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Re: 2018 Fixture - PaulP - 11-01-2017
(11-01-2017, 09:06 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:We were competitive in almost every match. Only port was one way traffic. The Swans didn't run us over until the second half, and even just after half time it was still tight.
I know all that.
Re: 2018 Fixture - Thryleon - 11-01-2017
(11-01-2017, 09:19 AM)PaulP link Wrote:I know all that.
So what's the criteria then?
Wins?
I thought being competitive was enough?
Re: 2018 Fixture - Gointocarlton - 11-01-2017
(11-01-2017, 09:06 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:We were competitive in almost every match. Only port was one way traffic. The Swans didn't run us over until the second half, and even just after half time it was still tight.You can dress a piece of s h i t real nice, at the end of the day it's still just a piece of s h i t. We finished 16th, we earned squat.
Re: 2018 Fixture - PaulP - 11-01-2017
(11-01-2017, 09:21 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:So what's the criteria then?
Wins?
I thought being competitive was enough?
The AFL states that those Friday night slots need to be "earned", which could mean many things. My guess is that it helps to play attractive, high scoring footy, it helps if you're a popular, powerhouse club, it helps if you have marquee players, it helps if you have a recent feel good story, and it helps if you win regularly.
The AFL has already admitted we've been given too many Friday night games, only because of numerous scheduling clashes and complications. I don't really see what the fuss is all about.
Re: 2018 Fixture - Gointocarlton - 11-01-2017
(11-01-2017, 09:34 AM)PaulP link Wrote:The AFL states that those Friday night slots need to be "earned", which could mean many things. My guess is that it helps to play attractive, high scoring footy, it helps if you're a popular, powerhouse club, it helps if you have marquee players, it helps if you have a recent feel good story, and it helps if you win regularly.Just on this "earned" criteria that Lyon reckons The Glock has stated ad nauseam in the past, is it fact? Has The Glock (or anyone else at the AFL) actually stated this or is it made up?
The AFL has already admitted we've been given too many Friday night games, only because of numerous scheduling clashes and complications. I don't really see what the fuss is all about.
Re: 2018 Fixture - PaulP - 11-01-2017
(11-01-2017, 09:40 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Just on this "earned" criteria that Lyon reckons The Glock has stated ad nauseam in the past, is it fact? Has The Glock (or anyone else at the AFL) actually stated this or is it made up?
I don't know. I find it hard to believe he would stitch up the boss of the AFL, by putting words in his mouth. I guess there's some truth to it.
Re: 2018 Fixture - everblue - 11-01-2017
(11-01-2017, 05:02 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:I still see 4 friday nights as a non genuine argument considering one of them is in round 23
Just to make sure ppl don’t go off and lose any bets, we do have 4 Friday’s before Round 23:
Carlton Friday night games:
Round 3 - Carl vs filth
Round 6 - dogs vs Carl
Round 11 - swans vs Carl
Round 17 - saints vs Carl
Round 23 still TBA.
Re: 2018 Fixture - tonyo - 11-01-2017
Surely it's also about putting on the best TV show - some well-performed teams may have earned Friday night games, but the reality is they end up with two-and-a-dog in the crowd which doesn't look great on TV......it's not a good look when the ball goes over the fence and they have to wait for a security guard to return it.....
I seem to remember that Channel 7 were considering inserting a 'virtual' crowd at the Ponsford end for some Melbourne night games because it looked like no-one was there (I'm sure Garry Lyon was in the ground somewhere.....)
Then there's the old Gabba trick of making the seats multi-coloured so you don't realise there's actually no-one there.
AFL is not about performance - it is about show. When you look at the Friday games we have, there will be a decent turn out regardless of how we are travelling. Hopefully this year they will put a decent performance on the park.
Re: 2018 Fixture - Jofo - 11-01-2017
Why is the media so hung-up about "earning" a Friday night game. In 3 of the 4 games, we are the away team plus the Thursday night against the Tigers. If we play well and win, they will be good contests. If we get thrashed, the Pies, Bombers, Tigers supporters will happily watch too. It's a win-win.
Re: 2018 Fixture - laj - 11-01-2017
(11-01-2017, 12:15 PM)everblue link Wrote:Just to make sure ppl don’t go off and lose any bets, we do have 4 Friday’s before Round 23:
Carlton Friday night games:
Round 3 - Carl vs filth
Round 6 - dogs vs Carl
Round 11 - swans vs Carl
Round 17 - saints vs Carl
Round 23 still TBA.
If the AFL have a sense of humour they'll put of round 23 clash on Friday as well...lol.