Collingwood vs St Kilda

[alison.z]

'Scuse my ignorance but why are collingwood and st kilda playing on a monday night?? i thought that was reserved for special occasions only??

[ScottH]

((shrugs))

[laughingnome]

The AFL is experimenting with timetables, like the Sunday Twilight timeslot. The idea is that with two extra teams in the competition and an extra game per week it is better to have at a time that doesn't clash with the current 'conventional' timeslots. This basically means an extra game can be broadcast each week, which equals a higher price on the Broadcasting Rights.

TL;DR
Expect more monday night football, especially after 2012.

[ep2006]

Why cant the AFL just put the ninth game on the Sunday? Like a second twilight Sunday game?

[laughingnome]

Why cant the AFL just put the ninth game on the Sunday? Like a second twilight Sunday game?

Because then only one can be shown on (free) TV at a reasonable time. Money makes the world and the AFL go round.

[dimelb]

Because then only one can be shown on (free) TV at a reasonable time. Money makes the world and the AFL go round.

But today (in Melbourne) there was no FTA football.

[laughingnome]

But today (in Melbourne) there was no FTA football.

At least you'll get tomorrow night's game at a decent timeslot. Sydney non-foxtel viewers can wait unil 11:30pm, as per usual.

I'd imagine if Monday night/Sunday Twilight became a permanent fixture the next contract would require 5 games FTA and four exclusive to Pay-TV, remembering it will be a 9-game round.

[573v30]

It's on Seven so don't expect the game to be shown live anywhere on FTA.

[laughingnome]

It's on Seven so don't expect the game to be shown live anywhere on FTA.

http://www.afl.com.au/fixture/broadcastguide/tabid/9451/default.aspx#locd=VIC%20-%20Melbourne&round=Round%207

Starts on channel 7 Melbourne at 8pm.

[Damien]

From all reports, it is a weigh up between Thursday and Monday night football for after 2012. Mind you, they aren't taking too many risks, they have put some pretty popular teams in the test slots.

Another option is to have a Super Saturday, with an early game, 4pm game and 7 pm game in addition to the FTA 2pm and 7pm games. However, that would mean 5 Saturday games, so I'm not sure that would work too well.

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

I can't say I'm a huge fan of Monday night games becoming part of AFL culture. Technically it is just as easy to go to a Monday night game after work as a Friday night one. But backing up at work the next day is a horror at times.

The thing is, I'm scared the AFL are hell bent on making this Monday fixture a success. They are playing a club with 40000+ members in a 52000 stadium. So it is guaranteed to get 45000+. Then you'll see Dimwit boast the next day in the paper "The people have spoken! Monday night football is here to stay!""

Personally I'd prefer Thursday night matches. And only between two Melbourne club, so that travelling interstate fans don't have to take 2 days off work to go to the game.

I can say I would HATE Sydney to play home games on a Monday night. Or away games for that matter.

JF

[laughingnome]

The thing is, I'm scared the AFL are hell bent on making this Monday fixture a success. They are playing a club with 40000+ members in a 52000 stadium. So it is guaranteed to get 45000+. Then you'll see Dimwit boast the next day in the paper "The people have spoken! Monday night football is here to stay!""

Personally I'd prefer Thursday night matches. And only between two Melbourne club, so that travelling interstate fans don't have to take 2 days off work to go to the game.

I can say I would HATE Sydney to play home games on a Monday night. Or away games for that matter.

Okay, so Dimwit isn't the brightest spark in the fire but I don't think he's a complete goose.... maybe. This AFL Commission is hell-bent on creating a 'product' (as they call it) that is marketable and valuable. I think it's reasonable to assume that if Monday or Thursday Night football happens it will only be when the AFL can assure a big turnout; read: in Melbourne, with two powerhouse teams that can guarantee a big gate.

I'd much rather see the saturday fixture include a match at 4 or 5pm AEST. That way the telecast could have the match at 2pm, followed by another at 5-5:30pm (delayed, news at half-time maybe) and a delayed telecast of the night game at 8:30, which already happens if the game is in Melbourne.

Only problem, who would watch 9.5 hours of non-stop football?

[BeeEmmAre]

Only problem, who would watch 9.5 hours of non-stop football?

*Raises hand*

[Lucky Knickers]

Collingwood getting SMASHED
Saints are scary.
Schneids has kicked 2 nice goals.

[cruiser]

Look at all the empty seats now with 12 minutes still left to play. Dont EVER let anyone in Melb criticise Swans supporters for leaving a game early.

I hate St Kilda far more than I dislike Collingwood so am getting minimal pleasure out of this massacre. I'm going to enjoy seeing St Kilda supporters suffering another failed finals campaign this year.