One-Eyed Richmond Forum
Football => View from the Outer => Topic started by: Ramps on April 25, 2007, 01:42:28 PM
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Well today Essendon and Collingwood get another financial bonanza, major television exposure, sponsorship opportunities, and big game experience for their players, and as usual supporters cry out to share the spoils but in reality for me...they have made this there day and good luck to them. Thinking about what we could do, I thought about what we could do to convince the AFL to give us Good Friday.
The reason is simple...Good Friday presents a big opportunity for a club to respect this day, provide financial opportunity for the Royal Childrens Hospital and obviously get some of the things that I mentioned about financial benefits etc.
The reasons for Richmond to be proactive are many imho but there are important side issues which affect our club on an annual basis that do not affect many other clubs or certainly not as much.
Good Friday in Australia is usually celebrated on Catholic Good Friday. Richmond has a large Greek membership base and therefore we can turnout for the game. A key point here is that usually Orthodox easter falls differently most years and as Richmond ALWAYS suffers at the Gate when Greek Easter is on.
This is an indisputable fact and can easily be verified by our administration. When Greek Easter is on or Orthodox easter- Our attendance falls.
I urge our administration to consider the following- that RFC asks to be the key club on Good Friday. That the Royal Childrens Hospital get say 10% of the gate and that they be allowed to raise funds outside the ground. Further the away club gets 25% of the gate leaving 65% for us. The reason I say away teams is that Im not asking for a non changeable game only that its Richmond vs whoever every year and that the 2nd team is changed yearly amongst the other 9 Melbourne based clubs- giving each of them a go. So 1 year it may be Richmond vs Collingwood but the next year it could be Richmond vs North Melbourne etc. The game would obviously be televised nationally on Channel 7 as part of the fundraising for the RCH.
This proposal is a good idea - everyone gets a shot, everyone gets a go, everyone makes money, Richmond makes the most but does so to get compensated for the losses that occur at Orthodox Easter.
And our club can carry this because we have 30,000 fully paid members and another 8000 other contributors.
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We'll have to ask permission off Tiger supporter Archbishop George Pell ;).
It would have to be played Good Friday night so Ch 7 can still visit the Childrens Hospital during the day. Then have the News at 6pm-6.30pm. Then the gala thing from 6.30pm-8.30pm and into the footy till 11pm then back to the studio for the last hour.
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The Archbishop should put aside whatever concerns he has and do the right thing... ;D
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The NRL play on Good Friday.
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North now want a Good Friday clash against Carlton.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/roos-look-to-good-friday-after-gold-rush/2008/06/02/1212258739490.html
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North now want a Good Friday clash against Carlton.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/roos-look-to-good-friday-after-gold-rush/2008/06/02/1212258739490.html
The North proposal is farcical. To be honest, Id forgotten that Id put up this idea. To be honest, its not a bad idea at all. I still support my original concept.
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l have always wanted football on the Good Friday
alot of people were always against me when saying this for many years mainly my F/inlaw
but the mighty greed of the $$$$$ will take over & we will see football l'm sure
not that l will get to attend games or watch them cause l'm always on holidays at that time
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I think the idea is an excellent one but I think the team rotation concept may not be accepted. We need to lock in another team with us to make this a joint game.
If we were to cement a spot on this night it would have to be a blockbuster so teams like Carlton, Saints or the Hawks should be appraoched. We already play Essendon in a blockbuster anf Collingwood plays in enough blockbuster already so I have excluded these two teams.
Carlton would draw the biggest crowd but the Hawks and Saints (tenious religious link here also) could work.
In fact two teams which come to mind straight away for the clash (which would be too cheesy IMHO), if Richmond was excluded, is the Saints and the Demons. :help
We should push for this game - Richmond v Carlton for mine!
Stripes
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Richmond vs Western Bulldogs for me
gives the Bulldogs a chance to build thier membership base & be included in big games
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Caro just said the round 1 Rich v Carl game almost got across the line but it was moved to Thursday night.
Now there's a push to make it a North home game against another Vic club. Collingwood of course gets North the $$$ they want (Eddie txted Caro). Caro was pushing us on 3aw as we get good crowds no matter how we are travelling and didn't get one Friday night this year.
Russell and Healy said the Eureka idea was a flop with 30k although it would've been better if it was a Saturday arvo instead of a twilight game. Caro didn't warm to the Eureka game as you've got to protect the real blockbusters.
