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[AngryAnt]

and the cricket with NSW named seasons champs.

Also local footy is not going on either as far as I am aware.

 

[30BucketsofRo]

Most other codes have come to a halt so I find it bemusing that the AFL has yet to decide about whether or not RD 1 going ahead with only 48 hours left.
I mean the NBL has been called off in the midst of their finals. If any code has a rationale to continue, it's the NBL.
How much more information could they possibly be waiting on to make a decision?

 

[Hondo]

If price changes occur every 2 games that probably favours a GnR type set up. Not sure if the MN is adjusted but even so, think we’d have no troubles finishing our teams now.

I think they mean after round 2 or is that what you meant?

 

[Goodie's Guns]

I can't help but feel the AFL what to sneak in round 1 if they can, to get at least 9 games ticked off.

You're correct @Philzsay, they are desperate to get Round 1 in. What happens after that is anyones guess, but they are hell bent on this first round being played. Which will be horror for us SCers if there's a big delay between Round 1 and Round 2.

 

[Rowsus]

Yeah, reading between the lines, the AFL is desperately talking to everyone possible. Trying to get someone to agree with them, that they are good to go, and play Round 1. Everyone is telling them

NO!!!!​

So they keep delaying the inevitable. It would seem even if they start Round 1, they might be lucky to complete it, let alone move onto Round 2.
Conversely, they are waiting to be told by the government, that they can't play, so they can go to all their partners and say "Well, we wanted to play, and did everything we could!".

 

[jobeywatto]

Such a weird vibe. We'd usually be getting debutant announcements at this point and people would be tinkering with their team for hours a day.

 

[NT.Thunder]

If they do cancel, the AFL need to compensate my employer around 235 hours of productivity as I made a pact with my boss I'd pay back my time with part of my winnings.

 

[NT.Thunder]

Imagine being drafted this year, man, **** luck!

 

[NT.Thunder]

GWS 2020 Premiers with an unprecedented 8 way tie for the Brownlow

 

[Grundogging]

With every passing headline surely the chances of the AFL deciding to go ahead with the season are fading fast.

The NRL is copping flack on multiple fronts over wanting to play on (and demanding handouts in the process) and sporting leagues all over the world are calling a halt to proceedings, so I can't see Gill possibly wanting any of that sort of publicity in the twilight of his tenure as AFL boss.

 

[Diabolical]

GWS 2020 Premiers with an unprecedented 8 way tie for the Brownlow

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Why only 8?

 

[Grundogging]

Why only 8?

Chances are one match gets called off due to an overweight runner presenting with symptoms of a harsh coughing fit and difficulty breathing after running out 7 quick messages in a row...

 

[Dustman]

Yeah, reading between the lines, the AFL is desperately talking to everyone possible. Trying to get someone to agree with them, that they are good to go, and play Round 1. Everyone is telling them

NO!!!!​

So they keep delaying the inevitable. It would seem even if they start Round 1, they might be lucky to complete it, let alone move onto Round 2.
Conversely, they are waiting to be told by the government, that they can't play, so they can go to all their partners and say "Well, we wanted to play, and did everything we could!".

Desperate to appease their media deal,and betting partners. They are going to have to suffer losses, just like all the clubs that enable them to earn their revenue.

 

[NT.Thunder]

Why only 8?

I don't know, good point.

 

[chels]

Interesting that the US has banned gatherings of more than 10 people. Under a similar scenario there is no chance the afl commence round 1. How many people do you reckon would be necessary for an afl game to go ahead?

 

[Lost In The Sky]

Just got a confirmation from the Herald Sun about cancelling my SuperCoach Stats Subscription... So anyone else who did so as well, should be hearing from them too.

Will look at picking it up again when we know what this season looks like.

 

[Professor]

This is Un Australian.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1239821964019208193

 

[gutsroy]

Might be naive, just seems to me that all parties are trying to buy time until another party blinks and the decision is taken out of their hands.
The players, who were all about a reduction in the number of games, are now all about the 22 and want to ensure they receive the best possible remuneration. Hard to reconcile.

 

[Herbie66]

Waiting for approval to play the first 3 games in 2 weeks , Crows have been briefed it may happen.

EDIT

Wrote that wrong

Round 1 as scheduled
Round 2 & 3 in the following week

Source: 7 News

 

[AngryAnt]

Might be naive, just seems to me that all parties are trying to buy time until another party blinks and the decision is taken out of their hands.
The players, who were all about a reduction in the number of games, are now all about the 22 and want to ensure they receive the best possible remuneration. Hard to reconcile.
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Does Dangerfield want to play Geelong in the 18th game?