MCG showing time remaining on the fence

[BallaratBulldog]

Do people really like this?

I've hated it the two times I've been to the MCG and it ruins a part of the suspense of it when it gets close. The game today would have taken it away for the supporters there.

Furthermore, the players can see it. Removing the communicated element for the runner to players.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Do people really like this?

I've hated it the two times I've been to the MCG and it ruins a part of the suspense of it when it gets close.

Furthermore, the players can see it. Removing the communicated element for the runner to players.

You've got places to be m8

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/thre...onders-sfa-park.1134851/page-46#post-45011877

 

[Quivorir]

Isnt at every game? Its a Tissot sponsor thing. wont be shown in the last 5 mins though i think.

 

[John the Butcher]

Isnt at every game? Its a Tissot sponsor thing. wont be shown in the last 5 mins though i think.

Not at AO

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Isnt at every game? Its a Tissot sponsor thing. wont be shown in the last 5 mins though i think.

Haven't noticed it at Ethiad earlier. It shown 2.35 during today's game

 

[Quivorir]

I've seen it at Etihad.

 

[hawkgal02]

yeah it stops at 2 mins.
I hate it it completely takes away from the suspense. I also hate when people yell out how long there is to go in a close game it ruins it.

 

[kickazz]

Yep I prefer the suspense.

The golden age of TV coverage, ie when Ten did it, was great. They had the count up clock when there was 5 minutes to go. It was great.

 

[hawkgal02]

Yep I prefer the suspense.

The golden age of TV coverage, ie when Ten did it, was great. They had the count up clock when there was 5 minutes to go. It was great.

the 5 minute warning was fantastic!! i don't understand why so many people didn't like it

 

[SuperSteele22]

the 5 minute warning was fantastic!! i don't understand why so many people didn't like it

The old five minute warning was unbelievably good for the game yet unbelievably bad for my health!

 

[Jugada]

Eh i want to know how long is left, hated the 5 minute warning nonsense that Ten had

 

[Run n Spread]

AFL directive. Has never happened previous.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Score board should show the time. I give Tissot the thumbs up **** fake suspense.

 

[Chuckie357]

There is also a countdown timer that's quite big on the interchange bench too

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

I hate the suspense. I love when someone with a radio sits near me.

 

[bkozican]

Just a sponsor grab. AFL is pretty amateur when it comes to the whole time thing

 

[Inferno]

Countdown clocks totally wreck the suspense of the game, whether it be on TV or Tissot's stupid advertising.

The 5 minute warning was tops

 

[Benno_900]

I've seen it at Etihad.

No you haven't.

It's MCG only.

 

[Rotayjay]

Enjoyment of the fans compromised so a sponsor can have a wanky marketing exercise? What else is new?

 

[Quivorir]

No you haven't.

It's MCG only.

I am almost certain I have. There was a big thread about it here. It was a Tissot thing as a sponsor of the footy, nothing to do with the MCG.

 

[The Swert]

Channel 10's five minute warning was for TV.

Its completely different when it's at the ground.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Hate it
I don't want to know how long is left when I'm watching footy

 

[Benno_900]

I am almost certain I have. There was a big thread about it here. It was a Tissot thing as a sponsor of the footy, nothing to do with the MCG.

You're thinking of the set shot clock.

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-21/countdown-clock-for-mcg-but-not-for-last-two-minutes

 

[scarecrow2k1]

I'm fairly sure it stops in the last two minutes of quarters but five or six of the game.

I don't think it's a huge tactical deal for players- they have to be looking at the exact right time to see it, and they are busy playing footy instead! Also, coaches and players on the bench know the time so most players on the field are pretty clued in.

What I don't love is that we are prepared to change such a core part of our games history so quickly and thoughtlessly for sponsorship dollars.

 

[Kram]

Countdown clocks totally wreck the suspense of the game, whether it be on TV or Tissot's stupid advertising.

The 5 minute warning was tops

I liked the 5 minute warning but don't mind either way. Sometimes it's just as exciting seeing to time run down when your team is trying to hang on for a win.