Fixture 2023 fixture

[buttermuffs]

One MCG game stinks. Top four interstate teams should get more games at the MCG. Hell, top eight should.

Knowing a ground does give one team an advantage so all interstate teams in finals at the MCG are disadvantaged.

The wind patterns, difference in surface, sun etc. all impact. And yes, the ground size and shape. So critical when every ground is different.

The AFL suck.

We have two this year. We okay Hawthorn round 13 at the MCG.


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[M Malice]

Is there still a pre finals bye this season?

 

[Gadzorks]

We have two this year. We okay Hawthorn round 13 at the MCG.


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Of the current top four in the just released fixture -

Port do not get a MCG game

We get one

Pies get rounds 18, 20 21 22 and 24

Melbourne get 18 19 20 21 and 23.

But sure, it's a national game and we should be grateful for our one game plus the two early ones.
ABSOLUTELY BLOODY NOT.

 

[Section 5]

R16-23 FIXTURE: Primetime Pies, treat for Dogs, Blues bumped

Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs feature prominently in marquee timeslots from rounds 16-23 of the 2023 season

www.afl.com.au

The AFL has locked in Friday night's round 23 match between Collingwood and Brisbane at Marvel, saying it hoped to see a packed house between the two premiership fancies.

Saturday in round 19 shapes as an absolute ripper, with Brisbane hosting Geelong in the twilight timeslot,

 

[JasRulz63]

Is there still a pre finals bye this season?

Yep.

 

[Quested]

Of the current top four in the just released fixture -

Port do not get a MCG game

We get one

Pies get rounds 18, 20 21 22 and 24

Melbourne get 18 19 20 21 and 23.

But sure, it's a national game and we should be grateful for our one game plus the two early ones.
ABSOLUTELY BLOODY NOT.

So Pies and Dee's basically head in to the finals having played the majority of their last rounds at the MCG. Totally fair!

 

[M Malice]

Yep.

Makes no sense to not just announce the round 24 games now as well then, every finals team will get a decent break anyway.

 

[BrainOfMorbius]

Makes no sense to not just announce the round 24 games now as well then, every finals team will get a decent break anyway.

I think the AFL likes the theatre of building audience anticipation

 

[Grasshopper17]

Is there still a pre finals bye this season?

Expect so.

 

[Section 5]

AFL FIXTURE Brisbane Lions ROUNDS 16-23 (All times AEST)

ROUND 16 Thursday June 29

Brisbane Lions vs Richmond (The Gabba), 7:20pm

Round 17 Saturday July 8

Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles (The Gabba), 1:45pm

ROUND 18 Friday July 14

Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions (MCG), 7:50pm

ROUND 19 Saturday July 22

Brisbane Lions vs Geelong Cats (The Gabba), 4:35pm

ROUND 20 Saturday, July 29

Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions (Heritage Bank Stadium), 4:35pm

ROUND 21 Sunday August 6

Fremantle vs Brisbane Lions (Optus Stadium), 4:40pm

ROUND 22 Saturday August 12

Brisbane Lions vs Adelaide Crows (The Gabba), 4:35pm

ROUND 23 Friday August 18

Collingwood vs Brisbane Lions (Marvel Stadium), 7:50pm

ROUND 24 (dates and times TBC)

Friday August 25 to Sunday August 27

Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda (The Gabba)

 

[briztoon]

As per the Age

Ric - G - Thu 29/6 - 7.20
WCE - G - Sat 8/7 - 1.45
Mel - MCG - Fri 14/7 - 7.50
Gee - G - Sat 22/7 - 4.35
GCS - HBS - Sat 29/7 - 4.35
Fre - OS - Sun 6/8 - 2.40 (dare say that's Perth time, so 4.40)
Ade - G - Sat 12/8 - 4.35
Col - Mrv - Fri 18/8 - 7.50
Stk - G - TBD

That sucks balls. I can’t get to twilight games.

 

[gapwedge0]

On a personal level, hate the twilight and early games, but on another level, surely Brisbane has worked hard enough for more prime time recognition?

 

[gapwedge0]

Take two. In round 23 why aren't we playing Collingwood at their home ground, the MCG?

 

[Dalions]

So Pies and Dee's basically head in to the finals having played the majority of their last rounds at the MCG. Totally fair!

That’s why we need to lock in top 2 if possible,

 

[Warwick]

I’m bloody sick of watching the Dogs in prime time.

Hate their style of football.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Hopefully next year they just announce the full fixture. Going to be on a plane for the Richmond game. Thought I'd be safe on a Thursday night

 

[BrainOfMorbius]

Hopefully next year they just announce the full fixture. Going to be on a plane for the Richmond game. Thought I'd be safe on a Thursday night

There will be a lot more Thursday nights next year I'm hearing. I've got a feeling the Lions will cop quite a few.

 

[Dalions]

Hopefully next year they just announce the full fixture. Going to be on a plane for the Richmond game. Thought I'd be safe on a Thursday night

Good luck with that.

I think they will stick with this format as it allows them to schedule the bigger games for the back end of the year, in prime slots with a bit more surety.

 

[Elixuh]

Thursday night games suck. Otherwise a decent enough draw.

 

[luthor]

One MCG game stinks. Top four interstate teams should get more games at the MCG. Hell, top eight should.

Knowing a ground does give one team an advantage so all interstate teams in finals at the MCG are disadvantaged.

The wind patterns, difference in surface, sun etc. all impact. And yes, the ground size and shape. So critical when every ground is different.

The AFL suck.

Sure it stinks

But the wind, the surface, the sun, the rain, the opposition,the crowd, the ground size and shape didn't matter to our champion sides of 2001, 2002 and 2003.

Beating the bastards with all of that against us just added to the satisfaction.

If we are good enough, we'll overcome all that.

Since the beginning of the AFL era in 1990, non -Vic sides have won 12 of 23 possible Flags.

Lions three (2001,2002,2003 ); Adelaide two (1997, 1998); WCE four (1992, 1994, 2006, 2018); Sydney two (2005,2012); Port one(2004)

Sydney have managed to lose five GF's in that period as well. 1996, 2006, 2014, 2016 and 2022)

But as we all know....Sydney is a p***weak club

So relax.

Get to the GF and we have an excellent chance

 

[Dalions]

Since the beginning of the AFL era in 1990, non -Vic sides have won 12 of 23 possible Flags.

12 of 33 years?

 

[martinson]

12 of 33 years?

I'm surprised someone from the older generation needs a calculator.

But Luthor's last point is an excellent one.

The GF is a whole new ball game. It's on the day who handles the occasion best and how good they are.

I don't think it matters much where it's played or whether you've played there before or not.

 

[Dalions]

I'm surprised someone from the older generation needs a calculator.

But Luthor's last point is an excellent one.

The GF is a whole new ball game. It's on the day who handles the occasion best and how good they are.

I don't think it matters much where it's played or whether you've played there before or not.

Got to get there first, the last 4 years have proved that it is hard to do.
That’s why a top 2 finish is all important, 2 home finals would go a long way.

 

[Cubs2Lions]

12 of 33 years?

West Coast have won 4 (92/94/06/18)
Brisbane have won 3 (01/02/03)
Sydney and Adelaide have won 2 (05/12 - Sydney) (97/98 - Adelaide)
Port Adelaide have won 1 (04)

 

[martinson]

Got to get there first, the last 4 years have proved that it is hard to do.
That’s why a top 2 finish is all important, 2 home finals would go a long way.

Absolutely crucial for us this year.

With the team we have 2 Gabba finals should get us to the GF.

Playing a prelim interstate sucks it out of you a bit especially if you get stuck with a shorter turnaround .