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Yes. They are superfluous to the league. North have no supporters and the majority of Melbourne supporters only remember they are Melbourne supporters when they are going well or for Kings Birthday games. Neither are geographically important. I've said this many times. Most sensible people would agree. We actually are in general agreement here. The AFL/VIC Government/MCC agreement is the biggest impediment to a fairer comp. A random fixture would be great. And no I couldn't care less if there wasn't 2 Showdowns a year. Clubs paly all home games at their home ground. I'd probably ditch GWS and Gold Coast too if we are going to be serious. 15 team comp. All states represented. 8,2,2,1,1,1. Home and Away. 28 rounds might be too long but you could get close.So you have killed off North and Melbourne?
It really isnt that outrageous.
Pick a home venue, you get ALL your home games FIXtured there.
That is how a H&A season should work.
But ever since AFL imposed ground rationalisation in Melbourne, the Melbourne teams dont have this.
MCG contract isnt really an impost for H&A season. The problems really is the AFL wanting BLOCKBUSTERS and big games also at Docklands.
It is the AFL pushing commercial interest ahead of an equitable H&A season.
And from a commercial perspective, there is no incentive for the AFL to introduce more AFL suitable stadiums in Melbourne.
From a Collingwood perspective I would be all for a completely random FIXture. Give us ALL our home games at the G, and then pick our away games out of a hat.