Crows Chat That 'Doesnt Deserve Its Own Thread' Thread part 2

[brucetiki]

is the free ticket option for Gather Round gone now?

Looks like it. Everyone has to pay for a ticket now.

Be interesting to see if this impacts interstate numbers coming over for the round

 

[BRL121]

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https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/the-afls-under18-competition-to-change-name-from-coates-talent-league/news-story/4cefd5d8553035878473efb74a23bcc0

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CHANGE COMING TO BROWNLOW​

With the Brownlow Medal continuing to lose its lustre due in large part to massive recent winning totals, expect the umpires to be given access to game statistics in 2026.

In another vote for commonsense at league headquarters, whistleblowers were consulted this week for a meeting as to how after-match voting procedures will work.

AFL football boss Greg Swann had flagged the change after Matt Rowell won the 2025 Brownlow with 39 votes, a year after Patrick Cripps had polled a record 45 to win.

Swann’s thoughts were backed by veteran AFL umpire Simon Meredith, who said: “If you get stats, I’m sure that would add something that we could look at, to help us.”

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That's ridiculous. I'd rather it like it is, where they tell us who looked good to them, rather than the armchair approach of the commentators who don't watch the matches, e.g., whoever does our best SANFL players.

 

[FR0GGY]

is the free ticket option for Gather Round gone now?

What was the free ticket option?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

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https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/the-afls-under18-competition-to-change-name-from-coates-talent-league/news-story/4cefd5d8553035878473efb74a23bcc0

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CHANGE COMING TO BROWNLOW​

With the Brownlow Medal continuing to lose its lustre due in large part to massive recent winning totals, expect the umpires to be given access to game statistics in 2026.

In another vote for commonsense at league headquarters, whistleblowers were consulted this week for a meeting as to how after-match voting procedures will work.

AFL football boss Greg Swann had flagged the change after Matt Rowell won the 2025 Brownlow with 39 votes, a year after Patrick Cripps had polled a record 45 to win.

Swann’s thoughts were backed by veteran AFL umpire Simon Meredith, who said: “If you get stats, I’m sure that would add something that we could look at, to help us.”

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Only happened because of Daicos... but it's common sense for umpires to have access to everything they need.

Perhaps they could all watch fhe replay after & see which players they are favouring...

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

What was the free ticket option?

Members used to get a free general admission ticket.

 

[FR0GGY]

Members used to get a free general admission ticket.

Ah ok, I don’t remember that haha

 

[brucetiki]

Members used to get a free general admission ticket.

First year it was a free ticket anywhere.

Then it became a free ticket in the cheap seats.

Now it’s no free ticket at all

 

[jenny61_99]

Of course, it couldn’t be a boy.

We have a women’s team….

 

[kirky]

We have a women’s team….

Yes we do.

 

[pjcrows]

Anyone got a Gather Round barcode they won't use by any chance?

 

[1970crow]

We have a women’s team….

Geez Jen, read the room. You do realise that most supporters couldn’t give 2 cruds about AFLW. Just check the difference in posters, it’s not rocket science.

 

[skam85]

Geez Jen, read the room. You do realise that most supporters couldn’t give 2 cruds about AFLW. Just check the difference in posters, it’s not rocket science.

Not to mention the league is just as likely to not exist in 18yrs

 

[Mutineer]

Not to mention the league is just as likely to not exist in 18yrs

I highly doubt that, too many young girls now playing at the junior and lower levels for it not to consolidate.

 

[Cromulant]

Not to mention the league is just as likely to not exist in 18yrs

No chance that'll happen.

 

[Go the Guts]

Any cricket ticketing gurus here?

What’s the go with getting an affordable ticket for the Adelaide test?

Best available is $190 (1 Day) up in the nose bleeds. WTAF?

Years ago you could walk up, pay about 10 bucks and all good. (many years ago, but still, 190 is ridiculous)

Have heard SACA membership is a many year wait list.

Is it cheaper if you buy GA tickets months in advance?

Cheers

 

[GreyCrow]

Any cricket ticketing gurus here?

What’s the go with getting an affordable ticket for the Adelaide test?

Best available is $190 (1 Day) up in the nose bleeds. WTAF?

Years ago you could walk up, pay about 10 bucks and all good. (many years ago, but still, 190 is ridiculous)

Have heard SACA membership is a many year wait list.

Is it cheaper if you buy GA tickets months in advance?

Cheers

Might be some cheap Day 5 tickets

 

[Jetwa5h]

If this from the AFL computer game ....correct me if I'm wrong but they nailed ROB

 

[MarcusP2]

Any cricket ticketing gurus here?

What’s the go with getting an affordable ticket for the Adelaide test?

Best available is $190 (1 Day) up in the nose bleeds. WTAF?

Years ago you could walk up, pay about 10 bucks and all good. (many years ago, but still, 190 is ridiculous)

Have heard SACA membership is a many year wait list.

Is it cheaper if you buy GA tickets months in advance?

Cheers

Travel into the past and/or go to any Test that isn't an Ashes.

 

[Carn The Texan]

If this from the AFL computer game ....correct me if I'm wrong but they nailed ROB

I just saw the thumbnail and assumed it was talking about Sam Darcy because why else would there be the automatic expectation of a free kick

 

[Jetwa5h]

I just saw the thumbnail and assumed it was talking about Sam Darcy because why else would there be the automatic expectation of a free kick

I saw the ball bouncing of his chest and though well thats ROB

 

[crows dude]

Prea-Season Fixture released. Of course travelling to Perth to play Freo at Peel thunders Oval

 

[Apsaalooke]

Any cricket ticketing gurus here?

What’s the go with getting an affordable ticket for the Adelaide test?

Best available is $190 (1 Day) up in the nose bleeds. WTAF?

Years ago you could walk up, pay about 10 bucks and all good. (many years ago, but still, 190 is ridiculous)

Have heard SACA membership is a many year wait list.

Is it cheaper if you buy GA tickets months in advance?

Cheers

T20 is better live but otherwise forgettable
Test cricket is better on TV and much more memorable
One day cricket has become almost unwatchable live or televised

 

[Moonwatcher]

They just played 'the Monfries bounce' on fox footy

 

[Eagleboy2011]

They just played 'the Monfries bounce' on fox footy

The Motlop goal after Gov put us in front also.

 

[Moonwatcher]

The Motlop goal after Gov put us in front also.

Johnston with the ball in space inside 50 not scoring with 2 minutes to go is worse than everything combined.