Fixture 2009

[NoName]

Not a bad outcome for the doggies. I'm glad that the Saints game is a late start, cause I don't arrive back in Melbourne from LA until 11.00am that morning

 

[sfish54]

The draw is ok but i think we have a very tough run home with 3 tough games.

Brisbane at Gabba
Geelong
Collingwood

Not easy to get us up for finals.

 

[BenF]

If I am correct we will have 14 free-to-air games this year, with only 8 on FOX. This is compared with 10 on FTA and 12 on FOX last year.

 

[Kermit]

I don't like the fact that our 3 MCG games (including our 1 home game) are against the lowest drawing elbourne Clubs. You would think we could get one against one of the better drawing games.

Got to love this from the AFL website:

"McLachlan said the reigning premiers had earned the right to have strong free-to-air exposure after the Hawks won their first flag since 1991 this year. He also nominated some emerging teams as others to benefit from the fixture.

"Hawthorn is a big winner this year in the fixture in terms of their free exposure," McLachlan said.

"Carlton and their resurgence and Richmond probably have more exposure in that sense.

"Obviously the teams who were strong last season – Geelong and St Kilda have got very good draws as well as Collingwood."


Could have sworn we finished third...

 

[doggies ftw]

Lol I dont have FOX is there any way to watch them on the Internet LOL.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

I don't like the fact that our 3 MCG games (including our 1 home game) are against the lowest drawing elbourne Clubs. You would think we could get one against one of the better drawing games.

Got to love this from the AFL website:

"McLachlan said the reigning premiers had earned the right to have strong free-to-air exposure after the Hawks won their first flag since 1991 this year. He also nominated some emerging teams as others to benefit from the fixture.

"Hawthorn is a big winner this year in the fixture in terms of their free exposure," McLachlan said.

"Carlton and their resurgence and Richmond probably have more exposure in that sense.

"Obviously the teams who were strong last season – Geelong and St Kilda have got very good draws as well as Collingwood."


Could have sworn we finished third...

Typical attitude from the AFL - we just have to stick it up them and beat those teams.

I can't believe we play north melbourne twice at the MCG and Collingwood twice at the dome

 

[Aker39]

If I am correct we will have 14 free-to-air games this year, with only 8 on FOX. This is compared with 10 on FTA and 12 on FOX last year.

You're not correct.

We have an 11/11 split.

 

[The Coon Dog]

Here is the draw with the TV schedule:

Round Date Day Match Venue/Telecast AEST Local Time

1 Sun 29-Mar Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs Subiaco Oval (FOX) 7:10 pm 4:10 pm

2 Sun 5-Apr Western Bulldogs vs. North Melbourne MCG (SEVEN) 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

3 Mon 13-Apr Western Bulldogs vs. Richmond Telstra Dome (TEN) 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

4 Sun 19-Apr West Coast Eagles vs. Western Bulldogs Subiaco Oval (FOX) 4:40 pm 2:40 pm

5 Sun 26-Apr Western Bulldogs vs. Carlton Telstra Dome (SEVEN) 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

6 Sun 3-May Western Bulldogs vs. St Kilda Telstra Dome (FOX) 4:40 pm 4:40 pm

7 Sun 10-May Adelaide vs. Western Bulldogs AAMI Stadium (FOX) 1:10 pm 12:40 pm

8 Sat 16-May Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs MCG (FOX) 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

9 Fri 22-May Geelong Cats vs. Western Bulldogs Telstra Dome (SEVEN) 7:40 pm 7:40 pm

10 Sat 30-May Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney Swans Manuka Oval (FOX) 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

11 Fri 5-Jun Richmond vs. Western Bulldogs Telstra Dome (SEVEN) 7:40 pm 7:40 pm

12 Sat 13-Jun Western Bulldogs vs. Port Adelaide TIO Stadium (FOX) 7:10 pm 6:40 pm

13 Sun 28-Jun North Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs MCG (SEVEN) 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

14 Sat 4-Jul Western Bulldogs vs. Hawthorn Telstra Dome (TEN) 7:10 pm 7:10 pm

15 Fri 10-Jul Western Bulldogs vs. Collingwood Telstra Dome (SEVEN) 7:40 pm 7:40 pm

16 Fri 17-Jul Essendon vs. Western Bulldogs Telstra Dome (SEVEN) 7:40 pm 7:40 pm

17 Sat 25-Jul St Kilda vs. Western Bulldogs Telstra Dome (TEN) 7:10 pm 7:10 pm

18 Sat 1-Aug Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle Telstra Dome (FOX) 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

