AFL: AFL CEO Andrew Dillon explains why Sydney and the Bulldogs have had their finals scheduled on Saturday and Friday respectively, despite complaints.
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has shone a light on the AFL’s finals fixturing decisions after recent reports suggested a pair of clubs were disappointed.
Watch the 2024 AFL Awards, with the All-Australian team reveal, Rising Star and more, Thursday 7:30pm AEST live on Kayo. New to Kayo?But Dillon defended the fixturing decisions on Monday night, that reportedly frustrated the Dogs and Swans. “Clubs have a view of what’s best but when it’s all said and done, they’re really happy to be there.”The AFL have scheduled the elimination final between the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn for Friday night in what promises to be a spectacular event.
“Those are the sides who came sixth and seventh and will play either two or three, so days breaks were important.AFL360 co-host Gerard Whateley questioned why the Sydney Derby, featuring minor premiers Sydney, was not scheduled for the Friday night time slot.
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