NON MFC: Round 01

[Demonstone 22,827]

Why were they playing loud music over the PA before the game when there was nobody even there to get deafened by it?

[whatwhat say what 22,950]

1 hour ago, demonstone said:

Why were they playing loud music over the PA before the game when there was nobody even there to get deafened by it?

iT's TrAdiTiOn!!

[Diamond_Jim 12,628]

3 hours ago, demonstone said:

Why were they playing loud music over the PA before the game when there was nobody even there to get deafened by it?

wonder if they played those incredibly loud half time ads as well. There was one shot of an ad on the scoreboard that I noticed in the Ch 7 coverage but I was not sure if it was live or CGI.

Found the Virgin airlines ad they were running when goals were kicked rather ironic not to mention the NAB ad for all those successful businesses.

[Lord Travis 10,763]

Prestia was BOG last night. Comprehensively beat Cripps and was a key driver in Tigers win. Cripps won lots of clearances by had zero impact on the match. Very overrated player IMO.

Jack Martin player very well. Shame he’s not in red and blue, but good to see him playing well. Hopefully fans see more of it as he’s a joy to watch when he’s on.

Surprisingly Weitering gave Lynch a bath. Good sign for the former 1 pick.

Tigers were in second gear most of the night so it was a pretty average game. There was very little intensity and not many tackles laid. Even when Carlton got a run in, you never thought they’d win and it was just a matter of time until guys like Cotchin did just enough to carry the Tigers to an easy win.

[Happy Jack 197]

Watched about ten minutes and was bored stupid.

BUT am I mistaken, or was there a security guard stationed on his chair on the Southern Stand wing??? Just there to retrieve over the fence - can't think of any other reason for him being there. 

[Diamond_Jim 12,628]

The opening round is an anomaly in that it is played over four days but given that we are starved for sport I see no reason why we shouldn't play the crowd free games over say five nights each week. Yes I know there will be a few short turn arounds but it will benefit the lesser clubs such as ours with increased exposure.

Other than the Perth crowd very few will be watching us on a Sunday afternoon this week.

[darkhorse72 1,925]

15 hours ago, Demonland said:

Not having a VFL is going to be hard for players coming in to replace injured players. 

Just like ama footy  for many clubs  

[Demonland 73,165]

Pro tip: Watch with the Sound off and you’d never know there wasn’t a crowd.  Also helps if you half close your eyes. 

[Cards13 9,117]

Grundy is such a good player. Early doors Pies look good again this season.

[whatwhat say what 22,950]

dogs still can't perform outside

[3183 Dee 2,907]

Luke Hodge is the best thing about Channel 7 commentary.

[Earl Hood 6,101]

This is hard what with no crowd atmosphere, it’s all a bit flat but my real problem looking at last night and then this game it is reminding me So much of AFLX! Bugger all physicality, there is tackling but it is so often ineffective. This is not doing a lot for me. Oh and the umpires had a big impact early last night with so many frees in front of goal and they have managed the same tonight. 

[CHF 2,768]

Hmmm Bulldogs have been talked up a bit this pre-season........

[Mickey 4,731]

Not sure which is worse. Having no crowd noise or having to listen to James Brayshaw commentating... 

[Cards13 9,117]

jesus the AFL would be crying out for a close game with this no crowd business.

[Cards13 9,117]

2 minutes ago, Mickey said:

Not sure which is worse. Having no crowd noise or having to listen to James Brayshaw commentating... 

"It had a life of it's own hey Duck... ggaahh hahahahahaha"

?

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

8 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

jesus the AFL would be crying out for a close game with this no crowd business.

The unevenness of the games has been much worse than no crowds.

[Brownie 5,991]

18 minutes ago, Mickey said:

Not sure which is worse. Having no crowd noise or having to listen to James Brayshaw commentating... 

Brayshaw still needs to yell over the non existent crowd

[rjay 25,094]

24 minutes ago, 3183 Dee said:

Luke Hodge is the best thing about Channel 7 commentary.

He's been great...

Trouble is these guys are great when they are just out of the game then they drift in with the rest as the seasons go by.

Ling was good in his first year as a commentator but look at him now....

[Demonland 73,165]

26 minutes ago, CHF said:

Hmmm Bulldogs have been talked up a bit this pre-season........

Footballing “expert” community love them.  

Hate to say it but Collingwood are the real deal. 

[Rab D Nesbitt 8,513]

Now that Collingwood have been reduced to their constituent parts so to speak I realise that it's their fan base and Eddie that makes me loath them, not so much the guys running around in black & white stripes. 

[Rab D Nesbitt 8,513]

22 minutes ago, Mickey said:

Not sure which is worse. Having no crowd noise or having to listen to James Brayshaw commentating... 

Certainly one of the all time grates. 

[drysdale demon 4,837]

42 minutes ago, Mickey said:

Not sure which is worse. Having no crowd noise or having to listen to James Brayshaw commentating... 

mute

[Deemented Are Go! 3,684]

Josh Bruce looks like Mike Patton with that moustache 

[Mickey 4,731]

4 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

mute

I wish he was....