19 Sat 8-Aug Western Bulldogs vs. West Coast Eagles Telstra Dome (FOX) 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

20 Sat 15-Aug Brisbane Lions vs. Western Bulldogs Gabba (FOX) 7:10 pm 7:10 pm

21 Fri 21-Aug Western Bulldogs vs. Geelong Cats Telstra Dome (SEVEN) 7:40 pm 7:40 pm

22 Sun 30-Aug Collingwood vs. Western Bulldogs Telstra Dome (FOX) 4:40 pm 4:40 pm

 

[jeemak]

Reasonably satisfied with the draw, we have been looked after for friday night games which is good, but a pity the first one isn't until round 9.

The AFL are in a no win situation with the draw, couldn't imagine it being an easy thing to consider every teams wishes, and at the end of the day they are a business nowadays.

 

[chef]

11 games on free to air TV!

What a frigging joke, we derserve more games than Carlton, Richmond, Essendon and Collingwood.

 

[grassman75]

I agree it sucks we get the low drawing Nth Melb for 2 of our 3 MCG games. It makes no sense. At least only one is our home game.

I didn't look, but are we up against another game in Melbourne on those days as well?

Looks like the boss will be happy, lots of Saturdays at home early in the season means more chores for me

Also looks like lots of trips to the pub to watch the interstate games - now that is a shame

 

[Reptilia]

I am really happy with the draw in terms of the days the games are being played on.

Home games on friday and saturday nights against the pies,hawks, geelong.

And also we only have 2 sunday games after round 7..!

 

[Borgsta]

Re: 11 games on free to air TV!

What a frigging joke, we derserve more games than Carlton, Richmond, Essendon and Collingwood.

I don't think it is very fair that we get to play more games than those sides.

 

[jeemak]

I agree it sucks we get the low drawing Nth Melb for 2 of our 3 MCG games. It makes no sense. At least only one is our home game.

I didn't look, but are we up against another game in Melbourne on those days as well?

Looks like the boss will be happy, lots of Saturdays at home early in the season means more chores for me

Also looks like lots of trips to the pub to watch the interstate games - now that is a shame

Each club could make more cash out of their home games at the G, such is the rubbish deal we get from TD.

 

[chef]

Re: 11 games on free to air TV!

I don't think it is very fair that we get to play more games than those sides.

I mean about them getting more games on free to air TV than us, you don't agree?

 

[.M a t t.]

Re: 11 games on free to air TV!

I mean about them getting more games on free to air TV than us, you don't agree?

He means finals.

 

[chef]

Re: 11 games on free to air TV!

He means finals.

So it will even up at the end of the year when we have our three finals games on TV .

 

[BenF]

You're not correct.

We have an 11/11 split.

Yes, I was wrong.

I guess I just presumed that our games in the Saturday/Sat night timeslot were worth watching more than the other game in that slot.

For example:

Round 10- WB v Syd (MO)- 2:10 OR NMelb v Bris (TD)- 2:10
Round 18- WB v Freo (TD)- 2:10 OR Cats v Crows (SS)- 2:10

In both instances the latter is being telecast.

 

[X_box_X]

I wonder who we play in the NAB Cup... when is this released?

 

[footscray]

1. Fremantle - Sun 29 Mar - Sub (N)
2. North Melbourne - Sun 5 Apr - MCG
3. Richmond - Mon 13 Apr - TD
4. West Coast - Sun Apr 10 - Sub (T)
5. Carlton - Sun 26 Apr - TD
6. St.Kilda - Sun 3 May - TD (T)
7. Adelaide - Sun - 10 May - AAMI
8. Melbourne - Sat 16 May - MCG
9. Geelong - Fri 22 May - TD
10. Sydney - Sat 30 May - Canberra
11. Richmond - Fri 5 Jun - TD
12. Port Adelaide - Sat 13 Jun - Darwin (N)
BYE
13. North Melbourne - Sun 28 Jun - MCG
14. Hawthorn - Sat 4 Jul - TD (N)
15. Collingwood - Fri 10 Jul - TD (N)
16. Essendon - Fri 17 Jul - TD (N)
17. St.Kilda - Sat 25 Jul - TD (N)
18. Fremantle - Sat 1 Aug - TD
19. West Coast - Sat 8 Aug - TD
20. Brisbane - Sat 15 Aug -Gabba (N)
21. Geelong - Fri 21 Aug - TD (N)
22. Collingwood - Sun 30 Aug - TD (T)

Blue= win
Red= lose
Black= undecided.

