Prediction 2019 Fixture

[Marmozet]

Apparently Fremantle have requested to play Essendon at home in Round 1 so I don’t think we’ll play either of those two teams first up.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Who needs a tweet when you have AFL Media writing the story.

All clubs set for one five-day break in 2019

MORE Thursday night games are on the agenda after the players signed off on the AFL scheduling one five-day break per team in 2019.

The AFL Players' Association confirmed on Wednesday the players had agreed to the fixturing clause, which could allow for the number of Thursday night matches to increase from seven plus a final in 2017 to potentially 12 next season.

"Players have approved the introduction of one five-day break per club for the 2019 season to provide the AFL with greater fixture flexibility," general manager player and stakeholder relations Brett Murphy said. "While player welfare is our primary fixture priority, the players are committed to working with the industry to create the best product possible for fans." Previously, the players' CBA said that clubs should always have a six-day break unless the draw had to cater for unusual circumstances like the games scheduled on Anzac Day eve and Anzac Day. The approval from the players will allow the League to bolster the number of Thursday night games, which have largely been popular with television audiences in particular......
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-10-10/all-clubs-set-for-one-fiveday-break-in-2019

 

[Adam Marrett23]

Can we play Hawthorn for our first home game? Be interesting to see the reception Wingard gets

 

[LFC2010]

I dare say we’ll play Hawthorn twice if the Wingard trade goes through.

Us vs them on a Friday Night at the MCG in Round 1?

We won't be getting them in round 1, anywhere.

They'll more than likely play Geelong like they seem to do.

 

[LFC2010]

Can we play Hawthorn for our first home game? Be interesting to see the reception Wingard gets

And the crowd, Channel 7 I'd imagine wouldn't mind this as well as it'd be a ratings winner for them.

 

[badbeats]

And because he'll be unfit they'll play him forward and he'll kick 7

 

[RossFC]

Can we play Hawthorn for our first home game? Be interesting to see the reception Wingard gets

I'm wondering how the crowd at Alberton will react for the intra-club match, We may end up booing our own players.

 

[Iwish]

Acording to a mate in melb who says he knows the proposed round 1 is

Carl v Rich - mcg -thu
Melb v nth melb -mcg - fri
St kilda v geelong - marvel -sat
Gws v haw - skoda - sat
Ade v syd- AO - sat
Coll v wb - mcg -sat
Gold coast v Port - metricon -sun
Ess v west coast - marvel - sun
Freo v bris - optus - sun

Its not set in concrete but lets see how close it is when it comes out

 

[CharlieKelly]

Acording to a mate in melb who says he knows the proposed round 1 is

Carl v Rich - mcg -thu
Melb v nth melb -mcg - fri
St kilda v geelong - marvel -sat
Gws v haw - skoda - sat
Ade v syd- AO - sat
Coll v wb - mcg -sat
Gold coast v Port - metricon -sun
Ess v west coast - marvel - sun
Freo v bris - optus - sun

Its not set in concrete but lets see how close it is when it comes out

Oh great, we can immediately lament not getting Lukosius

 

[jdeezy]

Gold Coast away early enough to actually be nice weather would be good.

Melbourne v North would be a bizarre game for the marquee Friday night Round 1 fixture though.

 

[Marmozet]

North will be playing 4 games in Hobart. We’ll probably be one the teams visiting.

 

[OneGreatClub]

North will be playing 4 games in Hobart. We’ll probably be one the teams visiting.

Was thinkng the same. What’s the bet it will be interstae teams, including Port, playing them there where in reality it would be much fairer for Melbourne teams to play them there.

 

[LFC2010]

Acording to a mate in melb who says he knows the proposed round 1 is

Carl v Rich - mcg -thu
Melb v nth melb -mcg - fri
St kilda v geelong - marvel -sat
Gws v haw - skoda - sat
Ade v syd- AO - sat
Coll v wb - mcg -sat
Gold coast v Port - metricon -sun
Ess v west coast - marvel - sun
Freo v bris - optus - sun

Its not set in concrete but lets see how close it is when it comes out

if we're playing the Suns round 1 up there, it'll probably mean we'll play them in china closer to when everyone has the byes, which can only be a good thing.

 

[El Zorro]

if we're playing the Suns round 1 up there, it'll probably mean we'll play them in china closer to when everyone has the byes, which can only be a good thing.

We are not playing GC in China again.

 

[LFC2010]

We are not playing GC in China again.

ah, forgot about that LOL. Who ever it'll be, it can only be a good thing

 

[Andre]

We are not playing GC in China again.

Come on AFL, surely step in and pressure Chad to go to St. Kilda for pick 4 (though would still rather keep him), then have an early season grudge match against them in China.

 

[CharlieKelly]

Fixture comes out on October 31st, happy Halloween

 

[El Zorro]

Fixture comes out on October 31st, happy Halloween

I'm expecting our fixture to be horrific, so very fitting.

 

[CharlieKelly]

North will be playing 4 games in Hobart. We’ll probably be one the teams visiting.

I actually wouldn't mind this, I've never been to Tasmania, so I'd like to go if that happens

 

[Marmozet]

I actually wouldn't mind this, I've never been to Tasmania, so I'd like to go if that happens

As long as we don't get done 38-15 this time.

 

[CharlieKelly]

Thursday night Showdowns?

That should be mostly a no, BUT, maybe, during school holidays or the night before say a public holiday like Good Friday could be considered, but otherwise, no

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/spor...IGb_42x0mJCpWJLEwvY71mxqbRZbOsR1Nx8OmtrrefI0I

 

[GremioPower]

Fixture comes out on October 31st, happy Halloween

I'm expecting our fixture to be horrific, so very fitting.

It's my birthday. AFL could give me a present, couldn't it?

 

[Marmozet]

Melbourne at the G in Round 1

 

[robbo1981]

Melbourne at the G in Round 1

Yep tough start that

 

[Greasyrhys]

I’d expect we’ll probably play a low-drawing side for our first home game, or maybe even the $wan$ like 2015? Could be a bad start to 2019...