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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on November 10, 2010, 07:23:14 PM
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Brendon Gale has taken off to the Northern Territory tonight for an announcement tomorrow....I wonder why
It will be a good news story, not player related!
http://twitter.com/richmond_fc
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Was going to say Troy Taylor...
sponsorship?
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Brendon Gale has taken off to the Northern Territory tonight for an announcement tomorrow....I wonder why
It will be a good news story, not player related!
http://twitter.com/richmond_fc
were playing a home game in Alice springs? ;)
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When they first started talking about playing a couple of home games up here the idea of the NT govt sponsoring Richmond in the same way as the Tas Govt sponsor the hawks was mentioned.
Hmm, I wonder?
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When they first started talking about playing a couple of home games up here the idea of the NT govt sponsoring Richmond in the same way as the Tas Govt sponsor the hawks was mentioned.
Hmm, I wonder?
Surely the NT govt would want more than 1 game a year in the NT
And I don't think the Club can afford to sell anymore home games ...unless of course they really do want to alienate alot of members
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I maybe off beam but I believe it'll have something to do with the new Indigenous cultural centre within the redevelopment at Punt Rd.
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(http://www.empireliquor.com.au/Source/Beer%20Bottle%20Images/Australia/darwin%20stubby_label.gif)
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When they first started talking about playing a couple of home games up here the idea of the NT govt sponsoring Richmond in the same way as the Tas Govt sponsor the hawks was mentioned.
Hmm, I wonder?
Surely the NT govt would want more than 1 game a year in the NT
And I don't think the Club can afford to sell anymore home games ...unless of course they really do want to alienate alot of members
Would a sponsorship deal be dependent on home games up here? It would be the exposure they are after and the tourism campaigns have gone downhill since they scrapped the "you'll never ever know if you never ever go" with Daryl Summers.
MT's thought has merit though.
We'll find out tomorrow I suppose.
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Would a sponsorship deal be dependent on home games up here? It would be the exposure they are after and the tourism campaigns have gone downhill since they scrapped the "you'll never ever know if you never ever go" with Daryl Summers.
MT's thought has merit though.
We'll find out tomorrow I suppose.
True al, I was basing my comment on a comparison to the Dawks deal with Tassie - $3mil a year but they have to play the 4 games down there
MT's idea is probably what it is about. Maybe the NT govt is going to take the name rights to the Indigenous Learning centre or be the major backer of it
We will find out today
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(http://www.empireliquor.com.au/Source/Beer%20Bottle%20Images/Australia/darwin%20stubby_label.gif)
;D Haven't seen a Darwin stubby for a long time. Thanks CUB, brings back some memories.
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True al, I was basing my comment on a comparison to the Dawks deal with Tassie - $3mil a year but they have to play the 4 games down there
Yeah, i can see how that would be. I could have worded it better.
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Interesting point raised on another forum, a lot of Betting Agencies are NT based....
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Tigers to take on All-Stars
Richmond will play the Qantas Indigenous All Stars in Darwin as part of its preparation for the 2011 NAB Cup.
The Northern Territory Government, in conjunction with AFLNT and the Richmond Football Club, today announced that the match will be held at TIO Stadium on Saturday, February 5, 2011.
The match will be broadcast at 8:30pm nationally on ABC (check local guides), with live coverage into Victoria.
Richmond kicks off its 2011 NAB Cup campaign the following week, on Saturday, February 12, against Carlton and Collingwood at Etihad Stadium.
It will be an important preparation for the Tigers’ home-and-away match against Port Adelaide at TIO Stadium in Round 10 of the 2011 season.
“We are proud and excited to be a part of this event, which is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our young Richmond team against some of the most talented Indigenous players in the country,” said Richmond’s CEO Brendon Gale.
“Playing a game in Darwin will also help us continue the work we do with Indigenous communities. We will incorporate the Community Camp activities in the Northern Territory in the lead-up to the match, including visiting local indigenous communities, which will provide some of our players with rich learning and development opportunities.
“This is an extension of the work we have been doing in the Northern Territory, in particular the Alice Springs region, where we have been visiting schools and football clubs for the last three years and delivering important messages, including the promotion of healthy lifestyles, attending school and using teamwork and respect in the schoolyard.”
Richmond’s presence in Darwin also ties in with the Indigenous Institute at Punt Road, which will be completed early in 2011.
“With the support of the AFL, Richmond looks forward to creating a unique and culturally aware environment, where young Indigenous people can celebrate their culture while embracing education,” Gale said.
AFL Northern Territory CEO Tony Frawley said the Richmond v All Stars match would be a “showcase like none other”.
“It’s fantastic that the Northern Territory can once again host this fantastic event,” he said.
“The game could also see the possible joining of some of the NT’s greatest football exports, such as Yuendemu’s Liam Jurrah, the Melville Island’s Austin Wonnaemirri, Gove’s Nathan Djekurra, the Davey brothers from Palmerston and the “Lajamanu Lightning Bolt”, Liam Patrick, who could all feature in this celebration of indigenous talent.”
Tickets for this much-anticipated clash are due to go on sale in mid-December, along with a vast array of corporate packages.
For further info, visit www.aflnt.com.au.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/tabid/6301/default.aspx?newsid=105082
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Does that mean we get to play against Tambling nice and early?
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Is this the same game that Essendon used to play in Darwin? If so, how come we got it?
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Essendon seem to be burning bridges and upsetting apple carts at a rate of knots lol I think its got something to do with the institute perhaps.
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This isn't new, it mentioned in an article a couple of weeks ago.
They play an allstars game every two years. Essendon played a couple, Carlton one and I think either port or footscray , perhaps both?
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This will be great exposure for the club regardless. After a fot deprived summer, most of the AFL world will be keen to any football televised live. Will be a nice hot out for the quad too against some quality opposition. Should slightly assist with sponsors too :pray Just need to avoid injuries on the rock hard ground of course :-X
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Just need to avoid injuries on the rock hard ground of course :-X
Middle of wet season stripes
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mail is that Relton Roberts will be running the boundary :lol
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mail is that Relton Roberts will be running the boundary :lol
Selling pies
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God job Tiges, Tambling won't play I wouldn't think, Craig won't risk him, he won't be ready IMO.
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God job Tiges, Tambling won't play I wouldn't think, Craig won't risk him, he won't be ready IMO.
Oh he will be playing ;)
Actually I have to say it's nice to be playing this game but I can't help but admit that I was a bit let down by the announcement.... wasn't a BIG type of announcement I was wanting to hear
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Felt exactly the same WP, particularly as it wasn't anything new.
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mail is that Relton Roberts will be running the boundary :lol
Selling pies
One for you
One for me
One for you
One for me
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mail is that Relton Roberts will be running the boundary :lol
Selling pies
Eating pies :lol
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Tigers embrace Indigenous All-Stars challenge
GREY MORRIS | November 13th, 2010
RICHMOND chief executive Brendon Gale last night said bringing his Tigers to Darwin for next year's biennial Indigenous All-Stars game was the easiest task he had been given in football.
As revealed in the NT News in June this year, Richmond will be the All-Stars' opponents for the seventh game of its kind since 1983.
The Tigers are back for their first match in the Top End since 1999 when they played an NTFL representative side.
"We're very active with our indigenous base as a lot of clubs are," Gale said. "In fact we're a couple of months away from completing our Institute of Indigenous Learning and Skill Development program, which will be based at Punt Road.
"It's something that has the support of the Federal Government and it's something Richmond footy club is very passionate about.
"It's about building skills training and job placement for young indigenous Australians. We've got a young emerging list that's keen to grow and learn, so the AFL came to us and said here's an opportunity, would you be interested?
"It was one of the easiest decisions I've had to make in footy. We jumped at it."
Gale has watched the All-Stars game develop into a major event since the matches resumed in 2003 .
"As a showcase of skills and talent it's terrific and we're glad to be part of it," he said. "We've got a strong national footprint and it's important we get out and showcase our team and our young players."
In a twist, discarded Tiger Richard Tambling is likely to line up against his former club as part of the All-Stars team.
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2010/11/13/193801_ntsport.html
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Sounds like Richmond's community camp will be held in Darwin early next year at the same time we go up there to play the All-stars. We may also get some additional cash to boot from the AFL at the expense of Hawthorn.
Matthews, a pivotal player in the creation of the competition's 17th and 18th teams, confirmed he had moved to withdraw the community camp funding, although he denied the AFL was punishing the Hawks for gazumping North Melbourne. ''They got an email on this,'' he said. ''I simply asked the question, 'Do you need it or not because we could use the money better, given you seem to have done a pretty good deal with the Tasmanian Government'.
