Round 23

[Sandridge]

Anyone know when the schedule for Round 23 will be finalised/announced?

Hoping to travel up from Melbourne for the game and knowing the date/time will help planning.

[neilfws]

"After round 20" apparently:

? Round 23 to be announced soon | 3AW Radio Melbourne

It was released July 26 last season, so they are a bit later this year for some reason.

[ugg]

"After round 20" apparently:

? Round 23 to be announced soon | 3AW Radio Melbourne

It was released July 26 last season, so they are a bit later this year for some reason.

The excuse is the table is so congested at the moment they want to have a clearer view of the possibilities of what the Top 8 might be.

However, given that there is now a week's break between Round 23 and the first week of the finals, why does the floating fixture need to be considered?

[liz]

I think it will be a Sat game, probably afternoon or twilight. We're not playing a contender so the game won't get a prime broadcasting spot.

[stevoswan]

The AFL obviously want maximum manipulation potential.....it's what they're good at.....and I'm not talking revenue or ratings.

[snajik]

The excuse is the table is so congested at the moment they want to have a clearer view of the possibilities of what the Top 8 might be.

However, given that there is now a week's break between Round 23 and the first week of the finals, why does the floating fixture need to be considered?

Precisely. The floating fixture has been rendered superfluous.

[ugg]

The AFL has released its fixture for Round 23.

FRIDAY

Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs (Etihad Stadium) ? 7.50pm.

SATURDAY

Melbourne v Collingwood (MCG) 1.45pm.

Brisbane v North Melbourne (GABBA) ? 2.10pm.

Sydney v Carlton (SCG) ? 4.35pm

Geelong v GWS (Simonds) ? 7.25pm

Port Adelaide v Gold Coast (Adelaide) ? 7.40pm

SUNDAY

Essendon v Fremantle (Etihad Stadium) 1.10pm.

Richmond v St Kilda (MCG) ? 3.20pm.

West Coast v Adelaide (Domain Stadium) ? 4.40pm.

[Sandridge]

Thanks all for replies! Off to Flight Centre site to book tickets!