1 minute ago, Earl Hood said:

Sydney looking very average, perhaps to be expected after 7 in a row? Hawks getting a good run from the umps is helping as well.

They might run out of steam come Sept.....

I have started to think that Bruce may have stopped commentating long ago and it's actually just an Bruce-algorithm AI commentator.  

"He just hasn't been Buddy tonight, but he will be"

On Burgoyne: "He's the kind of player you had to see to know how good he was"

Can't be a real person.

1 hour ago, Petraccattack said:

Hawks have had a solid patch of form.

Sydney will blow them off the park tonight.  Ill be bumping this post when it happens.

Have you taken your finger off the bump button?

4 minutes ago, AmDamDemon said:

I have started to think that Bruce may have stopped commentating long ago and it's actually just an Bruce-algorithm AI commentator.  

"He just hasn't been Buddy tonight, but he will be"

On Burgoyne: "He's the kind of player you had to see to know how good he was"

Can't be a real person.

He's become a bit of caricature of himself. That Buddy comment you highlighted was nonsensical.

6 minutes ago, AmDamDemon said:

I have started to think that Bruce may have stopped commentating long ago and it's actually just an Bruce-algorithm AI commentator.  

"He just hasn't been Buddy tonight, but he will be"

On Burgoyne: "He's the kind of player you had to see to know how good he was"

Can't be a real person.

Like that episode of black mirror

1 hour ago, dl4e said:

What matters to Melbourne is the top 8 so worrying about the top 4 at this stage is silly. I really couldn,t care who wins tonite . If we win tmrw then I hope the dogs and saints lose coz they are hot on our heels for the 8. Brisbane winning would be nice but won't happen.

I'd have thought that as supporters we'd target the top 4 until such time as it's unattainable!

Buddy is having a shocker so far. 

Gee Burgoyne is playing so well. Age hasn't caught up with him at all. 

Pretty good game so far

6 minutes ago, AmDamDemon said:

I have started to think that Bruce may have stopped commentating long ago and it's actually just an Bruce-algorithm AI commentator.  

"He just hasn't been Buddy tonight, but he will be"

Funny you should say that amdam. I was thinking how weird that comment was - not just the actual words, also the weird sexualized tone.

Just now, dees189227 said:

Buddy is having a shocker so far. 

Yes, he just hasn't been himself. But he will be

1 minute ago, binman said:

Yes, he just hasn't been himself. But he will be

Just typical though. He butchered that kick running into 50 but playing against us he kicks it perfectly. 

12 minutes ago, AmDamDemon said:

I have started to think that Bruce may have stopped commentating long ago and it's actually just an Bruce-algorithm AI commentator.  

"He just hasn't been Buddy tonight, but he will be"

On Burgoyne: "He's the kind of player you had to see to know how good he was"

Can't be a real person.

Some leading USA CEOS have warned us about this of late.

Hawthorn winning this would mean theres a good chance both them and the Swans will end up making the 8...   again.....  just when it looked like we might be rid of both for this season.

Will either of them ever go away?

Edited July 28, 20178 yr by Petraccattack

7 minutes ago, Copuchas said:

I'd have thought that as supporters we'd target the top 4 until such time as it's unattainable!

You have to make the 8 before the top 4 and we havn't yet. Our run over the last 10 years leaves me with this conclusion anyway.

3 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Hawthorn winning this would mean theres a good chance both them and the Swans will end up making the 8...   again.....  just when it looked like we might be rid of both for this season.

Will either of them ever go away?

Swans: Geelong, Freo, Adelaide, Carlton

Hawks:  Richmond, North, Carlton, Bulldogs

Swans currently on 10 wins, Hawks on 7.

Hawks have a terrible percentage, they would have to win all games and could still miss out on percentage.

Swans should still make it unless they implode.

I know Hawthorn winning would be good for us, but I just hate them so, so, so much I can't bring myself to barrack for them. It would be brilliant if they were put out for the year.

HATE them.

The umpiring is disgusting, in their favour, as bloody usual. Although when things go against them they are being their typical whiny selves.

HATE THEM.

What the [censored] was that interaction between Hodge and that ump? Thought the  maggot was going to get out a pen and paper and ask for an autograph. Bloody sickening.

Do umpires need to have a 25m penalty as well as the 50 which has too much impact at times?

I just want both teams to keep hitting each other. 

It is great...

And I swear to Christ if Brian Taylor once more says 'X is under [insert adjective] pressure' I will f rigging spew.

Both BT and Bruce have used the term 'turned on a threepenny bit' tonight. Old pricks.

1 minute ago, leave it to deever said:

Do umpires need to have a 25m penalty as well as the 50 which has too much impact at times?

Ño. A 25 metre penalty could be used as a tactic. That is why the 50 was bought in

3 minutes ago, AmDamDemon said:

What the [censored] was that interaction between Hodge and that ump? Thought the  maggot was going to get out a pen and paper and ask for an autograph. Bloody sickening.

I thought when he said 'sure Luke, sure Luke' he was actually taking the [censored].

Just now, Sir Why You Little said:

Ño. A 25 metre penalty could be used as a tactic. That is why the 50 was bought in

For minor offences like mouthing off a 25m.

For head high hits a 50m. 

I hate seeing games swayed by a soft 50m penalty.

Just now, leave it to deever said:

For minor offences like mouthing off a 25m.

For head high hits a 50m. 

I hate seeing games swayed by a soft 50m penalty.

Then again that may be too complicated for NIcholls to get his head around.

1 minute ago, leave it to deever said:

For minor offences like mouthing off a 25m.

For head high hits a 50m. 

I hate seeing games swayed by a soft 50m penalty.

Don't mouth off. The rules stand

there are too many rules as it is. 

We need less rules