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It's always great to have Spargo pop up up and kick a goal when we need one. Always on time and does it so often.

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I think everything about our good performance has been said so I'll give a shout out to the commentary team on fox (I can't believe I'm typing this).

Just four people calling a game of footy without yelling and hyperbole. I actually left the volume up. Very relaxing game to watch.

We're starting to really click into gear now.

Go Dees

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5 minutes ago, Brownie said:

I think everything about our good performance has been said so I'll give a shout out to the commentary team on fox (I can't believe I'm typing this).

Just four people calling a game of footy without yelling and hyperbole. I actually left the volume up. Very relaxing game to watch.

We're starting to really click into gear now.

Go Dees

Good point. 

Like this too.

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There were a lot of posters arguing that Tmac was done.

I get it to some extent but it wasn't that long ago when he was a huge part of our last flag.

Yesterday he showed those skills and determination again. 

A fit Tmac playing at his best will see us go all the way again.

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I know this isn't a punting forum but just wanted to share my pain with any punters in the group :)

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43 minutes ago, Mazer Rackham said:

From the 2023 Laws of the Game.

1.1 DEFINITIONS
...
Goal Line: the white line marked on the Playing Surface between each goal post, as illustrated in Diagram 1.

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16.1 GOALS AND BEHINDS
16.1.1 Scoring a Goal
Subject to Law 16.2, a Goal is scored when the football is Kicked completely over the Goal Line by a Player of the  Attacking Team without being touched by any other Player, even if the football first touches the ground.
16.1.2 Scoring a Behind
Subject to Law 16.2, a Behind is scored when any of the following occurs:
...
(b) the football touches or passes over the goal post or touches the padding or any 
other attachment to the goal post;
(c) a Player of the Attacking Team Kicks the football over the Goal Line but before 
completely passing over the Goal Line, the football is touched by another Player;

Note: "Goal Line", not "back of the padding".

According to the rules, it's a goal. This "back of the padding" thing is a furphy.

This needs to be sent to the AFL, ch7 and fox footy to remind them all that the padding only applies if it is hit by the ball.

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29 minutes ago, Brownie said:

I think everything about our good performance has been said so I'll give a shout out to the commentary team on fox (I can't believe I'm typing this).

Just four people calling a game of footy without yelling and hyperbole. I actually left the volume up. Very relaxing game to watch.

We're starting to really click into gear now.

Go Dees

Agree, browny & Gaz a breath of fresh air.

Solid performance, lifted off the pedal lightly in the last but still kept it down enough. All the players did their bit and aside from hibbos Achilles and levers "bit of an ankle" unscathed. Bring on the bombers next week.

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30 minutes ago, BigFez said:

I know this isn't a punting forum but just wanted to share my pain with any punters in the group :)

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I've been trying to tell everyone that Pickett's no good, but will they listen?

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25 minutes ago, AzzKikA said:

This needs to be sent to the AFL, ch7 and fox footy to remind them all that the padding only applies if it is hit by the ball.

The score reviewers have only one decision to make (unlike the umps for whom I feel pity despite my swearing at them). You'd think they'd know the rules that affect their one simple job. Apparently not. (I wouldn't expect the commentators to know much at all.)

 

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I finally made the move and got a Kayo subscription. Watched the game last night and 2 things were immediately apparent. One quality of the game commentators is a vast improvement on channel 7. And no ads while the game is underway. Oh the bliss of no Brian ! I have resisted for some time because I am firmly in the “ there is no substitute for going to the game “ however with an ever increase of games at night and those not on FTA I succumbed to Kayo. The upside is I can watch when and wherever I am ( last night on my IPad while away for Easter. ) the 21st century has caught up with me and not all of it is bad. P.S F1 is looking good from now.

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22 minutes ago, AzzKikA said:

Agree, browny & Gaz a breath of fresh air.

Solid performance, lifted off the pedal lightly in the last but still kept it down enough. All the players did their bit and aside from hibbos Achilles and levers "bit of an ankle" unscathed. Bring on the bombers next week.

Compared to 7 commentators they are heaven. 

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5 minutes ago, sue said:

The score reviewers have only one decision to make (unlike the umps for whom I feel pity despite my swearing at them). You'd think they'd know the rules that affect their one simple job. Apparently not. (I wouldn't expect the commentators to know much at all.)

 

Does anyone even know who the score reviewers are? They've never explained who it is making these decisions, are they actually umpires/officials? No one knows.

Having said that I think it was a point.

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4 minutes ago, old dee said:

I finally made the move and got a Kayo subscription. Watched the game last night and 2 things were immediately apparent. One quality of the game commentators is a vast improvement on channel 7. And no ads while the game is underway. Oh the bliss of no Brian ! I have resisted for some time because I am firmly in the “ there is no substitute for going to the game “ however with an ever increase of games at night and those not on FTA I succumbed to Kayo. The upside is I can watch when and wherever I am ( last night on my IPad while away for Easter. ) the 21st century has caught up with me and not all of it is bad. 

Wait until the next tv rights deal (starting next year?) when Fox/Kayo are allowed to provide their own commentators for ALL games - we'll never have to listen to BT, Jobe, Lingy, McLachlan and the rest of those nuffies again (except for the GF and hopefully we'll all be at the G and can watch the replays with the radio commentary 🤣)

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1 hour ago, Mazer Rackham said:

From the 2023 Laws of the Game.

