No Oppo Supporters 2023 General AFL Discussion - incl. AFL Grand Final

[The King!]

Gather round added f all to the actual footy

 

[Millky95]

Gather round added f all to the actual footy

Apparently one of the highest scoring rounds in recent years

 

[Olian]

Gather round added f all to the actual footy

AFL was the winner. It was an extra round of football which is great for TV revenue and SA government chipped in to hold the round.

 

[The King!]

AFL was the winner. It was an extra round of football which is great for TV revenue and SA government chipped in to hold the round.

that's not the actual game though, not denying revenue and impact for locals and tourism

 

[Olian]

that's not the actual game though, not denying revenue and impact for locals and tourism

The games weren’t anything special. Other than the Swans winning. Bombers upset win over the Demons killed my tips.

 

[The King!]

Some players just looked like natural athletes

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Wow 3 seasons why are they so quick to lock things in.

Time zone - it suits the broadcasters

 

[rustycrate]

'Unbelievable success': SA secures Gather Round until 2026

The AFL is keen to grow Gather Round in South Australia before taking it to other states beyond 2026

www.afl.com.au

what a load of BS!
NSW, QLD, WA,, even Tassie and the NT will be pretty pissed off and rightly so

Very underwhelming news when I heard it. I thought the idea was to rotate it around Australia. I guess I'm just a goose.

 

[Edmund hunt]

The AFL should really be looking at growing the game in NSW and QLD.

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[bedford]

Some players just looked like natural athletesView attachment 1662781

And the best umpire ever in the background Glen James

 

[Membling]

The AFL should really be looking at growing the game in NSW and QLD.

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I mean yes. That is 100% what I thought it was going to be. Gather round showcase in non-traditional states to boost the exposure in expansion markets.

But what do we know?

 

[bedford]

I mean yes. That is 100% what I thought it was going to be. Gather round showcase in non-traditional states to boost the exposure in expansion markets.

But what do we know?

Sargent Schultz says hello

 

[Edmund hunt]

I mean yes. That is 100% what I thought it was going to be. Gather round showcase in non-traditional states to boost the exposure in expansion markets.

But what do we know? [emoji1745]

AFL is quickly becoming one of the most participated weekend sport in NSW.

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[Membling]

AFL is quickly becoming one of the most participated weekend sport in NSW.

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Been up and around NSW and QLD a bit and participation is now noticeable up here which is huge

 

[hairy biker]

And the best umpire ever in the background Glen James

Respected by all in the game.
Understood football, not just the rules.

Article about him being appointed the Sir Doug Nicholls rounds (rd 10 & 11) ambassador/honouree;

https://nit.com.au/10-04-2023/5553/first-and-only-aboriginal-vflafl-umpire-glen-james-acknowledged-as-sir-doug-nicholls-round-honouree

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Why do ex-players never become umpires?

Seems a dreadful shame - as they’d have a feel for the game and would improve standards.

 

[bedford]

Respected by all in the game.
Understood football, not just the rules.

Article about him being appointed the Sir Doug Nicholls rounds (rd 10 & 11) ambassador/honouree;

https://nit.com.au/10-04-2023/5553/first-and-only-aboriginal-vflafl-umpire-glen-james-acknowledged-as-sir-doug-nicholls-round-honouree

Did it on his own , was called every name under the sun copped it with a laugh and told them to piss off and play.

 

[The King!]

just a quiet word got the players to stfu

 

[bedford]

Why do ex-players never become umpires?

Seems a dreadful shame - as they’d have a feel for the game and would improve standards.

Fisher from Saints did Saints today FYI

 

[The King!]

Why do ex-players never become umpires?

Seems a dreadful shame - as they’d have a feel for the game and would improve standards.

Media and or coaching gigs

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Why do ex-players never become umpires?

Seems a dreadful shame - as they’d have a feel for the game and would improve standards.

Still gotta keep up a level of fitness is a huge part of it

 

[Dubai Quacker]

bedford considers that GWS are a bigger basket case than Gold Coast.

I’ve pondered it & reckon it’s a close run race.

Gold Coast paying a VFL standard player called Bowes $850k & then having to beg someone to take him off their hands (along with their top draft pick as a sweetener) is surely THE most incompetent list management in AFL history.

But then GWS, not to be outdone, signs a small group of players on titanic long term deals, meaning any and all emerging talent at the club feels they’ll only get market value by going elsewhere - resulting in endless “rebuild”.

It all makes the early days of Freo look like a raging success.

The AFL has a big problem with both GWS and Gold Coast. But in my view, at least GWS has the potential to grow a memebership and supporter base in the medium term, if they stop being dopey. Gold Coast - not so sure.

Just makes me so thankful that we’re a well administered*, professional outfit.

* disclaimer: yes, I know, we actually bid on Bowes at the 2016 draft. But I’m sure that was just someone’s fat fingers pressing the wrong button on draft night.

 

[bedford]

bedford considers that GWS are a bigger basket case than Gold Coast.

I’ve pondered it & reckon it’s a close run race.

Gold Coast paying a VFL standard player called Bowes $850k & then having to beg someone to take him off their hands (along with their top draft pick as a sweetener) is surely THE most incompetent list management in AFL history.

But then GWS, not to be outdone, signs a small group of players on titanic long term deals, meaning any and all emerging talent at the club feels they’ll only get market value by going elsewhere - resulting in endless “rebuild”.

It all makes the early days of Freo look like a raging success.

The AFL has a big problem with both GWS and Gold Coast. But in my view, at least GWS has the potential to grow a memebership and supporter base in the medium term, if they stop being dopey. Gold Coast - not so sure.

Just makes me so thankful that we’re a well administered*, professional outfit.

* disclaimer: yes, I know, we actually bid on Bowes at the 2016 draft. But I’m sure that was just someone’s fat fingers pressing the wrong button on draft night.

Good post , but the SEQ is building for aussie rules more than Western Sydney , what is the attendance and membership differential ?

 

[Kapers]

I don't necessarily think JHF deserves the booing, but for Hinkly to come out and say it was brave to come home after one season is insulting.
I wonder if Butters left after a season if Port Adelaide would see that as brave.

Idiodic

 

[Callipygian]

Would be very interesting to know if the Principal has connections to the club eg. a coterie group member etc.

What is a "coterie group"? I gather some kind of VIP member.