Canberra Carnage: The AFL's Winter of Discontent The Australian Football League (AFL) has long been criticized for its out of touch scheduling policies, and Sunday's clash between Gold Coast and GWS Giants at Manuka Oval was a perfect illustration of this issue.
Despite torrential rain and gusty winds, which made every kick and handball a battle for survival, the AFL had ample warning about Canberra's winter conditions in August.
The real question is why the league insists on playing top level football in such conditions. The answer lies in their stubborn refusal to adapt to changing circumstances.