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Wilson is right, we have no place in that eureka rubbish, we just give other clubs a chance to say that Richmond already has games. Richmond just needs to focus on the Aboriginal game and getting Good Friday. Thats it.
We should pee of North and the eureka game. Our administration erred by accepting to be part of it.
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To be honest, its not a bad idea at all. I still support my original concept.
I couldn't agree with you agreeing with yourself more.
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To be honest, its not a bad idea at all. I still support my original concept.
I couldn't agree with you agreeing with yourself more.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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The annual Good Friday football argument is back in the papers ...
AFL resists Easter matches, but others benefit
Staff writers | April 10, 2009
THE AFL might resist the push to play matches on Good Friday, but that has not stopped others.
Two of Victoria's country leagues are doing it -- and reaping the benefits.
Today Ballarat Football League defending premier Ballarat hosts local rival Lake Wendouree at Eastern Oval, while 2008 runner-up Darley faces its biggest rival Melton South at Bacchus Marsh.
In Bendigo, defending premier Eaglehawk travels to 2008 preliminary finalist South Bendigo tonight, while Kangaroo Flat hosts Golden Square today, with both teams coming off big wins last week.
It is the second time the Ballarat League has scheduled games on Good Friday.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25314313-19742,00.html
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I still couldn't agree more with myself and Ramps on this one.
Why would anyone care, the casino is open after midday isn't it?
Hey, I wanted to go and see "pee Geez" until it got smashed with a hammer by two catholic school kids!
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spoke to sheedy yesterday when i went to pick up my bushfire appeal photo and we spoke about this topic. sheedy is dead against the idea as am i. for all you people who cannot live without footy just for one day in a weekend just says alot
but hey thats my opinion, we are all entitled to have one
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footy on good friday to keep the Greeks in this country happy
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They should play today IMO.
Those who are religious don't have to watch it but I bet they would.
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Richmond vs Western Bulldogs for me
gives the Bulldogs a chance to build thier membership base & be included in big games
I think there should be footy on Good Friday...and why not the Tigers. But if Collingwood don't get it, then they will try and block any other club...they cannot stand not being in the limelight!
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spoke to sheedy yesterday when i went to pick up my bushfire appeal photo and we spoke about this topic. sheedy is dead against the idea as am i. for all you people who cannot live without footy just for one day in a weekend just says alot
but hey thats my opinion, we are all entitled to have one
Not everyone celebrates easter at the same time and second, this idea is about making as much cash as possible for Richmond, Its got nothing to do with living with or without footy - capish. And as for living with or without footy- averaging 10 posts a day on single footy forum probably says alot as well TT.
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spoke to sheedy yesterday when i went to pick up my bushfire appeal photo and we spoke about this topic. sheedy is dead against the idea as am i. for all you people who cannot live without footy just for one day in a weekend just says alot
but hey thats my opinion, we are all entitled to have one
It's not about whether I can live with or without footy, it's about about being told what I can and can't do on my days off.
I am a trade unionist, but I don't tell non unionists what they can and can't do on Labour Day or a union organised RDO.
But you're right, everyone is entitled to have an opinion on the subject.
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spoke to sheedy yesterday when i went to pick up my bushfire appeal photo and we spoke about this topic. sheedy is dead against the idea as am i. for all you people who cannot live without footy just for one day in a weekend just says alot
but hey thats my opinion, we are all entitled to have one
Not everyone celebrates easter at the same time and second, this idea is about making as much cash as possible for Richmond, Its got nothing to do with living with or without footy - capish. And as for living with or without footy- averaging 10 posts a day on single footy forum probably says alot as well TT.
so now you are a statistician, and you would have no idea how many forums i post on daily when i have time. but you have your opinion, i have mine. does not make either of us right or wrong, you're the one with the ego problem not me.
lucky you hey, get to buy all your easter eggs and christmas presents a week late on special. well done.
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lucky you hey, get to buy all your easter eggs and christmas presents a week late on special. well done.
What's that supposed to mean?
edited to correct quote
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Geelong and Collingwood ::) want Good Friday to themselves. After only 55k last night that's hardly an endorsement crowd wise. In fact the Pies' crowds have been down in all 3 rounds so far. So much for carrying the rest of the comp :sleep.
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who cares what and who plays on Good friday. Honestly who gives a toss.
like someone has said before the casino is open so how can you compare that greed of a place, to a good old fashioned game of sport.
Get real footy should be played on this day.
