ANZAC Day double headers?

MagpieBat · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:14 pm

So, with the Bombers finally growing a brain in their head and setting up their own VFL team next year, would anyone care to see a VFL/AFL double header between Essendon and Collingwood on ANZAC Day?

From memory, the first ANZAC Day game in 1995 between us and the Bombers was preceeded by a reserves match at Victoria Park, which Mck McGuane (I think) was selected to play in, only to get called up to the seniors at the last minute.

Thoughts?

Presti35 · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:28 pm

Well the AFL game would start at 2:10, so it'd have to be an early VFL game or under lights, which Vic Park and Windy Hill do not have.

Or unless you're talking about having it at the 'G before the main event.

Which is kind of cool I guess!

MagpieBat · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:44 pm

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Dislike.

It is a day of remembrance and I am aware of quite a few supporters who attend the march to pay their respects prior to attending the match.

On days other than ANZAC day I am all for VFL curtain raisers at the MCG. Doubt the curators would like it though.

MagpieBat · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:25 pm

stui magpie · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:24 am

I think there's also issues with what time you're allowed to have a sporting event. The VFL game wouldn't be allowed to start until after midday (at least) which would push back the starting time for the main game.

Presti35 · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:29 pm

Hmmm, sounds like a no goer.

A Sat/Sun game at either Windy Hill or Vic Park sounds likly.