GAMEDAY - Round 3, 2016

[Mr Steve 3,820]

A win today is a must. All three unbeaten NAB teams have started the season poorly. 

[jumbo returns 6,703]

51 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Attack the ball, apply pressure and tackle hard. When we don't do any of these things we lose. Do these, and we're in with a chance. 

I think the big question that needs to be answered is, does Drew Petrie have the biggest melon in the AFL? 

Travis Cloke?

[Moneider96 1,045]

Lets hope we can get off to a good start for once. 

[Ethan Tremblay 30,016]

Just now, jumbo returns said:

Travis Cloke?

I feel his receding hairline makes his forehead look bigger and in turn gives the overall impression of a larger head. 

It would be a good comparison though. 

[Sir Why You Little 36,630]

WIN.... you lazy mentally weak Bastards

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Will be steering clear of this thread during the game.  Had enough of the usual crud that fills it up over the course of a few hours.  I think it will raise my enjoyment of the game and lower the annoyance levels in a big way.

I think we'll have a fair dinkum crack today but ultimately fall short.  Their tall forwards worry me.

Edit - I think we need 2 game day threads; the usual one and one where only positive comments are welcome.  If someone does something terrific then jump in their and post.  It may have way less than the main game day thread but it might lighten the mood and cancel out the negativity.

Edited April 10, 2016 by Wiseblood

[Skuit 9,957]

I second Wiseblood's idea of two threads. Something like 'The Stands' and the 'Coach's Box'. One for shouting and cheering and one for analysis to discuss tactics, statistics, suggested positional changes etc.

[Sideshow Bob 2,243]

8 minutes ago, Skuit said:

I second Wiseblood's idea of two threads. Something like 'The Stands' and the 'Coach's Box'. One for shouting and cheering and one for analysis to discuss tactics, statistics, suggested positional changes etc.

A 'Bay 13' and the 'Long Room' perhaps....

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Just now, jako13 said:

A 'Bay 13' and the 'Long Room' perhaps....

Nice idea Jako and Skuit.

I don't want to stop anyone from venting their frustration as everyone is entitled to it, but it gets monotonous when we make a turnover and you need to sift through a page of people posting the same stuff over and over again.  Being able to go into another thread just dedicated to some of the good plays during the day, or looking at the positives, would be a welcome change.  

It's just an idea though.

[Sigil 1,001]

Bloody windy in Hobart Town today.

[Sir Why You Little 36,630]

1 minute ago, Wiseblood said:

Nice idea Jako and Skuit.

I don't want to stop anyone from venting their frustration as everyone is entitled to it, but it gets monotonous when we make a turnover and you need to sift through a page of people posting the same stuff over and over again.  Being able to go into another thread just dedicated to some of the good plays during the day, or looking at the positives, would be a welcome change.  

It's just an idea though.

I get where you are coming from mate, but a censored thread is not really much use

"Go number 13..."

i rather know what is really unfolding. However harsh it is..

[Skuit 9,957]

3 minutes ago, Sigil said:

Bloody windy in Hobart Town today.

Should we be concerned for Billy?

[jumbo returns 6,703]

4 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Nice idea Jako and Skuit.

I don't want to stop anyone from venting their frustration as everyone is entitled to it, but it gets monotonous when we make a turnover and you need to sift through a page of people posting the same stuff over and over again.  Being able to go into another thread just dedicated to some of the good plays during the day, or looking at the positives, would be a welcome change.  

It's just an idea though.

Surely you can filter WB?

 

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Just now, Sir Why You Little said:

I get where you are coming from mate, but a censored thread is not really much use

"Go number 13..."

i rather know what is really unfolding. However harsh it is..

I suggested 2 threads, the normal one and the other one I mentioned.  I'm not trying to change anything for anyone, just adding another thread.  If it's rubbish or not do-able then it doesn't happen, no drama for me.

 

Just now, jumbo returns said:

Surely you can filter WB?

 

If North kick a couple of goals in a row, and there is a turnover or two in there, it's like sifting through a sewer of garbage to get to anything decent.  

But again, it's only a small suggestion.  I'll live if it doesn't happen and no-one else is interested.

[Gorgoroth 12,706]

Im already depressed. 

[stuie 7,374]

40 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Will be steering clear of this thread during the game.  Had enough of the usual crud that fills it up over the course of a few hours.  I think it will raise my enjoyment of the game and lower the annoyance levels in a big way.

I think we'll have a fair dinkum crack today but ultimately fall short.  Their tall forwards worry me.

Edit - I think we need 2 game day threads; the usual one and one where only positive comments are welcome.  If someone does something terrific then jump in their and post.  It may have way less than the main game day thread but it might lighten the mood and cancel out the negativity.

[jnrmac 19,893]

Great idea guys, A thread where only nice things are said and everyone gets a gold star for turning up.

Its just like university these days where comments and discussion are forbidden unless you agree with leftwing groupthink.

Enjoy your new thread.

 

[jumbo returns 6,703]

5 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Great idea guys, A thread where only nice things are said and everyone gets a gold star for turning up.

Its just like university these days where comments and discussion are forbidden unless you agree with leftwing groupthink.

Enjoy your new thread.

 

Wow! Snap! Someone's been traumatised by one of their electives......

[titan_uranus 24,614]

Just having a look at our record in the games immediately following last year's embarrassing/disgraceful losses:

Last year, the week after we lost to Hawthorn by 100+ points, we beat the Dogs.

The game after we lost to St Kilda in the dying seconds, we beat Geelong in Geelong.

The week after we lost to Essendon, we beat Brisbane (albeit playing poorly still).

The week after we lost to St Kilda the second time (at the G) we then beat Collingwood.

The week after we lost to Carlton, we lost to Fremantle in Perth.

So that's 3 wins, 2 losses in five of our worse performances last year. Three of our better wins (Dogs, Geelong, Collingwood) came the week after a shocker, too.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

10 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Great idea guys, A thread where only nice things are said and everyone gets a gold star for turning up.

Its just like university these days where comments and discussion are forbidden unless you agree with leftwing groupthink.

Enjoy your new thread.

 

I think you need to go back to uni as your comprehension skills need a little a little extra work. 

This thread is here for normal discussion, I just suggested having another that focused on some positive discussion so you don't need to sift through the other stuff. I'm not trying to silence anyone,  far from it, just thought an extra alternative to this thread might suit a few posters. If it doesn't then that's fine. 

[Skuit 9,957]

My suggestion was two threads with different intents regardless of perspective. Nothing to do with censorship. Even when positive events occur during the match there may be 40 'Goal Hogan!' posts to scroll through in search of some possible insight on the structures that led to the goal.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,016]

Can we have a seperate thread to discuss other threads?

Edited April 10, 2016 by Ethan Tremblay

[Skuit 9,957]

9 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Wow! Snap! Someone's been traumatised by one of their electives......

 

15 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Great idea guys, A thread where only nice things are said and everyone gets a gold star for turning up.

Its just like university these days where comments and discussion are forbidden unless you agree with leftwing groupthink.

Enjoy your new thread.

 

i used to marvel at the single mothers at my uni who somehow found the time to earn their degrees. But university and an extra-curricular commitment to Demonland? I tip my hat.

[ding 5,126]

North by 72.

 

(Yeah i know, but last week really crushed my confidence... if i expect the worst then anything less should cause me less hurt)

[Wiseblood 24,637]

6 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Can we have a seperate thread to discuss other threads?

Now Ethan... that's just being silly...