''They felt the timing of it was unfortunate, but we have restructured the funding of other community camps. Richmond are playing the Indigenous All Stars in Darwin, with the support coming from the Northern Territory Government, and GWS will base their community camp in Canberra now they have a long-term agreement with the ACT Government.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-denies-financial-retribution-on-hawks-20101120-181xr.html
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The game is going to be shown live on ABC1 :thumbsup
NTAFL: Indigenous All Stars Vs Richmond Tigers
Australian Rules football gets prime time coverage for the first time on ABC1 when the Indigenous Allstars tackle the Richmond Tigers live* from Darwin.
This unique cultural and sporting event pitches the nation’s best Indigenous Australian rules footballers up against AFL team, the Richmond Tigers, under lights at Darwin’s Marara Oval.
ABC TV’s coverage will include commentary by ABC Grandstand’s Charlie King and Gerard Whateley, with special analysis from former Indigenous AFL stars Michael Long and Michael McLean.
The Indigenous Allstars will be captained by Sydney Swans co-captain Adam Goodes, while his former team-mate, Michael O’Loughlin, will coach the Indigenous side. The Allstars team will include the prodigious Indigenous talent of high-profile AFL players Cyril Rioli, Buddy Franklin and Liam Jarrah.
The half-time break will include a special report on the involvement of AFL players and coaches in health and education programs and the positive effects sport is having on remote Indigenous communities.
The Indigenous Allstars vs Richmond Tigers game compliments ABC TV’s coverage of the Tiwi Island Grand Final played in March each year and provides another opportunity for a national audience to see the best Indigenous sporting talent.
It airs Live at 8:30pm AEDT Saturday, 5 February 2011.
http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/01/airdate-three-boys-dreaming-indigenous-allstars-v-richmond.html
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Rioli to inspire Tigers
NT News
JESS WEBSTER | January 15th, 2011
RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick would like nothing more than to win in Territory legend Tiger Maurice Rioli's hometown against the Indigenous All-Stars.
The Tigers may be missing several stars for the February 5 clash, but Hardwick said that would not detract from the tough task at hand.
"Every now and then an event like that has to happen for you to realise how good a player someone was," he said. "I remember watching Maurice as a young boy in the early '80s and he was an absolute star and to show some of our players the vision, you don't realise how good he actually was.
"(Rioli's passing) was a big thing for our footy club, he was obviously an outstanding player and one that will be remembered.
"We want to do well for the Rioli clan. There is a fair contingent of Richmond fans up there, so hopefully we can put up a good performance and get more fans on board."
Star Tiger and Coleman medallist Jack Riewoldt, Brett Deledio and Trent Cotchin were rated a "slim chance" of playing in the biennial exhibition match while Nathan Foley has been ruled out. But Alice Springs product Troy Taylor is expected to play in his home state after impressing coaching staff with his commitment at training.
"As much as we would love to get all our stars out there to show the NT crowd, it's really hard from a preparation point of view to get those guys up and going at such an early stage of our pre-season," Hardwick said.
"(But) Troy is a very good chance of playing, he is very excited about the game and he will fire up for it.
Hopefully he can show the people of NT what he can do."
Tigers' top draft picks Reece Conca and Jake Batchelor will play, gaining valuable experience against a star-studded line-up.
"Every now and then you might get to play against an Adam Goodes but to have a whole side together, it's a formidable outfit and hopefully one we can contain," Hardwick said.
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/01/15/206921_ntsport.html
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class act is our coach IMHO. its been a long time since we haven't had to put up with reading or listening to bulldust. :clapping
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All Stars test grows near
richmondfc.com.au
Wed 19 Jan, 2011
Richmond is finalising its preparations for its first competitive hitout of the pre season - the Indigenous All-Stars match on February 5.
A young Tigers’ squad will travel to Darwin’s Marara Oval to take on the best Indigenous talent in the country, a week before its opening NAB Cup encounter.
The game will be broadcast live on ABC1, and will include commentary by Gerard Whateley and Charlie King, with special analysis from former Indigenous AFL stars.
In the days before the match, the team will participate in the 2011 AFL Community Camp in Darwin, which includes school visits, football clinics, official functions and an open training session.
Prior to ABC TV’s broadcast of the All Stars match, ABC1 will screen the feature length documentary - Three Boys Dreaming - on Tuesday, February 1 at 8.30pm. Three Boys Dreaming follows three Indigenous boys chasing their dream of becoming a professional AFL footballer.
For full details on the Indigenous All-Stars match, click here (http://www.aflnt.com.au/index.php?id=260).
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/106807/default.aspx
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Here's the link with ticketing info etc....
http://www.aflnt.com.au/index.php?id=260
(http://www.aflnt.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Images/Inside_50/All-Stars-Bottom.jpg)
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Is Tambling playing?
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Doubt it. He's only just got out of the rehab group at the Crows.
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Is Tambling playing?
Why would he, its is the Indigenous ALL STARS, not Indigenous WITNESSES or ( insert whatever)
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:sleep
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I hear Tambo is captaining the Indigenous Sooks when they take on the Weribee Tigers, next week.
:whistle
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Local channel 9 news just reported that the game "may" be moved because of the ground condition.
AFL representatives arrived today to meet and inspect.
Nothing said about any comment from the afl or the aflnt. Who knows if this mob would even bother asking?
ABC news last night showed a very wet and churned up ground :-\ :-\
I will effing spew if they move it, but probably not as much as those that are flying up :-\
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TIO Stadium a muddy fiasco
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/01/17/207111_ntsport.html
AFL to inspect TIO before exhibition
By Larine Statham 19:01 AEST Fri Jan 21 2011
The AFL will decide on Thursday whether the long-running Indigenous All-Stars exhibition match will go ahead at Darwin's TIO Stadium this year.
There has been growing speculation the game against Richmond could be cancelled or moved to another location after recent heavy rain restricted maintenance of the main oval.
The NTFL season draw was scheduled to give TIO Stadium a two round break before the All-Stars match on February 5.
But last weekend two games were moved to Gardens Oval in Darwin to extend the stadium's spell and to give crews a chance to fix the ailing playing surface.
AFLNT football operations manager Anthony Venes said he was confident the ground would be ready by the time AFL representatives inspected the oval on Thursday.
"Keeping it dry has probably been the hardest part," he told AAP.
"We're doing everything we can to make sure it's good to go.
"You're talking about a region that gets 1.6 metres of rain on average each year in a short period of time."
He said it was nothing new for playing fields across the Top End to be impacted by rain at this time of year, but what had changed was the expected standard of the surface.
"If you go back 20 years ago on the ground we used to play these games on each Australia Day weekend was far different ... they used to run around in the bog.
"Now we've got to make sure the grounds don't chew up and that they cope with the pressure and stress of footy because injuries cost money.
"There is so much more money at stake now, so obviously that puts more and more pressure on us to make sure we get it right.
"The clubs don't want to relieve the players if they get injured, which is fair enough."
Venes said the maintenance regime for the NT government run stadium was dictated by the AFL.
"Every year it's been said that it should be played here and it should be played there."
He said it was possible an Indigenous All-Stars game, which originally began in the NT in 1994, would be played in Alice Springs in 2013.
He said it would be years before the game was shifted interstate, if ever.
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8200273
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Local channel 9 news just reported that the game "may" be moved because of the ground condition.
AFL representatives arrived today to meet and inspect.
Nothing said about any comment from the afl or the aflnt. Who knows if this mob would even bother asking?
ABC news last night showed a very wet and churned up ground :-\ :-\
I will effing spew if they move it, but probably not as much as those that are flying up :-\
Doesn't sound too good if they are praying it doesn't again before next Thursday :-\. The last thing we want is to risk injury due to the ground surface.
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Could they move it to Alice Springs?
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it's possible WP although docklands is probably the next option. Could be moved there and become a flood relief fundraiser?
Sydney would be pointless brisbane probably out of the question. Perth would probably be ahead of Adelaide.
If they can get enough sun on the ground during the day it should come good - that's IF. :pray
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The local ABC sports commentator Charlie King said on the radio that he saw the ground yesterday and rated the game a 50% chance to go ahead :-\
He then interviewed Bob Helix from AFLNT who agreed with that.
Bob Helix also said that most of the ground was OK, but there were some areas damaged by vehicles - was very vague about what vehicles were doing on the ground. He either didn't really know or didnt want to say but did say they put boards down first. ::)
He also said they have discovered the drainage system is blocked.
