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Has anyone seen/heard the stats (if any) around the effectiveness of staying outside 5 (dogs do this) vs standing the mark (Melbourne and most others do this?

e.g., metres gained/scores in the passage of play, etc...?

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    2 hours ago, #11-TonyAnderson said:

    Anyone else notice Geelong have sparkles around the stripes on their shorts?

    It's just that they've @$% all over themselves. 

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    Seems it's the pies who are "Light work."
     

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    Twice (that I have seen) already tonight Reiwoldt at very least "shows dissent" without penalty.

    Have the AFL ever admitted that how they managed to preseason M V Carlton game was over zealous?  I guess they rarely admit they stuff things up.

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    Just now, monoccular said:

    Twice (that I have seen) already tonight Reiwoldt at very least "shows dissent" without penalty.

    Have the AFL ever admitted that how they managed to preseason M V Carlton game was over zealous?  I guess they rarely admit they stuff things up.

    never

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    3 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Has Lynch had a touch?

    Once caught red handed holding the ball, and just now a two handed scoop throw unpenalised

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    1 minute ago, monoccular said:

    Twice (that I have seen) already tonight Reiwoldt at very least "shows dissent" without penalty.

    Have the AFL ever admitted that how they managed to preseason M V Carlton game was over zealous?  I guess they rarely admit they stuff things up.

    How is this relevant to the 'season proper'?

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    2 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

    How is this relevant to the 'season proper'?

    I thought that the "new rules / interpretations" were used in the preseason to accustomise players (and maggots) to how they were to be implemented in the season proper.  But, very clearly, not this time.

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    2 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Bulldogs kicking for goal

    Fabulous…

    2.9 to 6.3

    It will take a lot of gimmie frees to catch that up.

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    4 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    I thought that the "new rules / interpretations" were used in the preseason to accustomise players (and maggots) to how they were to be implemented in the season proper.  But, very clearly, not this time.

    *Apols... that was my point 😇

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    Weightman a blatant throw back over his head - play on.

    Is it time to just allow throwing? (I hope not)

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    OMG Bailey Smith just &^%# (soiled) his pants leading to a big turnover and goal to Toiges

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    57 minutes ago, Chook said:

    Has anyone seen/heard the stats (if any) around the effectiveness of staying outside 5 (dogs do this) vs standing the mark (Melbourne and most others do this?

    e.g., metres gained/scores in the passage of play, etc...?

    Hasn't worked out all that well for the Dogs toning - pinged twice for 50 meter penalties and goals. (Maybe they have thought that they would get their usual dream run from the umpires)

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    Can't say the dogs are getting all the frees tonite. In fact 2 Richmond goals from 50 meter penalties. They are however kicking themselves out of it. Be interesting to see if Richmond are still standing on 2 feet in the last quarter.

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    Nath Jones awesome special comments.  Never thought he was the best in front of the camera in his early days as captain but obviously worked hard at it and is doing an excellent job.

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