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NON-MFC: Rd 07 2023

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1 minute ago, Demon Dynasty said:

HTB on Horne Francis ignored

2 Port players running into the protected zone from behind in the one piece of play.... both ignored

The protected zone is no longer it seems accept if you're Rick Lever

Mate you've highlighted the great weakness in umpiring - inconsistency.

Decisions are paid, one week, one quarter, by one one umpire .... then it's not paid.

It drives me ( and I guess most supporters) [censored] nuts.

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    1 minute ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Mate you've highlighted the great weakness in umpiring - inconsistency.

    Decisions are paid, one week, one quarter, by one one umpire .... then it's not paid.

    It drives me ( and I guess most supporters) [censored] nuts.

    It's a sad state of affairs with seemingly no improvement or adjustment on the horizon Uncle.  In fact it appears to be worsening by the week.

    I'm more frustrated than an Amish electrician

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    56 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    I only go for those no win no pay charletons

    🤑

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    Port’s skills tonight are very average, their team defence is amateurish, and they are still only a goal down.

    Im not sold on St Kilda.

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    2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    Have a look at their draw. They will absolutely finish in the Top 4. What happens from there…

    Their draw is very, very soft. 

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    I watched the replay of our last game this afternoon. The intensity was 400% on this game. It’s a good watch if you’re bored. We played with great heart.

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    3 minutes ago, BDA said:

    how was that not head high

    Drew the head high contact by raising the arm I thought. I'd still be ropable if it happened to Spargo or someone of that ilk with the right jumper on.

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    38 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Mate you've highlighted the great weakness in umpiring - inconsistency.

    Decisions are paid, one week, one quarter, by one one umpire .... then it's not paid.

    It drives me ( and I guess most supporters) [censored] nuts.

    Well we finally found something to agree on.

    I call it game manipulation.

    Notice how some teams are given a couple of seconds before play on is called, while others have time to watch an episode of 360. No one calls it for what it is, game manipulation.

    It is something that is not seen in free kick stats, but it affects games.

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    2 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Well we finally found something to agree on.

    I call it game manipulation.

    Notice how some teams are given a couple of seconds before play on is called, while others have time to watch an episode of 360. No one calls it for what it is, game manipulation.

    It is something that is not seen in free kick stats, but it affects games.

    With what aim Redleg?

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    26 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    Have a look at their draw. They will absolutely finish in the Top 4. What happens from there…

    not a chance. they had a similar start last year. not enough talent to maintain this. they might scrape into the 8

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    I think the standard of football in this game has been very poor. Glad I did not bet on this.

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    has a 19yo kid ever had 6 clearances in a Q? 9 in the first half. JHF looks a freak. never seen him play properly before. 12 contested in a half  

    North must be cut

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    1 minute ago, sue said:

    With what aim Redleg?

    With the aim of assisting one side, without it being recorded as free kick errors for example. I don’t know really, but why do we get howlers of umpiring performance like us against the Tigers. Even Richo said several times it was umpiring mistakes and guess what, on every occasion we were the victims of the mistake.

    I guess I am just paranoid.

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    Excellent mark and goal from Owens. He looks a decent player

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    11 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

    The booing of Horne-Francis is seriously dumb.

    Collingwood supporters started that in round 2.

    The same group of supporters that are happy to boo Oliver on receipt of Neale Daniher medal but take the Moral high ground when their beloved Pendlebury gets booed on Anzac Day or Ginnvian on the SCG scoreboard.

    Worst group of supporters in the AFL.

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