I'd like to see the return of AFL - VFL aligned games playing the same weekend.
For example, Melbourne v Collingwood - Sandy v Williamstown, Bulldogs v Essendon - Werribee v Bendigo.
What do others think?
In view of affiliated clubs playing same week will work for a few weeks but then teams must play :D the unaffiliated teams Ballarat,Frankston and Port so the rest of the fixture resumes as now. But a worthy idea but will only last 4/5weeks.
I would like to see
* More Sunday games
* Reserves matches starting closer to 11:20-11:30AM
* TV Games starting at 2PM
* Grand Final played at Port Melbourne
* More lead-up finals at other VFA/VFL venues
Couldn't agree more about the 2pm starts to abctv games. It feels like morning, and the start of matches has a 'reserves' type feel that doesn't help the vfl.
No more curtain raisers at Geelong would be good, but i can also see the logistical problems. And at least someone is there to watch if it's a curtain raiser, as opposed to the 300 they usually get. Just makes it hard for VFL supporters, time wise and having to pay AFL match price.
STANGA wrote:Couldn't agree more about the 2pm starts to abctv games. It feels like morning, and the start of matches has a 'reserves' type feel that doesn't help the vfl.
No more curtain raisers at Geelong would be good, but i can also see the logistical problems. And at least someone is there to watch if it's a curtain raiser, as opposed to the 300 they usually get. Just makes it hard for VFL supporters, time wise and having to pay AFL match price.
You should be able to get into Geelong for $5, its only entry into the standing room area... but I prefer to stand at the footy anyway. The only negative is that you are treated like second-class citizens down there.
bombermad09 wrote:I would like to see maybe 1 curtain raiser for each Victorian team in the AFL played played this season.
I agree, it may upset some but the VFL needs exposure to new supporters. If it means a few extra rock up to a game the next week then its a good move surely. For example if they play Sandringham v Williamstown on Queens Birthday at the MCG, the crowd flow in early and it gets people taking a look at the VFL.
I think the VFL missed an opportunity to play a game Easter Monday as well. If they can play Anzac Day and Queen's Birthday, why not Easter? Or dare I say it, imagine the interest in a Good Friday match.
Yes, there would be interest in a Good Friday game but problem is don't think the government would let it go ahead.
Would be good if it did go ahead though, would attract a great crowd.
AFFILIATED TEAMS PLAYING SAME WEEK.