GOOD FRIDAY Footy? !!
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GOOD FRIDAY Footy? !!
It's a debate that hapens on here and many other places at this time of year. There are always going to be differences of opinion on this topic but we should respect and not condem those whose opinion is different to our own.
My thought is that we should get ourselves a partner and go for it. For what its worth I'd go in this order; Richmond, Carlton, Geelong, Melbourne. That could ensure that it was played at the G and keeps Essendon & Collingwood (who both want everything) out of it. I'd like to see it as a game that starts at 3.40 so that it doesn't interfere with any religious committments or the Good Friday Appeal. I would also like to some sort of religious acknowledgement as part of the pre-game ceremony and of course there would be a joint arrangement between the clubs and the afl that ensures that the Good Friday Appeal gets a boost out of the game.
My biggest fear is that Essendon and/or Collingwood will grab this and create a larger gap between the haves and have nots amongst the Victorian based clubs. Its there for someone to grab and turn into their own BLOCKBUSTER (cash cow), and if we don't someone else will
Thoughts? !!
My thought is that we should get ourselves a partner and go for it. For what its worth I'd go in this order; Richmond, Carlton, Geelong, Melbourne. That could ensure that it was played at the G and keeps Essendon & Collingwood (who both want everything) out of it. I'd like to see it as a game that starts at 3.40 so that it doesn't interfere with any religious committments or the Good Friday Appeal. I would also like to some sort of religious acknowledgement as part of the pre-game ceremony and of course there would be a joint arrangement between the clubs and the afl that ensures that the Good Friday Appeal gets a boost out of the game.
My biggest fear is that Essendon and/or Collingwood will grab this and create a larger gap between the haves and have nots amongst the Victorian based clubs. Its there for someone to grab and turn into their own BLOCKBUSTER (cash cow), and if we don't someone else will
Thoughts? !!
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no way......i would never go...and i don't see why any saint's players with similar held views should be forced to play football on this sacred of sacred days ffs.....glad the government of the day and the afl agrees with me, rather than you....well for now anyway....
and for what it's worth...pple trying to change the no football on good friday policy have no respect for those who believe that the day is sacred....
and for what it's worth...pple trying to change the no football on good friday policy have no respect for those who believe that the day is sacred....
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stinger wrote:no way......i would never go...and i don't see why any saint's players with similar held views should be forced to play football on this sacred of sacred days ffs.....glad the government of the day and the afl agrees with me, rather than you....well for now anyway....
and for what it's worth...pple trying to change the no football on good friday policy have no respect for those who believe that the day is sacred....
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You're right stinger, I don't respect those who believe that the day is sacred. May as well not play football because it is Winnie the Pooh's birthday.matrix wrote:stinger wrote:no way......i would never go...and i don't see why any saint's players with similar held views should be forced to play football on this sacred of sacred days ffs.....glad the government of the day and the afl agrees with me, rather than you....well for now anyway....
and for what it's worth...pple trying to change the no football on good friday policy have no respect for those who believe that the day is sacred....![]()
And before someone has a crack, I feel the same way about all religions
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Andrew Demitriou is charged (I'm not sure who by...) with running the competition for maximum profit - 'growing the game'. The fixture, the tribunal, the commission are all geared towards this end. Yet he decides that the competition will not reap the rewards of a definite 'blockbuster match because of his own personal religious views.... this sacred of sacred days.....the afl agrees...
It's a fiefdom.
Australia has a significant christian history but christianity has a limited relevance to many today. It's time to become the truly secular society that this nation was always supposed to be. And watch AFL footy on a christian religious day.
The religious should stop worrying about what the rest of us do and start making sure that their organisations start actually contributing...
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"Pooh’s birthday date is a matter of some confusion.
It is widely accepted that since Winnie-the-Pooh was 1st published on 14th October, 1926 by Methuen therefore this date is Pooh’s birthday and is officially recognized as the day when Pooh celebrates his birthday.
In some sections it is thought that since the Pooh teddy bear was presented to Christopher Robin Milne on his first birthday i.e., 21st August, 1921 therefore Winnie-the-Pooh celebrates his birthday on this date."
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It is widely accepted that since Winnie-the-Pooh was 1st published on 14th October, 1926 by Methuen therefore this date is Pooh’s birthday and is officially recognized as the day when Pooh celebrates his birthday.
In some sections it is thought that since the Pooh teddy bear was presented to Christopher Robin Milne on his first birthday i.e., 21st August, 1921 therefore Winnie-the-Pooh celebrates his birthday on this date."
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Re: GOOD FRIDAY Footy? !!
Strange time. The only religious rites I remember from my youth began at 3pm on Good Friday.Eastern wrote: I'd like to see it as a game that starts at 3.40 so that it doesn't interfere with any religious committments or the Good Friday Appeal.
Should be a night match. Those that don't want to go or watch on tele are free to meditate, pray or whatever it is they do.
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I am a believer on the events of today, however I would have no objection to a game being played on Friday night as per normal, especially if it we're tied in with the Good Friday Appeal.
I actually believe it would be great PR for the AFL if it was done properly.
Half the gate takings to the appeal, the teams share the other half, and as Eastern said a tasteful reminder for those who believe what today is about, not what dished up by Betfair yesterday, but, there is freedom of speech and free will.
Actually, Easter is held now because it ties in with the Jewish Passover festival which is what the Last Supper was, the passover meal which the Jewish faith remembers when they we're delivered out of bondage from Eygpt.
The Solstice is on or around the 20th March which is when the sun rises and sets 12 hours apart, which here means the start of Autumn, not the convenient 1st of March, and in the northern hemisphere the start of Spring.
I do believe in it because I just think there has to be more to life than just creating new generations and preserving the species. That there is a higher plain of existence and that there may be life forms out there far older and wiser than us.
I actually believe it would be great PR for the AFL if it was done properly.
Half the gate takings to the appeal, the teams share the other half, and as Eastern said a tasteful reminder for those who believe what today is about, not what dished up by Betfair yesterday, but, there is freedom of speech and free will.
Actually, Easter is held now because it ties in with the Jewish Passover festival which is what the Last Supper was, the passover meal which the Jewish faith remembers when they we're delivered out of bondage from Eygpt.
The Solstice is on or around the 20th March which is when the sun rises and sets 12 hours apart, which here means the start of Autumn, not the convenient 1st of March, and in the northern hemisphere the start of Spring.
I do believe in it because I just think there has to be more to life than just creating new generations and preserving the species. That there is a higher plain of existence and that there may be life forms out there far older and wiser than us.
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Luckily he's not muslim. Or we'd have to call off all matches in August.Con Gorozidis wrote:given my greek orthodox upbringing our good friday is at a different time anyway. so i certainly have no problems with a game on GF. im amazed demetriou doesnt feel the same way.
I don't think Andy would get the same level of support if he decided that AFL would be played on Greek easter. Or Diwal. This is the best result he can get.
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Bollocks. It's a public holiday whether or not you are a christian.St Igmata wrote:dcstkfc wrote:It's 2011, I can't believe anyone can still swallow religious tripe
Yes so get to work!
You want the holiday and others to entertain you .
Says more about you than the date
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Why a secular nation day?Saints43 wrote:No probs. We'll all have Secular Nation Day and you can use an annual leave day to celebrate your personal religious beliefs.St Igmata wrote:Yes so get to work!
The last census said 12 million Australians defined themselves as Christians.
Thats more than half.
Annual leave for you but not the footballers , right?
So what you're saying is you want the holiday (born from Easter) but footballers cant have it. they must entertain you because youre bored(ing).
Play with the kids.
Go on a picnic.
Dont be bored. lol