Prediction Will AFLX survive another year?

[Max Milburn]

Completely irrelevant and an absolute waste of time, money and effort.

I wouldn't say that.
I'd be more like: Absolutely irrelevant and a complete waste of time, money and effort.

 

[Larry Donohue]

please brighten my day by telling me Dangerfield, Blicavs and especially Tom Hawkins all pulled out with niggles?

Replaced by Guthrie Zuthrie & Parsons

 

[Larry Donohue]

E

I would of liked that and would watch it 100%.
I like the Aboriginal all stars thing too like the rugby league do. That would be cool.

Ven better get 40 indigenous players on radar to show us their wares

 

[dazbroncos]

It’s just stupid.
Dumpster bound

Go Catters

 

[Spazz Cat]

E

Ven better get 40 indigenous players on radar to show us their wares

Only need 22. Eddie and Buddy up front. Sweet.
Hamling, Wilson down back.
Ryder in the ruck.
Hill bros on the wings.

 

[Willo_]

Just to show how popular it is... Apparently AFL members are able to claim up to 12 free tickets..

12!!!!!

F**king lol

 

[Cursed Cat]

Replaced by Guthrie Zuthrie & Parsons

hahaha; I could live with that LD

 

[hamG]

In the last 20 years when was the last time the AFL admitted they made a mistake on anything?

 

[Larry Donohue]

Only need 22. Eddie and Buddy up front. Sweet.
Hamling, Wilson down back.
Ryder in the ruck.
Hill bros on the wings.

I'm talking of potential draftees and mature agers. Give them great opportunity to be noticed

 

[Spazz Cat]

I'm talking of potential draftees and mature agers. Give them great opportunity to be noticed

Oh sorry. Yeah that'd be good.

 

[Larry Donohue]

In the last 20 years when was the last time the AFL admitted they made a mistake on anything?

Future possibility
When Tom Hawkins sues for numerous times he was Guinea pigged for new rules and then rules found to need relaxing
Might get two weeks this year for having a flap of leather on his boot on the wrong side of the 50 metre arc at a centre bounce

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Plot twist: next year they do AFLX of Origin. The ultimate conundrum

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

The clubs think it's a joke of an idea hence pulling their players from it. If only Geelong shared the same sentiment. We're severely lacking in testicular fortitude.

 

[sauron256]

Just to show how popular it is... Apparently AFL members are able to claim up to 12 free tickets..

12!!!!!

F**king lol

Not just members, sounds like anyone can claim free tickets (as per https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/439647). AFL must be desperate indeed.

 

[Max Milburn]

This says it all, I think...

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/afl/x-fails-to-mark-the-spot-20190220-p50z4b.html

 

[Willo_]

The clubs think it's a joke of an idea hence pulling their players from it. If only Geelong shared the same sentiment. We're severely lacking in testicular fortitude.

Let's just wait and see if any players pull up "sore" from yesterday before we go silly

 

[Max Milburn]

Let's just wait and see if any players pull up "sore" from yesterday before we go silly

I get the feeling our players think it's fun.
And no way is the captain of the Bolts* going to pull out.
At least they are three of our most durable players (fingers crossed).

*Probably should have called themselves the Nuts instead.

 

[Sttew]

To answer the OP - not in the current format. Like State of Origin, AFLX is a meaningless mickey mouse competition, and not even a financially lucrative one. $8000 for one game (I'd love that), but in the scheme of things it isn't worth it for someone on a salary of $300K+. The death knell will be if Player X cops a serious injury. Given there are 8 to a team and the games are brief, it is unlikely, but...

 

[Max Milburn]

And now, a word from Patrick Dangerfield...

“It’s been interesting seeing just how many negative articles there has been and the personal opinion of those journalists,” he said.

“It (AFLX) is not aimed at them, it’s aimed at a younger demographic.

“I’d encourage having an open mind towards it. We’re really excited about it.”

 

[cats_09]

And now, a word from Patrick Dangerfield...

“It’s been interesting seeing just how many negative articles there has been and the personal opinion of those journalists,” he said.

“It (AFLX) is not aimed at them, it’s aimed at a younger demographic.

“I’d encourage having an open mind towards it. We’re really excited about it.”

What he really means is:

"I was asked if I was interested in captaining a team in this format to which I umm'ed and arr'ed about, I was understandable hesitant to take part in this Mickey Mouse format so close to the start of the season.

Then they offered me $50k which I realised is a good start for my new child's education fund and I reconsidered my initial answer of no.

As I've now said yes I'm getting totally behind the concept and going to back it in every chance I get."

 

[The rabbi]

AFLX

 

[Pollywaffle]

Could've had the same thing with a State of Origin theme...

Yep, Needs to be some sort of tribalism to put at least something on the line.

 

[SBYM]

I completely checked out after the GF so only learnt of this thing a few days ago.

Holy snapping dog turds...

What a massive pile of s**t.

 

[year of the cat]

Would rather watch synchronised swimming replays from the '84 LA Olympics

 

[Max Milburn]

Would rather watch synchronised swimming replays from the '84 LA Olympics

Would you like to borrow my tapes?