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I've always been against it and I haven't changed my view
It is actually one thing I reckon the AFL has got right
If footy has to be played then let it be more community focused
The idea of other leagues (eg country) playing today and taking the spotlight away from the main comp is a good one IMHO.
I've often though the VFL should play today and for one day of the footy year be the main draw card
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Geelong and Collingwood ::) want Good Friday to themselves. After only 55k last night that's hardly an endorsement crowd wise. In fact the Pies' crowds have been down in all 3 rounds so far. So much for carrying the rest of the comp :sleep.
They're all in jail :thumbsup
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what i find funny about people who dont believe in the days and dates of good friday or any other public holiday based on the catholic calender, they are quite happy to make the most of it and take the public holiday and either work for double time and a half. isnt interestering how so many non catholics or atheists take the easter and christmas holidays buys gifts for family and friends to celebrate an occassion they dont even believe in. i know i a bit off the topic but as i said b4 , imo Good Friday should reamian a non afl day.
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what i find funny about people who dont believe in the days and dates of good friday or any other public holiday based on the catholic calender, they are quite happy to make the most of it and take the public holiday and either work for double time and a half. isnt interestering how so many non catholics or atheists take the easter and christmas holidays buys gifts for family and friends to celebrate an occassion they dont even believe in. i know i a bit off the topic but as i said b4 , imo Good Friday should reamian a non afl day.
your right about one thing, thats right off the topic.
FYI i am catholic but i still say we should play on Good Friday. I just dont get how a place like the Casino is open, for all it stands for is greed then a game like Aussie rules which is a group of guys playing their national sport is not allowed to be played on this day.
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what has the casino got to do with the afl and their decision
if you are that desparate to do something on good friday, then go to the casino and blow your dough
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Swish......Swish......Swish
(the sound of tumble weed rolling through this thread)
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Geelong and Collingwood ::) want Good Friday to themselves. After only 55k last night that's hardly an endorsement crowd wise. In fact the Pies' crowds have been down in all 3 rounds so far. So much for carrying the rest of the comp :sleep.
They're all in jail :thumbsup
:lol
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what i find funny about people who dont believe in the days and dates of good friday or any other public holiday based on the catholic calender, they are quite happy to make the most of it and take the public holiday and either work for double time and a half. isnt interestering how so many non catholics or atheists take the easter and christmas holidays buys gifts for family and friends to celebrate an occassion they dont even believe in. i know i a bit off the topic but as i said b4 , imo Good Friday should reamian a non afl day.
Sorry but that's just stupid, a public holiday is a public holiday regardless of it's heritage, think of it as a collective RDO.
By your logic, anyone who doesn't watch the Melbourne Cup should be at work, immigrants or families with no Australian Army ties should work on ANZAC Day, people who aren't in unions should work on Labour Day. Hell, Queen's Birthday isn't even on the Queen's birthday and is different in almost every state so what's the relevance there? Jewish or Greek people don't get public holidays for their religious holidays, it's simply tradition.
I'd have no problem with AFL being played on Good Friday, but I'd like to see most of the proceeds to be donated to the Good Friday Appeal
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true a public holiday is a public holiday, but sometimes we should sit back and reflect and understand why these days are public holidays and what they mean.
this is the problem with society today. nothing has meaning anymore and respect is quickly escaping western culture
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true a public holiday is a public holiday, but sometimes we should sit back and reflect and understand why these days are public holidays and what they mean.
No, not when it is for religious reasons, absolutely not. No-one has the right to force (or even present) their religious beliefs on anyone and if you choose to disregard or reject religion for whatever reason then that is your prerogative. In this free (and very, very lucky country) you have the freedom to reflect and celebrate whatever is important to you on whatever day you wish for whatever reason you wish. No-one forces our society to observe customs for any other religion - Islamic, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu etc etc but by forcing the closure of services or restriction to activities because of Christian beliefs we fly in the face of the very freedom and tolerance we espouse and cherish.
this is the problem with society today. nothing has meaning anymore and respect is quickly escaping western culture
Don't restrict your comment to western culture - lack of respect and meaning is endemic throughout the modern world - probably the only places left where this doesn't apply are in the remote areas of 'third world' (a horrible term) countries where supposed civilization hasn't had much opportunity to tarnish and pollute yet. If you want to find the 'problem' with our society today then look closer to home - the breakdown of family, the breakdown of social morals, the decrease in education standards, the increase in chemical dependence - that's where you will find the real problems with society today.
