In fairness Norwood is a beautiful suburb and a brilliant oval.The worst fixturing that I can remember. I have no issue with the game against Gold Coast. But Carlton 5 days later WTF!!
This tops us playing St. Kilda at some feral suburb in Adelaide. It would like having to play against St. Kilda at Moorabin.
and he's a Richmond supporter!!
What a joke. Just call it the Gift Round to the non-aussie rules states including 2 plastic made teams.
How good is Golden Plains!Diilon: “The four match-ups are big, with four of our biggest supported Victorian clubs travelling north, and we look forward to starting our season with real momentum before we head into a blockbuster round of matches in round 1.
“Given this weekend also falls on the Labour Day long weekend in Victoria it presents a terrific opportunity for fans to travel north to support their club and enjoy an extended interstate break.'
That long weekend is already locked away for a lot of families for a late summer getaway etc. The arrogance of the AFL that thinks we will travel irregardless.
I won't be watching this game (I'll be at Golden Plains Festival with my partner and kids).
Almost as good as Meredith!How good is Golden Plains!
Also saw Richmond vs Essendon at The Oval in 2002.Almost as good as Meredith!
Can’t wait see Mike Skinner again.
I was living in London when Original Pirate Material came out in 2002, just a brilliant record.
DO the blues fly back friday night?AFL seriously it isn't rocket science.
Rich v Carl play in RD2 (thurs).
I get some are saying a five day break isn't an issue these days, but when the team your playing the following round plays the night before in the same state, then that is a bit of an issue gives an unfair one day advantage for recovery and getting back in your own city.
Carlton and Brisbane should've played on the same day as Richmond and Gold Coast, so neither team gets a slight advantage.
2024 Opening Round
Thursday, March 7
Sydney v Melbourne, SCG, 7.20pm AEDT
Friday, March 8
Brisbane v Carlton, Gabba, 6.50pm AEST (7.50pm AEDT)
Saturday, March 9
Gold Coast v Richmond, Heritage Bank Stadium, 3.20pm AEST (4.20pm AEDT)
Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood, Giants Stadium, 7.30pm AEDT
Full round one to commence on Thursday, March 14
As long as the tv ratings are good, they won’t care about low crowdsLet's all hope for low crowds and an absolute failure!
DiFancy referring to the second round as the first. What a bunch of fwts.