2014 Fixture (released 31/10) - predictions/discussion..

[Jim05]

Ive heard Essendon playing North at Etihad in Round 1, their home game

There's a loss for you. North will own Etihad next season.

regards,

REB

Only if the roof is closed

[Rik E Boy]

Ive heard Essendon playing North at Etihad in Round 1, their home game

There's a loss for you. North will own Etihad next season.

regards,

REB

Only if the roof is closed

Scotty will be manning the winch.

regards,

REB

[eaglehaslanded]

Just read earlier on today that the MCG is unavailable for round 1 due to cricket commitments.

[Jim05]

Just read earlier on today that the MCG is unavailable for round 1 due to cricket commitments.

Yes the season is starting a week earlier next year due to the NAB cup being axed.
I think the MCG and GABBA are ruled out until the last week in March every year. Adelaide will be the same id imagine

[daysofourlives]

Just read earlier on today that the MCG is unavailable for round 1 due to cricket commitments.

And you started this thread

[Jim05]

Sounding like its Geelong v Adelaide at the Cattery in Round 1, most of Geelong's home games will be night fixtures

[eaglehaslanded]

Sounding like its Geelong v Adelaide at the Cattery in Round 1, most of Geelong's home games will be night fixtures

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-22/c ... ht-in-2014

[daysofourlives]

Apparently Crows get Hawks in R3 as Adelaides 1st home game at Adelaide oval to continue the tradition of all the 1st's between the two clubs.
So Geelong, Port, Hawks, guess their draw gets easier after that lol
Also the 2nd showdown will be in R9

[Jim05]

Apparently Crows get Hawks in R3 as Adelaides 1st home game at Adelaide oval to continue the tradition of all the 1st's between the two clubs.
So Geelong, Port, Hawks, guess their draw gets easier after that lol
Also the 2nd showdown will be in R9

They only play Geelong and the Hawks once though. Get them both out the way early with the Hawks still in hangover mode. Should be a fairly soft draw after that

[Spargo]

North will own Etihad next season.

Hope this means a better stadium deal.....

[GWW]

Carlton v Port in round 1 supposedly.

[Spargo]

North to get 5 Friday night games.

[eaglehaslanded]

Okay this summarises what I'm hearing so far...

Round 1
GWS vs SYD - Skoda Stadium (Sat week 1)
GC vs RICH - Metricon Stadium (Sat - week 1)
CARL vs PA - Etihad Stadium (Sun week 1)

GEE vs ADEL - Simonds Stadium (Thur - week 2)
ESS vs NM - Etihad Stadium (Fri - week 2)
HAW vs BRIS - Aurora Stadium (Sat week 2)

[Pag]

I reckon there'd be a Western Derby like there was in Round 1 this year.

Which leaves Collingwood, Melbourne, St Kilda and the Bulldogs.

[eaglehaslanded]

I reckon there'd be a Western Derby like there was in Round 1 this year.

Which leaves Collingwood, Melbourne, St Kilda and the Bulldogs.

I've been hearing...
FREM vs COLL
STK vs MELB
WB vs WC

[Rik E Boy]

Looks like a pretty underwhelming Round 1 to me. Split rounds blow, especially in Round 1. Who needs a friggin break in March?

regards,

REB

[gadj1976]

having a split round for round 1 is anti-climactic IMO.

I don't want to ease into the footy season, I want it to smash me in the head and make me wake up to the realisation it's footy season again.

[GWW]

I'm ok with a split round to start off with, if the alternative is a full round starting the following week.

If GWS is playing againt the Swans round 1, then I suspect the intent is to try and give the game as much publicity/focus as possible.

[valleys07]

I'm ok with a split round to start off with, if the alternative is a full round starting the following week.

If GWS is playing againt the Swans round 1, then I suspect the intent is to try and give the game as much publicity/focus as possible.

And what an exciting clash it will be to open up the season...

[The Sleeping Giant]

Rest of Australia feels the same way about port v crows.