St Kilda PF

[anniswan]

Looks like it will be either Friday night or Saturday night, if we get through this week, I hope this eventuates.

If it were on the Saturday Arvo, I couldn't go so I am happy

http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2005/09/06/1125772527061.html

[Mike_B]

It makes sense to have the PF at the MCG on Sat night. It would allow a team heading back to Adelaide from Perth (should they win) a more equal amount of recovery time, plus Ch 10 would be able to do a continuous coverage of the two finals - 4:30 (EST) start for the Eagles game and then cross to the G for the Saints game.

[cruiser]

I read that article as saying that Sat arvo and Sat night finals are likely. I hope its Sat arvo as I have already booked flights.

This on Fox though: http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0...-23211,00.html

I just wish that the AFL would make these decisions before the finals, which would be more considerate towards fans trying to organise themselves for away finals.

[Schneiderman]

********!!

I was hoping for a Super Sat, because our company is closing its doors on the Friday and we are having a big party.

Oh well... I guess I will have to leave early... even if I am the boss.

Priorities

[Thunder Shaker]

Originally posted by cruiser
I just wish that the AFL would make these decisions before the finals, which would be more considerate towards fans trying to organise themselves for away finals.

The timing of the finals is dependent on the results of other finals. However, this is only relevant until the first week of finals has been played. After the first week, it should be possible to determine the time for all remaining finals, because the venues and likely matchups for each final would all be known.

Here's my guess:
Swans play Geelong on Friday night, winner meets St Kilda in Melbourne. This preliminary final would be the logical choice for the earlier final. This final would have to be played Friday night or Saturday afternoon. I guess Friday night to ensure good television ratings.

Adelaide play Port Adelaide on Saturday night, winner meets West Coast in Perth. This final should be played later. My guess is this final would be Saturday night for the television ratings. It cannot be played on Sunday because this would give the winner of this final only a 6-day break before the Grand Final.

[Schneiderman]

Originally posted by Thunder Shaker
Adelaide play Port Adelaide on Saturday night, winner meets West Coast in Perth. This final should be played later. My guess is this final would be Saturday night for the television ratings. It cannot be played on Sunday because this would give the winner of this final only a 6-day break before the Grand Final.

But further to the notion that the AFL may can a Sat night PF, we can also deduce that they will play Sat day. This in turn means we will play Fri night.

[gossipcom]

Well it's posted on various sites on the net that the following will happen with the PFs

Friday - St Kilda vs winner of Sydney/Geelong
Sat Arvo - Weagles vs winner of Adelaide/Port Adelaide

[NMWBloods]

8 Sept 2004... so who's booked their flights to Adelaide...

[Sanecow]

When we get there, here is some mixed news on the Saints injury front.

[cruiser]

Originally posted by gossipcom
Well it's posted on various sites on the net that the following will happen with the PFs

Friday - St Kilda vs winner of Sydney/Geelong

Where exactly?

[Damien]

Saturday Night Final dumped

[ScottH]

Confirmed

The AFL confirmed on Wednesday that the Saints' preliminary final against the winner of Friday night's semi-final between Sydney and Geelong at the SCG will be played at the MCG next Friday night

[cruiser]

Damn. Now I'll have to try to change my flight over that weekend.