Given we have tropical lows to the west and east i don't think the game will go ahead up here :'( :banghead
Not happy Jan!
Backwards stuffing hicks. :banghead :banghead
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Is there anywhere else in Darwin they could play?
I'll see it for myself tonight but going by the vision on the news Etihad's surface isn't in great shape either at one end due to the NYE concert.
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Nup. the next ground in the pecking order does not have adequate facilities of lights according to Helix.
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Is there anywhere else in Darwin they could play?
Not to cope with the crowd MT. All very very suburban type (numbers-wise) grounds except for Marrara. None would hold 10k that I'm aware of - Al would be able to shed more light.
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Is there anywhere else in Darwin they could play?
Not to cope with the crowd MT. All very very suburban type (numbers-wise) grounds except for Marrara. None would hold 10k that I'm aware of - Al would be able to shed more light.
Nup. the next ground in the pecking order does not have adequate facilities of lights according to Helix.
Ta guys. So it really is down to praying it doesn't rain anymore :-\.
Etihad's surface was in fairly decent nick tonight out of interest given there was a concert held there on NYE. A couple of areas at the southern end have chunks out them near what would be the Aussie Rules boundary but nothing that couldn't be repaired in a couple of weeks. May end up an option if Marrara fails to come up.
On another topic - hopefully the game is used to pay tribute to Maurice Rioli in some way.
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It's raining MT. The ground is just waterlogged at the moment. we'd be lucky to be getting breaks of 2-3 hours before more rain hits. If this keeps up they will struggle to get the ground right.
oh forgot. they are bringing up a super sopper from adelaide.
Smokey's pretty much spot on about the grounds.
Normally love the sound of rain on the roof, but it can stuff off for a while
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Does anyone know if I can watch the game later on youtube or anyware other than bigpond, being here its going to be difficult to see it. I am hoping that DSTV wil replay it but....I dont think so. :(
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All-Stars clash in doubt
afl.com.au
By Luke Holmesby
4:30 PM Mon 24 Jan, 2011
THIRTEEN consecutive days of monsoonal rain in Darwin has cast doubt over next month’s clash between the Aboriginal All-Stars and Richmond, as the surface at TIO Stadium becomes dangerously soaked.
The Tigers were set to take on an Indigenous All-Star side on February 5, but the surface at TIO Stadium is struggling to cope with the extraordinary conditions.
AFLNT has transported in a Super Sopper from the South Australian Cricket Association in a bid to dry out five soaked areas on the stadium’s surface.
AFLNT chief executive Tony Frawley said the ground staff had been doing all they could to dry out the oval but they had been restricted because of the relentless downpour.
"Eighty per cent of the oval is OK. We’ve got about five what we call bad spots that have got water on them and we need to get that off," Frawley told afl.com.au.
"It’s not boggy. It’s just wet [but] that means it’s probably dangerous for the AFL players. But it’s only within five spots of five metres by five metres.
"And this Super Sopper is now working on those. Once we get them dry we’ll tarp it and hopefully get it right for Thursday."
Tropical rain has hit Darwin for 13 consecutive days which Frawley said was strange, even for the top end.
"It’s just that we’ve had this unusual amount of rain. We’re getting 100mm a night. The trouble is we haven’t been able to get on it to do the maintenance we wanted to," he said.
"That is the main problem, it’s like any other oval around in Australia, you’ve just got to be able to do it."
Northern Territory Football League games scheduled at TIO Stadium have been moved to nearby Gardens Oval in recent weeks as AFLNT does its best to protect the surface.
There are no more games scheduled at the ground before the All-Stars' match.
Representatives from the AFL and Richmond will inspect the surface on Thursday to determine if it meets the required standard.
Frawley said his staff was doing all it could to make sure the surface was ready for the All-Stars' match, which was always a highlight of football in the Northern Territory.
"That’s why we’re pulling out all stops. We are a couple of months ahead of our planning for the game so we’ve put enormous amount of work into it already," he said.
"Financially, with all the speculation going on, it has probably affected our ticket sales so we need to be positive."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/106946/default.aspx
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Does anyone know if I can watch the game later on youtube or anyware other than bigpond, being here its going to be difficult to see it. I am hoping that DSTV wil replay it but....I dont think so. :(
Given the ABC are doing the telecast, WAT you may be able to watch a replay of the game on IVIEW on the ABC site:
http://www.abc.net.au/iview/
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Does anyone know if I can watch the game later on youtube or anyware other than bigpond, being here its going to be difficult to see it. I am hoping that DSTV wil replay it but....I dont think so. :(
Given the ABC are doing the telecast, WAT you may be able to watch a replay of the game on IVIEW on the ABC site:
http://www.abc.net.au/iview/
Thanks OE, appreciate it.
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Should we be concerned about our players here? - that to me is the big issue.
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I spoke to Ross from the Club today at training. It's an AFL decision so the Club won't know what's happening until Thursday when the AFL do the ground check. TIO Stadium is the only option in the Northern Territory to play the game at by the way so if the game was to be moved it won't be played elsewhere in Darwin nor Alice Springs. Not good news if you don't have refundable flight tickets. I asked if it could be held down here at Docklands but the Club doesn't know of any alternative plans. Everyone is hoping with the super sopper everything will do the trick.
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Heard Spud's brother Tony (general manager or somethin of the AFLNT) on the radio just before.
He said the water was being replaced as fast as the super sopper can mop it up. :(
He denied there was a problem with the drainage. ::)
Also said his opinion was it is the wrong time of year to have such an event up here.
I missed the start of the interview but i got the impression he felt the ground would not be ready.
In saying that..
we currently have blue sky and a big bright shining orb in the sky. ;D
we did have some rain yesterday but not so much on Sunday - at our place anyway.
the monsoon trough appears to be shifting to the north and the low to the west looks like it is taking the cloud band/rain with it as it moves west.
If we get another day of this we could be in luck, unfortunately though, I can hear thunder in the distance as I type.
Might be time to pray to jeebus. :pray
Mararra's rainfall in the last week has been;
22 3.2 10 58 57 43 34 with 0.2 from 9.00 am to 3.00pm today
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Territory footy fans keep fingers crossed
JESS WEBSTER
NT News
January 25th, 2011
TERRITORY AFL legend Michael Long has joined the fight to save TIO Stadium.
The former Essendon champion got behind the wheel of a super sopper yesterday, fast-tracked from Adelaide Oval, in the hope of draining moisture from the ailing playing surface.
AFL Northern Territory has until Thursday to impress AFL inspectors ahead of the Indigenous All Stars versus Richmond match on February 5, or risk having it moved or cancelled.
"As a past player in the All Stars game it's important to the Territory (that it stays in Darwin)," Long said.
"It (the super sopper) just arrived yesterday, so we will do it in shifts to make sure we get the work done, we will be working around the clock.
"It's all depending on the rain but we will try to do as much as we can.
"At the end of the day it's the AFL's decision but you never know what is going to happen, between now and Thursday who knows where it will be."
The Top End has received more than 1200mm of rain since the start of the wet season in October, up 20 per cent on the average rainfall for this time of year.
TIO Stadium was scheduled to have a two-week break before the exhibition match, but AFLNT was forced to move NTFL matches from Marrara Oval at the weekend so the ground had an extra week to recover.
AFLNT football operations manager Anthony Venes said they would fight until game day to ensure the match was played in Darwin.
"I won't give up hope, even on Thursday if they are negative about it, I will be saying what are the reasons and outcomes to change it," he said.
"As far as we are concerned we want the game here and we don't want to lose it - we will do whatever we can to make sure the oval gets passed.
"We haven't given up on trying to do things, for me it would make life a hell of a lot easier if the rain went away but that's the idea of the super sopper, to try to keep the water off as much as possible so that it gets that chance to firm up."
Showers and possible storms are forecast for Darwin for the rest of the week :(.
(http://www.ntnews.com.au/images/uploadedfiles/editorial/pictures/2011/01/25/MUD_SIDE_IMAGE_316PX_KJ112879_181288.JPG)
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/01/25/208581_ntsport.html
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Also said his opinion was it is the wrong time of year to have such an event up here.
Wrong time of year to have a footy match? Isn't the NTFL in season this time of year ???.
Anyway it's going to be a very inexperienced side if all the oldies are missing plus Lids, Cotch and Axel. Not sure if we'd risk Jack either in this game. It's hard to put together a team that'll be competitive with all those players missing :-\.
B: Webberley Rance Grimes
HB: Connors Astbury Edwards
C: Morton Martin White
HF: Houli Miller Post
F: Hicks Vickery Taylor
R: Browne Contin King
Int: Derickx, Thursty, Nahas, O'Reilly, Gourdis, Westhoff, Dea, Batchelor, Helbig, Jakobi
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Also said his opinion was it is the wrong time of year to have such an event up here.
Wrong time of year to have a footy match? Isn't the NTFL in season this time of year ???.
Yep :whistle
we are talking about a Frawley here!
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Also said his opinion was it is the wrong time of year to have such an event up here.
Wrong time of year to have a footy match? Isn't the NTFL in season this time of year ???.
Yep :whistle
we are talking about a Frawley here!
By next week he will be saying the ground is "cherry ripe".
:lol
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Chopper to the rescue for All-Stars game
GREY MORRIS
NT News
January 26th, 2011
TIO Stadium resembled an evacuation centre yesterday when a chopper was drafted to play the part of a giant blow-dryer on its rain-saturated pitch.
The future of next month's Indigenous All-Stars match will be decided at tomorrow when an inspection is made of the ground.
The game could be moved to Melbourne where plans are in place to play the All-Stars v Richmond match at Etihad Stadium as a fundraiser for Queensland's flood victims.
Darwin's wet season rains have again conspired to plunge the biennial fixture between the nation's best indigenous players and the Tigers into extreme doubt.
AFLNT boss Tony Frawley said last night: "Miracles can still happen, but right now the oval doesn't look great."
The NT Government covered the cost of the helicopter in a bid to get the game up and running.
(http://www.ntnews.com.au/images/uploadedfiles/editorial/pictures/2011/01/26/TIO-STADIUM---HELICOPTER-232400.jpg)
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/01/26/208841_ntsport.html
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Let's hope the game is rescheduled to Docklands. That way we get to attend, and the Tigers don't have to worry about flying back and recovering from having played in tropical conditions as a lead-in to their NAB Cup match.
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speak for yourself rolls ;D
after no rain tuesday we got a few hours of light rain tuesday evening. Did not rain at all yesterday, last night or this morning. The ground should have done some serious drying out - the waterlogged ground at home has dried signifigantly). If not then they have used the wrong topsoil when they redid the surface a few years ago (The topsoil you get up here ranges from poor to total crap. it has a high clay content and for such a purpose would have to be blended with sand and organic matter to get good drainage.)
I'm actually becoming more confident the game will go ahead, but I'm probably just building myself up for a big fall. will find out some time today, but i hope the inspection is done later during the day to give even more drying time - skys are currently clear of all cloud and humidity is not too high.
:pray
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The waterlogged surface at Darwin would probably still be better than Etihad. :rollin
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........ and humidity is not too high.
Spoken like a true top-ender! At this time of the year it would still floor those poor souls from down south. ;D
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High noon for TIO Stadium
GREY MORRIS
NT News
January 27th, 2011
TIO Stadium will come under the microscope at noon today when an independent inspector will determine its suitability to host next month's indigenous All Stars versus Richmond exhibition match.
Monsoonal weather has dumped almost 1400mm of rain on the ground since the beginning of October.
The seven-year-old drainage system designed to cope with the surface water has become blocked in some areas of the ground.
The countdown to whether Darwin would host the biennial All Stars game on February 5 began last week when ground managers, the AFLNT, and owners, the NT Government, were given until Today to get the ground right. AFLNT chairman Bob Elix conceded the elements were currently winning the battle despite a helicopter acting as a giant blow-dryer for two days.
The use of a super sopper from the South Australian Cricket Association to remove surface water was also a first for the Northern Territory.
"It's not looking too good with all this rain around," Elix told the NT News last night.
"But we desperately want this game to happen, even if the rain is winning the battle right at this moment."
Playing AFL pre-season matches in Darwin during February has become a constant headache for league officials.
Spiralling insurance costs associated with the very real prospect of serious injury to the players means the AFL wants pristine playing surfaces for its employees.
Elix said the AFL, Richmond and the NT Government were discussing plans B and C - to move the game to Alice Springs or Melbourne if the wet weather continued.
Alice Springs is already contracted to host the 2013 All Stars game at Traeger Park, which boasts one of the best playing surfaces in Australia.
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/01/27/209061_ntsport.html
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Thanks for the update Al, fingers crossed. Need that footy fix. :pray
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Sounds like it will go ahead no matter what, just might not be in Darwin.
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Ground deemed unsafe. Game moved to Alice Springs. Tiges yet to comment.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/long-fights-to-save-indigenous-all-stars-game/story-e6frf9jf-1225994088455
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Ground deemed unsafe. Game moved to Alice Springs. Tiges yet to commit.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/long-fights-to-save-indigenous-all-stars-game/story-e6frf9jf-1225994088455
That should read "comment" not commit, they really have no choice in the matter.
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Ground deemed unsafe. Game moved to Alice Springs. Tiges yet to commit.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/long-fights-to-save-indigenous-all-stars-game/story-e6frf9jf-1225994088455
That should read "comment" not commit, they really have no choice in the matter.
Fixed.
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I wonder if it will still be shown on ABC1 now?
I have major doubts
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All stars match moved from Darwin
NT News
January 27th, 2011
The NT News understands that the AFL match between the Indigenous All Stars and Richmond has been moved to Alice Springs, after the ground at TIO stadium was judged not up to scratch by AFL inspectors.
The game will now be played at Traeger Park in Alice Springs, next Thursday night (February 3), after AFL officials inspected TIO Stadium in Darwin at noon today.
Richmond and the All Stars have yet to comment.
A press conference is due to be held this afternoon.
Almost 1400mm of rain has fallen in Darwin since October, with the ageing drainage system not being able to cope with the above average rainfall.
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/01/27/209221_ntnews.html
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High noon for TIO Stadium
GREY MORRIS
NT News
January 27th, 2011
TIO Stadium will come under the microscope at noon today when an independent inspector will determine its suitability to host next month's indigenous All Stars versus Richmond exhibition match.
Monsoonal weather has dumped almost 1400mm of rain on the ground since the beginning of October.
The seven-year-old drainage system designed to cope with the surface water has become blocked in some areas of the ground.
The countdown to whether Darwin would host the biennial All Stars game on February 5 began last week when ground managers, the AFLNT, and owners, the NT Government, were given until Today to get the ground right. AFLNT chairman Bob Elix conceded the elements were currently winning the battle despite a helicopter acting as a giant blow-dryer for two days.
The use of a super sopper from the South Australian Cricket Association to remove surface water was also a first for the Northern Territory.
"It's not looking too good with all this rain around," Elix told the NT News last night.
"But we desperately want this game to happen, even if the rain is winning the battle right at this moment."
Playing AFL pre-season matches in Darwin during February has become a constant headache for league officials.
Spiralling insurance costs associated with the very real prospect of serious injury to the players means the AFL wants pristine playing surfaces for its employees.
Elix said the AFL, Richmond and the NT Government were discussing plans B and C - to move the game to Alice Springs or Melbourne if the wet weather continued.
Alice Springs is already contracted to host the 2013 All Stars game at Traeger Park, which boasts one of the best playing surfaces in Australia.
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/01/27/209061_ntsport.html
After my positiveness this morning i knew it was stuffed when i heard a radio reporter this morning. He described the area of concern as a sticky slush (not exact quote?). he said his foot got stuck and the bloke he was with walked out of his shoes
This is how the topsoil up here goes when it gets wet, or overly wet for the better stuff.
I then proceeded to work the morning digging up such soils that before monday I would not have been able to because
i would have ended bogged in same muddy sticky poo. Both not far from Marrarra.
The claims in this article about the rain around is not much short of a lie. This morning it was closer to a dry season day than a wet season one. The monsoon trough has well and truly gone, for now.
The only saturated areas around the place are places that hold water, for whatever reason. Any place that has reasonable drainage has dried enough to work with light earth moving machinery.
A top line sporting oval should not hold water in this way.
I also get the impression they have used the plain old crap that they sell as topsoil up here.
An embarrassment to the territory that probably could have been avoided.
I am so glad RFC never made a sponsorship agreement with us as was talked about.
Is there anyone on here who has nonrefundable airline tickets?
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Pity for the Darwin tigers amongst us but on the plus side it means two.extra days to recover for round 1 of the nab cup.
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It seems the HUN has jumped the gun
No official decision made on where the game will be transferred to
AFL still to inspect the ground in Alice Springs
"We’re sourcing alternate venues including Gardens in Darwin and Traeger Park in Alice Springs. But we can’t make a decision on that until the AFL do a test on those two grounds, " Frawley told afl.com.au.
