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Game against Freo - umpiring

Deemania since 56
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5 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

Another interesting point. Pannell had an extended break from umpiring this season for whatever reason. This will be his 2nd game back, meaning both games umpiring us.

Just did the old google search.

First headline “ Troy Pannell is a f_og”. True headline by the way.

Then it goes on to say he suffered concussion during a game this year.

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    i just took my time machine for a little run.....

    ....and yes, the umpiring tonight was just appalling

    i'll keep the final score a secret......mainly because i am a sadist deep down

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    15 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    Just did the old google search.

    First headline “ Troy Pannell is a f_og”. True headline by the way.

    Then it goes on to say he suffered concussion during a game this year.

    He umpired the first 3 rounds alongside 'the Raz' and then wasn't seen again until last week. One too many over-rules from 50m away of his poor decisions? I'm sure every over-rule is like a blow to the head for these clowns.

    It looks as though the AFL was trialling umpire 'teams' in the first 3 rounds. I only had a quick look but the games I saw had the same 3 umpires together week on week. Obviously failed in whatever measure they were testing, I wonder what that may have been.

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    23 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    Just did the old google search.

    First headline “ Troy Pannell is a f_og”. True headline by the way.

    Then it goes on to say he suffered concussion during a game this year.

    https://www.facebook.com/Women-burnt-by-Troy-Pannell-1254362037924603/

    https://www.facebook.com/IsTroyPannellCorrupt/

    https://www.facebook.com/Troy-Pannell-is-a-[censored]-1089985597732854/

    It appears he's quite popular.

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    1 minute ago, SFebey said:

    I think I might not watch the game, instead spend it with my family and check scores on my phone, I can see the future here lol

     

    17 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

    i just took my time machine for a little run.....

    ....and yes, the umpiring tonight was just appalling

    i'll keep the final score a secret......mainly because i am a sadist deep down

    Perhaps you two can start the post match discussion for us.

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    1 minute ago, FireInTheBelly said:

     

    Perhaps you two can start the post match discussion for us.

    Freo to kick 7 goals to zip in the opening term, 6 via 50 metre penalties....I'm out.

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    Given the way we've been bent over by those on-the-take scumbags the last 2 games, pre-emptive complaining makes sense.

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    1 hour ago, SFebey said:

    Razor and Pannel? Are you serious? This week? Seems suss AFL would send Razor Ray to Darwin, enough there for a good conspiracy!

    It was heard on the grapevine that Razor was being sent to Darwin hoping that the humidity would cure his Willy problems, causing some shrinkage, no doubt. Y'see, Razor has his Willy growing out of his forehead and golly, poor chap, just can't see for nuts.

     

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    20 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

    He umpired the first 3 rounds alongside 'the Raz' and then wasn't seen again until last week. One too many over-rules from 50m away of his poor decisions? I'm sure every over-rule is like a blow to the head for these clowns.

    It looks as though the AFL was trialling umpire 'teams' in the first 3 rounds. I only had a quick look but the games I saw had the same 3 umpires together week on week. Obviously failed in whatever measure they were testing, I wonder what that may have been.

    What a great way to inculcate a culture of corruption. By assigning the same teams week on week.

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    1 minute ago, TheoX said:

    Given the way we've been bent over by those on-the-take scumbags the last 2 games, pre-emptive complaining makes sense.

    That qualifies you for the ISO 2001 Standard 'Prize of the Month'. Quality system design, my friend.

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    16 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

    https://www.facebook.com/Women-burnt-by-Troy-Pannell-1254362037924603/

    https://www.facebook.com/IsTroyPannellCorrupt/

    https://www.facebook.com/Troy-Pannell-is-a-[censored]-1089985597732854/

    It appears he's quite popular.

    Bloody hell....

    Rather than smearing someone like that I'd prefer if questionable umpiring decisions were added to here: I know it's a pain but if people are serious...

    https://www.facebook.com/AFL.Umpiring.Reviews/

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    49 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

    Another interesting point. Pannell had an extended break from umpiring this season for whatever reason. This will be his 2nd game back, meaning both games umpiring us.

    Shows us all that in the judgement of rules and the application/utility thereof, the AFL considers that Pannell got things correct and can do so again, reliably.

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    1 minute ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    Shows us all that in the judgement of rules and the application/utility thereof, the AFL considers that Pannell got things correct and can do so again, reliably.

    Whilst enabling a high scoring and close game. Super effort that man.

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    8 minutes ago, timbo said:

    Bloody hell....

    Rather than smearing someone like that I'd prefer if questionable umpiring decisions were added to here: I know it's a pain but if people are serious...

    https://www.facebook.com/AFL.Umpiring.Reviews/

    Agree with you, Timbo but there is firstly a need to percolate a need for distrust and revision of the umpires that the AFL in its wisdom assigns to us.

    Humour can be convincing, alerting, promoting some consideration of the topical abstraction, as well as providing an indirect avenue for the expression of contemplative abhorration and in this case, drumming up support for your excellent ideas in this matter. If we were overly serious about it all, it might not gain the attention it deserves. Already this past 24 hours, we have been labelled as 'whingers' and that is a message one might resent and/or regret. 

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    1 minute ago, D4Life said:

    Great we’ve got Dumb & Dumber or should that be Blind & Blinder!!

    Not sure, cannot see the wood for the trees.

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    6 hours ago, Demonland said:

    Complaining about the umpiring before the game has even begun is the most MFCSS thing I've ever heard. I love it. 

    Agree, it's awesome!

    I can't believe I haven't been doing it for years!

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    8 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Complaining about the umpiring before the game has begun, I like it. Get on the front foot

    Retaliate First!

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    1 hour ago, daisycutter said:

    i just took my time machine for a little run.....

    ....and yes, the umpiring tonight was just appalling

    i'll keep the final score a secret......mainly because i am a sadist deep down

    As stated previously, in footballing circles, time travel is an enigma, discovered simultaneously at different points in history. The Dees' association with this variable is that its supporters seem to have slowed the 'history' part of the enigma, merging as one on the concept of past, present and future fair play. 

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    given umpires vote on players for the brownlow.....

    ....how about players vote on umpires for the downlow?

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    we could also have an umpires tribunal where they could be fined for blatant errors and a mro for conduct unbecoming, bringing the game into disrepute etc and being suspended making them ineligible for the downlow

    goose, gander

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    5 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    Risk analysis and assessment is always advisable - do I watch a TV live telecast or do I just get drunk at the thought of it all?

    i think you mean use your own good judgement 

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