Well the AFL have released the fixture for the 2010 season and it has very few surprises for Carlton. This always stems from the fact that the AFL will always play Carlton against the big sides twice every season - the likes of Collingwood, Essendon and Richmond. Im surprised why Richmond have the season opener as their home game since it was their home game in 2009 season opener...a bit annoying for me since I will most likely have to upgrade to a reserved seat.
Reading on the AFL site, they have raised the following interesting points in relation to the 2010 draw
0 - the number of matches Fremantle will play at the MCG next seasonI have to admit that Im happy with the large number of games Carlton has on free to air...but in reality I will be at most of those games anyway...but its still nice to see.
2 - the number of top-eight clubs from 2009 North Melbourne and Port Adelaide will play twice
3 - the number of times Essendon will travel interstate (the fewest of any club)
4 - the number of matches to be played on a Monday
5 - the number of top-eight teams from 2009 Essendon and Collingwood will play twice
7 - the number of times Geelong plays at the MCG (the same number as Skilled Stadium)
14 - the number of matches St Kilda plays at Etihad Stadium
19 - the number of matches Carlton and Collingwood have on free-to-air television
20 - the round in which Geelong and the Western Bulldogs first meet in 2010
21 - the round in which six clubs first meet next season
For the full fixture...have a look at the following link
Basically Carlton are playing Rich, Bris, Ess, Geel, Coll, West Coast and Freo twice. Lots of games at Etihad and 5 interstate games. The start of the season will be quite tough...but the middle/end will be a an easier run, although i would prefer not to be playing in WA in the final round...but at least its only against Fremantle
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