Preview AFLX How seriously will clubs take it?

[jackster83]

Why is it being played at Etihad?

Isn't the whole point of it that it can be played on soccer/rugby grounds?

 

[NoobPie]

But the thing is, people who need it have already developed short form versions of the game that are better than AFLX. The AFL, for the sake of having a new game that they can own and control, is deliberately ignoring decades of the same sort of grassroots development that gave rise to Sevens, 3x3 and futsal, in order to foist this cringeworthy incandescence upon a supporter base that largely has no interest. It's answering a question that's already been answered by shouting their answer to people who weren't asking. It's trying to counter an independent invention of T20 by selling us CricketMax. The concept itself is fundamentally flawed, presented in a way that's incredibly cringeworthy, and people will continue to point this out as long as they carry on with this fluoro failure.

You make some valid points but ultimately

1) I don't agree that the AFL shouldn't be taking the lead in establishing an elite form of a smaller field game and
2) the "shouting their answer to people who weren't asking" is just a variation of people who go out of their way to be offended about having things "shoved down their throats"

I'm looking forward to watching this years event to see how adding the extra player goes and shifting the "10 pointer" back 10 metres. These are both improvements on last year.

People who aren't interested in it don't have to watch it. But it appears the permanently outraged AFL fan sees this as another opportunity to feel outraged. I feel sorry for them

 

[NoobPie]

Why is it being played at Etihad?

Isn't the whole point of it that it can be played on soccer/rugby grounds?

Presumably because, at this stage, they are still developing the game and they own the thing. Presumably they'll bring the seats in

 

[Benny78]

They will bend over and take AFL-X like there's no tomorrow

 

[1972championsofaust]

I thought it was a live draft... How has Eddie Betts named his initial side?

Adelaide
Betts (C)
Milera

Brisbane
Cameron

Carlton
None

Collingwood
Varcoe

Essendon
McDonald-Tipungwuti

Fremantle
B.Hill

Geelong
Cockatoo

GCS
None

GWS
None

Hawthorn
Impey
Wingard

Melbourne
Jetta

North Melbourne
None

Port Adelaide
Motlop
Ryder (If Avail)

Richmond
Rioli

St. Kilda
None

Sydney
Franklin (If avail)

West Coast
Ryan
Rioli

Western Bulldogs
None



AFL Media Release:
Jan 18 14:22

 

[HTT]

To the people worried about injuries. What do you think these guys do at training? The match sim at training will more likely result in injury. The players not playing will probably face a tougher more physical session.

Here’s the difference though

You have to train if you want to win. If a player gets injured while training, it’s like getting injured in game. They needed to be there or else we weren’t going to win anyway.
The players do not need to be at AFLX. If they want ‘a few extra miles in the legs’ they can go for a run, or there can be an extra training session. If players get injured doing unnecessary shit, it’s a waste.

 

[markm106]

Here’s the difference though

You have to train if you want to win. If a player gets injured while training, it’s like getting injured in game. They needed to be there or else we weren’t going to win anyway.
The players do not need to be at AFLX. If they want ‘a few extra miles in the legs’ they can go for a run, or there can be an extra training session. If players get injured doing unnecessary shit, it’s a waste.

I guess players don’t have to do it though. They would agree and be enticed by $.

 

[Taylor]

I thought it was a live draft... How has Eddie Betts named his initial side?

Adelaide
Betts (C)
Milera

Brisbane
Cameron

Carlton
None

Collingwood
Varcoe

Essendon
McDonald-Tipungwuti

Fremantle
B.Hill

Geelong
Cockatoo

GCS
None

GWS
None

Hawthorn
Impey
Wingard

Melbourne
Jetta

North Melbourne
None

Port Adelaide
Motlop
Ryder (If Avail)

Richmond
Rioli

St. Kilda
None

Sydney
Franklin (If avail)

West Coast
Ryan
Rioli

Western Bulldogs
None



AFL Media Release:
Jan 18 14:22

Do you notice the common feature with that list of men?

That's why. It's designed as an indigenous team.

