Lets talk Corona, how does the club survive this, including players fans etc...!!!

[CholEstrol]

This will sound selfish.. but what really upsets me so much, we have waited so many decades for our time as the team to beat and apparently on a dynasty etc.. and then a pandemic sweeps the world and most likely there won't ever be a 2020 season . . It's all so Richmondy...

Na I don't think it's selfish. I've had the same thoughts. A dynasty is so hard to come by. But then on the flipside it could possibly mean we get more longevity via a freshen up for senior players. E.g. someone like Cotch who puts his body on the line every week. And in addition the possibility of the return of a rested Rance 2021.

 

[Bojangles17]

AFL HQ and clubs already laying off staff - news saying could be up to 80% across the board

Fmd , if anyone underestimated the gravity of this , there you have it

 

[ReaperX]

Realistically, the AFL may not survive this as a whole, at least in the way that we've known it.

It's at least comforting to know that, if this did end up being the end of the current era as we know it, it went out with Richmond as the reigning premiers.

 

[Serenity_Now]

AFL HQ and clubs already laying off staff - news saying could be up to 80% across the board

It’s quite amazing how so many club staff are being laid off considering how little they get paid compared to the work they do.

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Can’t borders shut

Not quite mate..

 

[SunshineBoy]

Not quite mate..View attachment 845495

I should know better than to listen to politicians

 

[Marcel Proust]

I think the CV drasticly increases the Rance return scenario

furthermore while its a shame to lose a year with many good players in the primes - the older guys may find it a blessing in terms of hunger and rejuvenating their bodies

Cotchin, Houli, Edwards etc. are very professional too will come back tiptop

 

[Marcel Proust]

Realistically, the AFL may not survive this as a whole, at least in the way that we've known it.

It's at least comforting to know that, if this did end up being the end of the current era as we know it, it went out with Richmond as the reigning premiers.

AFL mk.2 might be better anyway

Cripps, King, Heppel etc. might be up for grabs

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

The return of the mighty 12 sided VFL...

 

[Marcel Proust]

The return of the mighty 12 sided VFL...

or half the victoria teams die

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

or half the victoria teams die

Freo, Port GWS, GCS Swans say hi...

 

[HTT]

The return of the mighty 12 sided VFL...

Could be the opportunity the AFL needs to reset
Richmond
Collingwood
Carlton
Essendon
Geelong
Hawthorn
West Coast
Adelaide
Brisbane
Sydney
Tasmania
+1 more

22 game season, play each other twice, top 5 finals.
You wouldn't pull the trigger on this for no reason - but if its needed for short term survival, it mightn't be the worst thing.

 

[Marcel Proust]

Freo, Port GWS, GCS Swans say hi...

Aussie Football superleague:

Richmond
Collingwood
Geelong
SA
WA
Tassie?
QLD
Fitzory

 

[Marcel Proust]

Could be the opportunity the AFL needs to reset
Richmond
Collingwood
Carlton
Essendon
Geelong
Hawthorn
West Coast
Adelaide
Brisbane
Sydney
Tasmania
+1 more

22 game season, play each other twice, top 5 finals.
You wouldn't pull the trigger on this for no reason - but if its needed for short term survival, it mightn't be the worst thing.

merge Carlton and Essendon

10 teams about right

quality will be excellent

 

[DickieKnee]

Gotta keep norf so we can lol.

 

[Bojangles17]

I’m starting to think that 17w maybe fanciful However am still convinced that they will put a slab of games up plus finals perhaps 12 or 13 plus finals . Expect a shitload of MCG games , in fact it wouldn’t surprise if rfc and coll never left as the afl milk us for all we re worth with 60k crowds week in week out . Read same for 2021 fixture , we won’t leave the mcg

 

[Bojangles17]

Aussie Football superleague:

Richmond
Collingwood
Geelong
SA
WA
Tassie?
QLD
Fitzory

With the heartburn that GC and Gws will bring in this brutal financial collapse a potential tassie team will be put back 25y at least possibly 50y

 

[Marcel Proust]

With the heartburn that GC and Gws will bring in this brutal financial collapse a potential tassie team will be put back 25y at least possibly 50y

they want a tassie team

merge norf and hawthorn = Tassie FC

 

[Bojangles17]

they want a tassie team

merge norf and hawthorn = Tassie FC

Mark my words that for next10y until the finances are completely rebuilt decisions will be made on solid commercial grounds , not speculative, tassie can wait , as will our punt rd development

 

[Bojangles17]

Gee watching classifieds , broadcast contract not paying , afl seeking 500 mn line of credit from nab , this shits real

 

[fargothegreat]

Mark my words that for next10y until the finances are completely rebuilt decisions will be made on solid commercial grounds , not speculative, tassie can wait , as will our punt rd development

Yep. As a Tasmanian, it's heartbreaking, but the game isn't going to be healthy enough to expand.

Definitely agree with others here that the silver lining of this may be that weaker clubs join together to strengthen the comp as a whole e.g. one Queensland team, merge a couple of Victorian sides.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

West coast could come out of this a bigger club then entering they have a shit load of cash in the bank they could help keep say the dogs afloat if the dogs trade them bont for a 4th round pick

 

[Ahsog]

Footy is done. Can’t believe they’re gonna try and play more games. Wrap up the season.

 

[Ahsog]

Being reigning premiers for another year will be nice

 

[mad_tiggy911]

Reckon we need to get rid of Geelol from the comp. Rather Darwin or even Bendigo get a side.