Looks like the AFL clubs will get their way and turn the VFL into just the reserves comp that they wanted all along.
Curtain-raisers unveiled as a footy retro fix
Date
November 9, 2014 - 9:00PM
The AFL's desire to reconnect with fans and improve the match-day experience has seen a push by clubs for reserves matches to be returned as curtain-raisers to some games next season.
Collingwood has asked for a handful of VFL games to be played before AFL matches at the MCG, Carlton is seeking several reserves games at Etihad Stadium and some non-Victorian clubs have made the same request. This could see the return of the fans' traditional pre-match routine of arriving early at matches to watch the seconds before the seniors.
Geelong has continued to play occasional VFL matches before senior games for select fixtures at Skilled Stadium, including one in 2014.
AFL football operations manager Mark Evans said the league was keen to explore the issue but acknowledged there were significant issues to be addressed, including the attitude of the individual venue management.