Unofficial Preview Round 17 v St. Kilda @ Who knows where Stadium.

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Considering NSW gov allowed the Cronulla Sharks to go up to Suncorp Stadium and back during a lockdown, I don't see how the Vic government would not approve a fly in, fly out deal. The NSW and Vic governments are very different beasts, though.
Fixture of our last game wasn't finalised until Thursday or Friday so I would be surprised if they made a call this early in the week.
 

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This is far worse than what any of the Victorian clubs had to endure in their 'hubs' last year. Would have to mess with our preparation and mental health.

We had a pretty sweet deal last year TBH, the only real travel after season resumption was one trip each to SCG/Cairns, we could have played a GF at the Gabba FFS 🤦‍♀️ so hard to argue that we have it worse.
 

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Metricon could be an option as its in a lower zone according to Vic Gov's restrictions. This whole thing is silly considering the number of daily cases in Qld is single figures and no unlinked cases, but that is a whole different discussion.
 

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Metricon could be an option as its in a lower zone according to Vic Gov's restrictions. This whole thing is silly considering the number of daily cases in Qld is single figures and no unlinked cases, but that is a whole different discussion.

Agree, it’s more than silly, absolutely ridiculous given how much precaution/testing footy staff/players need to go through. It’s not like players will magically get infected and then somehow slip through the border. It was reported that our boys had to have 3 tests the same day we played the Crows😲
 
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Why can't the saints just stay on the coast for the day then bus it straight to the Gabba ? If it was at the Gold Coast it makes zero sense. We'd still be traveling from a red zone anyway.
 

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Funnily enough the people on the main board claiming there is no chance this game goes ahead at the Gabba, are St Kilda supporters. I can see their argument, if the Vic Gov takes a hard line and allows 0 compromise, it could happen, but if I was betting I'd say it'll be a similar situation to last week and the venue won't be confirmed until Thursday or Friday.
 
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Weird passage from the updated fox article on the expected fixture:

Meanwhile the AFL is willing to give Queensland as long as possible to decide whether it will allow Brisbane to host St Kilda at the Gabba on Saturday night.

Brisbane originally believed it would fly home as soon as players and staff received a negative test on Sunday. This was then delayed until Tuesday.

The Lions are waiting to hear whether they can fly home on Tuesday. Their Round 18 and 19 matches are both in Melbourne, with the AFL hoping to announce the Round 18 fixture this week too.


One option would be to play the match at Metricon Stadium if Brisbane is a red zone and Gold Coast is orange or green. The venue is vacant this weekend with the Suns heading to regional Victoria.

Surely the issue is the Vic Government and not Qld letting us back in?? weird.

Anyway per Tom Morris we will be on saturday night.

LIKELY ROUND 17 FIXTURE (All times AEST)

Thursday July 8


Port Adelaide v Melbourne, 7:40pm at Adelaide Oval

Friday July 9

Essendon v Adelaide Crows, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium

Saturday July 10

Carlton v Geelong Cats, 1:45pm at the MCG

Hawthorn v Fremantle, 4:35pm at UTAS Stadium

Brisbane Lions v St Kilda, Gabba (pending government approval)

Sunday July 11


GWS Giants v Gold Coast Suns, 1:10pm at Mars Stadium

Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans, 3:20pm at Marvel Stadium

Richmond v Collingwood, 4:40pm at the MCG

Monday July 12

West Coast Eagles v North Melbourne, night slot (potentially 8:10pm) at Optus Stadium
 

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No way Metricon. That is not an advantage to us at all. I honestly would rather play the Saints at MCG. We are looking almost solidified top 4 and we need all the Victorian experience we can get. Even if we drop a couple, we need to steel ourselves for winning Prelims/GF on the G
 
Our home game right? we get to pick the ground hopefully if not Gabba.

I'm sure we won't pick Metricon as its terrible turf with a high chance of injury.. most recent being Rayner's ACL. I don't have anything good to say about that ground.
 

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Weird passage from the updated fox article on the expected fixture:



Surely the issue is the Vic Government and not Qld letting us back in?? weird.

Anyway per Tom Morris we will be on saturday night.

