ARTW Team Podcast #8
- Tuesday, May 21 2024 @ 07:53 am ACST
- Contributed by: Troy Thompson
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Welcome to World Footy News Saturday, September 21 2024 @ 08:51 am ACST
Australian football is in mourning following the death of South Australian great Neil Kerley AM. The following statement is from the AFL.
AFL Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan today paid tribute to Australian Football Hall of Fame member Neil Kerley AM, describing him as the lifeblood of the game in South Australia.
The AFL this past weekend released the following statement confirming a further delay in the International Cup until 2024.
The AFL has decided to postpone the AFL International Cup scheduled for 2023, with planning underway for the next edition, targeting 2024.
Taking into account a number of factors, including the significant investment required from the AFL to host the event and with the ongoing financial impact on the AFL and AFLW competitions caused by the pandemic, it has been determined that the competition will be rescheduled.
Whilst the term "drought breaker" has a far more serious meaning across the world in these times of global warming, the 21st has been a drought-breaker so far for a large number of AFL clubs. A brief look unearths:
In 2001 Lions win first flag for 57 years
in 2004 Power wins first ever (in AFL)
in 2005 Swans win first flag for 72 years
in 2007 Cats win first flag for 44 years
in 2016 Dogs win first flag for 62 years
in 2017 Tigers win first flag for 37 years
in 2021 Demons win first flag for 57 years ??
The AFL has today announced that Optus Stadium in Perth will host the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final. However the start time is yet to be determined. While he timeslot is likely to be determined by the biggest audience in the eastern Australian states, many around the world eagerly await that timeslot to see when the match will start for them.
Grand Finals parties are an important part of the calendar for footy clubs around the world who use the event to fund raise and to build their footy community far from the home of the Australian game. At any rate there are few places outside of Asia/Pacific that the time is hospitable, but the sooner clubs know the sooner they can promote the event, book venues and sell tickets.
The announcement comes after the Victorian Government agreed to the Grand Final being relocated from the MCG for the second year running due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic.