Last ever draw in GF

[plugger66]

I think has to be the last ever draw in a GF. It needs to be decided on the day. It is to hard for the players to be expected to come back for another week and to expensive for some supporters to do it again.

[Mr Magic]

Is that the official word from AFL House?

[plugger66]

Is that the official word from AFL House?

Yes.

[Stephen Theodore]

Right there Plugger. Fly home today, and then back again next Friday. Flight prices are through the roof, surprise surprise.

Not only a logistical nightmare for clubs, players, etc, but also for interstate supporters.

[markp]

It only happens once every 30 odd years, and adds how much to the AFL's bottom line?

Free money.

No chance.

[markp]

Is that the official word from AFL House?

Yes.

Link?

[saintnick12]

I think has to be the last ever draw in a GF. It needs to be decided on the day. It is to hard for the players to be expected to come back for another week and to expensive for some supporters to do it again.

While I don't necessarily agree with extra time, I think yesterday it would have favoured us and we'd have probably won. If we'd scrambled a draw last year, we'd have probably lost in extra time.

What is the extra time in the earlier finals - 5 mins each way after 5 min break?

I think the AFL will be pleased they get all the extra money, but disappointed that the day next week will lose a lot as a showpiece by not being in the spot it is, surrounded by all the other events around it.
It will be interesting to see how they handle the week and the day itself.
I feel sorry for the fans who travelled from overseas and interstate and will miss the replay.

Its hard financially too. That was my first thought after the siren. Another $500. We better win it - then it will be priceless

[plugger66]

It only happens once every 30 odd years, and adds how much to the AFL's bottom line?

Free money.

No chance.

Just think footy is that professional now and with functions organised last night it has to be decided on the day. I went to the official after match last night and at least half the tables were empty.

[Mr Magic]

Is that the official word from AFL House?

Yes.

Link?

www.pluggerservantofafl.com.au
Official organ of the AFL on saintsational.com

[saintnick12]

It only happens once every 30 odd years, and adds how much to the AFL's bottom line?

Free money.

No chance.

Just think footy is that professional now and with functions organised last night it has to be decided on the day. I went to the official after match last night and at least half the tables were empty.

I thought it was cancelled. Or just the players not therre but the function went ahead??? Strange

[markp]

It only happens once every 30 odd years, and adds how much to the AFL's bottom line?

Free money.

No chance.

Just think footy is that professional now and with functions organised last night it has to be decided on the day. I went to the official after match last night and at least half the tables were empty.

AFL loves it, bookies love it, Hotels and pubs love it, advertisers and broadcasters love it, State Government loves it....

Money will win, every time.

[plugger66]

It only happens once every 30 odd years, and adds how much to the AFL's bottom line?

Free money.

No chance.

Just think footy is that professional now and with functions organised last night it has to be decided on the day. I went to the official after match last night and at least half the tables were empty.

I thought it was cancelled. Or just the players not therre but the function went ahead??? Strange

Went ahead. Only person from the club there was Greg Hutchison. My wife didnt want to go so I went with a mate. We were the only 2 on out table so we joined Lenny's family.

[Enrico_Misso]

Stop trying to change the game!

The last thing we want is to reduce our game to a scum game like Soccer.
In soccer they can play rock/paper/scissors or whatever to determine an outcome, but they might as well toss a coin.

Bring the sides back next week and do it properly.

[plugger66]

Stop trying to change the game!

The last thing we want is to reduce our game to a scum game like Soccer.
In soccer they can play rock/paper/scissors or whatever to determine an outcome, but they might as well toss a coin.

Bring the sides back next week and do it properly.

We do actually have extra time in all the other finals so it isnt that new.

[Enrico_Misso]

Stop trying to change the game!

The last thing we want is to reduce our game to a scum game like Soccer.
In soccer they can play rock/paper/scissors or whatever to determine an outcome, but they might as well toss a coin.

Bring the sides back next week and do it properly.

We do actually have extra time in all the other finals so it isnt that new.

That was only done because the AFL view the GF date as locked in due to logistics. Vowed "1990" would never happen again.

I don't like that and am glad we haven't been involved in one of those extra time finals.

[saintspremiers]

It only happens once every 30 odd years, and adds how much to the AFL's bottom line?

Free money.

No chance.

Just think footy is that professional now and with functions organised last night it has to be decided on the day. I went to the official after match last night and at least half the tables were empty.

so why the F*** couldn't those overpaid idiots that run the AFL work that out BEFORE yesterday is my question.

Always reactive, howabout being PROCACTIVE for once AFL?

It's not like all this is a surprise, was bound to happen sometime, be it this year or in the next 10 or 20.

Maybe Demetriou can apologise to my wife for stuffing up our holiday plans for next week, and those that have weddings/auctions/operations booked etc etc etc....

An absolute bloody farce!

Enjoy rolling in the cash Dimwit

[plugger66]

It only happens once every 30 odd years, and adds how much to the AFL's bottom line?

Free money.

No chance.

Just think footy is that professional now and with functions organised last night it has to be decided on the day. I went to the official after match last night and at least half the tables were empty.

so why the F*** couldn't those overpaid idiots that run the AFL work that out BEFORE yesterday is my question.

Always reactive, howabout being PROCACTIVE for once AFL?

It's not like all this is a surprise, was bound to happen sometime, be it this year or in the next 10 or 20.

Maybe Demetriou can apologise to my wife for stuffing up our holiday plans for next week, and those that have weddings/auctions/operations booked etc etc etc....

An absolute bloody farce!

Enjoy rolling in the cash Dimwit

I think it should be decided on the day but plenty do not. It isnt as simple as you paint it. It is tradition. It isnt like AD plans for the draw but I suppose better to just abuse the AFL.

[saintbrat]

AD just stated there are no immediate plans to change the G/F from being a draw and a replay- BUT would most likely any replay would go to extra time as to play 3 grand finals in a year not a good idea..

[maverick]

It only happens once every 30 odd years, and adds how much to the AFL's bottom line?

Free money.

No chance.

Just think footy is that professional now and with functions organised last night it has to be decided on the day. I went to the official after match last night and at least half the tables were empty.

Let's change it because Plugger's sitting on his own and a club function

[saintsRrising]

Unless they bring in a shoot out at the end of extra time....sooner or later another draw will occur.

[matrix]

decided on the day??????????

wtf???

brilliant idea

F*** me


hmm should we have extra time

ahh nahh better not ive made dinner reservations and can also make an extra payment on the bentley
ahh yeah we better as not everyone can come back next week, blimey the ground might be empty

yup
lets decide after the game

[Furphy]

On the radio this morning, Andrew D said there were no plans to change the current rules regarding GF draws.

[philip]

i may be the odd one out on this issue, but I like our unique place in world sport, i like the fact our game is our own, and i like the fact that in the ulitmate game, if their is no outcome no result, then we come back to the well and play it again!

I support the draw replay for a grand final, and only the third time in over a hundred years is not a reason to over react and change.

philip

[saintDal]

I think they would have to change the rule now that its a national competition. An interstate team would be very disadvantaged if they would have to play the next week after a drawn grand final.

[plugger66]

It only happens once every 30 odd years, and adds how much to the AFL's bottom line?

Free money.

No chance.

Just think footy is that professional now and with functions organised last night it has to be decided on the day. I went to the official after match last night and at least half the tables were empty.

Let's change it because Plugger's sitting on his own and a club function

Sounds good to me but I was actually with a mate.