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true a public holiday is a public holiday, but sometimes we should sit back and reflect and understand why these days are public holidays and what they mean.
No, not when it is for religious reasons, absolutely not. No-one has the right to force (or even present) their religious beliefs on anyone and if you choose to disregard or reject religion for whatever reason then that is your prerogative. In this free (and very, very lucky country) you have the freedom to reflect and celebrate whatever is important to you on whatever day you wish for whatever reason you wish. No-one forces our society to observe customs for any other religion - Islamic, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu etc etc but by forcing the closure of services or restriction to activities because of Christian beliefs we fly in the face of the very freedom and tolerance we espouse and cherish.
this is the problem with society today. nothing has meaning anymore and respect is quickly escaping western culture
Don't restrict your comment to western culture - lack of respect and meaning is endemic throughout the modern world - probably the only places left where this doesn't apply are in the remote areas of 'third world' (a horrible term) countries where supposed civilization hasn't had much opportunity to tarnish and pollute yet. If you want to find the 'problem' with our society today then look closer to home - the breakdown of family, the breakdown of social morals, the decrease in education standards, the increase in chemical dependence - that's where you will find the real problems with society today.
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for only a handful of times i agree with everything you have said here.
absolutely agree!
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true a public holiday is a public holiday, but sometimes we should sit back and reflect and understand why these days are public holidays and what they mean.
No, not when it is for religious reasons, absolutely not. No-one has the right to force (or even present) their religious beliefs on anyone and if you choose to disregard or reject religion for whatever reason then that is your prerogative. In this free (and very, very lucky country) you have the freedom to reflect and celebrate whatever is important to you on whatever day you wish for whatever reason you wish. No-one forces our society to observe customs for any other religion - Islamic, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu etc etc but by forcing the closure of services or restriction to activities because of Christian beliefs we fly in the face of the very freedom and tolerance we espouse and cherish.
this is the problem with society today. nothing has meaning anymore and respect is quickly escaping western culture
Don't restrict your comment to western culture - lack of respect and meaning is endemic throughout the modern world - probably the only places left where this doesn't apply are in the remote areas of 'third world' (a horrible term) countries where supposed civilization hasn't had much opportunity to tarnish and pollute yet. If you want to find the 'problem' with our society today then look closer to home - the breakdown of family, the breakdown of social morals, the decrease in education standards, the increase in chemical dependence - that's where you will find the real problems with society today.
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for only a handful of times i agree with everything you have said here.
absolutely agree!
I agree too, absolutely 100% spot on!
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The Blues and Hawks are now pushing for Good Friday football
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25435851-19742,00.html
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The Blues and Hawks are now pushing for Good Friday football
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25435851-19742,00.html
and they will get it
afl are greedy and they said no to the kangas but to these 2, they will be like where do i sign.
its a done deal and we once again are too slow to jump at any opportunity
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The Blues and Hawks are now pushing for Good Friday football
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25435851-19742,00.html
and they will get it
afl are greedy and they said no to the kangas but to these 2, they will be like where do i sign.
its a done deal and we once again are too slow to jump at any opportunity
Our administration does seem abit slow on some matters, what is most perturbing is we dont seem able to defend our clubs territory or clubs best interest on some matters- giving up the SE suburbs to Hawthorn for one thing, allowing Geelong to continually get its home fixture against us at Kardinia Park, allowing the media to run the club agenda- ie. ratcheting up speculation on coaches and players, getting the supporters in on the act- coz they usually follow anything in the press, and then the press stick the knife in. etc etc etc
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its a done deal and we once again are too slow to jump at any opportunity
There you go running your mouth again about the club
I think you'll find that Richmond put forward a proposal to play on Good Friday last year
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Why have it as a public holiday if it means nothing, why not just get rid of it and everyone can work or we could replace it with a national marti gra day or maybe national shopping day :lol
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Why have it as a public holiday if it means nothing, why not just get rid of it and everyone can work or we could replace it with a national marti gra day or maybe national shopping day :lol
Sometimes you worry me bigfella :o ;)
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Port Adelaide are now pushing for a Good Friday game
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/port-adelaide-push-for-good-friday-match/story-e6frf9io-1225809978276
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Well, I know where i plan to be 3.30 on good friday next year!!
The AFL really need to get with it on this issue.
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true a public holiday is a public holiday, but sometimes we should sit back and reflect and understand why these days are public holidays and what they mean.
