the 2017 FIXture thread

[saintspremiers]

We need Eddie to back this proposal for Good Friday. Sadly if we are involved it will
be the only rotational special event fixture. Bunch of farking hyprocrits at the AFL if they
do that.

[supersaints]

Any chance of 22 home games at Moorabin? I really miss the animal enclosure

[SaintPav]

Obviously as many Friday night games as possible.

In general I am an advocate for Monday night games. Monday is the most depressing day of the week so footy would be great for mental health.

Why? Don't you like rocking up to the office every Monday morning and being lorded over?

I love the feeling of alienation I get every Monday morning.

[White Winmar]

Make Tuesday and Wednesday nights our special slots. Play all our home games in NZ. That way, nobody will watch us. A bit like all those Sunday twilight games.

[saintbrat]

23 March 2017 Opening game
Word is will again be Blues vs Tigers

[samuraisaint]

Any chance of 22 home games at Moorabin? I really miss the animal enclosure

9 at Moorabbin. 4 at VFL Park - one of them on ANZAC Day vs Fitzroy. Friday night game vs North Melbourne at the MCG.

[saintbrat]

the leaks have started- will it be one per day till they release

game 1 announced
Bye weekend pre finals- post rd 23 remains

[saintbrat]

lets celebrate the returning Bombers- hale the heroes????

JOBE Watson and his suspended Essendon teammates will return from their drug bans in a prime time MCG blockbuster next season.

The AFL is set to grant Essendon’s wish for a home Round 1 game and is close to locking in its opponent – either Melbourne or Hawthorn.

The Bombers will invite their army of supporters to march from Federation Square to the game as one to welcome back their heroes

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Campbell said rewarding the club’s loyal fan base with a bumper game to kick off 2017 was a “really important consideration”.

The Bombers believe their 2017 fixture should not be compromised because of their ladder slide.

Carlton was frozen out of Friday nights this year after it collected the wooden spoon, but Campbell said “everyone would acknowledge” the Bombers were a special case this season.

ww.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/essendon/essendon-set-to-be-given-round-1-prime-time-blockbuster-when-banned-players-return/news-story/


why would supporters of other teams acknowledge any such thing

[Saint_Ash]

lets celebrate the returning Bombers- hale the heroes????

JOBE Watson and his suspended Essendon teammates will return from their drug bans in a prime time MCG blockbuster next season.

The AFL is set to grant Essendon’s wish for a home Round 1 game and is close to locking in its opponent – either Melbourne or Hawthorn.

The Bombers will invite their army of supporters to march from Federation Square to the game as one to welcome back their heroes

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Campbell said rewarding the club’s loyal fan base with a bumper game to kick off 2017 was a “really important consideration”.

The Bombers believe their 2017 fixture should not be compromised because of their ladder slide.

Carlton was frozen out of Friday nights this year after it collected the wooden spoon, but Campbell said “everyone would acknowledge” the Bombers were a special case this season.

ww.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/essendon/essendon-set-to-be-given-round-1-prime-time-blockbuster-when-banned-players-return/news-story/


why would supporters of other teams acknowledge any such thing

I acknowledge that they were a special case this season, however that doesn't mean they should be treated differently to every other team in the comp.

[saintbrat]

next leak
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/m ... 1bb6efd120

seems we may miss Good Friday

NORTH Melbourne will play in football’s first Good Friday game.

The Kangaroos, who first approached the AFL with the concept in 1992, will be confirmed as one of the participants in the marquee timeslot when the 2017 fixture is released on Thursday.

Their likely opponent will be the blockbuster-starved Western Bulldogs, who are set to be rewarded for its stunning 2016 season with a place in the stand-alone twilight contest.


Carlton and St Kilda also presented compelling cases to the AFL, with the Saints putting in a joint submission with the Dogs built around a celebration of junior football.

But the AFL will almost certainly announce that it will rotate the two teams involved every year.

Next year’s historic game is expected to be played from 4pm or 4.30pm, most likely at the now AFL-owned Etihad Stadium and integrated into Channel Seven’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal

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[saintbrat]

Round 1-- wouldn't you know it a SUNDAY AFTERNOON?
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/m ... 632d5134aa

THINGS TO WATCH IN ROUND 1, 2017

Thursday March 23

Carlton v Richmond, MCG, 7.20pm

The now traditional season kick-off. The Blues have even more GWS faces to add as well as Bryce Gibbs still in navy blue, while the Tigers may unveil Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy. What chances Chris Yarran?

