Opinion Draws, do we want them?

[Lyttelton Ranger]

Draws are brilliant. The best seasons by far are those in which at least one team who has had a draw are in or around the eight before the final H&A round. It always adds an extra layer of complexity and intrigue to the final round.

 

[Jugada]

There is a result though, 2 points each. Just because there isn't a clear winner or loser means its s**t. Makes sense to me, opens up the ladder more and could be the difference between making the 8 or making top 4 or finishing last.

A result as in a winner and a loser.

The fact 2 points could have an impact on the ladder doesn't have anything to do with why I think it's shit

 

[Whiskers]

If giving a side an extra chance at winning cost my side a top 4 spot or a finals spot I would be furious.
Win the game in the allocated time, if neither team can, it's a draw. Simple!

 

[revo333]

We should do whatever America does….apparently.

Give every player and staff a ring after the game!

 

[StillAtLarge]

If two teams can't manage to eek out a win in 120 odd minutes of footy they don't deserve four points. I also like that generally both sides will look to attack and not just accept a draw which is kind of unique to aussie rules

 

[smasha]

They happen very rarely and an Aussie Rules draw is a special event as a drawn game should be.

The only change obviously would be in finals but draws should stay in home and away.

Way too many coffees drank by media to change this.

The people have spoken.

 

[basashi]

Penlty shootout is a faulty concept when used in soccer so we should learn their lesson and not implement it.

 

[StillAtLarge]

Penlty shootout is a faulty concept when used in soccer so we should learn their lesson and not implement it.

Golden point in nrl is even worse. Game suddenly becomes a kick-fest and doesn't remotely resemble what's been happening in the previous 80 mins

 

[Cleansweep17]

Award a point to the winner of each quarter.

We have 4 of them to divvy up per game after all.

Wow I like this idea. It makes 4 points for a win make actual sense.

 

[DragoDelph]

Wow I like this idea. It makes 4 points for a win make actual sense.

Also encourages teams to not park the bus. Gotta win every quarter.

 

[terrybull]

Draws hardly happen in Aussie Rules so no need to change it.

But if the AFL must do it then 3 points for the team that wins on extra time and 1 points for the loser in extra time.

 

[ibd77]

Draws hardly happen in Aussie Rules so no need to change it.

But if the AFL must do it then 3 points for the team that wins on extra time and 1 points for the loser in extra time.

...or split the points based on quarters won?

 

[terrybull]

Dunno if they still do it but I think in MLS they had pens after draws - you didn't get as many premiership points for winning it that way though.

3 Points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss.

They do this because there are so many draws in a season and encourage teams to attack.

But AFL don’t have this problem because of our unique scoring system.

Keep it as it is.

 

[threesixpio]

Stop tinkering !!

 

[ibd77]

Draw number 3 for the season. How many more could we have this season that might change opinions?

 

[oak79]

Draw number 3 for the season. How many more could we have this season that might change opinions?

Not changing my opinion. The draw is part of football, absolutely no reason to change it

 

[Walshawk]

How many extra time finals have we had? The one I can remember was one sided and anticlimactic.

Stick with the draw. An extra 15 mins throws out the broadcasters as well. Pass.

 

[oak79]

How many extra time finals have we had? The one I can remember was one sided and anticlimactic.

Stick with the draw. An extra 15 mins throws out the broadcasters as well. Pass.

Eagles have had extra time v both pies and port

 

[Mr Meow]

Yes, and I want even more of them.

The jeopardy of a potential draw late on, for both sides, makes it a more exciting spectacle in the last few minutes.

 

[parano1a]

A draw is a valid result in a home and away game.
Extra time is needed for finals only.

 

[im_a_lazy_sod]

Feels weird, however 2 points is 2 points. Plus it was nice seeing both sets of players having a chat and a laugh post game rather than one set in elation and the other set devastated.

 

[Fire]

Draw number 3 for the season. How many more could we have this season that might change opinions?

I don't think the frequency has any baring on it at all.

 

[Freomaniac]

After the dockers vs magpies game tonight. I don't Mind the draw.

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Alex Pearce

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got us the goal to get that draw.

Ironic that freos last draw was vs the swans at the SCG. Another tall defender kicked a goal to help us get a goal was Michael Johnson

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Had to edit this post. Dockers played a draw vs Richmond in 2022 at Docklands.

 

[Freomaniac]

They have a lot more draws in soccer and you never see their media or supporters calling for extra time every time they have one.

Only time draws are not needed in soccer are cup finals.

A draw after 90 minutes goes to extra time. A draw after 120 minutes is penalty shootout

 

[terrybull]

If you cancel the draw you might as well then take out the British flag from the Australian flag and replace it with American.

Think only American sports have cancelled the draw in home and away (like Ice Hockey).

And what about all the no results in test cricket?

If you really need to hear a club song maybe they can blare both songs out at the same time? And in the dressing rooms players only sing half the song….