Frawley said Traeger Park was the preferred venue as it was better equipped to host an AFL standard game and that AFLNT and Richmond would be able to cope with moving the match to Alice Springs.....
.... The AFL is expected to make a decision regarding the game Friday morning."
Full article at: http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/107038/default.aspx
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There will be no probs with Traeger Park, just about the best surface in the country.
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Tigers bleed for Top End
GREY MORRIS
NT News
January 28th, 2011
RICHMOND chief executive Brendon Gale has expressed his disappointment at the cancellation of next month's Indigenous All-Stars match in Darwin.
The February 5 game is likely to be played at Traeger Park, in Alice Springs, one day earlier after a rain soaked TIO Stadium failed a surface inspection.
"We were really looking forward to the game because it is such an important celebration of indigenous football," Gale said.
"It obviously took on added significance for us given the recent passing of Maurice Rioli.
"It would have been a wonderful opportunity for us to pay tribute to him in a part of Australia that meant so much to him."
The Tigers' football operations manager, John Monaghan, said the players had prepared for months for the All-Stars game.
"A lot of our young players were ready to play their first game for Richmond and were very keen to put on a good show," he said after flying to Darwin to look at the ground.
"We know we've got a lot of support up here and it would have been great to showcase the club in front of the Darwin people.
"But, at the end of the day, the consistency of the surface and safety of the players themselves were paramount to the league."
Monaghan said the decision to move the game embraced all 17 AFL clubs, not just Richmond.
"But we're prepared to play in Alice Springs, though the decision would have to be made quickly," he said.
"The independent turf expert has got to assess the ground in Alice Springs now.
"With a long AFL season ahead, you can't risk players being injured this early in the season."
But Richmond fans will get to see the Tigers at TIO Stadium this year.
The team will play Port Adelaide in a premiership match in Darwin on May 28.
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/01/28/209251_ntsport.html
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Details on where the game will be played yet are still not officially confirmed.....
All-Stars game on the move
The Australian
January 28, 2011
RICHMOND's game against the Indigenous All-Stars has been shifted from Darwin's TIO Stadium because of concerns over the playing surface following monsoonal rains.
But AFL Northern Territory is yet to confirm if the exhibition game, which was set for February 5 in Darwin, will now be played in Alice Springs on February 3.
"Due to the recent monsoonal rains and a drainage issue, oval No 1 at TIO Stadium did not pass an inspection conducted by an independent AFL ground inspection team, due to concerns over the quality of the surface," AFLNT chief Tony Frawley said yesterday in a statement.
"We are hugely disappointed with this outcome, particularly as we have been working round the clock in conjunction with the NT government to rectify the issue.
"However, we now must move forward and a plan has immediately been put in place to source an alternative venue."
Frawley said match details "will be released in the next 24 hours".
The independent inspector found that despite the best efforts of AFLNT and the NT government, 10 per cent of the oval's surface was not yet at the required standard. The threat of further rain would hinder attempts to fix the problem, Frawley said.
"We sincerely apologise to all patrons in Darwin who were looking forward to attending the game," he said. "We realise that this last-minute relocation will disappoint many of the football-loving public."
But he said the the rain had left them with no alternative.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/all-stars-game-on-the-move/story-e6frg7mf-1225995740731
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If it's now being moved to Alice Springs then things have changed since Tuesday as I was told by a Club official that if the match was moved it wouldn't be in played in the NT at all ???.
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The Tigers' football operations manager, John Monaghan, said the players had prepared for months for the All-Stars game.
Err that's Ross Monaghan ;D
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If it is moved to Alice Springs then the AFL should pay for train tickets for the public from Darwin to attend the game :rollin need a bloody long train though :whistle
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Why is the weather the AFL's fault?
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Its not their fault its their game and apparently its for the Darwin Indigenous community also i'm quite sure the AFL can afford it.
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If it is moved to Alice Springs then the AFL should pay for train tickets for the public from Darwin to attend the game :rollin need a bloody long train though :whistle
Its ok, Al said he would make the quick dash down the Stuart and pick up any hitchhikers wearing the black and yellow! :P
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there's only limited room so it will be put out or get out :-*
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Tigers and All Stars to clash in Alice Springs
By Tim Clarke
SportsNewsFirst
28 January 2011 05:38PM EST
THE AFL clash between the Indigenous All Stars team and Richmond will now take place in Alice Springs after the original venue in Darwin was ruled unfit.
It was decided on Thursday the state of the playing surface at Darwin's Marrara Oval was too wet to host the clash between the Tigers and the Indigenous side, placing the encounter in serious jeopardy.
But after Darwin's Gardens Oval was deemed too wet, Traeger Park in Alice Springs was given the nod to be played next Friday February 4, at 7.10pm.
“This is a great outcome for the NT as despite being forced to cancel the game at TIO stadium in Darwin the game is now staying in the Territory,” said AFL Northern Territory CEO Tony Frawley.
“AFLNT will now commit all it’s available resources to putting the game on in seven days and we are confident that the game will be exceptionally well supported by the footy loving public of Alice Springs.
“Tickets will be available to members of public from various outlets on Monday, and patrons can also pay at the gate on the night however demand will be high so we encourage all those wishing to attend to pre purchase their tickets.”
Richmond said they were excited about the prospect of playing the game in Alice Springs.
“It is fantastic that this game is able to go ahead – it really is game, and a celebration of Indigenous culture, that we are proud to be involved in,” Richmond CEO Brendon Gale said.
“Alice Springs is a part of Australia that Richmond has had close ties with through our fostership program so we are thrilled it has been identified as a suitable venue.
“Richmond Football Club and Alice Springs also have a great connection to the Bowden family which provides another significant connection.
“I’m sure the people of Alice Springs will support this game and we look forward to being there next weekend.”
AFLNT said anyone in Darwin who bought a ticket would get a full refund
http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/01/28/tigers-and-all-stars-to-clash-in-alice-springs/
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All well & good especially for those people in the Alice - glad it's going ahead
But what us here in Melb and the TV coverage?
No mention of it :-\
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All well & good especially for those people in the Alice - glad it's going ahead
But what us here in Melb and the TV coverage?
No mention of it :-\
Well before it can be put into a new guide the game had to be confirmed. I'm sure abc1 won't let us down.
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All well & good especially for those people in the Alice - glad it's going ahead
But what us here in Melb and the TV coverage?
No mention of it :-\
Well before it can be put into a new guide the game had to be confirmed. I'm sure abc1 won't let us down.
Primetime on a Friday night ??? I wouldn't be surprised if they do ;D
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i wonder what the reason behind the date switch is ??
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A venue clash with Pat Bowden's 30th. :-\
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No mention of it being telecast on the ABC site :-\
All Stars game to play in Alice Springs
The AFL has decided the Indigenous All Stars game against Richmond will be played at Traeger Park in Alice Springs on Friday.
The game was scheduled to take place a week from Saturday at Darwin's Marrara Oval, but the ground was deemed too wet after an inspection by the AFL yesterday.
AFL officials visited Darwin's Gardens Oval at lunchtime today to see if it was good enough, but the ground was also decided to be too soggy.
Before today's announcement, the heavyweights of Northern Territory cricket spoke out against moving the All Stars game to Traeger Park.
NT Cricket's Andrew Ramsay told the ABC that the game was scheduled within two days of the start of the National Indigenous Cricket Carnival.
"There's a very serious risk that if during the game it happens to rain, if the water gets into the ground while the match is being played, then the centre wicket will be chopped up and we won't be able to play cricket on it," Mr Ramsay said.
He said around 400 players travel to Alice Springs for the competition.
"I just would hate to see that jeopardised by a knee jerk decision to move an AFL game to our ground two days prior to our event," he said.
AFL Central Australia supported the All Stars coming to Traeger Park.
Bev Ellis from AFL Central Australia said the game could draw the same crowds in Alice Springs as in Darwin.
AFLNT said anyone in Darwin who bought a ticket would get a full refund.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/28/3124407.htm
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The game will be shown live on ABC1 on Friday night :thumbsup
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The game will be shown live on ABC1 on Friday night :thumbsup
awesome
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Doesn't seem to be mentioned in the Sydney TV guide. Typical.
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The game will be shown live on ABC1 on Friday night :thumbsup
8:30?
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The game cannot be televised into Melbourne any earlier than 8.30.
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The game cannot be televised into Melbourne any earlier than 8.30.
Is it live? Should be, we don't have to worry about better homes and gardens :whistle
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The game cannot be televised into Melbourne any earlier than 8.30.
