Around the League Round Seven

[Wiseblood 24,636]

Just now, Ethan Tremblay said:

Howe should stick to being the lead singer of Maroon 5. He's a lazy plodder.

Speaking of plodders, how is James Aish working out for the Pies?  He's been beyond terrible this year.  Couldn't get a softer, or weaker, player at the moment.

[Binmans PA 26,576]

14 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Great player that he is, I am nearly at the stage where I can't watch Joel Selwood play. The constant staging, ducking his head, soft frees and arguing with the umpire is really annoying. Also he seems to get away with constantly instigating incidents and then gets free kicks, or the other player reported. Today, in the first half,  I have seen him twice rough up a player, who had received a free kick or mark and yet there is no 50 against him. He is a totally protected species and is being umpired completely differently to other players.

I am disappointed to say this, but he is becoming my least liked player in the AFL.

I also wonder if Paddy D is embarrassed, about that late bump from Redden, which caught him lightly in the side and after he made sure he got the downfield free, he got up and pretended to rub his jaw, which brought mirth from the commentators. 

Clearly some clubs players, like the Roos for example, often stage for frees and disappointingly, get a reward for it.

What's the common denominator between North Melbourne and Geelong? And now you have your answer. The two little w*nkers who whinge the most, coach the most protected teams.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Just now, Wiseblood said:

Speaking of plodders, how is James Aish working out for the Pies?  He's been beyond terrible this year.  Couldn't get a softer, or weaker, player at the moment.

He's a Jimmy Toumpas clone, I never understood the hype.

[Wiseblood 24,636]

Just now, Clint Bizkit said:

He's a Jimmy Toumpas clone, I never understood the hype.

Spot on - I hate to make those comparisons, but you could even call him a poor man's Toumpas.  He is seriously that bad.

[SaberFang 7,141]

Likewise, had no idea why any club went so hard at Aish. He is a clone of Toumpas.

[Deestroy All 14,262]

Is it Queen's Birthday yet?

[Redleg 38,174]

8 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Spot on - I hate to make those comparisons, but you could even call him a poor man's Toumpas.  He is seriously that bad.

In the games I saw Aish play at the Lions, I saw nothing to want him. 

[Cards13 9,117]

It is so nice to see the Pies playing so badly. 

[Maple Demon 449]

I tipped the Pies, but I really would like to see the Blues keep their winning margin. Something about the Pies' unwarranted arrogance just annoys me.

[Deestroy All 14,262]

Why does Tim keep calling hands 'scratchers'?

 

Everyone knows they're "dukes."

[Binmans PA 26,576]

The Eagles have certainly been worked out. Does Simpson have another reply? 

[Maple Demon 449]

20 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Great player that he is, I am nearly at the stage where I can't watch Joel Selwood play. The constant staging, ducking his head, soft frees and arguing with the umpire is really annoying. Also he seems to get away with constantly instigating incidents and then gets free kicks, or the other player reported. Today, in the first half,  I have seen him twice rough up a player, who had received a free kick or mark and yet there is no 50 against him. He is a totally protected species and is being umpired completely differently to other players.

I am disappointed to say this, but he is becoming my least liked player in the AFL.

I also wonder if Paddy D is embarrassed, about that late bump from Redden, which caught him lightly in the side and after he made sure he got the downfield free, he got up and pretended to rub his jaw, which brought mirth from the commentators. 

Clearly some clubs players, like the Roos for example, often stage for frees and disappointingly, get a reward for it.

I thought they made a big show a couple of seasons ago of saying they were going to fine players or award free kicks for staging. Whatever happened to that?

[Moneider96 1,045]

15 hours ago, AdamFarr said:

The Eagles have certainly been worked out. Does Simpson have another reply? 

Port Adelaide times 2.

[Ethan Tremblay 28,629]

Flicking between both games. What has happened to Jetta? Apart from being in poor form he's in poor shape.

[Binmans PA 26,576]

7 minutes ago, Moneider96 said:

Port Adelaide times 2.

Slightly different though. Because they were ordinary in Simpson's first season and then he came up with a Plan B. Now that's been worked out, it'll be interesting to see whether he has a Plan C.

[Moneider96 1,045]

15 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Flicking between both games. What has happened to Jetta? Apart from being in poor form he's in poor shape.

The guy has a shocking attitude. Came in full view in last years final versus North Melbourne. The bloke wasn't even trying.

[whatwhat say what 19,861]

blues are playing okay footy but the pies have been shocking this year after so much hype, most of it self-generated.

 

blues will match up well on us again, just as they did last year.

 

and i agree with everyone - aish plays like a softer toumpas. at least toumpas tries to tackle.

Edited May 7, 2016 by DemonAndrew

[John Crow Batty 8,325]

Carlton could win 3 in a row here. Another slap in the face for us.

[Wiseblood 24,636]

Just now, america de cali said:

Carlton could win 3 in a row here. Another slap in the face for us.

Meh.  Too many Melbourne supporters worry about what other clubs are doing.  Who gives a stuff if the Blues win 3 in a row?  Has nothing to do with us.

[John Crow Batty 8,325]

1 minute ago, Wiseblood said:

Meh.  Too many Melbourne supporters worry about what other clubs are doing.  Who gives a stuff if the Blues win 3 in a row?  Has nothing to do with us.

Just highlights our impotency.

[Wiseblood 24,636]

Just now, america de cali said:

Just highlights our impotency.

Highlights nothing.  Blues played some decent footy, against 3 rubbish sides, while we are still working on our consistency.  

[Deestroy All 14,262]

Andrew Walker should get a maccas award if he ever keeps his feet. 

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Collingwood are pus.

[John Crow Batty 8,325]

5 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Highlights nothing.  Blues played some decent footy, against 3 rubbish sides, while we are still working on our consistency.  

Like consistency beating rubbish sides? Waiting, waiting waiting. 

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Carlton now have as many wins as Melbourne, we must win tonight.