Good Friday 2008 | VFL FOOTY

cobrascorer Fri, 18 Jan 2008 - 10:47

Ah yes, 2nd June 2007, I had no trouble travelling in daylight to see the good wins by the reserves and the seniors. (I'm only about 42km from the Austar Arena). I hope it happens again on Sunday 6 July 2008, as I always love to see Sandringham beaten!

cobrascorer Fri, 18 Jan 2008 - 10:54

Surely the VFL would need the AFL approval for a Good Friday match? As happened with Sunday VFA football, the AFL would almost certainly claim Good Friday for itself, and to hell with the VFL or other competitions.

zebra Fri, 18 Jan 2008 - 11:45

:D Cobrascorer will possibly call in to your place after we defeat the Roosters for a couple ,looking forward to it. 42 ks you said will keep an eye out for you and please have a couple of coldies ready to celebrate a Zebra victory. go zebs zebra :wink:

footyman Thu, 24 Jan 2008 - 23:34

Why don't two clubs get some balls and approach AFL Vic about playing a practice game on Good Friday this year? Honestly, lets see somebody show some initiative and try it out. And if AFL Vic wont come to the party, well how about a club play a scratch match or an 'unofficial' practice match?

iceman Topic starter Thu, 24 Jan 2008 - 23:46

Casey play Willy on the 22nd, I would have no problems with them playing on the Friday. I would actually rather that, might be able to get to the game before heading away that weekend!

cobrascorer Sat, 26 Jan 2008 - 14:15

Zebra, would be good to meet you, however I don't drink alcohol and my place is on the western side of Ballarat, so further for you to travel home after your defeat. "Roly" knows me, so he could point me out.

zebra Sun, 27 Jan 2008 - 09:54

:D Now you must call 'ROLY' Life Member Roly as he was awarded gratefully Sandrigham Football Club Life membership after many years doing passionately the things he loves helping and supporting the Mighty Zebras. But thanks for the invite anyway as it's a long drive to N.Ballarat and I don't drink /drive and anyone who does is just crazy,so I'll just say g'day at the match. go zebs zebra :wink:

NorthPort Mon, 16 Jun 2008 - 23:45

Thought I'd ressurect this thread as the AFL have announced that no football will be played on Good Friday in the 2009 season. It is still an ideal day for the VFL to showcase the comp either with a 'match of the round' on the day, or perhaps fixturing all games on the Friday to try and maximise a crowd turn out to the VFL. It may not be popular with some, but it could give the comp a major boost on an otherwise very quiet day.

BrekkyDJ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 - 08:49

I think the VFL missed a real chance to promote the comp on Saturday July 5th. That day is round 13 and the ONLY game on that day is Port Melbourne V Bendigo. There is NO AFL that weekend in Melbourne (due to the split round). Why not have a fair spread of games on Saturday and Sunday that weekend to really promote the comp? Pete.

billythekid Tue, 17 Jun 2008 - 09:36

Radio1611 wrote:I think the VFL missed a real chance to promote the comp on Saturday July 5th. That day is round 13 and the ONLY game on that day is Port Melbourne V Bendigo. There is NO AFL that weekend in Melbourne (due to the split round). Why not have a fair spread of games on Saturday and Sunday that weekend to really promote the comp? Pete.

Makes you wonder who the hell is running the place?To miss a golden opportunity like this is just plain stupid. I doubt they have the balls to take on the AFL like the old VFA used to! Good Friday would get very good crowds with most of the population having nothing much to do just being bored shitless watching the RCH appeal.!