Is it live? Should be, we don't have to worry about better homes and gardens :whistle
Yep the game is live. Alice Springs is CST without daylight savings. So they are an hour and a half behind Melbourne time (Alice Springs 7.10pm = Melbourne 8.40pm)
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The game will be shown live on ABC1 on Friday night :thumbsup
Dare I ask for Chutney please, Mr. OE. :police:
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what day is our squad to be announced and any idea who is playing for the all stars
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The game will be shown live on ABC1 on Friday night :thumbsup
Dare I ask for Chutney please, Mr. OE. :police:
Don't you trust me TA? :laugh:
Source: RFC twitter ;)
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The game cannot be televised into Melbourne any earlier than 8.30.
Or into Queensland at all apparently. :'(
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That sucks the big fat hairy one smokey.
Will the ABC stream it on the web??
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That sucks the big fat hairy one smokey.
Will the ABC stream it on the web??
Not sure Al. Checked their site but it doesn't mention it yet. Not holding out much hope but I'm pretty much used to it here regarding pre-season games. Fingers crossed that the 2nd team will force the local station moguls to rethink their coverage but again, not confident.
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what day is our squad to be announced and any idea who is playing for the all stars
Pearce from Port Adelaide is playing for the All Stars. I think Goodes will be also. Hardwick said on the radio we'll be taking a young side up there and that Foley and Cotch won't be playing. That makes more sense now given the game will be played two days before a cricket match so the centre of the ground will be hard. Not the conditions for players overcoming achilles issues in the past.
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That sucks the big fat hairy one smokey.
Will the ABC stream it on the web??
Not sure Al. Checked their site but it doesn't mention it yet. Not holding out much hope but I'm pretty much used to it here regarding pre-season games. Fingers crossed that the 2nd team will force the local station moguls to rethink their coverage but again, not confident.
ABC's IVIEW site will probably have a replay available on the net.
I don't think any of the tv guides have been updated as they still have the game being telecast on Saturday.
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The game will be shown live on ABC1 on Friday night :thumbsup
Dare I ask for Chutney please, Mr. OE. :police:
Don't you trust me TA? :laugh:
Source: RFC twitter ;)
In reply to tweet I sent Mr RFC-O :thumbsup
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That sucks the big fat hairy one smokey.
Will the ABC stream it on the web??
Not sure Al. Checked their site but it doesn't mention it yet. Not holding out much hope but I'm pretty much used to it here regarding pre-season games. Fingers crossed that the 2nd team will force the local station moguls to rethink their coverage but again, not confident.
ABC's IVIEW site will probably have a replay available on the net.
I don't think any of the tv guides have been updated as they still have the game being telecast on Saturday.
Thanks OE. I had another look at the TV guide and we were going to get the game on Sat night so I hold out a slim hope that we might get Friday's. Not all lost yet! :pray
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It seems the teams will be announced on Wednesday.
All Stars give AFL recruits a showcase
Daniel Lewis, Sydney
January 31, 2011
THERE'S the pressure of high expectations for any player signed to an AFL club, then there's the kind of pressure you get when, without ever having played an AFL game, your dad - the Northern Territory sports minister, no less - likens you to a great like Andrew McLeod.
If that wasn't enough pressure, the Aboriginal All Stars team you are likely to play for is to have its big match against Richmond shifted to your home town of Alice Springs.
That's what faces 17-year-old Greater Western Sydney recruit Curtly Hampton.
Ahead of the game on Friday, Hampton was in Blacktown yesterday with the AFL's other indigenous talent as part of a three-day AFL Players' Association camp operating out of Redfern's National Centre of Indigenous Excellence.
A record 86 indigenous players are on AFL lists and Hampton promises to be a standout.
Territory-born McLeod, who retired last year after 16 seasons with Adelaide, is one of the AFL's greatest indigenous players and a previous captain of the All Stars team.
He will also help pick the 2011 team.
This is the 10th such camp for indigenous players.
The All Stars coach, former Sydney player Michael O'Loughlin, said the camp was a selection exercise for his team and also allowed young players to learn from mentors such as All Stars captain Adam Goodes.
The most common question was about how to have a long professional playing career, he said.
The All Stars team, which had its only defeat in 2007 when it played Essendon, is to be named on Wednesday.
Not all indigenous players are available for selection and O'Loughlin said it was likely some young recruits would be thrown ''into the deep end''.
Asked if he had the raw materials available to pick a side that can beat Richmond, O'Loughlin said: ''It's certainly going to be a challenge.
''The Tigers are on the way up. We've got our work cut out. There's not too much height. We're looking for a ruckman, if you know somebody, send them down to the camp and we'll select them.''
Monsoon rain has made Darwin's Marrara Oval unsafe so the game will be played at Traegar Park in Alice Springs, with Hampton's father Karl - the local member of parliament - hoping for a crowd of at least 10,000.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/all-stars-give-afl-recruits-a-showcase-20110130-1a9oa.html
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RT @ABCTV_Australia
The Indigenous All Stars game will air live this Friday at 8.30-11pm (AEDT). They play the @Richmond_FC
#AFL #ABC1
Source: RFC twitter
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Thanks OE and WP. :thumbsup
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Ok, so the game is on this Friday.
I assume that these guys won't be playing if they are appearing at Regional Family Days on Saturday.
Geelong:
Brett Deledio, Nathan Foley, Angus Graham, Bachar Houli, Ben Griffiths
Ballarat:
Trent Cotchin, Daniel Jackson, Jayden Post, Mitch Farmer, Shaun Grigg, Luke McGuane
Hobart:
Jack Riewoldt, Tom Hislop, Robbie Hicks, Brad Helbig
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B: Moore, Thursfield, Gourdis
HB: Batchelor, Astbury, Connors
C: Conca, Contin, Edwards
HF: McDonald, Miller, Nason
F: Taylor, Vickery, King
R: Browne, Martin, Tuck
Int: Derickx, Rance, Dea, Morton
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Front and Square
They’re all intra-club games, with the exception of Friday night’s clash in Alice Springs between Richmond and the Indigenous All-Stars. The Tigers are the latest club to show the top end a little bit of love, although they’re justifiably disappointed that weeks of torrential rain in Darwin rendered TIO Stadium unplayable, therefore robbing the match of the opportunity to pay tribute to Maurice Rioli, the former Tiger star and Northern Territory football icon who died of a heart attack on Christmas Day.
The Tigers will soon open the ME Bank Centre, their new training and administrative facility at Punt Road. The top floor of the swish new building will be the Korin Gamadji (‘grow and emerge’) Institute, established as a learning and skill development facility for the indigenous community, and the Tigers were looking towards the trip to Darwin for the educational opportunities it offered as much as the football match.
Don’t expect the Tigers to send their best 22 to Traeger Park Oval on Friday night. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick told Front and Square that the match will be a chance to have a strong look at his younger players, to track their development and to see whether they’ve bought in to the Tiger game-plan.
“It’s all about round one for us, but it’s time to get them up and going,” he said. “We’ll take 30 players and they’ll mainly be kids.”
Interestingly, Hardwick nominated David Gourdis and Alex Rance without prompting as two players who will be under the spotlight in Alice Springs. Both are in the mid 190cm range and should be nailing down regular senior berths, particularly Rance who is in his third season with the Tigers. The Tigers are establishing a deep and talented midfield and see the key positions as their next area of improvement.
It has been a smoother pre-season for Hardwick, who is embarking on his second season as coach. An exercise that may have taken three hours in the lead-up to last season has taken half that this time around, and the air of uncertainty and unfamiliarity that hovers over a new coach has been replaced by comfort and stability. “Training has been great because the guys understand what we want to do,” he said.
And while the squad in Alice Springs will be light on in terms of both experience and age, the expectations remain strong. “The players and coaches have worked hard so we want to see how that reflects in how that sets up in a game,” he said.
http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=107116
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The game will be shown live nationally according to the ABC tv guide :thumbsup
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/all/netw/201102/20110204.htm
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Jason Mifsud, the AFL's community engagement manager, said Richmond had been doing a lot of work in central Australia for the past three years so had been keen to play the All-Stars in the Northern Territory.
''Thankfully a lot of the clubs now are wanting to play this game against the All-Stars because they see it as a great curtain-raiser to their season proper,'' Mifsud said.
''We had a number of clubs that were interested in playing against the All-Stars [this year] and because of Richmond's efforts in central Australia in recent times we thought it was fitting that they got the opportunity.''
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/gws-wants-an-allstars-kickoff-20110131-1ab5w.html
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RICHMOND can expect the football to be blistering fast and free-wheeling, when it clashes with the Aboriginal All-Stars on Friday night, warns Essendon speedster Alwyn Davey.
