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CibbuanoSeason could run to 24 rounds
June 19th 2008 00:15
THE AFL season could be extended to 24 rounds with the league considering several options as it prepares to incorporate two new teams into the competition.
AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou said potential fixtures are being modelled as the league considers the options surrounding the inclusion of new teams from the Gold Coast and western Sydney.
"For 2012, we have a couple of scenarios with the fixture, which are 22 and 24 rounds, with nine games a round," Demetriou said.
"That (24 weeks) delivers 40 extra games.
"We haven't done the work yet on the finals, but we couldn't possibly rule out the finals may change with 18 teams, and we will analyse various options (regarding) finals because that will be a worthwhile exercise."
Demetriou said that Monday night football was also a chance to return to the fixture.
"We have prepared fixtures that would accommodate a second Friday night game, one with a Saturday 5pm twilight game - which would create a 'super Saturday' - and one that has a Monday night game," Demetriou said.
"So, Monday is possible. One of the concerns we have with a Monday night game is six-day breaks, but the fixture would allow it while still ensuring six-day breaks.
"It is possible in the next broadcasting agreement, but we don't have a view on it yet."
AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou said potential fixtures are being modelled as the league considers the options surrounding the inclusion of new teams from the Gold Coast and western Sydney.
"For 2012, we have a couple of scenarios with the fixture, which are 22 and 24 rounds, with nine games a round," Demetriou said.
"That (24 weeks) delivers 40 extra games.
"We haven't done the work yet on the finals, but we couldn't possibly rule out the finals may change with 18 teams, and we will analyse various options (regarding) finals because that will be a worthwhile exercise."
Demetriou said that Monday night football was also a chance to return to the fixture.
"We have prepared fixtures that would accommodate a second Friday night game, one with a Saturday 5pm twilight game - which would create a 'super Saturday' - and one that has a Monday night game," Demetriou said.
"So, Monday is possible. One of the concerns we have with a Monday night game is six-day breaks, but the fixture would allow it while still ensuring six-day breaks.
"It is possible in the next broadcasting agreement, but we don't have a view on it yet."
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