2 minutes ago, Maldonboy38 said:

Ok, can I have Shaw's mouth shut by a knock that doesn't knock him out? And Scully gets distracted by the sound of a jingling bag of coins being shaken by his old man? 

Even more colour, cool, keep the reports coming still have 45 minutes at work, all appreciated

40 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Sydney V GWS

Hard to see this game with the stadium half in sun and shade.

When in the sun the colours are hard to pick ..... the AFL need to have a think about their product !!

It is surprising that in 2016 TV technology can't cope with sharp contrasts 

And of course the AFL in their infinite wisdom could never force their favorite children to wear crap white, or other alternate strips in their first final  

16 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

He'll get 2, poor record I'd think DT.

 

13 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Yup, usual SJ, going to far and it will cost him.

Kennedy back on, very scrappy game now. GWS look like the much better team but can't find a fwd inside 50 this qtr.

Stevie J certainly deserves at least 2 for that dog act, especially given his history, but given his importance to the AFL love child club he will no doubt be free to play

Edited September 10, 20169 yr by monoccular

Mumford is determined to knock Tippett into 2017 with his sling tackles.

Cracking game at the moment.

Gee, that was a poor decision from Parker.

And to think.... GWS will improve over the next 3-5 years !!

1 minute ago, Diamond_Jim said:

And to think.... GWS will improve over the next 3-5 years !!

Yes but they have to face what all successful teams face, how to keep them all well paid and happy

34 minutes ago, monoccular said:

It is just wrong, in the interests of player safety, that Stevie J can in effect head charge into an opponent's midriff and be rewarded with a goal.

This needs to be discouraged, not encouraged. 

Someone WILL break their neck one day.  Only then will the usual AFL knee jerk response come into effect. 

And another just before half time

So dangerous yet not discouraged in any way.

5 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

And to think.... GWS will improve over the next 3-5 years !!

they'll lose a few of their older experienced players though

1 hour ago, Satyriconhome said:

You will find it was a Geelong player walking back who made a smart arse comment to him

Who cares? Smith thought it would just happen. 

He blew it gloriously

One of the most riveting halves of footy I've ever seen.  Incredible intensity, speed and skills.

Edited September 10, 20169 yr by Fifty-5

4 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Yes but they have to face what all successful teams face, how to keep them all well paid and happy

In the context of three years the irony is that they can stay around on lower salaries , rack up a premiership medal and then still have 3-5 years at another club on top dollar.

Or GWS can do another Treloar... trade one or two for another pick in the top 5.

9 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

And to think.... GWS will improve over the next 3-5 years !!

Disgusting isn't it! 

18 minutes ago, monoccular said:

 

 

Stevie J certainly deserves at least 2 for that dog act, especially given his history, but given his importance to the AFL love child club he will no doubt be free to play

Has to get one game, as he ran past the ball and took Kennedy out with what I thought was an elbow to the head. It was intentional and high contact and at least medium impact. He will get at least a week. 

3 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Who cares? Smith thought it would just happen. 

He blew it gloriously

Oh dear, you really do like wallowing in others misery don't you, what if he kicks the winning goal for a fourth flag, still feel the same

7 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

And to think.... GWS will improve over the next 3-5 years !!

Johnson, Patfull, Shaw and Mumford are all over 30 and all played at least 20 games this year. 

If they can cope with their loss (especially Mumford) then yeah I agree with you. 

3 minutes ago, deanox said:

Johnson, Patfull, Shaw and Mumford are all over 30 and all played at least 20 games this year. 

If they can cope with their loss (especially Mumford) then yeah I agree with you. 

And Griffen is 30.

Swannies only 2 points down at the half but with it all to do. Mills hammy, Tippet and Kennedy not 100% after a couple of head knocks each, GWS with so much pace. If they can hit a fwd target it will be a big win for them.

Basil Zemplis (?) looks like a giant goose come to life.

3 minutes ago, deanox said:

Johnson, Patfull, Shaw and Mumford are all over 30 and all played at least 20 games this year. 

If they can cope with their loss (especially Mumford) then yeah I agree with you. 

Plenty of tradeable assets to fill those holes, let alone development within the franchise. 

PS I find it incredibly off putting to see so many betting ads. 

I reckon this is the best game of footy I've seen since the 2012 grand final

14 minutes ago, deanox said:

Johnson, Patfull, Shaw and Mumford are all over 30 and all played at least 20 games this year. 

If they can cope with their loss (especially Mumford) then yeah I agree with you. 

Maybe they'll draft Harvey to replace them? He's probably good for another 400 games!

This match will end up as close as last night. Right down to the wire!

24 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Has to get one game, as he ran past the ball and took Kennedy out with what I thought was an elbow to the head. It was intentional and high contact and at least medium impact. He will get at least a week. 

Should, but will??

24 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Oh dear, you really do like wallowing in others misery don't you, what if he kicks the winning goal for a fourth flag, still feel the same

He didn't.