No, not when it is for religious reasons, absolutely not. No-one has the right to force (or even present) their religious beliefs on anyone and if you choose to disregard or reject religion for whatever reason then that is your prerogative. In this free (and very, very lucky country) you have the freedom to reflect and celebrate whatever is important to you on whatever day you wish for whatever reason you wish. No-one forces our society to observe customs for any other religion - Islamic, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu etc etc but by forcing the closure of services or restriction to activities because of Christian beliefs we fly in the face of the very freedom and tolerance we espouse and cherish.
this is the problem with society today. nothing has meaning anymore and respect is quickly escaping western culture
Don't restrict your comment to western culture - lack of respect and meaning is endemic throughout the modern world - probably the only places left where this doesn't apply are in the remote areas of 'third world' (a horrible term) countries where supposed civilization hasn't had much opportunity to tarnish and pollute yet. If you want to find the 'problem' with our society today then look closer to home - the breakdown of family, the breakdown of social morals, the decrease in education standards, the increase in chemical dependence - that's where you will find the real problems with society today.
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this nation and its constitution was founded on christian principals all be they are slowly being eroded if you dont believe in the reason for the days memorial then dont take the day off christianity may get the thumbs down now by many but if you take the time to search out the truth you will find that true christianity never was responsible for wronging its fellow man Good Friday was about 1 man actually giving his life to save the lives of many not unlike a principal our new coach is promoting to our players at training about serving and looking after your mates
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politics and religion always good for conversation lol
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this nation and its constitution was founded on christian principals all be they are slowly being eroded if you dont believe in the reason for the days memorial then dont take the day off christianity may get the thumbs down now by many but if you take the time to search out the truth you will find that true christianity never was responsible for wronging its fellow man Good Friday was about 1 man actually giving his life to save the lives of many not unlike a principal our new coach is promoting to our players at training about serving and looking after your mates
That would be Christian "principles" as in ideals and not "principals" as in the head of a school.
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but if you take the time to search out the truth you will find that true christianity never was responsible for wronging its fellow man
Really?
Where does one start.......
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but if you take the time to search out the truth you will find that true christianity never was responsible for wronging its fellow man
Really?
Where does one start.......
;) I let that one through to the keeper Beren.
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i dont think the afl should play football on good friday.
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I do.
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There is absolutely no reason not to have football on Good Friday. For me the day means absolutely nothing in a religious sense. Let me and people of like mind enjoy the footy whilst those who are good Christians go to church and do whatever you do there.
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There is absolutely no reason not to have football on Good Friday. For me the day means absolutely nothing in a religious sense. Let me and people of like mind enjoy the footy whilst those who are good Christians go to church and do whatever you do there.
From a different perspective....
I'm not a religious person at all but I am dead against footy on Good Friday. I don't see the need to change something simply because other codes play on Good Friday. Why can't the AFL have a point of difference on this issue. Do they really need to be sheep and follow the NRL?
We have very days where the majoirty of things (in particular shops) are closed and families can actually spend time to together without work getting in the way. Last count we have 3 days a year, Xmas, Good Friday and Easter Sunday
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GWS are the latest who want to play on Good Friday against the Swans in a home-town derby.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/greater-western-sydney-eyes-fixed-easter-date-for-sydney-derby/story-e6frf9jf-1226043522740
If there were to be a game on Good Friday there's arguably only a twilight window open for one (say 5.30pm - 8pm) with the tv appeal at the hospital beforehand and back in the tv studio after the game.
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The annual should we or shouldn't we play AFL on Good Friday is doing a run on Bigpond sport/news....
Good Friday footy, yay or nay?
By Adam Jones
Friday, April 06, 2012
Source: BigPond Sport
The big question
The AFL has steadfastly refused to consider playing a game on the Friday before Easter, citing an overriding responsibility to family traditions. Church leaders tell us it's a disrespectful notion. Even footballers are divided.
But the issue won't go away. Earlier this week, Kangaroos CEO Eugene Arocca reaffirmed North Melbourne's desire to host a Good Friday game. Is it time for the AFL to move with the times?
For
Here's an incomplete list of sports being played on Good Friday around the world: rugby league (NRL), soccer (English Premier League), baseball (MLB), basketball (NBA), golf (The US Masters), Test cricket (Sri Lanka v England) and motorsport (MotoGP).
