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[Macca 16,967]

I'm a huge fan of the Thursday night games ... either listening to the game live on tunein or try and avoid the scores and watch the game 'as live' on a Friday evening either before the footy or straight after.  Once the footy is done it's pure NFL on a Friday night.  We get our mini-fix of NFL before it all happens on a Monday. 

The full schedule of the week 16 games falls on Christmas eve this year and we even get a game on Christmas day as well (AEDT) - Denver @ Oakland.  The Raiders will be an interesting team to watch with Gruden in charge.

Similar for New Years eve here for all the week 17 games (again, AEDT)

The other 2 Thanksgiving games (Nov 22) is the early game (Chicago @ Detroit) followed by the late game (Washington @ Dallas)  The Falcons @ Saints is the evening game on Thanksgiving.

Edited August 21, 2018 by Macca

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

5 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

WTF moment.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2791895-rams-fan-gets-super-bowl-champions-liii-tattoo-before-season

Always one, isn't there.

Aussie fans have a long way to go.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

3 hours ago, Macca said:

I'm a huge fan of the Thursday night games ...

Maybe the one BIG area AFL has it over NFL. The spread of game times.

I like your idea of watching live. Thing is, in a fantasy comp, you get the news more or less as it happens. I can't hack the 4-5am games... Sometimes I wish I wasn't hooked on fantasy footy.

I still feel like maybe one day we'll have enough demonlanders to start a league.

[Macca 16,967]

13 minutes ago, Dappa Dan said:

Maybe the one BIG area AFL has it over NFL. The spread of game times.

I like your idea of watching live. Thing is, in a fantasy comp, you get the news more or less as it happens. I can't hack the 4-5am games... Sometimes I wish I wasn't hooked on fantasy footy.

I still feel like maybe one day we'll have enough demonlanders to start a league.

The tipping comp might attract a few more here ... a dozen regular contributors would be ideal but we've probably had well over 20 different contributors over the length of the thread. 

I'm not big on fantasy sports but I know plenty who are so your idea is well worth persevering with Dappa.  Once the practice games are done I'll try and post up the game highlights of last years playoffs.

In the meantime,  here's a treat - you may have seen the mic'd up version of the Super Bowl but if not,  enjoy!  To view the clip you'll have to go via youtube but don't forget to full-screen it.  

 

Edited August 21, 2018 by Macca

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

4 minutes ago, Macca said:

The tipping comp might attract a few more here ... a dozen regular contributors would be ideal but we've probably had well over 20 different contributors over the length of the thread. 

I'm not big on fantasy sports but I know plenty who are so your idea is well worth persevering with Dappa.  Once the practice games are done I'll try and post up the game highlights of last years playoffs.

In the meantime,  here's a treat - you may have seen the mic'd up version of the Super Bowl but if not,  enjoy!  To view the clip you'll have to go via youtube but don't forget to full-screen it. 

 

Ha. much appreciated Macca. You're a gentleman and a scholar as always. I have seen it, just the once, so I'll enjoy again.

Yeah would be good to get the comp going again. Comps run quite well with 12 names. I have 2 others who I know would enjoy. Possibly 3. Maybe even 4 (myself included). You gotta have a critical mass of 50% of those really into it though or it descends into a bit of a waste of time, as it was last time. My brother and I actually started the original demonland AFL keeper league, and it was a similar disaster of abuse and misunderstanding. I pulled out when he was being abused, he pulled out soon after. So it IS a hairy concept.

So I think I'll keep prompting everyone, and if they go for it one day, I'd be happy to manage. But until then... I'll be taking you @Gorgoroth @layzie @cowboy_from_hell down, and returning to my rightful place on the NFL thread throne.

[Macca 16,967]

59 minutes ago, Dappa Dan said:

Ha. much appreciated Macca. You're a gentleman and a scholar as always. I have seen it, just the once, so I'll enjoy again.

