Thanks Swans 

Time to segway to the Freo thread.

Go Swans.

Can’t handle Franklin or Papley. 

2 hours ago, Demon Disciple said:

Yep, he’s done as their coach.

Why oh why did I tip the Swans tonight?

Coz you’re a [censored] genius 💪💪💪

Good result for the Dees

Bad result for my tipping

Dogs’ next 3 are Essendon, GWS, Richmond. 

Are they in danger of missing the 8?

1 minute ago, titan_uranus said:

Dogs’ next 3 are Essendon, GWS, Richmond. 

Are they in danger of missing the 8?

No, look at the rest of their games.

The Doggies getting a draw against the Hawks and then missing out on the 8 on percentage to Carlton [one can dream] 🙏😁

I know it’s a bit like saying what do you prefer, diarrhoea or vomit but I’m torn between who I want to win out of Essendon and Geelong (that will help us).  I’ll go for Essendon

I forgot there was a game  on tonight. Ive drunk a bottle of whisky here in Bangers.Who cares? Swans and doggies are muppets. Theyre not in Sept mix.  Who cares???? 

Go dees tomorrow or when-ever it is. I'm shizenhausened.

MFC is doIng OK.

26 minutes ago, Wodjathefirst said:

I know it’s a bit like saying what do you prefer, diarrhoea or vomit but I’m torn between who I want to win out of Essendon and Geelong (that will help us).  I’ll go for Essendon

I'm not sure I've ever given that too much thought Wodja, but I'd prefer a win to Geelong.  Take them away from Kardinia Park and Geelong will go to puss in finals from the bottom half of the 8.

54 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Can’t handle Franklin or (?). 

Franklin has been one of the greatest.

Amazing footballer to watch.

I don't get the dislike. I will miss his entertainment value.  

Edited July 13, 20231 yr by kev martin

Daisy Pearce “see ya at Franga”

 

😂

(Obviously) a great result for Melbourne tonight. I definitely want Essendon & GWS to win this weekend but don't think it will happen. Yes, Essendon are currently above Geelong but from a Melbourne perspective they're basically equal as I can't see Essendon's percentage getting above Melbourne's and Geelong's percentage is irreleant with the draw against the Swans. Why oh why couldn't the Swans have won that one as they should have?

6 hours ago, Wodjathefirst said:

I know it’s a bit like saying what do you prefer, diarrhoea or vomit but I’m torn between who I want to win out of Essendon and Geelong (that will help us).  I’ll go for Essendon

Reluctantly I’d have to say Essendon too. I feel as though Geelong are making a genuine charge for top 4 due to their many games at GMHBA, albeit they have Brisbane and Collingwood away. A loss here would snuff that out. 

Where as if Essendon somehow make the top 4 I don’t see them as any threat of doing anything nor are they probably ready to do anything.

(hopefully we go 5-2 to finish the season and the result will be academic)

9 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Why? I don’t want the Dogs close to us

Because I’m sick of hearing about them and that they’re a mathematical chance….

10 hours ago, kev martin said:

Franklin has been one of the greatest.

Amazing footballer to watch.

I don't get the dislike. I will miss his entertainment value.  

How do you rate the finals he’s played in? 

4th highest goal kicker and the one that really surprised me was 3rd highest contested mark in the game, he’s not somebody I think off when discussing contested marks. But for all of that he’s effectively the Brisbane Lions, dominates all year but goes missing when it counts. I was a fan of him in his younger years but his last few years at Sydney with regards to his carry on, always appealing for a free when he doesn’t mark it and then his decision to play on this season really confirmed to me what I had been thinking.

When discussing him after he retires everyone should be discussing his goals but also his performances in the big games.

Edited July 13, 20231 yr by Bombay Airconditioning

We owe you one Swannies, will try not to give you too much of a touch up in Rd 24!

Swans have lost 9 already and their run home has too many losable games. Take a miracle for them to make it. Lose in Perth next week and theyre done.

Not looking forward to Buddys last game in R24. Swans will put on a show for him and the umps will love him for it.

Could get ugly. Thanks Tricky Gill you  #%#&###!  Set us up beautifully. Any luck Buddy will miss with an injury? Unlikely.

Zorko misses alot of games but always gets up to play the dees. Jerk.

 

3 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

How do you rate the finals he’s played in? 

