Fixture 2023 fixture

[knaf]

They'll probably put up temporary scaffolding like they've done at Wagga and other locations during preseason games. It's not fantastic but it's not as bad as the VFL games.

Yes we had that regrettable experience this year where it appeared the camera was on the ground outside the fence.

 

[SC fish]

Is the turf always a bit underdone or have they played lots of sport on it recently? Seems a bit sad

Not sure but I reckon (and hope) they'll have it cherry ripe for the game

 

[SC fish]

Will the first people to get there be able to park facing the ground ... it's a day game so they shouldn't need to put their headlights on to help unless it is a really overcast day!

I reckon the car parks around the ground will be used for things other than car parking, such as cameras and maybe temporary stands, and general standing room for spectators

 

[aj1992]

Sorry if mentioned already but our round 16 game will most likely be a Thursday night.

 

[Alex09]

Game is "sold out" but looks like it would be pretty much impossible to stop just anyone rocking up on the day and watching with or without a ticket

 

[Section 5]

Game is "sold out" but looks like it would be pretty much impossible to stop just anyone rocking up on the day and watching with or without a ticket

They will have to borrow the "Cone of silence" from Maxwell Smart

 

[CarterS]

Just wondering what the new thing Melbourne-based supporters will all start complaining about, now that we have a decent amount of Melb games!!

 

[dlanod]

Just wondering what the new thing Melbourne-based supporters will all start complaining about, now that we have a decent amount of Melb games!!

Wait until we lose one of them...

 

[Bernie05]

I took some photos of the Mount Barker ground for the match v Kangaroos. Happy to answer any questions you might have re the ground or the townView attachment 1575736View attachment 1575737View attachment 1575738View attachment 1575739

At least our boys will be in no danger of sliding into the fence. Haven't seen such a gap between the boundary line and fence since Waverley park.

 

[BangyBangy]

Just wondering what the new thing Melbourne-based supporters will all start complaining about, now that we have a decent amount of Melb games!!

Not enough games at the G too many at Marvel. It's already started.

Fremantle, Port & Sydney all have three games at the MCG. We only have two, it's a disgrace.

 

[MSB ROYS]

Not enough games at the G too many at Marvel. It's already started.

Fremantle, Port & Sydney all have three games at the MCG. We only have two, it's a disgrace.

That's the spirit!

 

[SC fish]

At least our boys will be in no danger of sliding into the fence. Haven't seen such a gap between the boundary line and fence since Waverley park.

Yeah you're right the gap is huge! I reckon it will be less when marked for footy rather than cricket

 

[Lace Out]

Just wondering what the new thing Melbourne-based supporters will all start complaining about, now that we have a decent amount of Melb games!!

That it’s probably a one off

 

[On the quiet]

I took some photos of the Mount Barker ground for the match v Kangaroos. Happy to answer any questions you might have re the ground or the townView attachment 1575736View attachment 1575737View attachment 1575738View attachment 1575739

Packed with fans this will be a great atmosphere especially if the weather is good

 

[On the quiet]

Obviously cricket is different than players competing for an AFL football, but a few of us posters copped a whack last year suggesting we have to live with COVID. Unless there is a new dangerous strain developed I cannot see the 2023 AFL season being interrupted. If the AFL rules are not currently in place won't be long before players and clubs ultimately decide if individuals are fit enough to play, much like influenza.

 

[Dalions]

Obviously cricket is different than players competing for an AFL football, but a few of us posters copped a whack last year suggesting we have to live with COVID. Unless there is a new dangerous strain developed I cannot see the 2023 AFL season being interrupted. If the AFL rules are not currently in place won't be long before players and clubs ultimately decide if individuals are fit enough to play, much like influenza.

Cricket is not a contact sport.
Which is quite a big thing when it comes to Covid.
Heard on a Podcast today that the AFL are unlikely to change their current regs in relation to Covid for the upcoming season.

 

[Lace Out]

Have any pre-season games been announced?

 

[BrainOfMorbius]

Have any pre-season games been announced?

Not to my knowledge.

 

[Mighty Lions]

Not to my knowledge.

Sydney in Sydney.

 

[BrainOfMorbius]

Sydney in Sydney.

Boo. Maybe we can get the Suns to play us at MVO.

 

[Section 5]

Sydney in Sydney.

It that the one and only official AFL game

Or have the club arranged a game with Sydney separately

 

[dlanod]

Sydney in Sydney.

I guess that's the trade off for not coming here during the season

 

[Mighty Lions]

I guess that's the trade off for not coming here during the season

And a game against Geelong at the Gabba....maybe.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Squigglies are back for 2023. These are the aggregates at this stage, which probably won't change too much between now and Round 1, given most of the models are usually relatively similar:



So as a couple of others here have mentioned, most models have us around the 5-8 mark, which we feel undersells us a bit. This is what a 12-goal loss in a Preliminary Final does to your rating - the fact that Geelong beat Sydney by even more the following week doesn't come into it. On the balance of probabilities above we have 13 wins, on an absolute basis (green vs red above) we finish with a 15-8 record, which is unlikely to be enough for a top 4 berth. We're gonna need to flip a few of those reds to greens. Tricky start, tough finish.

Traditionally, 4th has oscillated between needing 15 and 16 wins, so it will be interesting to see whether 16-7 cuts it in 2023.

Meanwhile, from a list management perspective, we are, just like our membership slogan, "all in". 3rd oldest list in the comp, the oldest we've ever had - first time our average age has been above 25. Now is our time.

 

[SC fish]

An aerial view of the (Mount Barker) Summit Sport and Recreation Ground for the round 5 clash v the Kangaroos can be found here:

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