News Where’s the AFL reduces season to 17 weeks thread?

[FR0GGY]

I don't understand, if they are cutting it to 17 matches, why haven't they already canned this weeks matches?

I think they think while the players are currently healthy they’ll go ahead and then when one isn’t they’ll stop.

 

[crows dude]

I don't understand, if they are cutting it to 17 matches, why haven't they already canned this weeks matches?

Cause they want to get in as many games as possible before winter hits.

 

[John Who]

I think the situation here is similar to Cricket when there is a rain delay and they then introduce a system of calculations for reduced number of overs and a modified run target. Then if there is further rain delays, new set of calculations and targets will continue to be modified until, at some point, the game is cancelled.

So the season might be 17 rounds as of now, but likely this will be reduced and modified until if the rounds aren’t sufficient, the season will be called off.

High odds that it will become a write-off by mid year.

 

[cleanhands]

So less games, less game time same money, I need the phone number of these people to do my invoices

 

[crows dude]

So less games, less game time same money, I need the phone number of these people to do my invoices

We should be reimbursed for any games missed. I heard on the radio this morning that the governmemt will make it tax deductable

 

[cleanhands]

We should be reimbursed for any games missed. I heard on the radio this morning that the governmemt will make it tax deductable

The way it’s going they won’t be getting any of my money until they understand what happens in the real world, haven’t these players got parents to grab them by the ear and tell them some facts,oh that’s right mum and dad may have to pull their heads out of the clouds

 

[crows dude]

The way it’s going they won’t be getting any of my money until they understand what happens in the real world, haven’t these players got parents to grab them by the ear and tell them some facts,oh that’s right mum and dad may have to pull their heads out of the clouds

Sorry you meant the players get the same. I though you meant we are paying the same. They will be missing out on match payments i would assume.

 

[cleanhands]

Sorry you meant the players get the same. I though you meant we are paying the same. They will be missing out on match payments i would assume.

Not if they can help it

 

[NikkiNoo]

AFL has confirmed the season will start with tomorrow’s match. Quarters shortened to 16 minutes.

 

[Elite Crow]

I’m actually going to save money this year on $10 beers

 

[BRL121]

AFL has confirmed the season will start with tomorrow’s match. Quarters shortened to 16 minutes.

What on earth is the reason for shorter quarters?

 

[Elite Crow]

What on earth is the reason for shorter quarters?

They will try to cram games in so the players need some relief

 

[FR0GGY]

I’ll the drug testers be allowed in?

 

[hey shorty]

I’m actually going to save money this year on $10 beers

Conservative estimates would see me save 150 on member refunds at least plus whatever food and drink I'd buy pre game.

 

[Elite Crow]

Conservative estimates would see me save 150 on member refunds at least plus whatever food and drink I'd buy pre game.

I would drink 75% of games, that’s why my analysis is so thorough.

Normally 6 beers at least, so $60 there.
Plus what I would lose at the casino after. I’m going to be well in front.

 

[jackster83]

This is what they've wanted for ages.

Shorter games played more frequently
No fans at games
No local or state comps
Most other sports shut down so less competition for gambling dollars
Everybody watching at home, preferably on subscription services. Ratings will be through the roof.
AFLW pushed aside.

All adds up to a big bonus for Gill.