who is attending anyway

This will be me flying in Wednesday night

 

[pod17]

The severity of the storm should be one consideration, but not the only one, as to whether to postpone the game.

The fact the players (plus coaches, fans etc) are sandbagging their houses in the lead up to this should also weigh heavily on the decision. How are you meant to prepare mentally with that happening?

The intention of the OR was to showcase AFL - which is aided by favourable conditions - to a northern market without rugby being in town. That’s now out anyway given games will be played on the same weekend making the early start to the season less sensible.

Finally, the AFL should give all those travelling suitable time to reschedule fairs etc. Many would have booked air tickets that aren’t able to be changed within 24 hours, so the earlier they call this the better - nobody would begrudge them erring on the side of caution when safety is a consideration.

 

[Elixuh]

 

[borrat]

change it to this sunday

 

[Perrip]

change it to this sunday

Sunday would be heavily dependent on there being no infrastructure or flooding damage in Brisbane after the cycle/low passes through.

 

[Seattle Mariners]

change it to this sunday

Agree 100%
Get it over and done with on Sunday so you can still have your bye in round 3.

 

[BRAB]

I would. You have to show the cyclone that it hasn’t won and that you’re not afraid. Unfurl the flag into the eye of the storm.

**** it. If Dew is in, I am too!

This will be me flying in Wednesday night

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The true fans rise up

 

[Nunez]

The true fans rise up

Join us BRAB!

 

[BRAB]

Join us BRAB!

Stealing a car and driving towards the eye of the storm

 

[martinson]

If Geelong had any care for the safety and welfare of their players they should forfeit this game now.

It's only 4 points . Plenty of games to make it up.

 

[Elixuh]

If Geelong had any care for the safety and welfare of their players they should forfeit this game now.

It's only 4 points . Plenty of games to make it up.

You should mentioned that on the Cats board, I'm sure they would be receptive

 

[Tom14]

Seems like the play it on Sunday thing is the Cats idea and they want to hold it at porkbarrel stadium

 

[martinson]

You should mentioned that on the Cats board, I'm sure they would be receptive

I know .

There's a small voice in my head telling me not to.

 

[Section 5]

My prediction is it crosses the coast Friday 2am-6am when the tide is the highest.
That seems to be a regular pattern with cyclones hitting around high tide times.

The best time tide wise would-be Friday 10am- 2.00pm

 

[Sproj]

Ok let’s run a scenario

The cyclone is set to make landfall right on Brisbane, but the AFL says we still have to play and unfurl the flag

Who is attending anyway

 

[Nunez]

Stand back.

 

[Dalions]

My prediction is it crosses the coast Friday 2am-6am when the tide is the highest.
That seems to be a regular pattern with cyclones hitting around high tide times.

The best time tide wise would-be Friday 10am- 2.00pm

Not good for the storm surge

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Looks like AFL are trying to stuff Geelong up already.
Play us on sunday, somehow try and get back to play Fremantle on saturday 1pm.

To be fair its better than playing you Sunday in round 3 (if that's the alternative) as we play Friday night in round 4.

 

[Perrip]

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

I propose season 2025 is cancelled.

Let the players have the full pre season they deserve. Joe has his year off. Get all the stars fit and firing, and we can be reigning premiers for another year.

And then with Joe back from his holiday in Byron, we can unfurl the flag in 2026 at a rebuilt Gabba with brand new shades and ‘Let It Go’ blaring from the grandstands.