When will the AFL address the systemic structures of Victorian bias in our game?

[HairyO]

Weagles knocking Tigers off top spot for most annoying posts.

And all it took was losing 2 in a row.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Where is the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) on this?

Oh shit not them again

 

[FrustratedTiger]

Everyone needs to be patient and understanding with all these #VICBIAS posts. Imagine actually having to live west of Nhill

 

[Blues90]

It's 2020 and we're still dealing with this stuff. SMH.

No other professional sporting league has clear systemic structures of bias that favor certain teams over others.


1. The grand final is played at the MCG every year, regardless of who wins

We've talked about this time and time again, but are we actually going to address it?

An interstate team can dominate the entire season, undefeated, but STILL have to play away from home...

How is this fair? No other sporting league does something like this.

Imagine how radically different the 2010 decade would have been, had interstate sides got a home grand final...

2014 - Swans
2015 - Eagles
2016 - Swans
2017 - Adelaide

The only team that was able to overcome this was West Coast in 2018 - an epic performance.

In the past, some interstate teams have even been forced to play non-GF "home finals" interstate



2. Too many teams in Victoria/Melbourne

Victorian teams have to travel less than interstate teams, equating to less injuries and fatigue...



A clear advantage for Victorian teams once again.

There have been instances where Melbourne teams have not had to travel interstate for 8+ rounds.



How is any of this fair?

This is bordering on illegal. With how much money is made in the AFL, why haven't there been inquiries?

Where is the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) on this?

It's not enough to be against Victorian bias. You have to be anti-Victorian bias. Silence is also a crime.

Let me tell you something that's really hard for interstate teams to understand.... you joined the VFL to make it the afl not the other way around

 

[Darcy 2 Fyfe]

Let me tell you something that's really hard for interstate teams to understand.... you joined the VFL to make it the afl not the other way around

Let me tell you something that's really hard for non-interstate teams to understand.... Crows, Freo, Power, Suns and GWS joined the AFL. Well at least that's what the brochure said.

 

[Mesc]

It's 2020 and we're still dealing with this stuff. SMH.

No other professional sporting league has clear systemic structures of bias that favor certain teams over others.


1. The grand final is played at the MCG every year, regardless of who wins

We've talked about this time and time again, but are we actually going to address it?

An interstate team can dominate the entire season, undefeated, but STILL have to play away from home...

How is this fair? No other sporting league does something like this.

Imagine how radically different the 2010 decade would have been, had interstate sides got a home grand final...

2014 - Swans
2015 - Eagles
2016 - Swans
2017 - Adelaide

The only team that was able to overcome this was West Coast in 2018 - an epic performance.

In the past, some interstate teams have even been forced to play non-GF "home finals" interstate



2. Too many teams in Victoria/Melbourne

Victorian teams have to travel less than interstate teams, equating to less injuries and fatigue...



A clear advantage for Victorian teams once again.

There have been instances where Melbourne teams have not had to travel interstate for 8+ rounds.



How is any of this fair?

This is bordering on illegal. With how much money is made in the AFL, why haven't there been inquiries?

Where is the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) on this?

It's not enough to be against Victorian bias. You have to be anti-Victorian bias. Silence is also a crime.

Somebody lost.

 

[Blues90]

Let me tell you something that's really hard for non-interstate teams to understand.... Crows, Freo, Power, Suns and GWS joined the AFL. Well at least that's what the brochure said.

I'm sorry but they all joined the vfl same business number different name

 

[Brick Loosener]

Atleast WC have played a game in their home state this year, Freo haven't but lets not split hairs. The comp as we know it is more inequitable than "biased" which makes it really frustrating to see teams like Richmond lauded for a flag in a year where they barley left the CBD of Melbourne let alone the state of Victoria.
The fact we fly interstate 10 times a year minimum and they will give Freo 1 game at the MCG but roll out the red carpet in Launceston, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin it's hard to make a case for it not being biased quite frankly. Then we see Richmond play 8 in a row at home and win a "premiership". Need to have am Asterix with a fixture like that.

I've put an asterix next to all of Fremantle's premierships.
It has helped me sleep better at night.

 

[Messenger]

Can we not dig up the last “Victorians are big meanies” post from last week?

Closed.