Yeah would be good to get the comp going again. Comps run quite well with 12 names. I have 2 others who I know would enjoy. Possibly 3. Maybe even 4 (myself included). You gotta have a critical mass of 50% of those really into it though or it descends into a bit of a waste of time, as it was last time. My brother and I actually started the original demonland AFL keeper league, and it was a similar disaster of abuse and misunderstanding. I pulled out when he was being abused, he pulled out soon after. So it IS a hairy concept.

So I think I'll keep prompting everyone, and if they go for it one day, I'd be happy to manage. But until then... I'll be taking you @Gorgoroth @layzie @cowboy_from_hell down, and returning to my rightful place on the NFL thread throne.

There's a number of others who we can prompt up as we get closer to the start of the season ... JV7,  T_U,  DeeSpencer,  Cards13,  Dee Zephyr,  Wadda We Sing,  Strafford,  Go the Biff,  Clintosaurus (last year's winner) and a few others. 

The weekend before the first weekend of games works best for the tipping comp as it's fresh and people can post up their tips straight away if they wish to partake.  No good going too early. 

I'll post up the honour roll,  the rules and the upcoming week 1 games with the lines at the same time.  Bonus weeks last year were weeks 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 & 17 and we probably need that many again to maintain interest.  As we all know any point gained is to be treasured!

In the meantime we could post up our tips for Divisional winners,  MVP,  SB Champs et al as we've done in the past.  That's always tricky but a bit of fun.

Edited August 21, 2018 by Macca

[Gorgoroth 12,950]

Even with that Macca it’s hard as most only play a small section of their starters in the last week so you get you great form line on teams

[Clintosaurus 7,845]

I'll be in the tipping again.

I also like Thursday night games as I go to the pub lunchtime Friday and depending on the time difference, get to watch at least half of the game. Jets @ Browns looks a cracker. ?

Seems Dante Fowler may be traded from the Jaguars to the Jets - also wondering where Dez ends up.

Only 16 days until the season starts. Can't wait.

[Macca 16,967]

3 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Even with that Macca it’s hard as most only play a small section of their starters in the last week so you get you great form line on teams

To be honest the only clear standout divisional winner looks to be the Patriots (again) In every other division there are at least 2 teams with claims.  In some cases 3 genuine chances.

Who wins the AFC South?  All 4 teams are capable of having winning seasons if their QB's stay healthy.

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

Hi all. I follow Da Bears.

I have been browsing the thread every now and more than happy to join a tipping competition if you need some more numbers. I haven’t followed the NFL as closely the last few years although I still enjoy watching games on Foxtel.

 

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

5 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Hi all. I follow Da Bears.

I have been browsing the thread every now and more than happy to join a tipping competition if you need some more numbers. I haven’t followed the NFL as closely the last few years although I still enjoy watching games on Foxtel.

 

Welcome to the thread Zeph.

[layzie 33,796]

23 hours ago, Macca said:

I'm a huge fan of the Thursday night games ... either listening to the game live on tunein or try and avoid the scores and watch the game 'as live' on a Friday evening either before the footy or straight after.  Once the footy is done it's pure NFL on a Friday night.  We get our mini-fix of NFL before it all happens on a Monday. 

The full schedule of the week 16 games falls on Christmas eve this year and we even get a game on Christmas day as well (AEDT) - Denver @ Oakland.  The Raiders will be an interesting team to watch with Gruden in charge.

Similar for New Years eve here for all the week 17 games (again, AEDT)

The other 2 Thanksgiving games (Nov 22) is the early game (Chicago @ Detroit) followed by the late game (Washington @ Dallas)  The Falcons @ Saints is the evening game on Thanksgiving.

I’m usually a ‘watch in the evening’ guy but I’m considering getting Tunein Premium. I quite enjoy listening to an NFL game on radio. 

[layzie 33,796]

9 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Hi all. I follow Da Bears.

I have been browsing the thread every now and more than happy to join a tipping competition if you need some more numbers. I haven’t followed the NFL as closely the last few years although I still enjoy watching games on Foxtel.

 

Alright Dee Zephyr on board! And once again proving that the NFC is superior ?