 

[1972championsofaust]

Do you notice the common feature with that list of men?

That's why. It's designed as an indigenous team.

Oh I see now, so no surprises then, those players would’ve already committed to playing?

 

[markm106]

Oh I see now, so no surprises then, those players would’ve already committed to playing?

You’d assume so I don’t think players are forced to play. But they’ll be compensated well I think.

 

[Taylor]

64 players across four teams at $5,000* day rate is $320,000. Not too bad.

*hypothetical pay

 

[winty]

Surprised Geelong are letting Cockatoo play in this game. Guy is injury riddled at the best of times, so staggering we'd risk him in some Mickey Mouse competition in February.

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

Surprised Geelong are letting Cockatoo play in this game. Guy is injury riddled at the best of times, so staggering we'd risk him in some Mickey Mouse competition in February.

And Zac Williams not selected. I wonder if he is on low money and wants the cash? I know he's always had a big upside but not sure of his contract position.

 

[1972championsofaust]

I thought it was a live draft... How has Eddie Betts named his initial side?

Adelaide
Betts (C)
Milera

Brisbane
Cameron

Carlton
None

Collingwood
Varcoe

Essendon
McDonald-Tipungwuti

Fremantle
B.Hill

Geelong
Cockatoo

GCS
None

GWS
None

Hawthorn
Impey
Wingard

Melbourne
Jetta

North Melbourne
None

Port Adelaide
Motlop
Ryder (If Avail)

Richmond
Rioli

St. Kilda
None

Sydney
Franklin (If avail)

West Coast
Ryan
Rioli

Western Bulldogs
None



AFL Media Release:
Jan 18 14:22

Don’t know the format of AFLX..... But if this is Eddie’s Team, whom is playing in defence?

 

[Benny78]

Do you notice the common feature with that list of men?

That's why. It's designed as an indigenous team.

The whole things blatantly racist in all honestly

 

[NoobPie]

The whole things blatantly racist in all honestly

Better tell all those aboriginal players throwing their hat in the ring

 

[Jesslc]

Whens this draft? Genuinely interested to see how that plays out.

 

[Jesslc]

Honestly if we send any more than fringe young players we are morons.
Why Jack Riewoldt would be risked is laughable, his pay packet aside, he shouldn't be playing this shit.

Lol if you cant make it through a 20 minute AFLX game, you probably aren't going to make it through the season.

 

[juss]

Lol if you cant make it through a 20 minute AFLX game, you probably aren't going to make it through the season.

That's completely missing the point. Of course he can do it, but there's no reason or benefit to take a risk in something no one cares about that has nothing to do with his football club training and preseason.
Best that can happen: He plays well and gets a bit of money in something hardly anyone will watch, passionately support or even remember a week later.
Worst that can happen: An innocuous incident gives a player a season ending injury.

It's simply not worth it, which is why I don't like star players from the Tigers involved.

 

[Jesslc]

That's completely missing the point. Of course he can do it, but there's no reason or benefit to take a risk in something no one cares about that has nothing to do with his football club training and preseason.
Best that can happen: He plays well and gets a bit of money in something hardly anyone will watch, passionately support or even remember a week later.
Worst that can happen: An innocuous incident gives a player a season ending injury.

It's simply not worth it, which is why I don't like star players from the Tigers involved.

benefit = $$$$

 

[1972championsofaust]

Danger got wind of Eddie’s Team and said he’s going to poach Cockatoo from him!

 

[juss]

benefit = $$$$

Can't speak for other players, but I reckon Jack Riewoldt isn't in need of coin
He's one of the most well looked after players around in terms of extra coin from media work, endorsements, etc.

 

[Reakts97]

The drafts gonna be way more interesting than the actual play

 

[Jesslc]

Can't speak for other players, but I reckon Jack Riewoldt isn't in need of coin
He's one of the most well looked after players around in terms of extra coin from media work, endorsements, etc.

Jeff bezos isnt retired.

 

[Jesslc]

The drafts gonna be way more interesting than the actual play

When is it?