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To start the weekend it is Sydney vs Carlton.

I don't know if many people read the 'roar' aussie rules (yes they call our game by its correct name) website but it is quite good - their writers tell it as it is without histrionics. 

https://www.theroar.com.au/2018/05/30/friday-night-blues-looming-afl/

In this article about tonight's game this line caught my eye:  :.. who would want to watch a developing club like them [Carlton] continue to suffer Friday night humiliation when we could be watching an up-and-coming club like Melbourne?"  Ha, ha!

Hard to imagine we won't get a few marquee time slots next year.  Earn us a few fans and a few members perhaps? 

Reading the last few paras of the article shows that Sydney really gets what Fri night footy is about.

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4 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

So what will this weeks upsets be?

Suns over the Cats?

Bombers over the Tigers?

Hawks v Port will be interesting.

Lions should give North a run for their money.

 
9 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Lions should give North a run for their money.

I'm tipping a Lion's win - and even after that Melbourne still wont have beaten anyone of recognition...

Reckon Bummers have a fair chance. Lions could win.


Brizzy to beat the severely overrrated North.

They have a good match up for Brown too -  rising star Harris Andrews.

Gold Coast have a decent record v Cats up there I was told by a cats supporter who is peaking about the game.

55 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

So what will this weeks upsets be?

The first upset has already occurred.

I'm upset that Carlton are part of another televised Friday night game.

It's an outrage!

 
1 minute ago, Deeman said:

The first upset has already occurred.

I'm upset that Carlton are part of another televised Friday night game.

It's an outrage!

unbelievable isn't it

as it was last year

Well, tonight is going to be a snore fest of the highest order. Let's hope Caaaaaarlton don't gift Sydney a 15% percentage boost.


Some of the other games are going to get more interesting as the season progresses - just another benefit of some recent success! But no matter what, I’m hoping Collingwood really spend their tickets this weekend ?

I actually enjoy watching Carlton lose on Friday nights.

It’s a cold night. Will park myself in front of the telly for Swan/Blues game with a hot cup of camomile tea,  a hot water bottle and hope to be asleep by 9pm.

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2 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Lions should give North a run for their money.

Fair call, their losing margin has reduced significantly this year. Definitely playing a better brand of footy this year.

Socceroos are playing the Czech Republic. Ill be watching that.


2 minutes ago, danielE288 said:

Socceroos are playing the Czech Republic. Ill be watching that.

Is that on tonight?

1 minute ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Is that on tonight?

Yep 9.30pm. KO

Really looking forward to seeing another epic encounter on Friday night with the highly competitive Blues. ?

The AFL did this to themselves and deserve every bit of criticism they’re getting. 

3 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

To start the weekend it is Sydney vs Carlton.

I don't know if many people read the 'roar' aussie rules (yes they call our game by its correct name) website but it is quite good - their writers tell it as it is without histrionics. 

https://www.theroar.com.au/2018/05/30/friday-night-blues-looming-afl/

In this article about tonight's game this line caught my eye:  :.. who would want to watch a developing club like them [Carlton] continue to suffer Friday night humiliation when we could be watching an up-and-coming club like Melbourne?"  Ha, ha!

Hard to imagine we won't get a few marquee time slots next year.  Earn us a few fans and a few members perhaps? 

Reading the last few paras of the article shows that Sydney really gets what Fri night footy is about.

Does seem a silly fixture considering Carlton lost their last game to Sydney in Rnd 23 by 81pts with Buddy kicking more goals than Carlton. Melbourne were already clearly on the up last year.

Afl are not the brightest bunch at times.

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If Carlton win the second quarter tonight,

Then that would make it 5 consecutive winning second quarters against NSW teams. 

Impressive!

 


Top 9 will beat bottom 9

Sydneys indigenous jumper looks a tad different. Interesting look.

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If I didn't know better I would say the AFL have told the umps to pay any 50/50 decision to Carlton.

...but...

Rule of the week...free kick Carlton.


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