LIKELY ROUND 17 FIXTURE (All times AEST)

Thursday July 8


Port Adelaide v Melbourne, 7:40pm at Adelaide Oval

Friday July 9

Essendon v Adelaide Crows, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium

Saturday July 10

Carlton v Geelong Cats, 1:45pm at the MCG

Hawthorn v Fremantle, 4:35pm at UTAS Stadium

Brisbane Lions v St Kilda, Gabba (pending government approval)

Sunday July 11


GWS Giants v Gold Coast Suns, 1:10pm at Mars Stadium

Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans, 3:20pm at Marvel Stadium

Richmond v Collingwood, 4:40pm at the MCG

Monday July 12

West Coast Eagles v North Melbourne, night slot (potentially 8:10pm) at Optus Stadium
It’s the AFL currently not allowing the lions to return, not any state government. Brisbane has still been a red zone the last few days so the AFL is fearful the Lions could get stuck if that isn’t lifted in the near future.

They’ll aim to get this game at the GABBA with Metricon as the backup since it’ll be easier flying Stkilda to the Gold Coast (yellow zone) than the Lions back to Melbourne from Brissy (red zone) at the last minute if needed.
 

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Considering NSW gov allowed the Cronulla Sharks to go up to Suncorp Stadium and back during a lockdown, I don't see how the Vic government would not approve a fly in, fly out deal. The NSW and Vic governments are very different beasts, though.
Fixture of our last game wasn't finalised until Thursday or Friday so I would be surprised if they made a call this early in the week.
All the states have used slightly different strategies in their Covid responses, just depends on which expert they listen to... although :think: just maybe some of the decisions have a political bent to them and governments aren't as altruistic re the publics health as they try to make out.
 
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It’s the AFL currently not allowing the lions to return, not any state government. Brisbane has still been a red zone the last few days so the AFL is fearful the Lions could get stuck if that isn’t lifted in the near future.

They’ll aim to get this game at the GABBA with Metricon as the backup since it’ll be easier flying Stkilda to the Gold Coast (yellow zone) than the Lions back to Melbourne from Brissy (red zone) at the last minute if needed.
100% agree. Easier to fly both Lions & Saints to Gold Coast and hope that Brisbane goes from Red zone to Orange zone over the next few days.
 
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Playing the game at Metricon does not make sense to me unless no crowds allowed

If crowds are allowed at Metricon, Brisbane people & members will just make the trip as we can travel outside LGA but we just take restrictions with us.
Restrictions basically being wear masks + the Metricon covid plan which is basically wear masks unless seated.
No crowd limit in Queensland Stadiums

Flying both teams early to GC makes sense until a decision is made
I suppose we are all just guessing and hope Vic change Brisbane to an Orange Zone.
 
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It’s the AFL currently not allowing the lions to return, not any state government. Brisbane has still been a red zone the last few days so the AFL is fearful the Lions could get stuck if that isn’t lifted in the near future.

They’ll aim to get this game at the GABBA with Metricon as the backup since it’ll be easier flying Stkilda to the Gold Coast (yellow zone) than the Lions back to Melbourne from Brissy (red zone) at the last minute if needed.
If it is "not any state government" stopping the game
Then surely the AFL get a guarantee from the Viv CHO that in this case the Lions will be allowed back into Melbourne under some guidelines
Guidelines could be "drive in drive out" to the Gabba from the Gold Coast
 

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Guys. The lions players packed for only 1 week. They have to come back to Queensland (regardless) and we definately won't be able to play St Kilda at the MCG, so there's no chance of us playing this game in Melbourne. It's either Gabba or Metricon.
 
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Guys. The lions players packed for only 1 week. They have to come back to Queensland (regardless) and we definately won't be able to play St Kilda at the MCG, so there's no chance of us playing this game in Melbourne. It's either Gabba or Metricon.
Zorko said they had packed for two weeks on AFL360 last Wednesday
 
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Guys. The lions players packed for only 1 week. They have to come back to Queensland (regardless) and we definately won't be able to play St Kilda at the MCG, so there's no chance of us playing this game in Melbourne. It's either Gabba or Metricon.
If QLD gets a dozen community infections overnight, our lads will be playing in Melbourne on the weekend. Fingers crossed that doesnt happen but how long the players/coaches/support staff packed for is irrelevant.
 
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