Dual Brownlow medallist Adam Goodes will captain the All-Stars and Davey says footy fans in Alice Springs will be treated to a super-fast game at Traeger Park.
The team is expected to be announced shortly
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/107163/default.aspx
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Wow, O-E, I'm seriously impressed that the game got live airtime here in Sydney. Many thanks for the news.
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Ok, so the game is on this Friday.
I assume that these guys won't be playing if they are appearing at Regional Family Days on Saturday.
Geelong:
Brett Deledio, Nathan Foley, Angus Graham, Bachar Houli, Ben Griffiths
Ballarat:
Trent Cotchin, Daniel Jackson, Jayden Post, Mitch Farmer, Shaun Grigg, Luke McGuane
Hobart:
Jack Riewoldt, Tom Hislop, Robbie Hicks, Brad Helbig
B: Moore, Thursfield, Gourdis
HB: Batchelor, Astbury, Connors
C: Conca, Contin, Edwards
HF: McDonald, Miller, Nason
F: Taylor, Vickery, King
R: Browne, Martin, Tuck
Int: Derickx, Rance, Dea, Morton
I think we can have 8 on the bench.
Are Newy and the following playing?
Newy, Nahas, White, O'Reilly, Webberley, Jakobi, Grimes, Westhoff
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I think we can have 8 on the bench.
Are Newy and the following playing?
Newy, Nahas, White, O'Reilly, Webberley, Jakobi, Grimes, Westhoff
That was a quick stab at a team. I read somewhere that we're taking 30 players to Alice Springs.
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I think we can have 8 on the bench.
Are Newy and the following playing?
Newy, Nahas, White, O'Reilly, Webberley, Jakobi, Grimes, Westhoff
That was a quick stab at a team. I read somewhere that we're taking 30 players to Alice Springs.
No probs wayne :). The main thing is whoever plays we walk away from the game with no injuries.
Going by what Dimma said, Rance and Gourdis are under the pump this year and are playing for their careers.
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God job Tiges, Tambling won't play I wouldn't think, Craig won't risk him, he won't be ready IMO.
Oh he will be playing ;)
Actually I have to say it's nice to be playing this game but I can't help but admit that I was a bit let down by the announcement.... wasn't a BIG type of announcement I was wanting to hear
Didn't notice him in the lineup WP, but I may be going blind..
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Didn't notice him in the lineup WP, but I may be going blind..
That's because he aint playing and seeing he has just joined in full training at Adelaide I'm not surprised
At the time of my original post I didn't know he was in rehab coming off surgery
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Tigers-All-Stars clash in doubt
02/02/2011 4:40 PM
Gregor Mactaggart
Sportal
Cyclone Yasi may rain on the parade of Friday night's Indigenous All-Stars v Richmond AFL exhibition clash in Alice Springs.
Event organisers are keeping a close eye on the Category 5 cyclone which is expected to cross the North Queensland coast around 10pm on Wednesday night.
AFL Foundation chief executive Jason Mifsud said they were getting third party advice on the likelihood of heavy rain from Cyclone Yasi would affect Central Australia.
Full article here:
http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/tigers-all-stars-clash-in-doubt-110279
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Just read on Twitter a tweet by Robbo of the HUN that he is up in Alice with Tigers
He said:
"Robbo_heraldsun Mark Robinson
Back from indig community near Alice with tigers Moore dusty and Edwards.. Dusty fighting fit and blown away by first comm visit. Story sat"
****Not sure how you reference twitter links :wallywink
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God job Tiges, Tambling won't play I wouldn't think, Craig won't risk him, he won't be ready IMO.
Oh he will be playing ;)
Actually I have to say it's nice to be playing this game but I can't help but admit that I was a bit let down by the announcement.... wasn't a BIG type of announcement I was wanting to hear
Didn't notice him in the lineup WP, but I may be going blind..
Not surprised. Even when he was named for Richmond, many didn't notice him on the field.
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God job Tiges, Tambling won't play I wouldn't think, Craig won't risk him, he won't be ready IMO.
Oh he will be playing ;)
Actually I have to say it's nice to be playing this game but I can't help but admit that I was a bit let down by the announcement.... wasn't a BIG type of announcement I was wanting to hear
Didn't notice him in the lineup WP, but I may be going blind..
Not surprised. Even when he was named for Richmond, many didn't notice him on the field.
JON's playing isn't he? We might have a chance lol.
ABC have been advertising the game tonight even if they are telling everyone to watch it mainly to see Goodes captain the AllStars.
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Didn't notice him in the lineup WP, but I may be going blind..
That's because he aint playing and seeing he has just joined in full training at Adelaide I'm not surprised
At the time of my original post I didn't know he was in rehab coming off surgery
Well he was injured all year with us, thats what I meant when I said Craig won't risk him, he won't be ready!!
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God job Tiges, Tambling won't play I wouldn't think, Craig won't risk him, he won't be ready IMO.
Oh he will be playing ;)
Actually I have to say it's nice to be playing this game but I can't help but admit that I was a bit let down by the announcement.... wasn't a BIG type of announcement I was wanting to hear
Read in the paper that the forecast is for storms so the AFL may yet cancel the game.... :banghead
Didn't notice him in the lineup WP, but I may be going blind..
Not surprised. Even when he was named for Richmond, many didn't notice him on the field.
JON's playing isn't he? We might have a chance lol.
ABC have been advertising the game tonight even if they are telling everyone to watch it mainly to see Goodes captain the AllStars.
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The game may have to be moved again this time to Sydney according to Greg Denham. The AFL will make a decision today apparently :-\
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Cyclone puts Tigers in spin
richmondfc.com.au
By Nat Edwards
12:22 PM Thu 03 Feb, 2011
THE AFL is expected to make a decision by lunchtime on Thursday whether Friday night's clash between Richmond and the All-Stars will go ahead at Traeger Park in Alice Springs.
The game had already been relocated from Darwin due to heavy rain and the weather is threatening again, with Cyclone Yasi, which devastated areas in far north Queensland in the early hours of Thursday, is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to Alice Springs over the next few days.
The AFL is investigating alternatives including yet another change in venue.
The Indigenous All-Stars have cancelled their flights into Alice Springs and are awaiting word from the AFL, while the Tigers, who are due to fly out on Friday, have put their plans on hold.
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said player safety was paramount but both sides are still keen for the match to go ahead in some manner.
"From our point of view we're still really keen to play," Hardwick said from Punt Road Oval on Thursday morning.
"I know the Indigenous squad are as well so hopefully some solution will come forward.
"They're expecting 100km winds, lightning strikes, so a severe weather warning has come out for Friday night.
"I think during the game they're expecting the cyclone or storm to roll through, which is disappointing.
"It got moved from Darwin to Alice and we're just hoping we can get some kind of game going."
The Tigers plan to field a very youthful and inexperienced squad against a line-up of speedy and talented indigenous players and Hardwick hoped some of his youngsters players would take this opportunity to prove their worth for round-one selection.
"[We'll] play the bottom end of our list to give them some experience. The majority of our list [for the All-Stars game] has played under 10 games, so it's a really good opportunity for them to prepare like an AFL game," Hardwick said.
"They might not get the opportunity this year to play [senior football] but we'd like to give them this opportunity to see how they handle [themselves]."
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/107272/default.aspx
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AFL release says the game has been brought forward to 5.30pm.
I assume that's local time so that will be 7.00pm EST in Melbourne.
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The tv coverage will now be on delay though :-\
AFL twitter:
Indigenous All-Stars v Richmond moved forward to 5.30pm Alice Springs time. Still broadcast on ABC1 at 8.30pm nationally.
AFL and NT Govt reviewed forecast and decided match would proceed, but start should come fwd so it finishes early evening.
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Richmond v All-Stars clash brought forward
richmondfc.com.au
By Mark Magugan
3:35 PM Thu 03 Feb, 2011
FRIDAY night's match between Richmond and the Indigenous All-Stars in Alice Springs has been moved forward two hours in an attempt to avoid forecast wild weather in the region.
The game, which has already been relocated from Darwin due to heavy rain, was thrown into doubt with Cyclone Yasi, which devastated areas of far north Queensland in the early hours of Thursday, expected to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to Alice Springs over the next few days.
However a statement released by the AFL confirmed that the match would go ahead at the earlier time of 5.30pm CST.
"The AFL, in consultation with the Northern Territory Government, reviewed the expected weather forecast for tomorrow’s match, and determined that the match would still proceed," the statement said.
