Lance Franklin has been one of the greats of this era if not the best, I hope he can get to the 1000.

Long way out from finals but it looks like they’re dragging him to the 1000, finals… who knows.

 

7 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Several Geelong platers have "clearly shown displeasure" when penalised but no 50s like in our practice game v Carlton.

Even handedness or softening in interpretation?

Buddy looked to have some… VERY… choice words for the umpire after that push in the back that he thought was against him… No 50.

The new interpretation is supposed to address players talking back or questioning umpires, I reckon I’ve seen a lot of that in small doses in round 1 already. Sooo, what’s the point if it isn’t enforced all the time?

Instead of allowing some players to talk back but not others depending on the umpire, creating a blurred line, the AFL might as well just make a rule that you don’t talk to the umpire during the game. At least then you aren’t leaving it up to interpretation. 
 

5 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

WA has a very narrow definition of a 'close contact':  15 minutes if both not wearing a mask.  So most of the players probably don't have covid but are caught under that definition and have to isolate for 7 days.

It can happen over and over again to WA teams. 

So the "Science" is different depending which state you live in 😕

I just want Geelong to lose. However it is only half time. The swans had a hard game last week and Geelong had a softie against Essenscum.  Second half will tell a story.

1 minute ago, dl4e said:

I just want Geelong to lose. However it is only half time. The swans had a hard game last week and Geelong had a softie against Essenscum.  Second half will tell a story.

I want them all to lose.

1 hour ago, Demon Disciple said:

Yep he is now a c+ player well past his prime. 

Please. Kicked 51 last year and missed a few games. He is still a gun

1 minute ago, dl4e said:

I just want Geelong to lose. However it is only half time. The swans had a hard game last week and Geelong had a softie against Essenscum.  Second half will tell a story.

...but Geelong are old.

3 minutes ago, Fork 'em said:

So the "Science" is different depending which state you live in 😕

Yes.

WA teams are exposed as 'close contacts' every time a player gets covid.

Edited March 25, 20224 yr by Lucifers Hero

52 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

P McCartin looks really good off CHB.

Have we ever tried Weideman at half back?

3 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Have we ever tried Weideman at half back?

 Dont think so, would not mind seeing him play there at Casey first.

Edited March 25, 20224 yr by Jibroni

OMG Cats just too focussed on Franklin - leave others Heywood Heaney free.

And looking slower by the minute.   Maybe they shouldn't be scheduled to play after bedtime.

 

AND again, Henry talks back after in Franklin's back - no 50.

Edited March 25, 20224 yr by monoccular

14 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Have we ever tried Weideman at half back?

Can’t wait for McCartin v Petracca thread again.. 

Franklin getting nothing from the umpires. Umpires have no game sense 

Blatant throw!!!

Brad Close has kicked three goals. He could kick 10 goals and find a cure for cancer and that’s still not what he’ll be remembered for. Not by Dees fans, anyways  😉 

27 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Please. Kicked 51 last year and missed a few games. He is still a gun

He was DD, can’t wait to see the 1000!

 

Hahahha Clarko drinking a Great Northen can. 

Edited March 25, 20224 yr by Cards13

2 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Franklin getting nothing from the umpires. Umpires have no game sense 

Really Jaded? I've seen him throw the ball twice and not get penalised. And I'm wanting them to win.

Just now, WalkingCivilWar said:

Brad Close has kicked three goals. He could kick 10 goals and find a cure for cancer and that’s still not what he’ll be remembered for. Not by Dees fans, anyways  😉 

His marvellous punch when Guthrie kicked the ball out on the full in R23?

Just now, Winners at last said:

His marvellous punch when Guthrie kicked the ball out on the full in R23?

Double-fisted, no less!

Three rows back?

1 minute ago, Return to Glory said:

Really Jaded? I've seen him throw the ball twice and not get penalised. And I'm wanting them to win.

Yep kissed on the uknowhat again. 

Can we check Dangerfield’s buzzer please? 

Hard to hate the swans. A tough midfield, buddy up front. P Mc at the back. A great coach. No ego, no nonsense

i do get annoyed at them being gifted top picks in the draft when being too 4 but that’s my only gripe

999 goals. Unbelievable. 
Reckon he gets his 1000th tonight. 
It’s insane to think we will probably never see anyone kick 1000 goals again. 

Heaney is a star

6 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Hard to hate the swans. A tough midfield, buddy up front. P Mc at the back. A great coach. No ego, no nonsense

i do get annoyed at them being gifted top picks in the draft when being too 4 but that’s my only gripe

I loath Papley but otherwise they’re a bloody good team full of guns. Well coached. Disciplined. Hard at it. They’re fun to watch too unlike the old days of Sydney being boring.