Non MFC Matches - Round 8

[Lucifers Hero 40,524]

Fitzy gets a game this week, (somewhat at Vickery's expense.  Crickey, Richmond sure cleaned up on that deal:  pick 26 as the FA comp pick, after some shenanigans between the two clubs).  http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-12/vickery-will-get-his-chance-says-clarkson 

Clarkson: "In this case 'Fitzy' put together six or seven great games of footy that just meant we had to reward the player who had been the better of the bigger fellas". 

I've always liked Fitzy (tunnel ball notwithstanding) so its good to see he is getting another go at the Hawks.

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,525]

Love Fitz and very happy to see him get a game.

This comes as no shock to many, but something of a surprise to me... I really thought Vickery would produce some good footy for the Hawks this year.  Quite to the contrary, he's been terrible.

[pineapple dee 2,892]

As some astute poster has said, the "Vickery effect has struck Hawthorn this year. Similar in some ways to the Malthouse effect and the Buckley effect at Collingwood over many years.

[pineapple dee 2,892]

Bullies tonight. They find a way to win. Plus they benefit from the Bontempelli effect.

[Diamond_Jim 12,693]

Getting to that time of the year when one needs to starts to think about following a second team so as to maintain interest in the season.

I used to like the Eagles as they played a good brand of football and Natanui was good to watch as long as Bruce and co weren't commentating.

Having difficulty picking a second team this year.... probably end up with GWS simply because if they win the big one it will not hurt as much as when the Doggies won last year or dare I say it if the Toiges win one.

Go you Orange Men !!

Tonight will be a big test for the Eagles. The Bulldogs have continuously fallen across the line and have shown themselves at risk of good marking counter attacking football especially teams with marking forwards.

Weather in Perth today is 22 with a very low chance of showers. Could be the usual evening dew. All in all has the hallmarks of a good game. Eagles by 20 points.

[John Crow Batty 8,882]

1 hour ago, pineapple dee said:

As some astute poster has said, the "Vickery effect has struck Hawthorn this year. Similar in some ways to the Malthouse effect and the Buckley effect at Collingwood over many years.

Shame Vickery didn't play last weekend. Good luck to Fitzy. Oh the irony of two ex Melbourne ruckman playing against each other this week and we haven't got one.

Edited May 12, 2017 by america de cali

[Sir Why You Little 37,318]

1 hour ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Getting to that time of the year when one needs to starts to think about following a second team so as to maintain interest in the season.

I used to like the Eagles as they played a good brand of football and Natanui was good to watch as long as Bruce and co weren't commentating.

Having difficulty picking a second team this year.... probably end up with GWS simply because if they win the big one it will not hurt as much as when the Doggies won last year or dare I say it if the Toiges win one.

Go you Orange Men !!

Tonight will be a big test for the Eagles. The Bulldogs have continuously fallen across the line and have shown themselves at risk of good marking counter attacking football especially teams with marking forwards.

Weather in Perth today is 22 with a very low chance of showers. Could be the usual evening dew. All in all has the hallmarks of a good game. Eagles by 20 points.

GW$ are a franchaise derived out of a Tax Benefit. 

Never a club. 

[Diamond_Jim 12,693]

5 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

GW$ are a franchaise derived out of a Tax Benefit. 

Never a club. 

yeah... agree... that is why I don't mind them winning ... no one will care

bit like watching a science experiment or perhaps a fantasy football team

[Sir Why You Little 37,318]

3 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

yeah... agree... that is why I don't mind them winning ... no one will care

bit like watching a science experiment or perhaps a fantasy football team

Better than Whorethorn winning another one i suppose...

[John Crow Batty 8,882]

1 hour ago, Diamond_Jim said:

yeah... agree... that is why I don't mind them winning ... no one will care

bit like watching a science experiment or perhaps a fantasy football team

The sporting version of junk food. No flavour, overly salty and sweet but not too spicy with predigested texture so it doesn't work the gums too much. May lead to constipation or gastric reflux  if eaten regularly.

Edited May 12, 2017 by america de cali

[What 18,810]

Some big outs for the Dogs.

West Coast will likely be 6-2 after tonight, yuk.  Wish they would go away, they will never do anything in the finals.

[Adam The God 30,617]

I thought Fitzy had been delisted at the end of 2016. Oh well, I was wrong. And I don't really care.

Tipped the Eagles at home tonight. Didn't know about the Dogs' outs. Just as well I tipped the Eagles.

[whatwhat say what 23,477]

fitz > vickery

[whatwhat say what 23,477]

marcus adams reminds me so much of chris dawes, both in looks and style of play when he's up forward for the dogs - just an honest, bullocking, hard-working big forward

[Deestroy All 14,266]

If Tom Boyd had your grandmother's hairstyle he'd be Tyrone Vickery. 

[whatwhat say what 23,477]

 

Just now, Deestroy All said:

If Tom Boyd had your grandmother's hairstyle he'd be Tyrone Vickery. 

disagree - boyd is better at ground level, better in the ruck, better up forward, competes way harder, and is significantly younger...and only double the salary.

really, they're both young, not as good versions of cam pedersen

[Sir Why You Little 37,318]

Dogs decimated by injuries

still having a crack

[Adam The God 30,617]

10 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Dogs decimated by injuries

still having a crack

What's your point, mate?

I hope you're not suggesting we haven't had a crack in every game.

Given we've been in the game in every last quarter...

[Wiseblood 24,637]

1 minute ago, A F said:

What's your point, mate?

I hope you're not suggesting we haven't had a crack in every game.

Given we've been in the game in every last quarter...

You know he's suggesting that, and we all know he's wrong.

[Sir Why You Little 37,318]

1 minute ago, A F said:

What's your point, mate?

I hope you're not suggesting we haven't had a crack in every game.

Given we've been in the game in every last quarter...

The MFC picks and chooses when to go hard

[DemonOX 8,837]

  Redpath looks similar to Mark Jacko Jackson albeit with a little more hair!

[Adam The God 30,617]

9 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

The MFC picks and chooses when to go hard

Oivey. Why do you bother? I really don't know. You aren't a Catholic by any chance are you?

[Sir Why You Little 37,318]

Just now, A F said:

Oivey. Why do you bother? I really don't know. You aren't a Catholic by any chance are you?

WTF does that mean?

[Bitter but optimistic 22,289]

1 minute ago, DemonOX said:

  Redpath looks similar to Mark Jacko Jackson albeit with a little more hair!

Redpath is good honest footballer. Very underrated IMO . I'd love him at Melbourne about now.

[DemonOX 8,837]

8 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Dogs decimated by injuries

still having a crack

We have been having a crack Sir it's just been our disposal, lack of leadership and decision making that continually screws us over.