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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Fixture discussion

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 11:05:49 PM »

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Should a Wildcard win count as a ‘finals’ win?
The AFL is calling it ‘Wildcard Finals Round’… describing it as “an expanded finals series.”

Eg - if Essendon finishes 9th in 2026 and win to progress to the top-eight, is their finals drought over?

https://x.com/cleary_mitch/status/1987430653730955405?t=XS8jeM1_W2-ULtVBUleFDQ&s=19

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Just my opinion but the above points out what a farcical situation it could become

In the NBA they don’t count it as a finals (playoff) win
It’s called the “play-in” and is to reach the playoffs

Pretty simple

In the NBA the play ins are a best of 3 series to qualify for the best of 7 playoffs.

This ‘wild card’ round is a loser goes home 1 off game. Sorta, kinda just like exactly what the elimination finals are.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Tigers to Tassie

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 11:02:51 PM »

Even if they had the redevelopment 100% covered already, I still don’t think this is a bad thing when we are a clear bottom 8 team. If we are competing and selling home games that potentially cost us 4 points then I’d be fuming but until then may as well make some cash.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Fixture discussion

« Last post by Damo on Yesterday at 10:49:16 PM »

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From Mitch Cleary X

Should a Wildcard win count as a ‘finals’ win?
The AFL is calling it ‘Wildcard Finals Round’… describing it as “an expanded finals series.”

Eg - if Essendon finishes 9th in 2026 and win to progress to the top-eight, is their finals drought over?

https://x.com/cleary_mitch/status/1987430653730955405?t=XS8jeM1_W2-ULtVBUleFDQ&s=19

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Just my opinion but the above points out what a farcical situation it could become

In the NBA they don’t count it as a finals (playoff) win
It’s called the “play-in” and is to reach the playoffs

Pretty simple

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by tdy on Yesterday at 10:40:57 PM »

What's wrong with Louis kellaway that he is touted as a potential rookie only? Is it his size at 182cm?

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Richmond Rant / Re: Tigers to Tassie

« Last post by Francois Jackson on Yesterday at 10:20:28 PM »

are they going to or could they add another marvel game to us as an away game?

if we play one less game at that place then i guess its okay. Trip down south is always good.

Still not happy the club couldn't balance the books, and trades earlier to avoid this mess. They have completely stuffed that part of it up.

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Richmond Rant / Pre-season Starts 10/11/2025

« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 10:19:07 PM »

Just a reminder that Pre-season starts tomorrow

1-3 year players officially

Reckon some of the older blokes will be there as well

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Fixture discussion

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 09:38:42 PM »

First opening round and now this. I’m sure they’ll trumpet this as a decision made for the benefit of the fans, but just like opening round, it’s all about the $$$ and appeasing the tv execs.

Also how exactly is it a wild card round, if the format is the exact same as a ‘finals game’? Atleast with the NBA the wild card round is a best of 3 with the winners entering the best of 7 playoff tournament.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Fixture discussion

« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 09:27:20 PM »

I reckon the best way to get footy played on the bye week is to scrap the bye. Seems to me that the AFL are reluctant to back flip on the bye weekend, which is deeply unpopular, and this is a way they can avoid it. Same with stand rule. I also love my American sports, but I also love our sport because it’s not American and it feels like we are very much headed down that path.

 

Agree 100%

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Richmond Rant / Re: Tigers to Tassie

« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 09:25:31 PM »

Don’t mind it at all especially when it’s trading one of our marvel games. Should keep it going for as long as we are rebuilding, extra $$$ will come in handy for the redevelopment I’m sure.

I'm not sure why people keep saying it is replacing "one of our Marvel games"

We have only had 1 Marve home game per season for over 5 years now

This deal replaces our 1 Marvel home game.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Tigers to Tassie

« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 09:23:05 PM »

Would have been good for the member's to be told first.

As long as the money goes solely to the redevelopment then I've changed my view. No issue with this decision