Here is the solution for the AFL Season 2020.
Split the 18 teams into 3 Groups of 6.
First Rotation
6 Teams in Victoria (MCG & Etihad)
6 Teams in Northern Territory (Darwin & Alice Springs)
6 Teams in Tasmania (Launceston & Hobart)
Yes - get special dispensation from Tasmania & NT but I'm sure with proper screening this could be arranged. If not, go somewhere else first.
Play the other 5 teams over the next 4 weeks.
Then go to the Second Rotations
6 teams in Victoria (MCG & Etihad)
6 teams in WA-Perth (Perth Stadium)
6 teams in Queensland (Gabba & Gold Coast)
Play other 5 teams over next 4 weeks.
Then go to the Third Rotation
6 teams in Victoria (MCG & Etihad)
6 teams in SA-Adelaide (Adelaide Oval)
6 teams in NSW (SCG & Giants Stadium)
Play other 5 teams over next 4 weeks.
Between the rotations you might have a 2 week break.
Splitting the competition in 3 gives flexibility.
If there is a positive test - only that team and the other 5 teams in that region need to stand down. The two other regions can KEEP PLAYING.
This gives the league flexibility to deal with a positive test - and it also means the league cuts down significantly on travel.
Essentially you can play the season in 3 4 week blocks with games every night coming from a different region. 2 week breaks in between.
It also respects travel restrictions and is more in line with community sentiment than teams flying back and forth across the country every week.
Of course I have picked out 7 regions. That doesn't have to be set in stone. Maybe NT wouldn't agree with this. Fair enough. I'm sure Tasmania would agree to host 6 AFL Teams for a month - even if it means a 2 week quarantine period up front. Maybe you put them in the second rotation.
This is a solution to get this season played and create immense flexibility in the draw.
Thoughts?
Split the 18 teams into 3 Groups of 6.
First Rotation
6 Teams in Victoria (MCG & Etihad)
6 Teams in Northern Territory (Darwin & Alice Springs)
6 Teams in Tasmania (Launceston & Hobart)
Yes - get special dispensation from Tasmania & NT but I'm sure with proper screening this could be arranged. If not, go somewhere else first.
Play the other 5 teams over the next 4 weeks.
Then go to the Second Rotations
6 teams in Victoria (MCG & Etihad)
6 teams in WA-Perth (Perth Stadium)
6 teams in Queensland (Gabba & Gold Coast)
Play other 5 teams over next 4 weeks.
Then go to the Third Rotation
6 teams in Victoria (MCG & Etihad)
6 teams in SA-Adelaide (Adelaide Oval)
6 teams in NSW (SCG & Giants Stadium)
Play other 5 teams over next 4 weeks.
Between the rotations you might have a 2 week break.
Splitting the competition in 3 gives flexibility.
If there is a positive test - only that team and the other 5 teams in that region need to stand down. The two other regions can KEEP PLAYING.
This gives the league flexibility to deal with a positive test - and it also means the league cuts down significantly on travel.
Essentially you can play the season in 3 4 week blocks with games every night coming from a different region. 2 week breaks in between.
It also respects travel restrictions and is more in line with community sentiment than teams flying back and forth across the country every week.
Of course I have picked out 7 regions. That doesn't have to be set in stone. Maybe NT wouldn't agree with this. Fair enough. I'm sure Tasmania would agree to host 6 AFL Teams for a month - even if it means a 2 week quarantine period up front. Maybe you put them in the second rotation.
This is a solution to get this season played and create immense flexibility in the draw.
Thoughts?
