Anyone could play and it could be a shit game, what did you think of the season opener in 2014, that was memorable wasn't it.
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Carlton v Richmond season opener again in 2016
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WRONG!!!
Of the last 4 years only once has Carlton and Richmond kicked off the AFL season.
We tend to play each other round one often, especially if it is just before Easter but 2012 to 2014 it was not the opening game of AFL season.
GWS v Sydney, Adelaide v Essendon and Collingwood v Fremantle were.
Also 2014 season we played Port Adelaide in round one.
Just highlights how people's perception is far off reality in this thread.
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Was done around a decade ago three years in a row. Never got over 65K in three attempts.
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What am I throwing out there?
The problem is your post.
We now accept a competition where clubs expecting to finish near the bottom field essentially development teams.
Carlton are in that position . . . again.
So why would anyone want to see those sort of teams over-represented in prime time?
Prime time games should be exclusively for teams challenging for finals.
Standing on the high ground as a St.Kilda supporter. I like the saints, have been my second team for decades. My issue is that your team has been down and out longer than any other, yet you posture and get on your high horse about a lowly team getting fixtured for a game it has been fixtured for for the last 8 years. I would have thought, that as a saints supporter, you would understand that some of the lower teams need exposure. One game is by no means being over-represented in prime time. If you are talking about last year, I agree, but that is not the argument. The argument is over whether Carlton v Richmond should be the season opener..
Topkent
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You really think it wouldnt be different now
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Where to begin?
Firstly, that's not my post - a point I think you know, hence why you haven't quoted it.
Secondly, Carlton has the most wooden spoons this century, and the Saints have more grand final appearances than Carlton in the AFL era.
Thirdly, I don't expect the Saints to get the season launch game coming off a wooden spoon. Don't try and put words in my mouth.
If it's all about continuity - which is your claim, let's bring back the traditional Brisbane v St Kilda season launch game. Fortunately, no one is advocating that because no neutral wants to watch that game while both sides are rebuilding. The same goes for the Carlton v Richmond game.
Firstly, that's not my post - a point I think you know, hence why you haven't quoted it.
Secondly, Carlton has the most wooden spoons this century, and the Saints have more grand final appearances than Carlton in the AFL era.
Thirdly, I don't expect the Saints to get the season launch game coming off a wooden spoon. Don't try and put words in my mouth.
If it's all about continuity - which is your claim, let's bring back the traditional Brisbane v St Kilda season launch game. Fortunately, no one is advocating that because no neutral wants to watch that game while both sides are rebuilding. The same goes for the Carlton v Richmond game.
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Saints, Dogs, Dees, North, Port, Lions fans etc are quite entitled to say that considering the pathetic FIXturing they cop once they bottom out.
If these clubs bottom out in the current climate they get no Friday night's or are lucky to get one and get pushed out to majority Sunday games and the Victorians at the bottom cop more games vs interstate opposition contributing to poor attendances making it hard to make money in those times. They gain bugger all FTA in the Victorian market, membership would probably be down and their brand is poorly represented.
But once your club for etc bottoms out you get the same treatment and coverage as what the "minnows" would receive if the "minnows" were cemented top 4/8.
All 6 of those "minnows" have been far more successful onfield since Carlton's last grand final appearance 16 years ago.
They're quite entitled to have their say on the matter as the goalposts should not be pushed for anyone.
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I hope I'm wrong but it's hard to see how it won't be a 60+ margin to Tigers. Terrible way to start the season if so.
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Alternative season opener fixture suggestions-
WA or SA derby
Geelong v Adelaide
Sydney v Hawthorn
Collingwood v Brisbane
Hawthorn v Fremantle/ West Coast
Port v Hawthorn
Port v Collingwood
All would be better season openers. Alas.
WA or SA derby
Geelong v Adelaide
Sydney v Hawthorn
Collingwood v Brisbane
Hawthorn v Fremantle/ West Coast
Port v Hawthorn
Port v Collingwood
All would be better season openers. Alas.
Roachy8
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I'm already worried that we will lose... 
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Apart from the absolute vileness of Carlton's list, making matters even worse are that Rich are just a dull team to watch. Poorly skilled on the whole and a team of front runners. Surely WB v Nth would have been better...reward two form teams who normally get shafted by the draw. Instead they reward the battling blues who get the draw from heaven every year.
Terrible for Carlton.
Let's face it, anyone who plays the Blues next season has an opportunity to not only get the 4 points, but also boost their percentage.
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Of course, the grand final between the league's two best teams was a damp squib of an affair. But you can at least maximise your chances of a more competitive game. I understand it's all about live crowds, but I see no reason why the premiers vs a prelim finalist couldn't draw close to the same numbers; it's the first game, people are eager for the season to start.
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Terrible for the AFL.
Stratts4Norm
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Don't say such a thing
more dogs and west coast Wil be nice
That was happening in the early 2000's before one club shafted the other re gate takings, depending on which version you believe.
Can't be bothered reading the thread
Fact is that Rich v Carl is guaranteed 75K+ with huge TV numbers and it won't impact other big draw games like a GF rematch.
The AFL wants as many blockbusters as possible not just 1 a week.
Fact is that Rich v Carl is guaranteed 75K+ with huge TV numbers and it won't impact other big draw games like a GF rematch.
The AFL wants as many blockbusters as possible not just 1 a week.
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JeffDunne
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Remind me . . . when did Mike Fitzpatrick get the gig as AFL Chairman?
Any chance it was 2007? (the last year before this farcical "tradition" was started)
Richmond will win but I wouldn't be surprised the Blues pulling an upset new coach,new players etc,etc.
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Plus they are versing Chokemond..
Nah 30-40 point win to Richmond.
Don't under estimate the influence of a new coach can have on a team.
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I enjoyed it
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