03-19-2019, 08:19 AM
(03-18-2019, 05:28 AM)crashlander link Wrote:We've been dudded somewhat, with a 6 day break after being the last game on the last round, but why I am I surprised?
Saturday 23 March
First preliminary final
Carlton (first in Conference B) vs Fremantle (second in Conference A) at Ikon Park, 2.45pm EDT
At least we have a chance of being on TV.
The fixturing has been done with an eye to the location of the grand final.
That is, the next week the Grand Final is played on a sunday, because IF it was played on a saturday, then ground availability would be an issue especially from the other side of the draw.
Adelaide and Geelong both play at home in the mens game on saturday. (Adelaide oval and gmhba stadium)
So both those venues are obviously available on the sunday. As is Ikon.
So play the GF on the sunday so it can be played wherever the afl sees fit.