[Macca 16,967]

1 minute ago, layzie said:

I’m usually a ‘watch in the evening’ guy but I’m considering getting Tunein Premium. I quite enjoy listening to an NFL game on radio. 

Yeah layz tunein is great ... the best 11 bucks a month you'll ever spend if you're a fan of overseas sports ... especially the American sports because of the time zones. 

1 simple click or 2 and you're straight to the game.  All 4 USA sports convert well to live audio but it must be said that I'm an audio bloke.  I sometimes prefer it to visual. 

[layzie 33,796]

10 minutes ago, Macca said:

Yeah layz tunein is great ... the best 11 bucks a month you'll ever spend if you're a fan of overseas sports ... especially the American sports because of the time zones. 

1 simple click or 2 and you're straight to the game.  All 4 USA sports convert well to live audio but it must be said that I'm an audio bloke.  I sometimes prefer it to visual. 

Oh yeah for sure! You get some excellent callers (or should I say announcers) and if you like getting your team’s broadcast it’s perfect. 

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

On 8/22/2018 at 7:25 PM, layzie said:

Oh yeah for sure! You get some excellent callers (or should I say announcers) and if you like getting your team’s broadcast it’s perfect. 

I really wish we could do that in the AFL. The team-specific calls, that is.

I've let my gamepass lapse finally. Too expensive, not worth it.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Here we go Wentz... Pass for 0/10, 3 sacks, 4 picks.... I don't care. Just leave the ground on two legs.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Oh man. No Wentz as it turns out.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Good Eagles. Not one point. Oh well... At least the D showed up I guess.

[layzie 33,796]

7 hours ago, Dappa Dan said:

I really wish we could do that in the AFL. The team-specific calls, that is.

I've let my gamepass lapse finally. Too expensive, not worth it.

Would certainly beat the crud we have to listen to now.

No gamepass for me either. I miss when they had the your team only option. 

[Gorgoroth 12,950]

Great article.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2792237-nothing-can-faze-davante-adams

[Macca 16,967]

1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

Great article.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2792237-nothing-can-faze-davante-adams

Thanks for the up Gorg. 

Rodgers loves the guy ... I even detect a bit of awe when A-Rod speaks of him.  He is a rare talent and a future difference maker.  He's already more than decent.

We've got your blokes in week 8 at your house ... late arvo game so an 8.25am start.  Day off beckons! ha ha  I work for myself so it's really just a timing thing.

[Macca 16,967]

6 hours ago, Dappa Dan said:

Good Eagles. Not one point. Oh well... At least the D showed up I guess.

Weird scoreline ... really weird in fact,  Dappa. 

Obviously it is just a practice game so nothing to see here.  But 5 zip to the Browns makes no sense at all.  Ignore.

[Gorgoroth 12,950]

8 hours ago, Macca said:

Thanks for the up Gorg. 

Rodgers loves the guy ... I even detect a bit of awe when A-Rod speaks of him.  He is a rare talent and a future difference maker.  He's already more than decent.

We've got your blokes in week 8 at your house ... late arvo game so an 8.25am start.  Day off beckons! ha ha  I work for myself so it's really just a timing thing.

Yeah I’d love to take the day off, but I’ve gone to casual work so I need to take what I can when I can and Monday’s are usually my busiest day. I have a massive packers fan at work so it’s great to talk nfl with him, but I’ll do the normal avoid everywhere til I get a chance to watch the games.

7 hours ago, Macca said:

Weird scoreline ... really weird in fact,  Dappa. 

Obviously it is just a practice game so nothing to see here.  But 5 zip to the Browns makes no sense at all.  Ignore.

Yeah ore season, watch for rookies and move on.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

13 hours ago, Macca said:

Weird scoreline ... really weird in fact,  Dappa. 

Obviously it is just a practice game so nothing to see here.  But 5 zip to the Browns makes no sense at all.  Ignore.

Yeah, I guess. I'd have liked to have seen some of the backups push. The Eagles injury list is massive at the moment, so many will be pressed into service.

But whatever. 3 weeks is an eternity.