Friday, March 24

Collingwood v Western Bulldogs, MCG, 7.50pm

No unveiling of the premiership flag for the Bulldogs in Round 1, but they’re tipped to give Travis Cloke the chance to take on his former side first-up.

Saturday, March 25

Sydney v Port Adelaide, SCG, approx. 2pm

Tick, tick, tick. This clash with the Power can’t come quick enough for the Swans, eager to put aside the ghosts of October 1.

North Melbourne v West Coast, Etihad Stadium, approx. 4.30pm

Hard to believe Sam Mitchell will be running around in a West Coast jumper for this game, and just as difficult to imagine life after Brent Harvey for the new-look North Melbourne.

Gold Coast v Brisbane Lions, Metricon Stadium, 7.25pm

Pearce Hanley doesn’t have to wait long to come up against his old side and his close mate Tom Rockliff. Brisbane’s new era under Chris Fagan begins.

Essendon v Hawthorn, MCG, 7.25pm

The Bombers’ welcome home party for its suspended stars, including likely new captain Dyson Heppell, will have a prime-time audience. Just as interesting will be Hawthorn - minus Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis - with Jaeger O’Meara, Tom Mitchell and Ty Vickery in the frame.

Sunday, March 26

Adelaide v GWS, Adelaide Oval, approx. 1pm

Brett Deledio starts afresh with premiership favourites GWS on the road against Adelaide.

St Kilda v Melbourne, Etihad Stadium, 3.20pm

Highly anticipated match between two likely big improvers. The Saints traded exceptionally well, while the Demons can look forward to having one of the game’s better on-field leaders Jordan Lewis join their ranks.

Fremantle v Geelong, Subiaco, 7.40pm

Two busy clubs in the trade period. Shane Kersten and Joel Hamling might play against their old side, with other new faces at the Dockers including Brad Hill and Cam McCarthy. The Cats lost a few players but brought in Zach Tuohy and Aaron Black.

[Jacks Back]

Round 1-- wouldn't you know it a SUNDAY AFTERNOON?
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St Kilda v Melbourne, Etihad Stadium, 3.20pm

Highly anticipated match between two likely big improvers. The Saints traded exceptionally well, while the Demons can look forward to having one of the game’s better on-field leaders Jordan Lewis join their ranks.[/b]

I really don't care about the Demons but do they ever get to play us at the MCG?

[The Fireman]

when is the full fixture out ?

[saintbrat]

by end of October

[Goose is king]

Gee the AFL do a great job at staying in the news and not letting the A-League, horse racing, cricket and moto gp get a good run at it. After what feels like trade month finished it should be about the draft in November but releasing dribs and drabs keeps them relevant.

Anyway, Melbourne round 1 is like all games a must win. Home game is a good result for membership and momentum

[The Fireman]

by end of October

tx

[saintbrat]

It is understood the league will again start the Grand Final at 2.30pm when it releases the fixture on Thursday ( 27th )

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Regular start time for grand finale
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/m ... 52e40b041c

[saintbrat]

Not Saints But rumour is Port Vs Gold Coast in China in May

[jays]

Love playing the dees

[samuraisaint]

Rumour on BigFooty is that the Adelaide draw has been leaked - apparently we play them once - Round 17 in Adelaide on Saturday night.

[Jacks Back]

Rumour on BigFooty is that the Adelaide draw has been leaked - apparently we play them once - Round 17 in Adelaide on Saturday night.

In Adelaide again?

[saintbrat]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/g ... s9h3w.html

Round 3 at Home vs Lions

[saintspremiers]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/g ... s9h3w.html

Round 3 at Home vs Lions

So round 1 & 3 at home at Jihad.

That means odds of an interstate game round 2 are $1.01

Odds of interstate AND on a Sunday $1.05

[ChrisRyanSaints]

Essendon - drug cheat wooden spooners. Hawks - On the way down.
Saints and Melbourne 2 exciting up and coming teams who will be fighting for the finals.

Ess and hawks get the Saturday night??? While we get sunday twilight??

It'll never change. I think we have to get used to the majority of our games being sunday games. Bad for money but with the new etihad deal maybe itll be ok. Least we get maximum anticipation every week. #brightsideoflife

[saint3d]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/g ... s9h3w.html

Round 3 at Home vs Lions

So round 1 & 3 at home at Jihad.

That means odds of an interstate game round 2 are $1.01

Odds of interstate AND on a Sunday $1.05

Interstate AND on Sunday AND versus Port Adelaide $1.10.