SANFL 2017

[am Bays]

They'll need to build a bigger restaurant to host that event.

Dunno, I reckon they'll just ask the winner to drive through and pick it up on the way.

Perhaps they could upsell it as a combo with a Ken Farmer medal, premiership medal and large fries?

*Sound of Eagles full forward running - briefly*

Well he is Thick but will give it a Shake...

[therisingblues]

Can't wait to see who wins the 2017 MacGarey Medal!

They'll need to build a bigger restaurant to host that event.

Dunno, I reckon they'll just ask the winner to drive through and pick it up on the way.

Perhaps they could upsell it as a combo with a Ken Farmer medal, premiership medal and large fries?

Only if the winner can say "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickled onions on a sesame seed bun", all within 5 seconds. I think it would really add to the count!

[human_torpedo]

You had to google that. No possible way you got that off the top of your head! It's been years

[cennals05]

Saturday is the day for the 2017 SANFL Macca’s League, with 65 per cent of matches to be held in the traditional 2.10pm time slot.

As McDonald’s was on Wednesday announced as the competition’s new naming rights partner, SANFL General Manager Football Adam Kelly revealed that it would rise from 50 per cent in the same time slot in 2016.

Speaking on SANFL Radio, Kelly said feedback from clubs, players, coaches and fans had contributed to the increase in Saturday afternoon football next season.

In other fixture highlights:

A total of seven Friday night matches, including three in the opening round.
One Thursday night match, one Saturday night and two Twilight matches.
The SANFL’s traditional Anzac Day clash between the previous year’s Grand Finalists will see Sturt host Woodville-West Torrens at Peter Motley Oval.
On the back of this year’s success, Multicultural Month will continue in 2017 as will Indigenous Round.
The full 2017 SANFL Macca’s League fixture will be released in The Advertiser and on the SANFL website on Saturday morning.

[Magellan]

Can't wait to see who wins the 2017 MacGarey Medal!

They'll need to build a bigger restaurant to host that event.

Dunno, I reckon they'll just ask the winner to drive through and pick it up on the way.

Perhaps they could upsell it as a combo with a Ken Farmer medal, premiership medal and large fries?

I think there's scope for a two-for-one deal with the Mac Oatey medal.

[Magellan]

You had to google that. No possible way you got that off the top of your head! It's been years

It's easily done. I've never forgotten that ******* jingle, 35 or so years on. I can' think of a Big Mac (doesn't happen often these days) without hearing that song and reciting those ingredients.

[human_torpedo]

You had to google that. No possible way you got that off the top of your head! It's been years

It's easily done. I've never forgotten that ******* jingle, 35 or so years on. I can' think of a Big Mac (doesn't happen often these days) without hearing that song and reciting those ingredients.

Now that I've been reminded of it, it is once again on repeat in my head

[Magellan]

You had to google that. No possible way you got that off the top of your head! It's been years

It's easily done. I've never forgotten that ******* jingle, 35 or so years on. I can' think of a Big Mac (doesn't happen often these days) without hearing that song and reciting those ingredients.

Now that I've been reminded of it, it is once again on repeat in my head

Mark my words, it'll follow you to the grave. As will the contents of the last Big Mac you ate.

[therisingblues]

You had to google that. No possible way you got that off the top of your head! It's been years

Nope, the first time it has been of any use to me in all the years that useless phrase has been in my head. For some reason it stuck like the cholesterol from a Big Mac to an artery, and I can impress potential employers by reciting it whenever they ask, "Please convince us why therisingblues would be a good fit for our company!" It has never worked unfortunately, I actually think some of them thought I was a bit weird but I firmly believe that is their problem and I am perfectly okay. Likewise, girls appear to be repelled when I approach them in nightclubs and introduce myself by saying "Guess what I can do..." I am really not sure why people would not be impressed, so these failures have not stopped me from teaching the phrase to my kids, and just as well, because they started getting beaten up at school shortly after! So like I say to them now, it is lucky they can recite the phrase, because they can take solace in their uncanny ability to remember what the ingredients of a Big Mac are when getting smashed up by the school bully.

[Dutchy]

In other fixture highlights:

A total of seven Friday night matches, including three in the opening round.
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Hows does that work? Unless Round 1 is over 3 weeks?