That's a fairly convincing argument in itself. It's not like the AFL has to worry about being trailblazers. On the contrary, the league looks flat-footed in comparison, and the NRL's participation alone should have them diving in.
Until they do, we're a bunch of bored channel surfers on Good Friday. Primetime is a wasteland if you're not into league or charity, and a good bit of night footy would almost certainly rate through the roof.
A night game would also allow the church-going to attend to their duties during the day, while the less inclined can sleep off their hangovers. For the secular Aussies, the Friday before Easter is just another public holiday and a pretty disappointing one at that. Being deprived of footy on one of the most restrictive days on the calendar is tough to swallow.
Meanwhile, a Good Friday game would give one of the less cashed-up clubs the chance to pull in some dough. If done correctly it could also be a boon for the Good Friday Appeal.
Against
There's charm in an odd anachronism here and there. Sure, we've got video technology, interchange stewards and a substitute per side now, but our goal umpires still wave flags and we still bounce the ball.
The absence of Good Friday football hearkens back to the time of suburban leagues, before footy became the professional package it is now. That's something worth holding on to.
It's also great for grassroots footy to have a day to itself. The VFL was set to test the waters in 2012 until the Bendigo council stepped in, but the WAFL, SANFL and NEAFL will all stage matches. Assuming the VFL gets it together next season the AFL can spin Good Friday as a day to support your roots, and what a terrific idea that is.
The league also needs to be mindful of its impact on the broader infrastructure. Playing on Good Friday means one fewer day off for train drivers, food vendors, ground employees, sports journalists, camera operators, statisticians, security guards, delivery drivers, AFL record floggers and the blokes who play the bagpipes.
Oh, and the players. If the current playing group represents a cross-section of Australian society then reason holds that at least some consider themselves deeply religious and would therefore prefer not to play. An informal survey of captains in 2009 showed that nine were in favour of Good Friday football and seven were opposed. That isn't a mandate for change.
Our verdict
This is a tough one. On the one hand, a Good Friday game would go a long way to reviving one of our most disappointing public holidays. On the other, the game has had more than enough modern development for now.
This issue crops up every year and every year the debate achieves nothing, so it's time to put it to rest. Sorry fans but Andrew Demetriou is right – the AFL doesn't need Good Friday football.
http://www.bigpondsport.com/good-friday-footy,-yay-or-nay/tabid/91/newsid/86388/default.aspx
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why the eff should some ancient fable dictate that there is no football on this day :banghead
You only have to read this forum today to see why having a public holiday during the football season, with no football, is not a good idea.
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andy d, take note, you arrogant king canute.
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why the eff should some ancient fable dictate that there is no football on this day :banghead
You only have to read this forum today to see why having a public holiday during the football season, with no football, is not a good idea.
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andy d, take note, you arrogant king canute.
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this nation and its constitution was founded on christian principals all be they are slowly being eroded if you dont believe in the reason for the days memorial then dont take the day off christianity may get the thumbs down now by many but if you take the time to search out the truth you will find that true christianity never was responsible for wronging its fellow man Good Friday was about 1 man actually giving his life to save the lives of many not unlike a principal our new coach is promoting to our players at training about serving and looking after your mates
That would be Christian "principles" as in ideals and not "principals" as in the head of a school.
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Pedant for years :lol
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For me the most pertinent thing that happens with regards to Good Friday is the Royal Children's Hospital Appeal.
If the AFL were to go ahead and schedule a match on Good Friday, then the AFL must plan for lets say a large chunk of moneys from gate takings go to the Royal Children's Hospital Appeal.
Personally I don't want to see Good Friday footy not because I am a prude nor religious I am Greek Orthodox so yesterday would not have affected me, however I just think that we should just leave it vacant and not go ahead with playing.
In our fast paced world we just need to keep some traditions and not be influenced by others and what they do.
For the record the Royal Children Hospital Appeal raised a record $15,820,640.78. NOw that is something we all can be proud of. :clapping
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If the AFL are going to leave Good Friday free then they help should promote the day for local footy (Gisborne and another club whose name escapes me played yesterday) where the local communities can raise money for the Childrens' Hospital appeal. A win for the appeal and a win for grassroots footy.
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The only people that don't want GF Footy are the Vics. The rest of the country are gagging for it, and other sports like SuperRugby and NRL are taking advantage of that. South Sydney and Canterbury drew over 35k to their game on Friday arvo. At Homebush in the middle of Demitriou's billion dollar wet patch.