Queensland night games

[Flash10]

Is it time to reduce the number of night games in Queensland?

With the humidity in Qld, it’s almost a certainty to be like a wet weather game up there in March April and May.

The game tonight between GC and Carl was awful to watch. Endless skill errors and no flow to the game.

Over the years this has been a theme to games in Qld, particularly at Metricon.

If the AFL wants to expand the game in Qld, I’d make sure they’re exposed to a lot more dry weather footy.

 

[GROTTO]

At night there is a lot of Dew.

 

[Power Raid]

air conditioned stadiums with a roof

 

[Flash10]

air conditioned stadiums with a roof

Maybe just play during the day when there’s no possibility of dew. Compared to after 7pm when there’s 100% chance of moisture of some kind.

 

[Upgrayedd]

the only thing which has changed from 2001 is sooky vics have a voice on bigfooty

 

[Topkent]

the only thing which has changed from 2001 is sooky vics have a voice on bigfooty

Way more non Vic's sooking this place up lol

 

[HairyO]

the only thing which has changed from 2001 is sooky vics have a voice on bigfooty

Id say there have been 500 threads on grand final location.

 

[BringBackTorps]

Is it time to reduce the number of night games in Queensland?

With the humidity in Qld, it’s almost a certainty to be like a wet weather game up there in March April and May[?].

The game tonight between GC and Carl was awful to watch. Endless skill errors and no flow to the game.

Normally, in Brisbane & Gold Coast, from mid April, there is usually no dew on the ground- is this correct?

If not correct, when (ie what time in the evening, & from what month) is the dew not usually a problem in Brisbane & the Gold Coast?

If there is due (or balls slippery due to rain, or the ground affected by recent rain), should we have "dimpled" leather balls, which will assist with the grip?

In early 2020, E. McGuire on Footy Classified suggested we need to remove all the painted advertising on balls, since they hindered players' ability to grip the ball; & also suggested we may need to consider dimpled leather balls.

 

[Rob]

Is it time to reduce the number of night games in Queensland?

With the humidity in Qld, it’s almost a certainty to be like a wet weather game up there in March April and May.

The game tonight between GC and Carl was awful to watch. Endless skill errors and no flow to the game.

You sure that's because of the conditions?

In any case, a game played during the heat of the day isn't likely the be much better. Between 2 and 5 yesterday the temp was over 30. Players are going to be fatigued earlier and it's terrible for spectators.

 

[deck]

You sure that's because of the conditions?

In any case, a game played during the heat of the day isn't likely the be much better. Between 2 and 5 yesterday the temp was over 30. Players are going to be fatigued earlier and it's terrible for spectators.

But doesn't that mean more free flowing football and higher scores. KB sure thinks so. Move footy season to summer.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Probably had something to do with it being Gold Coast V Carlton

 

[ShooterMcGavin8]

You Victorians are something else

 

[Rob]

But doesn't that mean more free flowing football and higher scores. KB sure thinks so. Move footy season to summer.

Maybe, but that doesn't mean the skill level is high - far from it. That's what the OP was complaining about.

 

[deck]

Maybe, but that doesn't mean the skill level is high - far from it. That's what the OP was complaining about.

Sorry I was being sarcastic.

 

[momentbymoment]

Id say there have been 500 threads on grand final location.

It’s the one equalisation measure that makes sense.

 

[HairyO]

It’s the one equalisation measure that makes sense.

So youd give up all the benefits every year to play at a neutral ground in those rare years you make a grand final?

Which stadiums meet the obvious requirement of having massive capacity for crowds ?

 

[Power Raid]

Maybe just play during the day when there’s no possibility of dew. Compared to after 7pm when there’s 100% chance of moisture of some kind.

Too hot

 

[momentbymoment]

So youd give up all the benefits every year to play at a neutral ground in those rare years you make a grand final?

Which stadiums meet the obvious requirement of having massive capacity for crowds ?

It’s pretty self evident that a national competition needs a spread of venues for the most important game of the season.

 

[HairyO]

It’s pretty self evident that a national competition needs a spread of venues for the most important game of the season.

Now all you need is clubs / states building the stadia big enough for the most important game of the season.

 

[momentbymoment]

Now all you need is clubs / states building the stadia big enough for the most important game of the season.

No. Now all we need is an AFL administration that doesn’t favour Vic teams.

 

[Billy ray]

Yes. Today was a much better game and not just the result as a suns fan


Day games or twilight at metricon only from now on.

 

[robo_1]

Yes. Today was a much better game and not just the result as a suns fan


Day games or twilight at metricon only from now on.

Twilight much better that sun was roasting in the first quarter

 

[Billy ray]

Twilight much better that sun was roasting in the first quarter

Yeh i moved at qtr time into shade

 

[Atomboy]

Is it time to reduce the number of night games in Queensland?

With the humidity in Qld, it’s almost a certainty to be like a wet weather game up there in March April and May.

The game tonight between GC and Carl was awful to watch. Endless skill errors and no flow to the game.

Over the years this has been a theme to games in Qld, particularly at Metricon.

If the AFL wants to expand the game in Qld, I’d make sure they’re exposed to a lot more dry weather footy.

Agreed, but we also need to play all Melbourne games at Marvel with the roof closed.

The potential for a rainy day during winter in Melbourne is far too great and we shouldn’t be playing games outside.