4th highest goal kicker and the one that really surprised me was 3rd highest contested mark in the game, he’s not somebody I think off when discussing contested marks. But for all of that he’s effectively the Brisbane Lions, dominates all year but goes missing when it counts. I was a fan of him in his younger years but his last few years at Sydney with regards to his carry on, always appealing for a free when he doesn’t mark it and then his decision to play on this season really confirmed to me what I had been thinking.

When discussing him after he retires everyone should be discussing his goals but also his performances in the big games.

Not sure about all of that (ineffective finals player). Would have played in a few final series, and my guess his performance in those would be pretty good.

What I do know, is that I enjoyed watching him play. Recently, the match up on May was lovely, brought the best out of May.

The "carry on" for frees is right, but that doesn't tarnish him in my eyes. Thought it only happened in his twighlight years.

He is "box-office" for the game.

Port might be playing with fire here. If they are resting players and lose to the Blues they then have the Pies. Lose both they then have the Crows a 50/50 game always and then the cats at Pussyland. Might be a long shot but all of a sudden 2nd place is in play. ok I'm dreaming but resting players is one thing but 7 changes can back fire big time.. 

Watched the highlights of the Bulldog/Swan game and couldn't get over the number of 'throws' masquerading as 'handballs' in a passage in the First Quarter.

2 hours ago, Deebauched said:

Any luck Buddy will miss with an injury? Unlikely.

 

 

Maybe, if he doesn't want May to give him another bath in his last game

2 hours ago, Deebauched said:

Swans have lost 9 already and their run home has too many losable games. Take a miracle for them to make it. Lose in Perth next week and theyre done.

Not looking forward to Buddys last game in R24. Swans will put on a show for him and the umps will love him for it.

Could get ugly. Thanks Tricky Gill you  #%#&###!  Set us up beautifully. Any luck Buddy will miss with an injury? Unlikely.

Zorko misses alot of games but always gets up to play the dees. Jerk.

 

Buddy's apparently a week-to-week proposition but assuming he isn't significantly injured he'll definitely be playing R24 as it's likely his last game and at the SCG. They'll rest him against Adelaide in Adelaide the week before unless they're competing for Top 8 which I don't think they will be. I'm happy for Buddy to be playing because IMO they're a worse team with him in than out. 

12 minutes ago, YearOfTheDees said:

Port might be playing with fire here. If they are resting players and lose to the Blues they then have the Pies. Lose both they then have the Crows a 50/50 game always and then the cats at Pussyland. Might be a long shot but all of a sudden 2nd place is in play. ok I'm dreaming but resting players is one thing but 7 changes can back fire big time.. 

I don't think they're resting any players. 3 of 7 injured, Junior Rioli out for personal reasons, the other 3 omissions are Quinton Narkle, Ryan Burton & Sam Hayes. I do agree though that its brave to drop any players when you already have 4 outs. Surprised particularly that Burton is out given Trent McKenzies' injury.

6 minutes ago, Monbon said:

Watched the highlights of the Bulldog/Swan game and couldn't get over the number of 'throws' masquerading as 'handballs' in a passage in the First Quarter.

This whole holding the ball/illegal disposal thing is a lottery. Half the time they say if the ball comes out in a tackle it's illegal disposal, the other half that's its been knocked out so play on. Almost an arbitrary call. They gave Treloar about as minute to spin a full 360 and choose the best handball option for the opening goal. I agree also some of these flick passes the Bulldogs specialise in are very doubtful. 

35 minutes ago, Monbon said:

Watched the highlights of the Bulldog/Swan game and couldn't get over the number of 'throws' masquerading as 'handballs' in a passage in the First Quarter.

Thought BBB's throw in the dying minutes against the Saints was a bit rich. Seems you just have to put a fist on the ball and make a two handed throw.

So many indiscretions going past the keeper.

Dissent, getting in the protected area when mark and free kick, moving when on the mark, marks off kicks less than 15 meters, holding the ball when player obviously just drops it when tackled and occasionally getting the free for holding the man (even though no legal disposal), whacks to head in marking contest, scragging at stoppages and mauls, sheparding when off the ball, tacklers holding the ball in under the tackled, blocking when team mate has marking position (we get away with it well).

Though, what would I know.

Oh yeah, the soft frees paid to a few elites and to particular clubs.