Season 2020

[Tom Wills]

Interesting theory on the Canberra/SydAFL mix though. Don't mind the concept

Would like to understand more about Canberra/Syd - but from a starting point we must all agree on Sydney AFL, at a Prems level, is @@@@@@. The last 5 years have seen an exponential increase in the size and strength of the big clubs (Norths / Syd Uni/ Easts & Penno) while the other clubs have gone backwards. Based on the size of the big 4 I can only see this divide getting bigger.

Not sure of the answer, but Sydney AFL it is broken and needs fixing

[bomber.]

Albury should be there to represent the O n M. And they've got endless cash!

As long as you’re driving the bus PK

[Tom Wills]

Half way through the Season and North Shore are top in every men's grade except Div 2 (third and a game washout against UTS - bottom) -WOW - have we ever seen such dominance by a single club?

[mrns]

Half way through the Season and North Shore are top in every men's grade except Div 2 (third and a game washout against UTS - bottom) -WOW - have we ever seen such dominance by a single club?

Only lost one game so far between the 5 sides which is incredible. Big wins against UNSW yesterday within the Prems/Reserves grade as UNSW were feared to be the team to beat.

On another note does anyone have any insight on what the finals structure will look like? I'm assuming D1/2/3 will play a 3 week final series with 8 teams in their divisions.

But will Prems/Reserves play the standard 4 week finals? Or in the interest of keeping the season short (oval handover to cricket/covid derailing season risk) will they play a 3 weak finals series too?

[Norris Lurker]

On another note does anyone have any insight on what the finals structure will look like? I'm assuming D1/2/3 will play a 3 week final series with 8 teams in their divisions.

But will Prems/Reserves play the standard 4 week finals? Or in the interest of keeping the season short (oval handover to cricket/covid derailing season risk) will they play a 3 weak finals series too?

My understanding is only Mens & Womens Prems and Prems Reserves will have a final 5; and every other grade will be a final 4.
But that could change.

[saviour01]

Someone said div 1 is a 2 week finals series with 1 v 4 and 2 v 3. Not sure the accuracy of that.

4th and 5th race will be interesting in prems.

[bomber.]

Someone said div 1 is a 2 week finals series with 1 v 4 and 2 v 3. Not sure the accuracy of that.

4th and 5th race will be interesting in prems.

Both prem comps, prem ressies and 19 1's are standard top 5. D1,2,3 (men and women) are top 4, but only two weeks. So 1 v 4, 2 v 3 then GF.

[mrns]

Both prem comps, prem ressies and 19 1's are standard top 5. D1,2,3 (men and women) are top 4, but only two weeks. So 1 v 4, 2 v 3 then GF.

No second chance under top 4 finals system feels wrong. With their only advantage playing a lower ranked side.

I really hope this isn't the case as those who challenge for the top of the ladder should be rewarded for their efforts.

[The Runner]

Schools have been restricted to sport only in their local area. Any word of impact to community sport?

[saviour01]

I don't know of any schools who were going out of their zone for school sport anyway. All regional, state and national sport was already cancelled for the year.

[Tim Freedman]

I don't know of any schools who were going out of their zone for school sport anyway. All regional, state and national sport was already cancelled for the year.

ISA were still in full competition including out of zone. However, all ISA sports have now been cancelled.

[redsox]

Schools have been restricted to sport only in their local area. Any word of impact to community sport?

find it hard to understand why school cannot mix outside areas...but this week UTS travel to Camden and St George go to Manly etc etc

I fear the season may be on the thinnest of ice

[bomber.]

find it hard to understand why school cannot mix outside areas...but this week UTS travel to Camden and St George go to Manly etc etc

I fear the season may be on the thinnest of ice

Because the restriction on school sport is an outcome of broader restrictions on schools. It was about reacting to clusters in schools, not to school sport.
There have been some restrictions to community sport, but it’s pretty obvious that the government will keep it going if they can.
No doubt this will happen a few more times between now and our grand final days, but how good that we’re still going!!!!

[The Runner]

Because the restriction on school sport is an outcome of broader restrictions on schools. It was about reacting to clusters in schools, not to school sport.
There have been some restrictions to community sport, but it’s pretty obvious that the government will keep it going if they can.
No doubt this will happen a few more times between now and our grand final days, but how good that we’re still going!!!!

The difference between Sydney footy and most other community sports is the distance covered across greater Sydney for games.

[tara]

Well at least this weekend is going ahead and hopefully the AFL can find ways to see out the remainder of the season.