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Rounds 14-18 fixture to be announced later this week.
Rounds 14-17 expected to be compressed similar to rounds 9-12.
If that’s the case and if SC is to be consistent then you would think we will get an extra trade per round of the compressed fixture and be able to use up to 3 trades per round. So one would expect 4 extra trades.
Let’s see what happens though.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/484229/hawks-to-hit-new-barossa-hub-queensland-to-be-home-for-15-teams
Rounds 14-17 expected to be compressed similar to rounds 9-12.
If that’s the case and if SC is to be consistent then you would think we will get an extra trade per round of the compressed fixture and be able to use up to 3 trades per round. So one would expect 4 extra trades.
Let’s see what happens though.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/484229/hawks-to-hit-new-barossa-hub-queensland-to-be-home-for-15-teams
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Also odd abandoning the best currently available Stadium in the country, with the biggest potential crowds allowed, and the best weather for 2 chopped up grounds, Slippery conditions and a general public that doesn't give two stu*** about the sport.
No reason they shouldn't stay in Perth for a while longer with both FRE & WCE yet to play North Melbourne, Richmond & Western Bulldogs.
No reason they shouldn't stay in Perth for a while longer with both FRE & WCE yet to play North Melbourne, Richmond & Western Bulldogs.
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All good points.
However can I play the devils advocate and make the point that if WA ultimately misses out on the grand final then you can point the finger squarely at their super popular premier and his government. Had they taken a more cooperative view in the early days of COVID they could have filled the role Queensland has and assured themselves of the big day.
You reap what you sow.
However can I play the devils advocate and make the point that if WA ultimately misses out on the grand final then you can point the finger squarely at their super popular premier and his government. Had they taken a more cooperative view in the early days of COVID they could have filled the role Queensland has and assured themselves of the big day.
You reap what you sow.
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No doubt the Mandatory Quarantine period WA requires has played a large part in decisions made so far, But the Perth footy hub has been working perfectly fine so far and there is absolutely no reason it couldn't have continued until at least the end of the regular season.
I don't reckon you will find anyone over here who is upset with the way our state has handled things... It's the reason the East Coast is in harsh lockdowns at the moment and we are safe over here and allowed to go about our daily lives as per normal. Wouldn't trade that for anything.
Interesting rumor on the radio here in Perth this morning, that overnight the Grand Final Venue odds have absolutely plummeted for Optus Stadium being the GF venue. The rumor was that all finals are to be played in QLD but the GF will be played at Optus Stadium. Interesting to see if there has been a leak somewhere or someone has inside information.
I don't reckon you will find anyone over here who is upset with the way our state has handled things... It's the reason the East Coast is in harsh lockdowns at the moment and we are safe over here and allowed to go about our daily lives as per normal. Wouldn't trade that for anything.
Interesting rumor on the radio here in Perth this morning, that overnight the Grand Final Venue odds have absolutely plummeted for Optus Stadium being the GF venue. The rumor was that all finals are to be played in QLD but the GF will be played at Optus Stadium. Interesting to see if there has been a leak somewhere or someone has inside information.
Attendances according to www.austadiums.com
22,077 Geelong v Collingwood
25,306 Fremantle v West Coast
24,824 West Coast v Collingwood
20,251 Fremantle v Geelong
12,304 Carlton v Hawthorn
26,211 West Coast v Geelong
20,912 Fremantle v Collingwood
19,092 West Coast v Carlton
18,512 Fremantle v Hawthorn
22,077 Geelong v Collingwood
25,306 Fremantle v West Coast
24,824 West Coast v Collingwood
20,251 Fremantle v Geelong
12,304 Carlton v Hawthorn
26,211 West Coast v Geelong
20,912 Fremantle v Collingwood
19,092 West Coast v Carlton
18,512 Fremantle v Hawthorn
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To be fair, its still about double of anywhere else. ( and to attack one my own points , our weather during some of these has been the worst we have had all year.)
Im not saying the grand final should be here (would be awesome though, but 2 weeks quarentine makes it not doable imo) but I dont see any major reason why the hub can't continue when there are enough teams that WCE and the dockers both havnt played.
Im not saying the grand final should be here (would be awesome though, but 2 weeks quarentine makes it not doable imo) but I dont see any major reason why the hub can't continue when there are enough teams that WCE and the dockers both havnt played.
No idea to be honest , sounds like the fixture will be released tomorrow so we might get some answers and clarity then.
From the outside looking in it seems a very odd decision that their are suddenly going to be no games at all in Perth even if Fremantle (confirmed) and West Coast are on the move.
Unless they can't get the right combo of 4 teams left to play each other over a 3 Round period.
I wonder how much influence Telstra has on where the Grand Final is going to be played ?
I haven't checked the figures for Adelaide Oval since one game they admitted counting the corporates twice and including the staff in the numbers.
SA Government I think reduced it from 25,000 to 20,000 capacity as well.
From the outside looking in it seems a very odd decision that their are suddenly going to be no games at all in Perth even if Fremantle (confirmed) and West Coast are on the move.
Unless they can't get the right combo of 4 teams left to play each other over a 3 Round period.
I wonder how much influence Telstra has on where the Grand Final is going to be played ?
I haven't checked the figures for Adelaide Oval since one game they admitted counting the corporates twice and including the staff in the numbers.
SA Government I think reduced it from 25,000 to 20,000 capacity as well.
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