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NON-MFC: Round 11, 2022

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6 minutes ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

Gil should [censored] off now and take Scott with him.

 

Seriously, the umpiring is making this sport hard to watch, that prohibitive contact against Rioli is a joke, not seen anything like the last two rounds.

 

That is Scott and Gil’s handiwork, clowns should go

 

4 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

So now a player can’t brush past another player. I don’t blame those feral Tigers supporters for losing it. 

I agree that one was absurd, but IF it was used to penalise those cheap jabs and actual punches when the ball is out of play (like those that Max  cops regularly)  it would be a good thing.

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    5 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    So now a player can’t brush past another player. I don’t blame those feral Tigers supporters for losing it. 

    This is largely a result of the over technical use of the dissent rule IMO.  The dissent option means umps feel overly protected/special this season and can call any BS call they want/like/feel like knowing that most are unable to push back for fear of another free or 50.

    Well done Wankervis haha

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    9 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    The first swing was open-handed, but still contact to his head (face). The second one looked more serious. Let’s see what happens. 

    Yes it will be interesting to have a good look at the second one. If it wasn’t a fist Cotchin should be got for over acting. But commentators were straight into excuses. 

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    4 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    IF it was used to penalise those cheap jabs and actual punches when the ball is out of play (like those that Max  cops regularly)  it would be a good thing.

    … except it probably won’t. 

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    I genuinely don't get the complaining about umpiring in this particular game. They've been okay - not brilliant but not terrible.

    Most of the issues have been with both teams doing stupid, undisciplined things. That Nankervis downfield for instance - what does he possibly expect for collecting a player late, unnecessarily, and two metres away from an umpire looking straight at him? Sydney have given away a four goal swing from crazy fake-tough frees.

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    Ralph Smith looks very handy tonight

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    The Toiges ensuring they live up to the "most free kicks against" title in this second half

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    2 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

    Ralph Smith looks very handy tonight

    Ralph Smith? Is that like Dick Fos? 😆

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    5 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

    The Toiges ensuring they live up to the "most free kicks against" title in this second half

    Tigers still up 28-24 though

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    Why on earth would you handball back inside within 20 meters under that sort of pressure.... just bail it with a tumble punt wide as possible

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    Crotchin this is on you!!!!!

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    The umpires are dictating the flow of this game. I wonder who they will encourage to win it

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    13 minutes ago, Kit Walker said:

    I genuinely don't get the complaining about umpiring in this particular game. They've been okay - not brilliant but not terrible.

    Most of the issues have been with both teams doing stupid, undisciplined things. That Nankervis downfield for instance - what does he possibly expect for collecting a player late, unnecessarily, and two metres away from an umpire looking straight at him? Sydney have given away a four goal swing from crazy fake-tough frees.

    It’s the prohibitive contact frees most seem bothered with

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    31 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    The first swing was open-handed, but still contact to his head (face). The second one looked more serious. Let’s see what happens. 

    Brayshaw said what we all know " the AFL want Buddy playing"  ANB? couldn't give a rats [censored]

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    Woweee folks!   What a steal that was

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    Panic stations for the Tiges. 

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    Buddy is still a matchwinner on his day.

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    1 hour ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    Buddy needs to retire.

    Wacky Races Lol GIF by Boomerang Official

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    Bloody hell - this has turned out to be a cracking contest.

    5 goals to Franklin guarantees that he will NOT be suspended.

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    Buddy's such a gun. I used to hate him. Now I just feel privileged to have seen his whole career.

    The last true legendary forward of the VFL/AFL.

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    9 minutes ago, DubDee said:

    The umpires are dictating the flow of this game. I wonder who they will encourage to win it

    Just tried to get Tigers up with a soft free inside 50 ..... and again with a 50 penalty

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