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GAMEDAY - Round 16

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2 minutes ago, Sigil said:

So, whats the record for most behinds anyway?

1977 hawthorn 25.41 191 defeated st kilda 16.7.103

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    52 inside 50s to 17.

    We love you Pannell.


    3 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

    BBO just said a few pages ago no wet balls on the dry grass outside the field of play. 

    So it is just slack preperation at goalkicking. 

    Its getting worse as the players congest. 

    Too much running

     

    Admit it - how many of you looked away as Clarry had that shot?

    At least he kicked it!  Now to add a few more.


    4 minutes ago, Chook said:

    1977 hawthorn 25.41 191 defeated st kilda 16.7.103

    I was at that game

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    We've just got no idea how to score.


    How is that not holding the ball for Clayton against Hill?

    And why is Joel Smith playing forward? Are they really only playing two players in f50?

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    1 minute ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    I aas at that game

    Celebrating your 50th birthday?

    Yes I know that's cheap but I couldn't help myself!

    29 minutes ago, Bonkers said:

    Hard not to be frustrated by that half with the uncapitalised dominance. Probably should have been game over by 1/4 time. This game is almost a replica of the game against Gold Coast earlier in the year. We are on track for a record I50 count.

    I noticed Goodwin has moved smith forward in that qtr. Not sure why?

     

    Maybe to check whether he is ineffective all over the ground, or just in defence.

    Turns out it is everywhere.

    Suggestion next years camp- a Saw recreation focussing on anyone who can't kick goals from 30m out . 3 hours in terror under threat of having legs cut off unless kick straigjt


    1 minute ago, Wiseblood said:

    Celebrating your 50th birthday?

    Yes I know that's cheap but I couldn't help myself!

    As a 14 year old, yeah!!

    5 minutes ago, Chook said:

    1977 hawthorn 25.41 191 defeated st kilda 16.7.103

    What’s the worst goals to behinds % in one game?

     
    3 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    I think Oliver has got sunburnt in this heat. 

    Not sure it works that way DL.

    I think our match day entertainment can be Wagners Valkerie playing as The Fritschkrieg unleashes . Every. Single. Time.

     

     


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