1.1 DEFINITIONS
...
Goal Line: the white line marked on the Playing Surface between each goal post, as illustrated in Diagram 1.

...

16.1 GOALS AND BEHINDS
16.1.1 Scoring a Goal
Subject to Law 16.2, a Goal is scored when the football is Kicked completely over the Goal Line by a Player of the  Attacking Team without being touched by any other Player, even if the football first touches the ground.
16.1.2 Scoring a Behind
Subject to Law 16.2, a Behind is scored when any of the following occurs:
...
(b) the football touches or passes over the goal post or touches the padding or any 
other attachment to the goal post;
(c) a Player of the Attacking Team Kicks the football over the Goal Line but before 
completely passing over the Goal Line, the football is touched by another Player;

Note: "Goal Line", not "back of the padding".

According to the rules, it's a goal. This "back of the padding" thing is a furphy.

I agree 100%. The back of the padding is totally irrelevant. We, and Frittata, were robbed of a goal. 

54 minutes ago, Brownie said:

I think everything about our good performance has been said so I'll give a shout out to the commentary team on fox (I can't believe I'm typing this).

Just four people calling a game of footy without yelling and hyperbole. I actually left the volume up. Very relaxing game to watch.

We're starting to really click into gear now.

Go Dees

The most relaxed and enjoyable TV commentary that I can remember.   None of this blokey “wodya think BT,  Richo etc” nonsense.   

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10 hours ago, Maldonboy38 said:

Our fumbling is becoming a concern and will hurt us against the better sides, especially when it is Petracca, Viney, Oliver, ANB, Spargo etc... who are usually so clean. We have to tidy this up. 

My man Brayshaw is possibly our sloppiest current player. Some of his un-pressured stuff ups today (and over the last 2 weeks as well) were mind boggling. It is only his 2-way running and defensive efforts keeping him in the 22. He is a gun, but clean hands and feet required.

 

I agree.. not sure why so many of the team have been fumbling and yesterday was particularly bad (obviously it was highly contested, but still, there were many dropped uncontested marks). and yes, my fave brayshaw has been one of the big culprits. not a great look. i also noticed chandler was a little guilt of it it in the first half too. it seems to catch on throughout the rest of the team, much like missed shots at goal.. 

a slightly better/healthier opposition yesterday would've made a more stressful watch. we were lucky we weren't punished.

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2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Does anyone even know who the score reviewers are? They've never explained who it is making these decisions, are they actually umpires/officials? No one knows.

Having said that I think it was a point.

No idea but I think we all need to chip in so they can have their glasses prescription updated.

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53 minutes ago, BigFez said:

I know this isn't a punting forum but just wanted to share my pain with any punters in the group :)

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They never come off the multis 

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2 minutes ago, monoccular said:

I agree 100%. The back of the padding is totally irrelevant. We, and Frittata, were robbed of a goal. 

The most relaxed and enjoyable TV commentary that I can remember.   None of this blokey “wodya think BT,  Richo etc” nonsense.   

"Whadda you think, Lingy?"

"Who's Lingy?"

"You mate. You're Lingy."

"Oh right. I wondered why people always always call me Lingy. I think ... what was the question again?"

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10 minutes ago, old dee said:

Compared to 7 commentators they are heaven. 

Commentary on Richmond Dogs was excellent too. Hudson, Dunstall and Buckley. Too rare a thing though.

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5 minutes ago, BrisbaneDemon said:

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Well played!  Think I was too greedy with 3+.

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5 minutes ago, Mazer Rackham said:

"Whadda you think, Lingy?"

"Who's Lingy?"

"You mate. You're Lingy."

"Oh right. I wondered why people always always call me Lingy. I think ... what was the question again?"

 

5 minutes ago, Mazer Rackham said:

"Whadda you think, Lingy?"

"Who's Lingy?"

"You mate. You're Lingy."

"Oh right. I wondered why people always always call me Lingy. I think ... what was the question again?"

Why do channel 7 think this the way to go? I don’t know of one person who enjoys it. Pure [censored].

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1 hour ago, Mazer Rackham said:

From the 2023 Laws of the Game.

1.1 DEFINITIONS
...
Goal Line: the white line marked on the Playing Surface between each goal post, as illustrated in Diagram 1.

...

16.1 GOALS AND BEHINDS
16.1.1 Scoring a Goal
Subject to Law 16.2, a Goal is scored when the football is Kicked completely over the Goal Line by a Player of the  Attacking Team without being touched by any other Player, even if the football first touches the ground.
16.1.2 Scoring a Behind
Subject to Law 16.2, a Behind is scored when any of the following occurs:
...
(b) the football touches or passes over the goal post or touches the padding or any 
other attachment to the goal post;
(c) a Player of the Attacking Team Kicks the football over the Goal Line but before 
completely passing over the Goal Line, the football is touched by another Player;

Note: "Goal Line", not "back of the padding".

According to the rules, it's a goal. This "back of the padding" thing is a furphy.

Very clear rule The umpires should know that

 

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Just read a match review that deadset described Lever as a “high profile recruit”. He’s in his sixth season at the club ffs. Twice as long as he was at the fruit tingles.

its akin to referring to “ex-Bomber” Michael Hibberd or “Number 2 draft pick” Christian Petracca.

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