2007 Draw Updates...post here

[Damien]

Originally posted by Claret
May not be West Coast in Perth. The word is that, unlike previous years, the teams that play each other twice won't necessarily be the teams that play in Rounds 1-7. This being the case combined with the fact that we'll be playing the Eagles in round 1 means that we'll be playing Freo at Subi (perhaps in addition to Sydney).

Not saying I agree with the new scheduling, but just that it may be the case.

Yep.

The other possibility is that the Brisbane game in Brisbane has been dumped because of the fact we have 13 games in NSW/ACT and 6 in Melbourne.

Perhaps 2 WA games and 1 SA game? Can't wait until next week to actually find out.

[Chow-Chicker]

Bring it on, have a crack and smash 'em. Doesn't matter where, who or when, if we're better we'll win.

[nat]

Originally posted by Claret
May not be West Coast in Perth. The word is that, unlike previous years, the teams that play each other twice won't necessarily be the teams that play in Rounds 1-7. This being the case combined with the fact that we'll be playing the Eagles in round 1 means that we'll be playing Freo at Subi (perhaps in addition to Sydney).

Not saying I agree with the new scheduling, but just that it may be the case.

Damn, i hope that's not the case. I'd like for us to play the Eagles in Sydney and Perth. Oh and yeah, one of the other games may not be in Brisbane, we might play them in Sydney.

[dazza]

Does anyone know when the draw is to be released ?

[Chow-Chicker]

The term "Draw" is a misnomer. The actual fact is that it is a "fixture" where certain rounds versus certain clubs are set in concrete. Other rounds are requested, offered, discussed and plotted. Don't know the last time it was actually "drawn" out of a hat.

[Damien]

Originally posted by dazza
Does anyone know when the draw is to be released ?

Was due yesterday.

They are now waiting to see if a deal can be done with Foxtel, likely to be out now on Monday/Tuesday.

[swansrock4eva]

Originally posted by Chow-Chicker
The term "Draw" is a misnomer. The actual fact is that it is a "fixture" where certain rounds versus certain clubs are set in concrete. Other rounds are requested, offered, discussed and plotted. Don't know the last time it was actually "drawn" out of a hat.

I have it on good authority that it is in fact a random process. But only after you factor in home matches, clubs' preferences, blockbuster requirements, TV requirements, special rounds (e.g Heritage, split round), fixturing requirements (e.g. no 5-day breaks), travel requirements and so on.

Which leaves about 8 matches that are randomly assigned...

[Chow-Chicker]

Originally posted by swansrock4eva
I have it on good authority that it is in fact a random process. But only after you factor in home matches, clubs' preferences, blockbuster requirements, TV requirements, special rounds (e.g Heritage, split round), fixturing requirements (e.g. no 5-day breaks), travel requirements and so on.

Which leaves about 8 matches that are randomly assigned...

Nice work! And most likely very accurate!!

[Matt79]

Will the draw be out today? Fingers crossed!

[Damien]

Originally posted by Matt79
Will the draw be out today? Fingers crossed!

The Pay TV announcement is today.

I guess the draw announcement depends on how many changes were needed based on the agreement. Hopefully not too many.

Should be no later than tomorrow. The clubs would be wanting to get all their membership packages sorted and mailed out pretty soon.

[Matt79]

Draw is being released 12:00pm Wednesday!

[cruiser]

Originally posted by Matt79
Draw is being released 12:00pm Wednesday!

And I received my 2007 diary at work today. Perfect timing.