Carlton v Richmond season opener again in 2016

[kirky]

In the 5 or so years this he's been running has there been one memorable game

The last memorable ANZAC day game was 2012 - swings and roundabouts.

Just saying.

 

[LeverPuller]

And watch as everyone whinges that Melbourne can't attract a crowd despite 27k turning up on Saturday afternoon to see the Dees against the Giants.
The FIX is in.

 

[AstuteTiger]

And on a Thursday, too. So no actual real games until the Saturday.

Its played most years on a thurs, like this year and next too as the following day is good Friday, do u think its possible they can play on that day

 

[DrEvil_]

Reminds me of high school PE classes where the fats kids always run first.

 

[FootyJunkie]

Should be Fremantle v Hawthorn at Subi.
Prelim rematch.

 

[Ok Boomer]

I feel the same way about watching 2 teams from Perth, I mean seriously who cares?

Hook, line and sinker. Richmond are irrelevant.

 

[Nomad12]

BS.....over that generic opener.

 

[VaultWanderer]

Hook, line and sinker. Richmond are irrelevant.

No matter what happens richmond will always be in the top 3 most relevant teams in the game

 

[VaultWanderer]

Corey ellis will tear carlton a new one and get a rising star vote to finish in the top 5 in the rising star for the year.

 

[Papa G]

No matter what happens richmond will always be in the top 3 most relevant teams in the game

To Richmond supporters atleast.

 

[VaultWanderer]

To Richmond supporters atleast.

NO its fact. Richmond will always be in the news and talked about alot, regardless of if they finish first or last, while bringing strong crowds every year.

 

[TiggerMan22]

To Richmond supporters atleast.

Lmao.
Remember when Richmond last the final this year? Remember how there was no posts on the main board because no you cares about Richmond. Oh wait. Everyone on this board can't wait to get stuck in to them.
The media pumps them up if they play reasonable then ravage them when they lose.

 

[Port01]

Lmao.
Remember when Richmond last the final this year? Remember how there was no posts on the main board because no you cares about Richmond. Oh wait. Everyone on this board can't wait to get stuck in to them.
The media pumps them up if they play reasonable then ravage them when they lose.

By that argument lolnorf is a far more relevant team. Some of their games have melted the board completely.

 

[TiggerMan22]

By that argument lolnorf is a far more relevant team. Some of their games have melted the board completely.

Not even close.

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

Not even close.

Doing a Norf is an expression that is based on North's performance.

Finishing 9th reflects Richmond. Port did a Richmond this year.

 

[Heardy_101]

Just what we need. Last season's season opener was a snoozefest. I'm sensing a blowout by Richmond. Enough of Geelong v Hawthorn Easter clashes.

But tradition!! Tradition!!

 

[Heardy_101]

Round opener should be the GF replay at the losers home ground. End of story. So West Coast should be opening against Hawthorn.

 

[KeilorUnder9s]

A lot of people talking about this match considering how "little interest" we are being told they have in it. AFL is trolling you all.

 

[Young_Guns]

The only reason I have a problem with this fixture is why the f*** do the wooden spooners from the previous season get to open the next year? I wouldn't care if Carlton had finished say 15th and then played the opener, but they finished dead last and their reward is to play in the opening gamr. The premiers should open the season (or West Coast in this case if Hawthorn would rather have easter Monday).

 

[TiggerMan22]

Finishing 9th reflects Richmond. Port did a Richmond this year.

Find it interesting how thats still a thing. Since most of our 9th place finishes were all the way back in the 90s.
Last 15 years 9th place finishes.
Tigers: 2
Hawks: 2
North: 2
Saints: 2

North have finished 9th as many times in the last 5 years as Richmond has in the last 15.

Also if you're looking at teams just missing out on finals with 9th and 10th spot.
Then Richmond stays at 2 times and North goes to 5 times.

 

[TiggerMan22]

The only reason I have a problem with this fixture is why the f*** do the wooden spooners from the previous season get to open the next year? I wouldn't care if Carlton had finished say 15th and then played the opener, but they finished dead last and their reward is to play in the opening gamr. The premiers should open the season (or West Coast in this case if Hawthorn would rather have easter Monday).

Richmond V Carlton is set as the season opener. Has for about 7 years now.
Dont know why people are surprised.

 

[KeilorUnder9s]

Will take the Friday off for this, will be a cracker.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Richmond V Carlton is set as the season opener. Has for about 7 years now.

 

[JackOutback]

Should be Fremantle v Hawthorn at Subi.
Prelim rematch.

I was thinking something similar. The round should be opened by the premiers against the losing prelim finalist they didn't play; so next season, Hawks vs North. Should ensure some competitive matches.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Should be the premiers vs someone good.

Not ****ing 18th vs elimination final loser.