"It was decided the start time should be brought forward to enable the match to finish by early evening."
Earlier on Thursday, the Indigenous All-Stars had cancelled their flights into Alice Springs while awaiting word from the AFL, and the Tigers, who are due to fly out on Friday, had also put their plans on hold.
With doubt surrounding the game, Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said player safety was paramount, but both sides were keen for the match to go ahead.
"From our point of view we're still really keen to play," Hardwick said from Punt Road Oval this morning.
"I know the indigenous squad are as well, so hopefully some solution will come forward.
They're expecting 100km winds, lightning strikes, so a severe weather warning has come out for Friday night.
"I think during the game they're expecting the cyclone or storm to roll through, which is disappointing.
"It got moved from Darwin to Alice and we're just hoping we can get some kind of game going."
The Tigers plan to field a youthful and inexperienced squad against a line-up of speedy and talented indigenous players and Hardwick hoped some of his youngsters players would take this opportunity to prove their worth for round-one selection.
"[We'll] play the bottom end of our list to give them some experience. The majority of our list [for the All-Stars game] has played under 10 games, so it's a really good opportunity for them to prepare like an AFL game," Hardwick said.
"They might not get the opportunity this year to play [senior football] but we'd like to give them this opportunity to see how they handle [themselves]."
Broadcast times remain unchanged, with the match to be televised nationally on ABC1 at 8.30pm. Live streaming will be available via afl.com.au from 5pm CST (6.30pm AEDT).
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/107288/default.aspx
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The tv coverage will now be on delay though :-\
Better than it not being on at all
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All Stars to tackle Tigers on ABC1
Australian rules football gets prime time coverage on ABC1 when the Indigenous All Stars tackle Richmond Tigers from Alice Springs this Friday night.
This unique cultural and sporting event pitches some of the nation's best indigenous Australian rules footballers up against the Tigers under lights at Traegar Park.
ABC1's coverage will include commentary by Grandstand's Gerard Whateley and Charlie King, with special analysis from former indigenous AFL star Ronnie Burns.
The Indigenous All Stars will be skippered by Sydney Swans co-captain Adam Goodes, while his former team-mate Michael O'Loughlin will coach the side.
The All Stars will include the prodigious indigenous talent of high-profile players Cyril Rioli, Liam Jarrah and Mathew Stokes.
The half-time break will include a special report on the involvement of AFL players and coaches in health and education programs and the positive effects sport is having on remote indigenous communities as well as a special tribute to Tigers great, the late Maurice Rioli.
Coverage begins at 8:30PM on ABC1.
http://www.abc.net.au/sport/stories/2011/02/02/3128382.htm?site=sport§ion=all
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this game should be cancelled. Not worth the risk.
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No game tonight - from the Richmond_FC Twitter.
ALERT: The #tigersallstars game this afternoon has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
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The players were just about to board the plane for takeoff to Alice. The good news? Training session at Punt Road this morning!
from RFC Twitter
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Dammit! I said two weeks ago this game should have been moved to Docklands.
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:banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead
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Some video of the boys training and Hardwick talking about All-stars game.
Talks about Conca.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/all-stars-match-changes/video-e6frf33l-1225999708034?subcat=1225916318050
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Shattered it's been called off:
http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-allstars-match-called-off-20110204-1aftd.html
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Shattered it's been called off:
http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-allstars-match-called-off-20110204-1aftd.html
Just heard the same but i am not so shattered as we would have been smashed!
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Shattered it's been called off:
http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-allstars-match-called-off-20110204-1aftd.html
Just heard the same but i am not so shattered as we would have been smashed!
Can you please tell me what tomorrow nights Lotto numbers are
Thanks in advance
Taz
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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/young-tigers-miss-out-on-alice-springs-all-stars-game/story-e6frf9mx-1226000016567?from=public_rss
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Shattered it's been called off:
http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-allstars-match-called-off-20110204-1aftd.html
Just heard the same but i am not so shattered as we would have been smashed!
Can you please tell me what tomorrow nights Lotto numbers are
Thanks in advance
Taz
Taz, did you read the list of players who were not playing? :banghead
It would have been good to see our young blokes going around but on a wet night against a team of well established players could have been counter productive! We still have the NAB Cup!
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http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/107314/default.aspx
Bugger! We'll probably end up back there for a NAB Challenge game.
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They're going to up the ante at training today to simulate match conditions (presumably that means a intra-club) as well up training Monday and Tuesday.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150148927022457
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Man , I am so p!$$ed off >:(. I needed a footy fix.
This may of been a "Micky Mouse" game of footy but I will take anything after a long boring off season.Watching the worse Australian cricket team in almost 25 years has been excruciating.
Anyhow only 8 days until the NAB cup. ;D
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Man , I am so p!$$ed off >:(. I needed a footy fix.
This may of been a "Micky Mouse" game of footy but I will take anything after a long boring off season.Watching the worse Australian cricket team in almost 25 years has been excruciating.
Anyhow only 8 days until the NAB cup. ;D
couldn't agree more mat. :banghead
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This is a rainbow-Gay decision.
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Dammit! I said two weeks ago this game should have been moved to Docklands.
The club was told initially that if the game couldn't be held at TIO Stadium in Darwin it wouldn't be held anywhere in the NT at all. Two days later Alice Springs was back in play despite a cricket comp. being scheduled there two days afterwards but now it's off again at the last minute with Richmond at the airport ::). If the AFL stuck to its initial plans the game most likely could've been played in Melbourne with plenty of notice. There's no more Victory home games so Etihad is free this weekend.
The irony in all of this is I'm hearing TIO Stadium is looking okay today :P.
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why not re-schedule it ?
Dirty Cypo and his ars licker ando.
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Dammit! I said two weeks ago this game should have been moved to Docklands.
The club was told initially that if the game couldn't be held at TIO Stadium in Darwin it wouldn't be held anywhere in the NT at all. Two days later Alice Springs was back in play despite a cricket comp. being scheduled there two days afterwards but now it's off again at the last minute with Richmond at the airport ::). If the AFL stuck to its initial plans the game most likely could've been played in Melbourne with plenty of notice. There's no more Victory home games so Etihad is free this weekend.
The irony in all of this is I'm hearing TIO Stadium is looking okay today :P.
Our neighbour had his sprinklers on the other night. :thumbsup
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why not re-schedule it ?
To be played when?
The NAB cup starts next week - they can't
The AFL stuffed up nuff said
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why not re-schedule it ?
To be played when?
The NAB cup starts next week - they can't
The AFL stuffed up nuff said
Just a touch harsh methinks.
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Sat Nite?
Sunday ?
Victoria ???
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why not re-schedule it ?
To be played when?
The NAB cup starts next week - they can't
The AFL stuffed up nuff said
Just a touch harsh methinks.
Why? :-\
Unless it is played today or tomorrow then it can't be played. Remember players are required ot have minimum breaks between games
Sat Nite?
Sunday ?
Victoria ???
Where would they play it?
Can't use the MCG, Etihad isn't ready yet
I think if they had re-schedule it to Melb when they cancelled Darwin then it would have been able to be played at Docklands but for reasons that can only be explained by the nuffers at headquarters that wasn't even considered
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True WP, but they wanted to keep it in the territory.
When they rescheduled the game to Alice they would have known there was a chance of rain due to cyclone Yasi, but i doubt anyone at that stage could have known how big it was and powerful it would still be when it affected alice.
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True WP, but they wanted to keep it in the territory.
Yeah I know that al
it is just very disappointing for everyone that it hasn't gone ahead
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Play it at Craigieburn :P
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Play it at Craigieburn :P
:thumbsup
Although it's probably under water at the moment
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This is a rainbow-Gay decision.
They've had less than 1mm of rain in the Alice since 5pm today.
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Should have played it on Eveleigh Street :cheers
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Should have played it on Eveleigh Street :cheers
Or on the Todd!, then again the all stars would have had an unlimited bench.
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fukin soft.
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why not re-schedule it ?
To be played when?
The NAB cup starts next week - they can't
The AFL stuffed up nuff said
Just a touch harsh methinks.
Me thinks tad harsh as well.
Not the AFL fault its rained.
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why not re-schedule it ?
To be played when?
The NAB cup starts next week - they can't
The AFL stuffed up nuff said
Just a touch harsh methinks.
Me thinks tad harsh as well.
Not the AFL fault its rained.
You been on holidays or just in exile?
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mate, just too busy to amuse the comedians and experts on OER, LOL
Facebook and Twitter is my go :thumbsup
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Twitter's only useful during trade week. Facebook's a goer, though. :thumbsup