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Swann and Hawthorn's Ian Robson have lobbied the AFL to play Good Friday from next year.

I'm all for this, and if they can tie it in with the Good Friday appeal all the better.

Wojee wrote:

Swann and Hawthorn's Ian Robson have lobbied the AFL to play Good Friday from next year.

I'm all for this, and if they can tie it in with the Good Friday appeal all the better.

Great to see. Melbourne is not a Catholic city, it's a pluralist, largely secular town. If people want a day of reflection on Good Friday, don't watch the football. I'll choose my own day of reflection. Don't impose your values on me thanks.

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aramari wrote:

Wojee wrote:

Swann and Hawthorn's Ian Robson have lobbied the AFL to play Good Friday from next year.

I'm all for this, and if they can tie it in with the Good Friday appeal all the better.

Then back to work for all of us on this day. No public holiday for anyone on Friday or the Monday.

So the day isn't Good Friday and the Blues and Hawks can push to play footy on a Friday.

Woo hoo.

DownUnderChick wrote:

aramari wrote:

Wojee wrote:

Swann and Hawthorn's Ian Robson have lobbied the AFL to play Good Friday from next year.

I'm all for this, and if they can tie it in with the Good Friday appeal all the better.

Then back to work for all of us on this day. No public holiday for anyone on Friday or the Monday.

So the day isn't Good Friday and the Blues and Hawks can push to play footy on a Friday.

Woo hoo.

I never work on Sunday yet there are plenty of games played on Sunday. Your point doesn't make much sense to me.

Wojee wrote:

DownUnderChick wrote:

aramari wrote:

Wojee wrote:

Swann and Hawthorn's Ian Robson have lobbied the AFL to play Good Friday from next year.

I'm all for this, and if they can tie it in with the Good Friday appeal all the better.

Then back to work for all of us on this day. No public holiday for anyone on Friday or the Monday.

So the day isn't Good Friday and the Blues and Hawks can push to play footy on a Friday.

Woo hoo.

I never work on Sunday yet there are plenty of games played on Sunday. Your point doesn't make much sense to me.

With that line of argument, nor does yours woj. :wink:

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Melbourne is far from a secular city...maybe you should do some homework on that one. Pluralist - yes...all religions co-exist quite nicely and many of them (Christian religions, not only Catholic) - celebrate Good Friday. Also, maybe 'values' is the wrong word? There's absolutely nothing wrong with Christian values...some of my closest atheist friends have 'Christian values'.

Having said all that, I have stated on this subject before that in my life, I have time for both. I would attend Church in the morning - come home, have lunch with my family and go to the football... On the condition that the day was tied in with the Good Friday Appeal, which is all about raising money in an effort to help people who are less fortunate than ourselves - a very Christian thing to do.

Author:	Wojee [ Wed May 06, 2009 12:05 am ]
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Swann and Hawthorn's Ian Robson have lobbied the AFL to play Good Friday from next year. I'm all for this, and if they can tie it in with the Good Friday appeal all the better.

Author:	aramari [ Wed May 06, 2009 12:17 am ]
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Wojee wrote: Swann and Hawthorn's Ian Robson have lobbied the AFL to play Good Friday from next year. I'm all for this, and if they can tie it in with the Good Friday appeal all the better. Great to see. Melbourne is not a Catholic city, it's a pluralist, largely secular town. If people want a day of reflection on Good Friday, don't watch the football. I'll choose my own day of reflection. Don't impose your values on me thanks. /rant

Author:	4thchicken [ Wed May 06, 2009 12:24 am ]
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Wojee wrote: Swann and Hawthorn's Ian Robson have lobbied the AFL to play Good Friday from next year. I'm all for this, and if they can tie it in with the Good Friday appeal all the better. seems to be something that has come up on these board every year. As much as I'd love to see it, I'll believe it when I see it

Author:	nck [ Wed May 06, 2009 1:36 am ]
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I wont hold my breath but it'd be fantastic

Author:	Lowey_47 [ Wed May 06, 2009 6:24 am ]
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Seeing that the AFL has guaranteed the Brisbane Lions access to the Easter Thursday game for however many years, it is the only chance Victorians will get to see a game before Satdy (unless a double header on Thursday is scheduled)...

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Author:	DownUnderChick [ Wed May 06, 2009 7:05 am ]
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aramari wrote: Wojee wrote: Swann and Hawthorn's Ian Robson have lobbied the AFL to play Good Friday from next year. I'm all for this, and if they can tie it in with the Good Friday appeal all the better. Great to see. Melbourne is not a Catholic city, it's a pluralist, largely secular town. If people want a day of reflection on Good Friday, don't watch the football. I'll choose my own day of reflection. Don't impose your values on me thanks. /rant Then back to work for all of us on this day. No public holiday for anyone on Friday or the Monday. So the day isn't Good Friday and the Blues and Hawks can push to play footy on a Friday. Woo hoo.

Author:	Deano Supremo [ Wed May 06, 2009 7:12 am ]
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Bring it on. ANZAC day has more relevance to this country than Good Friday and we play footy then.

Author:	Outback Blue [ Wed May 06, 2009 7:14 am ]
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A Good Friday Game ?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,yeah I am all for it !!!!! BUT Against Hawthorn,,,,,,,,,,,,dont know about that. Yeah its a good idea now that both sides are on the high end of the ladder but the last few years have been blow outs. I would rather see us playing someone like Richmond for a Good Friday Game. The game always gets a lot of hype regardless where either team is placed on the ladder and it always draws in a HUGE crowd.

