Carlton v Richmond season opener again in 2016

[DaVillaBlues]

Mark Stevens just confirmed it on 7 News.

Hmm, can't imagine this will go down well.

 

[Maddo11]

In b4 carlton win!

Seriously though, **** that.

 

[Crawb]

It will be interesting to see how Brendon Bolton can find a way to smile after a 100 point loss at least.

 

[vide0n]

Sweet can't wait for people to pump up the significance of the Yarran inclusion even though no one cares

 

[The 747]

Oh great

 

[JeffDunne]

It's almost like the AFL's most influential Commissioner is a Carlton supporter.

 

[DaVillaBlues]

Yeah as a passionate Carlton fan, I can't justify this decision, Adelaide v Geelong at AO would have been a massive way to open next season.

 

[Max zero]

What ever happened to the GF replay?

Be nice to see some relevant teams for once.

 

[random260]

Richmond curse is over. They will win by 80+ points and every richmond supporter will be saying

"BROUGH A GFZ TICKETZZ."

 

[Nostradumbass]

Minimum 100 point win for us. Yarran 5 goals straight. Can't wait.

 

[Nostradumbass]

"BROUGH A GFZ TICKETZZ."

Wut?

 

[master bate]

Obviously we are all lemmings who will watch it even if it's a terrible game and blows out.

Which is the best argument to keep it but at the same time the best argument to change.

I'd watch GWS v Gold Coast or whatever else would be the lowest rating game. Or Brisbane v Carlton if you use ladder positions to determine the lowest standard game.

 

[jackdanielz3]

When do they release the whole fixture?

 

[schmuttt]

lol

 

[Barry_Badrinath]

Yarran will play his one good game for the year. 24 disposals and 4 goals. Tigers win by 60+

Believe it or not, the record is 4-4 in these Thursday night games, with Richmond winning 3 on the trot. So much for their "annual" round one win.

 

[BigVic]

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.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

As long as the requested annual Dogs/Pies game gets the next best FTA slot I will be happy.

It was never going to be allowed by the AFL to replace this.

 

[Squibbs]

Honestly, even as a Richmond supporter who will witness an absolute belting from our boys in the season opener, I would rather see a team like the Western Bulldogs get the opportunity to play in front of a packed MCG to kick off the season. Bad choice from the AFL in my opinion, and that is an unbiased view of the situation.

 

[DAWESOME!!]

Mark Stevens just confirmed it on 7 News.

Hmm, can't imagine this will go down well.

Like it. Big blockbuster events are good for footy. Carlton and Richmond have put a bit of work into it and pleased to see it continue.

Hopefully not one game then a week's break before the rest of the round though?

 

[DAWESOME!!]

As long as the requested annual Dogs/Pies game gets the next best FTA slot I will be happy.

It was never going to be allowed by the AFL to replace this.

Yep, maybe they do the Thursday night for the opener and Dogs-Pies gets the Friday night?

 

[vaughany]

Thursday or Friday night?

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[Adelaide Hawk]

Thursday or Friday night?

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Curtain raiser.

 

[Borderline]

As a part of the new fan friendly approach under Gil's regime, the AFL have heeded the fans' calls for less Carlton on Friday night.

The AFL is pleased to announce Carlton will not appear in any Friday night games next season, and instead are proud to reveal an extended Thursday night schedule of 10 games, 8 will feature the exciting, young and promising Carlton, you won't want to miss Thursday night footy!

 

[Hawkers]

They must do the fixture in Bizarro World

 

[DAWESOME!!]

It is good that even in the off season we can re-live the excitement of Caro's weekly fixturing related topic in Good Call Bad Call...