[human_torpedo]

You had to google that. No possible way you got that off the top of your head! It's been years

Nope, the first time it has been of any use to me in all the years that useless phrase has been in my head. For some reason it stuck like the cholesterol from a Big Mac to an artery, and I can impress potential employers by reciting it whenever they ask, "Please convince us why therisingblues would be a good fit for our company!" It has never worked unfortunately, I actually think some of them thought I was a bit weird but I firmly believe that is their problem and I am perfectly okay. Likewise, girls appear to be repelled when I approach them in nightclubs and introduce myself by saying "Guess what I can do..." I am really not sure why people would not be impressed, so these failures have not stopped me from teaching the phrase to my kids, and just as well, because they started getting beaten up at school shortly after! So like I say to them now, it is lucky they can recite the phrase, because they can take solace in their uncanny ability to remember what the ingredients of a Big Mac are when getting smashed up by the school bully.

And guess what you'll be able to do at Sturt games next year every time you hear 'McDonalds SANFL'.. Re-cite away and impress the pants off all supporters in your area

[JK]

Only if the winner can say "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickled onions on a sesame seed bun", all within 5 seconds. I think it would really add to the count!

Or the lesser known "Choosy Cheese choosers always say Cheese please, when they choose the cheese in the Cheeseburgers at McDonalds"

[VALE PARK]

Three Friday night games in the first round!
Sounds like 2 byes in the first round to me.
Surely not,
supporters would forget the season has started.
Some clubs could probably run trials after the season has commenced!
If so Master planning again by the SANFL.
Would draw interest and crowds bigtime.

[therisingblues]

Only if the winner can say "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickled onions on a sesame seed bun", all within 5 seconds. I think it would really add to the count!

Or the lesser known "Choosy Cheese choosers always say Cheese please, when they choose the cheese in the Cheeseburgers at McDonalds"

Hey, maybe the Macgarey Medalist and the runner up could have a battle where they try to put each other off by screaming these sayings at each other, over and over, until one of them stumbles over a word. The winner then earns a visit from Ronald MacDonald at their end of season trip!
Talk about raising the stakes, it'd be a television event for the ages!

[Magellan]

Only if the winner can say "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickled onions on a sesame seed bun", all within 5 seconds. I think it would really add to the count!

Or the lesser known "Choosy Cheese choosers always say Cheese please, when they choose the cheese in the Cheeseburgers at McDonalds"

Hey, maybe the Macgarey Medalist and the runner up could have a battle where they try to put each other off by screaming these sayings at each other, over and over, until one of them stumbles over a word. The winner then earns a visit from Ronald MacDonald at their end of season trip!
Talk about raising the stakes, it'd be a television event for the ages!

Then the MacGarey Medalist can do a lap of honour at half time in the Grand (Angus Burger) Final.

[HeartBeatsTrue]

I take exception to it being referred to as the Traditional ANZAC game.
Tradition says that the game is played on ANZAC Day, between the previous year's grand finalists, AND at Adelaide Oval.

Thats 2 out of 3 seasons where only the above 2 out of 3 conditions are met. (2015 ANZAC game played on 24th April, at Adel Oval, Nwd v PA)

I can accept previous years when its due to redevelopment of the Oval, but is Adelaide Oval not available in 2017? Its 5 days prior to the next AFL game at the venue. and 4 days after the previous.

If theres nothing on at the venue, is it due to low crowds? I guess then it will be finals at suburban grounds next.

Have we seen the last ANZAC day game at Adelaide Oval?

A positive is that its good for Sturt i guess.

[VALE PARK]

Probably costs too much to use the oval given the poor crowds.
A bit like the State game,costs too high maybe?
I wonder about future finals?
Adelaide No 2?
The game is not the same.

[Wedgie]

Probably a cost effective decision, have it back at Adelaide Oval when the Eagles, South or West aren't involved.

[Milly]

Three Friday night games in the first round!
Sounds like 2 byes in the first round to me.
Surely not,
supporters would forget the season has started.
Some clubs could probably run trials after the season has commenced!
If so Master planning again by the SANFL.
Would draw interest and crowds bigtime.

Your logic has me scratching my head.
Why can't you have 3 games on the Friday Night then 1 on the Saturday & 1 on the Sunday? There's 10 teams remember.

[Wedgie]

Looks like North are playing at Norwood in one of the three Friday night games in round 1 then have Central at Prospect on Good Friday. Then Port at Alberton in round 3. West in round 4 at Prospect. South @ Noarlunga in Round 5 and Sturt @ Prospect in Round 6.