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That's hardly surprising though.....those clubs you mention have been around for at least 125 years.....( Port of course 154 years),,, they will have supporters everywhere by virtue of generational connection. Ironically it's the very reason the AFL is trying to build the game in NSW and Qld...

I absolutely agree with you. The whole GWS thing is very clunky. The original plan as I understand it was to have one game each week in NSW and QLD.....hence 2 clubs each. Sydney Swans we are told is the biggest football club (any code) in NSW. I guess they had to come up with a club that...

Yeh, agree with you re Alice Springs 2 and Darwin 9 games. Personally I think the AFL are very unlikely ever to relinquish Canberra as part of GWS.

Yes, fair enough, but they effectively have 2 home grounds. If they have a base in Adelaide....as you say they could play Crows, Port, GR in Adelaide in 3 of first seven games....so 4 others away....then base themselves in Darwin. Interesting to note that there is a big push for another SA...

Agree. The case for NT is all about creating a vehicle to help disadvantaged communities. You need everyone on board.. Govt, Corporate . If the Giants and Suns end up being self reliant (that's a big IF) as you say then AFL will have taken off truly in NSW and Qld and the game may well be in...

No doubt NT would have to have a club structure and playing fixture like no other. Majority of their income would have to come from share of broadcast rights, government backing and because they would likely have a high profile ( unique club, isolated but iconic location) they may get...

Guess it remains to be seen but St Kilda and Geelong have both won against formidable opponents after only having the 5 day break. Provided you have no injuries maybe it in fact can be an advantage sometimes. Not suggesting that it should be routine.

You are concerned about the integrity of gambling in the AFL....... The AFL's illicit drug policy is effectively minimizing the likelihood of a player taking the field under the influence of drugs which may enhance or compromise their performance..... which is important for many reasons...

That's what you think. You are not privvy to multiple patient medical records unless you are a health professional. There are many instances where patients want their confidentiality maintained including some of the ones you have mentioned. Epilepsy, STI's, Mental Health, Cancer ( at the very...

They can only know if the player authorizes release of the medical information to a 3rd party .....otherwise the doctor could lose their medical registration and/or be sued by the player.

I totally get your point, but that is the dilemma and necessity of medical confidentiality.

So the "image of the game" does not include player welfare ??

Yeh some go with wisdom, others believe punitive measures actually work........incredible...

Punishment is not the real answer anyway........

Guess you don't believe in rehab

Yeah, but because it's a company car, your boss has an obligation (to you and the general public) to make sure you don't do drugs when you're driving the company car.

Sure, in the case you mention the doctor would be a party to breaching the code if they supply the drug. That is a different scenario to a doctor who is providing primary health care to a patient. The patient controls the release of the medical record. The doctor is bound by law not to...

So irrespective of whatever the AFL does players can be tested anytime by WADA and SIA. Players are free to get a test of their own volition with any doctor. The Doctor is legally required to maintain confidentiality at all times for all patients. It is a legal requirement that the release of...

Looks likely that Hawks and North will be there until Tassie eventually get a team. The Stadium will be built one day....just when is the question.

I agree the whole Giants strategy needs constant re-assessment. Don't forget though that the Giants coming into the AFL has significantly helped the Swans. The Swans from 2000 were playing 8 matches SCG, 3 at Homebush (AFL had a mix of games in Canberra). Since 2012 the Swans have had 11...

Would be interesting to know with Giants V Collingwood last week what percentage of the Collingwood crowd came up from Melbourne versus how many live in Sydney and wanted to see the Pies play. Almost certainly the big Vic Clubs eg Carl, Coll Ess, Geel, Rich would have a sizeable support base...

Careful Walshawk. Presumably you weren't at Arden Street 1966 North V Hawthorn 5000 Attendance. 1977 Hawthorn v Geelong Princes Park 11,000...Hawks top of the ladder. Things change....plenty of options open to the AFL and Giants in Sydney.

Good to hear. What is the standard like . ? Do they all watch the Port games.

Agree, The whole thing a resounding success......could've had a match tonight at the G. Prime time around the country. Then next week Thurs Fri Sat Sun.......every club gets max exposure with Split Round opener.

So far the main effect has been the Swans are even Bigger than before the Giants arrived. Swans have 50,000 plus Members already. In the end it's all about the Rivalry. When you throw in the Giants membership 20,000 plus... There are approx 60,000 to 70,000 people in NSW who are Members...

Great Result......so many talking about opening round , can't miss.

That wasn't the deal.

The 2 clubs is about having at least one AFL game each week in QLD + NSW/ACT. It's not only about growing those local clubs....it's about growing the traditional Victorian clubs in those states. In particular Collingwood, Essendon, Geelong and Carlton have significant supporter bases in Qld +...

Depends on the competing issues as far as the AFL is concerned. Growing the Game versus Giving representation to Smaller Populations who are Traditional Supporters.... you need to do both...

Therefore lucky the Giants have Canberra ???