Adam Simpson meets with AFL to discuss the inequalities that interstate teams put up with

[ShriekingShack]

As per Caroline Wilson tweet. Can't be bothered linking it.

What a legend Simmo. This takes serious cajones and will not only help the Eagles but other interstate teams too.

It's about time this competition got serious about fairness, not just favouring one state.

 

[HairyO]

Probably would have been better coming from literally any other interstate team...

 

[compact72]

Popcorn time

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[living_in_syd]

I think hes right. I do think say gold coast needs more assistance than say carlton for example

 

[Benny78]

Lol complete grandstanding.

The Grand Final is contracted here until 2057. Other finals matches are already played interstate if it's their home game. what else can hero boy actually do?

 

[Benny78]

It's about time this competition got serious about fairness, not just favouring one state.

WA fans are like the Brazil of soccer. It's not your game but you try and take it anyway

 

[its free real estate]

Probably would have been better coming from literally any other interstate team...

Why? If you’re the winner you can make a case for what disadvantages you’ve faced.

If you’re not it just sounds like excuses.

 

[raymond35]

Yeah, the eagles have it pretty tough...

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

Why? If you’re the winner you can make a case for what disadvantages you’ve faced.

If you’re not it just sounds like excuses.

Fair call

 

[DapperDon]

Still not allowed to drink from Vicco drinking fountains?

 

[ShriekingShack]

WA fans are like the Brazil of soccer. It's not your game but you try and take it anyway

I'm sorry your Holy Trinity failed. Try an unholy one next time, it worked for us with Judd, Cousins and Kerr.

 

[Balls In]

Clarko whinges to the AFL every other week, so why not?

 

[HairyO]

Why? If you’re the winner you can make a case for what disadvantages you’ve faced.

If you’re not it just sounds like excuses.

No. It sounds like needless whining instead.

 

[kaiserchief13]

Lol complete grandstanding.

The Grand Final is contracted here until 2057. Other finals matches are already played interstate if it's their home game. what else can hero boy actually do?

Someones a bit scared

 

[kaiserchief13]

Does anyone know specifics?

 

[ParapMarkets]

What are the inequalities apart from travelling an extra 5 games per year and the gf at the MCG? The NSW and QLD teams are up against it I feel. The Eagles are quite possibly the wealthiest team in the country, What are the inequities they suffer?

 

[Jibroni]

Move Perth closer to Australia, problem fixed!

 

[Oscarman]

There should be a minimum number of games at the MCG for all teams. At least 3 I would think.

 

[its free real estate]

No. It sounds like needless whining instead.

I imagine it would all be whining in your view.

 

[syl97]

What are the inequalities apart from travelling an extra 5 games per year and the gf at the MCG? The NSW and QLD teams are up against it I feel. The Eagles are quite possibly the wealthiest team in the country, What are the inequities they suffer?

Crazy right! Wealthiest team in the league. Incredible home ground advantage for 11 of their 22 games. If a player wants to come home only have to compete with Freo for their signature (so no four club auction like with Dylan Shiel).

Plus they have won three premierships over the last 30 years at a rate of one a decade... hardly sounds like a victim of inequality.

 

[GROTTO]

Lol complete grandstanding.

The Grand Final is contracted here until 2057. Other finals matches are already played interstate if it's their home game. what else can hero boy actually do?

There was also meant to be a MCG every week of the finals series too. That changed. I remember the Crows playing Melbourne at the G instead of footy park, despite being higher ranked.

Having the grand final played at MCG is a joke til 2057. Even if it remains there, things have to change. For starters, I think all Non-Vic teams should be playing any Vic team at the G. Thats one possible solution to many.

Are you guys not hurting from the bs scheduling where you played the Tigers at the G instead at home in the finals 2017? It genuinely imo cost you a grand final berth. Because had you rolled the Tigers in Week 1, Week 3 would have again be played at your home ground.

 

[QuietB]

Anyone know what issues were raised?

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

Anyone know what issues were raised?

Cola for NSW sides?

 

[La Dispute]

The Grand Final being played at the MCG every year despite an obvious home ground advantage to Victorian teams needs to be first on the agenda.

Amazing this flies under the radar in an ‘equalised’ competition.

 

[Great8]

What inequities does he want fixed?
The MCG GF is locked in forever pretty much. I do think all interstate sides should get 2-3 games at the MCG during the H&A season though. Suns need some financial assistance and help but apart from that I’m actually not sure what Simpson wants