Where will we play next week?

[Go South]

I figured it would be at the Gabba if Collingwood win, and the MCG if Brisbane win...

However, there have been whispers that we'll be playing at the MCG regardless of our opposition.

Can someone shed some light on this? Just got back from the game.

 

[DaveW]

Obviously if Collingwood lose, we play the Pies at the MCG.

If Brisbane lose and Sydney lose, we definitely play Brisbane at the Gabba.

If Brisbane lose and Port lose, we may end up playing the Lions at the MCG. However I think the AFL will use the flexibility of the banking agreement (even though they refused to use it for us last year ) and stage the game at the Gabba.

 

[macca23]

Originally posted by Go South
I figured it would be at the Gabba if Collingwood win, and the MCG if Brisbane win...

However, there have been whispers that we'll be playing at the MCG regardless of our opposition.

Can someone shed some light on this? Just got back from the game.

It definitely will be either Brisbane at the Gabba, or Collingwood at the MCG. Forget the whispers!!

 

[macca23]

Originally posted by DaveW

If Brisbane lose and Port lose, we may end up playing the Lions at the MCG. However I think the AFL will use the flexibility of the banking agreement (even though they refused to use it for us last year ) and stage the game at the Gabba.

Didn't the AFL announce that they were prepared to use the flexibility of the banking agreement in the second week of the finals if necessary??

 

[DaveW]

Originally posted by macca23
Didn't the AFL announce that they were prepared to use the flexibility of the banking agreement in the second week of the finals if necessary??

Yes, but I was also under the impression they were prepared to do this last year.

 

[maccas_no1]

Collingwood MCG Friday Night

Brisbane Gabba Friday Night

MCC Have the banking system working so Brisbane will not be diddled

 

[bluecrow]

Originally posted by maccas_no1
Collingwood MCG Friday Night

Brisbane Gabba Friday Night

If we do play Brisbane, I reallyyyyy hope it's not Friday night. I have to work at 8:30 saturday morning, so I wouldn't be able to go

 

[kretchy]

Originally posted by bluecrow
If we do play Brisbane, I reallyyyyy hope it's not Friday night. I have to work at 8:30 saturday morning, so I wouldn't be able to go

Well almost definetly be Friday night. I think Demitriou or someone last week said the finals in the second week would be friday night and saturdy night. The loser of Port and Sydney will need the minimum 6 day break so they will have to play on the Saturday night, leaving Adelaide to play Friday night.

 

[MarksGirl-kbcrowgirl]

Originally posted by maccas_no1
Collingwood MCG Friday Night

Brisbane Gabba Friday Night

MCC Have the banking system working so Brisbane will not be diddled

Friday Night isn't the best, but come rain, hail or shine - I WILL BE THERE!!!!!

K
XX

 

[DaveW]

Yeah I hope to be there as well.

I'll probably have to skip some uni classes... which I don't normally do, I swear!

 

[MarksGirl-kbcrowgirl]

Originally posted by DaveW
Yeah I hope to be there as well.

I'll probably have to skip some uni classes... which I don't normally do, I swear!

your a smarty pants Dave - i am sure you can miss a couple of classes!! Seeya in the sunshine state!

k
xx

 

[GoalsFrom50Out]

Oh we're about to beat the team from Briiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisbane toooooooown ...

 

[Stiffy_18]

Originally posted by GoalsFrom50Out
Oh we're about to beat the team from Briiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisbane toooooooown ...

I reckon this is as far as we go. An honorable loss at the GABBA to finish 2003.

We played well today but you have to take into account the opposition. If we are to beat Brisbane, we would need to improve at least 20% on todays perforrmance

 

[Babylove]

Originally posted by DaveW
Obviously if Collingwood lose, we play the Pies at the MCG.

If Brisbane lose and Sydney lose, we definitely play Brisbane at the Gabba.

If Brisbane lose and Port lose, we may end up playing the Lions at the MCG. However I think the AFL will use the flexibility of the banking agreement (even though they refused to use it for us last year ) and stage the game at the Gabba.

Actually I've heard a few whispers around that Port might miss out on future home finals because of the problems this week with attracting crowds to the two matches. And given that if Port loses they'd be playing Bombers the AFL might consider this.

This could be wrong but that's a whisper that I've heard around.

 

[DaveW]

Originally posted by Babylove
Actually I've heard a few whispers around that Port might miss out on future home finals because of the problems this week with attracting crowds to the two matches. And given that if Port loses they'd be playing Bombers the AFL might consider this.

This could be wrong but that's a whisper that I've heard around.

These whispers have no credibility whatsoever.

 

[Babylove]

Even when the whispers have come from people in the AFL footy world on TV?

 

[DaveW]

Originally posted by Babylove
Even when the whispers have come from people in the AFL footy world on TV?

Yes, they're talking crap.

 

[GoalsFrom50Out]

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
I reckon this is as far as we go. An honorable loss at the GABBA to finish 2003.

We played well today but you have to take into account the opposition. If we are to beat Brisbane, we would need to improve at least 20% on todays perforrmance

I'm being optimistic for the first time in a month, Stiffy! Let me have some glory for the next six days.

 

[DaveW]

Originally posted by GoalsFrom50Out
I'm being optimistic for the first time in a month, Stiffy!

Then change the writing above your avatar. Sheesh!

 

[GoalsFrom50Out]

Done, and done.

 

[Blues_Girl]

Originally posted by DaveW
Yeah I hope to be there as well.

I'll probably have to skip some uni classes... which I don't normally do, I swear!

Your coming....End of Story

 

[macca23]

It's been confirmed by the AFL.

We play Brisbane at the Gabba at 7 30 pm their time - 7 00 South Australian time - on Friday night.

 

[maccas_no1]

Confirmed from where macca23????? If thats the case I wont be there

 

[RaDaR ReiLLy]

Originally posted by maccas_no1
Confirmed from where macca23????? If thats the case I wont be there

Speaking of you not being there, where did u pi$$ off to on saturday after the legendary break of the banner? (again!)

 

[macca23]

Originally posted by maccas_no1
Confirmed from where macca23????? If thats the case I wont be there

Confirmed this morning by a spokesman for the AFL - heard him talking on 5AA.

The loser of Port-Sydney will host a home final on Saturday night at the same time.