Fixture 2023 fixture

[Viceregal]

6 games for me are dangerous with three of those very dangerous. 17 wins and 6 losses should see us top 4.

Pies playing away is not a danger game ... it is a big psychological gap to get from MCG to Docklands!

Btw to the Pies fans know where Docklands is better than the Tiger mob?

 

[Son of Superboot]

Pies playing away is not a danger game ... it is a big psychological gap to get from MCG to Docklands!

Btw to the Pies fans know where Docklands is better than the Tiger mob?

It would be a shame to play this Rd 23 game at docklands. It would certainly draw a larger crowd that the two other proposed games at the MCG that weekend (Tigers v North and Demons v Hawks). If the AFL had some sense they would play this game at the MCG, with both teams likely in the top 4, it has the possibility of drawing a 70,000+ crowd.

 

[Grasshopper17]

We're playing Geelong at 4:35 on a Friday?

 

[Grasshopper17]

Never mind, it just got moved to 4:35 on the Saturday. Think The Age got their dates wrong.

 

[royboy2]

Pies Game still at Docklands according to the Age

 

[royboy2]

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

 

[Gadzorks]

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

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.

 

[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.