Preview AFLX: Essendon vs Hawthorne & St Kilda, Docklands, Friday 16/02/18 @ 6:40 PM

[Lore]

I guess whoever doesn't make the squad for the two pre-season scratch matches. I think they have squads of like 28 or something don't they?

Also brand awareness I suppose, will be good for some of the s**t clubs to get their names better recognition.

 

[eth-dog]

I'm never one to dismiss a sport before watching it. It could be a good concept.

 

[Lore]

I'm wondering if it has to be the same ten players for all four games, or if we might put a squad of forty into 4 teams of ten, one team plays in each match? 20 minutes of exercise per player lol. Not a lot of time to do opposition research if all the games are on one day either I guess. I can see some pros for it. And the cons aren't too different from the average pre-season competition either

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

AFL should realise that 50 over games and then 20/20 was introduced because people stayed away in droves from the long form of the game (which is my preference).

Rugby sevens is because rugby is so boring that it’s own players want to leave it.

That is, an already entertaining sport that already takes only approx 2 hours to complete does not need some hybrid version of itself.

 

[Bombermania]

I would only play those not currently considered in the starting 22 so guys like Mutch, Clarke and Ridley can get some match practice on a big stadium before the season proper.

 

[maskmcgee]

It's amazing how often my avatar accurately displays my reaction to things.

 

[Bombermania]

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So it is an excuse to trail all the AFL's dumb "rule ideas" to try and convince us that they will improve the game.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Gils idea no doubt.

Hope the rumours of him leaving the AFL are true.

 

[Mercurial89]

AFL should realise that 50 over games and then 20/20 was introduced because people stayed away in droves from the long form of the game (which is my preference).

Rugby sevens is because rugby is so boring that it’s own players want to leave it.

That is, an already entertaining sport that already takes only approx 2 hours to complete does not need some hybrid version of itself.

They know that.
The purpose of theis game is to play overseas. Not many countries have the ground sizes to play the full length game. This was developed so it can be played on soccer fields so they can expand their reach.

 

[AcuteWhistle]

Meanwhile at AFL House...

 

[TheBrightSide]

Might be crap, might be pretty cool.
Hope it’s not tacky like 20/20, with the posts lighting up after each goal.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

They know that.
The purpose of theis game is to play overseas. Not many countries have the ground sizes to play the full length game. This was developed so it can be played on soccer fields so they can expand their reach.

Wow, even more silly reason then

 

[ant555]

I'm never one to dismiss a sport before watching it. It could be a good concept.

Agree. Would have to watch it first. Doubt it will do much for the main stream AFL comp but could be good for junior comps and overseas markets that struggle to get numbers.

 

[DERO]

Agree. Would have to watch it first. Doubt it will do much for the main stream AFL comp but could be good for junior comps and overseas markets that struggle to get numbers.

It'll be handy in the middle of winter when half the team doesn't show up to training when it is too cold and wet.

 

[Jade]

My only interest in this cardboard garbage will be in making sure none of our players are injured while participating.

 

[Beerfish]

It's amazing how often my avatar accurately displays my reaction to things.

That's funny because quite often it also accurately displays other people's reactions to your posts too.

 

[Whispering_Jack]

Happy to check it out and if it's crap I won't keep watching it. If it's crap and it seemingly gets better over time, I will still be open to checking it out in the future as well.

 

[Lore]

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/video/2018-01-19/btv-aflx-first-training-run

Training run! They're playing it as being very suited to our style and the things we need to train.

 

[eDPS]

 

[Lore]

Facebook to the rescue! I wish we could embed videos from the Essendon website..

 

[ant555]

Will be interesting to watch IMO. May well have a spot in pre season but it is obvious it is the package that is going to be used to promote the game on an International stage. Low playing numbers , 10 , no need for specialist position players like the ruck. Played on a soccer size pitch. They will use the highlights of this pre season to make the promotion video.

 

[Beerfish]

Raz and the Corgi look to be moving well.

 

[Bombermania]

There might be a positive to this concept, after several games the players might get the message that they can back themselves by never kicking the ball backwards.

 

[vaughany]

Are we playing one or two AFL X matches on Friday the 16th?

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[kleanr]

Anyone know of the broadcast details?
I'm thinking the most attention i will give will be tuning into C7, reserving complete judgement until then.