I would like this silly notion that the final round start times remain fluid until late in the season to be scrapped. It is completely unnecessary. With the bye between round 23 and finals why not treat the scheduling of R23 games like any other H&A round? Have the powers-that-be not woken up to their folly?
Absolutely inane that the AFL continues with this approach, given the week off that every finalist enjoys after the final round. There is consequently no need to ensure adequate rest for any team, regardless of their ladder position.
So, as has been said, this 'initiative' simply means that interstate supporters like me cannot realistically look to come to this game. The inability to book flights early enough to get some decent discounts totally precludes it.
Amateur hour strikes again...