Author:	Wojee [ Wed May 06, 2009 7:16 am ]
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DownUnderChick wrote: aramari wrote: Wojee wrote: Swann and Hawthorn's Ian Robson have lobbied the AFL to play Good Friday from next year. I'm all for this, and if they can tie it in with the Good Friday appeal all the better. Great to see. Melbourne is not a Catholic city, it's a pluralist, largely secular town. If people want a day of reflection on Good Friday, don't watch the football. I'll choose my own day of reflection. Don't impose your values on me thanks. /rant Then back to work for all of us on this day. No public holiday for anyone on Friday or the Monday. So the day isn't Good Friday and the Blues and Hawks can push to play footy on a Friday. Woo hoo. I never work on Sunday yet there are plenty of games played on Sunday. Your point doesn't make much sense to me.

Author:	Wojee [ Wed May 06, 2009 7:33 am ]
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DownUnderChick wrote: Wojee wrote: DownUnderChick wrote: aramari wrote: Wojee wrote: Swann and Hawthorn's Ian Robson have lobbied the AFL to play Good Friday from next year. I'm all for this, and if they can tie it in with the Good Friday appeal all the better. Great to see. Melbourne is not a Catholic city, it's a pluralist, largely secular town. If people want a day of reflection on Good Friday, don't watch the football. I'll choose my own day of reflection. Don't impose your values on me thanks. /rant Then back to work for all of us on this day. No public holiday for anyone on Friday or the Monday. So the day isn't Good Friday and the Blues and Hawks can push to play footy on a Friday. Woo hoo. I never work on Sunday yet there are plenty of games played on Sunday. Your point doesn't make much sense to me. With that line of argument, nor does yours woj. Games are already played on Queen's Birthday and ANZAC day. As Deano stated there are many of us who hold ANZAC Day in higher reverence than Good Friday, myself included, so to me Good Friday is like any other day that I don't work. Like Sundays I don't get paid to sit home on Good Friday so I might as well have a game of footy to watch.

Author:	Wojee [ Wed May 06, 2009 7:40 am ]
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Missed your edit DUC. I understand that there will be individuals who have beliefs that conflict with the idea of Good Friday games and that's unfortunate for them if Good Friday footy gets the green light, but there are plenty of people to who Good Friday doesn't have such deep meaning.

Author:	Kaptain Kouta [ Wed May 06, 2009 8:13 am ]
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Almost every other sport plays on Good Friday. The best move, IMO, would be to trial a Good Friday match, and let people vote with their feet. If they don't like it, then it will show. Can't get a better yardstick than that.

Author:	The Normal One [ Wed May 06, 2009 8:24 am ]
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Why wouldn't you play football on a public holiday? At the end of the day that is all it is to alot of people.

Author:	bosman [ Wed May 06, 2009 8:44 am ]
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Yep, sounds good but the crowds will never be big.... Lots of people go away for the 4 days that weekend.

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Author:	DocSherrin III [ Wed May 06, 2009 9:02 am ]
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Quote: Great to see. Melbourne is not a Catholic city, it's a pluralist, largely secular town. If people want a day of reflection on Good Friday, don't watch the football. I'll choose my own day of reflection. Don't impose your values on me thanks. Melbourne is far from a secular city...maybe you should do some homework on that one. Pluralist - yes...all religions co-exist quite nicely and many of them (Christian religions, not only Catholic) - celebrate Good Friday. Also, maybe 'values' is the wrong word? There's absolutely nothing wrong with Christian values...some of my closest atheist friends have 'Christian values'. Having said all that, I have stated on this subject before that in my life, I have time for both. I would attend Church in the morning - come home, have lunch with my family and go to the football... On the condition that the day was tied in with the Good Friday Appeal, which is all about raising money in an effort to help people who are less fortunate than ourselves - a very Christian thing to do.

Author:	Melvey [ Wed May 06, 2009 9:03 am ]
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I'll think you'll find many non carlton and hawthorn supporters would attend the game.

Author:	AGRO [ Wed May 06, 2009 9:05 am ]
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Author:	Megaman [ Wed May 06, 2009 9:17 am ]
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Nah Collingwood play in Brisbane the day before dont they.. naughty Agro

Author:	aramari [ Wed May 06, 2009 9:22 am ]
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Dr.SHERRIN wrote: Quote: Great to see. Melbourne is not a Catholic city, it's a pluralist, largely secular town. If people want a day of reflection on Good Friday, don't watch the football. I'll choose my own day of reflection. Don't impose your values on me thanks. Melbourne is far from a secular city...maybe you should do some homework on that one. Pluralist - yes...all religions co-exist quite nicely and many of them (Christian religions, not only Catholic) - celebrate Good Friday. Also, maybe 'values' is the wrong word? There's absolutely nothing wrong with Christian values...some of my closest atheist friends have 'Christian values'. Having said all that, I have stated on this subject before that in my life, I have time for both. I would attend Church in the morning - come home, have lunch with my family and go to the football... On the condition that the day was tied in with the Good Friday Appeal, which is all about raising money in an effort to help people who are less fortunate than ourselves - a very Christian thing to do. I though 'values' was the wrong word after posting. 'Rituals' is more accurate. Christian values are fine - like "live and let live" EDIT - actually is that in fact a Christian notion? I assumed it was...