I kinda expect to lose no games. If we get unlucky we lose some games u know how it works but if luck goes our way and we stay focused on winning, i expect that!

so overall id say about 18-4!

 

[doggies ftw]

1. Fremantle - Sun 29 Mar - Sub (N)
2. North Melbourne - Sun 5 Apr - MCG
3. Richmond - Mon 13 Apr - TD
4. West Coast - Sun Apr 10 - Sub (T)
5. Carlton - Sun 26 Apr - TD
6. St.Kilda - Sun 3 May - TD (T)
7. Adelaide - Sun - 10 May - AAMI
8. Melbourne - Sat 16 May - MCG
9. Geelong - Fri 22 May - TD
10. Sydney - Sat 30 May - Canberra
11. Richmond - Fri 5 Jun - TD
12. Port Adelaide - Sat 13 Jun - Darwin (N)
BYE
13. North Melbourne - Sun 28 Jun - MCG
14. Hawthorn - Sat 4 Jul - TD (N)
15. Collingwood - Fri 10 Jul - TD (N)
16. Essendon - Fri 17 Jul - TD (N)
17. St.Kilda - Sat 25 Jul - TD (N)
18. Fremantle - Sat 1 Aug - TD
19. West Coast - Sat 8 Aug - TD
20. Brisbane - Sat 15 Aug -Gabba (N)
21. Geelong - Fri 21 Aug - TD (N)
22. Collingwood - Sun 30 Aug - TD (T)

Blue= win
Red= lose
Black= undecided.

I kinda expect to lose no games. If we get unlucky we lose some games u know how it works but if luck goes our way and we stay focused on winning, i expect that!

so overall id say about 18-4!

Nah mark Sydney in as a win

 

[X_box_X]

I wouldn't be so confident beating North, and especially Carlton. Geelong, Hawthorn, Carlton and North are the teams we should be fearing. We know we can and probably will beat everyone else.

If we can win two of those six fixtures, we've probably broken even. And I'm serious. Carlton's going to be a very good side, anyway, let alone the edge they have against us through match-ups.

 

[Pigdog]

I wouldn't be so confident beating North, and especially Carlton. Geelong, Hawthorn, Carlton and North are the teams we should be fearing. We know we can and probably will beat everyone else.

If we can win two of those six fixtures, we've probably broken even. And I'm serious. Carlton's going to be a very good side, anyway, let alone the edge they have against us through match-ups.

Beside's Fevola which one's in particular give us the greatest concern?

 

[X_box_X]

Beside's Fevola which one's in particular give us the greatest concern?

Fevola is hardly a concern. He has played one good game against us, and that was the last meeting.

Judd is clearly the main concern. Murphy, Gibbs, Stevens, Carrazzo, Waite, Scotland, Walker and Fisher always seem to play well against us too.

Judd, Carrazzo, Stevens, Murphy and Waite especially seem to always play extra well against us. Not sure why you have only included Fevola, whose tally of six goals against us this year is his best performance ever against us. Hardly anything inspirational for a goal-kicking stud.

Hell, even Houlihan and Bannister seem to fire against us when they play.

 

[Pigdog]

Fevola is hardly a concern. He has played one good game against us, and that was the last meeting.

Judd is clearly the main concern. Murphy, Gibbs, Stevens, Carrazzo, Waite, Scotland, Walker and Fisher always seem to play well against us too.

Judd, Carrazzo, Stevens, Murphy and Waite especially seem to always play extra well against us. Not sure why you have only included Fevola, whose tally of six goals against us this year is his best performance ever against us. Hardly anything inspirational for a goal-kicking stud.

Hell, even Houlihan and Bannister seem to fire against us when they play.

I only put Fev in there to try and catch you and other's out, obviously it didn't work.

Agree on most other account's. Our midfield & forwardline pressure is generally pretty poor against Carlton which allows there outside player's time and space with the ball in there hand's which has been costly in our recent games..