Our Prez has a crack at the AFL over Opening Round

[What'sinaname]

Cannot be a coincidence that the Grand Finalists from last year both start 0-3 in the following season, which has never happened in VFL/AFL history.

It was the earliest start to a season in history.

And both PF losers started 3 - 0.

Non finalists commenced training 13 Nov 2023
Finalists commenced training 27 Nov 2023.

[lazzadesilva]

I like the premise that we are not scared to use our considerable hand in this competition to start to get some equality. We have never been scared to travel. But we do get used to make the league money and tend to get harder draws than most. Good to see us fighting for our rights but in a professional manner.

Yep. It’s pretty hard to have a so called balanced draw when we always have to play Carlscum and Essenscum twice every year

[Jezza]

And both PF losers started 3 - 0.

Non finalists commenced training 13 Nov 2023
Finalists commenced training 27 Nov 2023.

That stat requires context. Carlton and GWS played two of the current bottom 3 teams in their first 3 games.

Carlton played Richmond (5-point win) and North Melbourne (56-point win on Good Friday).

GWS played North Melbourne (39-point win) and West Coast (65-point win).

[What'sinaname]

And both PF losers started 3 - 0.

Non finalists commenced training 13 Nov 2023
Finalists commenced training 27 Nov 2023.

That stat requires context. Carlton and GWS played two of the current bottom 3 teams in their first 3 games.

Carlton played Richmond (5-point win) and North Melbourne (56-point win on Good Friday).

GWS played North Melbourne (39-point win) and West Coast (65-point win).

So is Round zero the problem, or is it about having a tough opening game.

[Jezza]

^ My main grievance is the season started too early.