Anzac Day tradition is kept as is.

AN_Inkling · Post by **AN_Inkling** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:12 pm

I could understand it for other Blockbuster matches, but for Anzac Day? That's a pretty disgraceful change.

1061 · Post by **1061** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:15 pm

I'd actually be happy if we forfeited the points and didn't show up.

larrylj · Post by **larrylj** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:22 pm

SHAME SHAME on the AFL!!

Stupied · Post by **Stupied** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:26 pm

Pies should offer free tickets to any disabled veterans and just pay out of their own pocket. They can afford it, would be openly condemning the new AFL policy, and it would be excellent PR.

MattyD · Post by **MattyD** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:37 pm

It is disgusting.
But not surprising, unfortunately.

Stupied · Post by **Stupied** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:10 pm

Just emailed the CFC:

To whom it may concern,

Today it was revealed that the AFL would no longer be offering free tickets to football games based on the expected attendance. One of the games no longer offered will be the Anzac Day clash, ending the tradition of veterans continuing to the MCG after the Anzac Day parade, to watch the football. The decision is an absolute disgrace, and I believe Collingwood football club is in a wonderful position to make a statement on this.
I propose that Collingwood FC makes a public statement offering tickets to any disabled war veteran who requests them, free of charge.
As a member of the Collingwood FC, nothing would make me prouder than to hear our club make an offer such as this. Our veterans were willing to give their lives for us, this is the least we can do in return.

I hope you will take this suggestion in to consideration.

Best regards

Hiss · Post by **Hiss** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:14 pm

1061 wrote:I'd actually be happy if we forfeited the points and didn't show up.

Well couldn't have put it better myself. The AFL must cease making any reference to the ANZAC name to brand their profit making match round herewith.

The AFL is a dirty greedy organisation that has spat in the face of the returned serviceman of Australia with this decision.

If this decision is not reversed, I will hand back my membership and never go to another game again.

stoliboy · Post by **stoliboy** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:15 pm

April Fools was yesterday.

How much money does the AFL think this is going to save them?

mattys123 · Post by **mattys123** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:19 pm

stui magpie · Post by **stui magpie** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:24 pm

Stupied · Post by **Stupied** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:25 pm

stoliboy · Post by **stoliboy** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:40 pm

Well the lynch mob is already assembled.

Let's march on the AFL anyway and pick a different issue.

Hiss · Post by **Hiss** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:47 pm

Well veterans were nearly ambushed. We need to be on guard just in case. How dare they!

stui magpie · Post by **stui magpie** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:50 pm

stoliboy wrote:Well the lynch mob is already assembled.

Let's march on the AFL anyway and pick a different issue.

Beer and food prices. :evil:

Lets go comrades, grab a pie and a 6 pack and lets go.

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Anzac Day tradition is kept as is.

Collingwood MUST take a stand on this.

Anzac Day tradition is kept as is.

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