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NON-MFC: Rd 20 2023

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6 minutes ago, binman said:

I didn't watch the cats dockers game, so not sure how poorly cats played. 

But i can't see the cats losing twice in a row at home, particularly because port will struggle to come up after two weeks of intense footy and have to travel.

On rhe travel, interstate teams must hate playing at kp because they have to fly into tulla and then get in a bus for what, 75 mins, down to Geelong?

No Blicavs or Hawkins and an out of form Cameron doesn’t help the cause. 
Aliir Aliir could still miss with delayed concussion? 

Freo seems to be the only team that loves to play down there. Can’t quite figure that out. 
 

Let’s see if the Lions bounce back against Freo. 

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    3 hours ago, Wadda We Sing said:

    If we finish 3rd we would play Port at Port right? We certainly didnt beat them and do seem to struggle over there. Last thing id want.

    Hey Wadda. I think our record at AO is something like 10-5 with a steady five-goal average-winning-margin, including a 2011 last-round seven-point tank and neutral loss to Essendon this year (with another crucial neutral win over Brisbane in 2021). Under Goody's tenure, starting with the 2017 upset over the Crows, I think we're even better. Have faith my friend - woo-hoo!

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    15 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    These setups never end well for us. 

    They did in 2021. Everything fell into place for us in the final few rounds. Maybe a bit of history repeating 🤞

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    20 minutes ago, Fork 'em said:

    Reminds me of when I yelled out " Go Milney!" during the drawn 2010 GF.
    Watching neutral games can be confusing to say the least.

    In late 2021 the fine folks of Demonland said we should barrack for Essendon vs I can’t remember who because it helped our ladder position. As hard as it was, I did exactly that. But in the third quarter I caught myself whispering “come on Jake” when Stringer was lining up for goal. I realised it was only a matter of time before I’d be calling him “Jakey” so I immediately stopped barracking for them. One can only do so much for one’s team. 

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    Had a multi on Geelong, Brisbane and Port. Got seriously burnt. I now can't even pick my nose.

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    3 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    No Blicavs or Hawkins and an out of form Cameron doesn’t help the cause. 
    Aliir Aliir could still miss with delayed concussion? 

    Freo seems to be the only team that loves to play down there. Can’t quite figure that out. 
     

    Let’s see if the Lions bounce back against Freo. 

    Don’t you mean delayed migraine?

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    Just now, Jaded No More said:

    No Blicavs or Hawkins and an out of form Cameron doesn’t help the cause. 
    Aliir Aliir could still miss with delayed concussion? 

    Freo seems to be the only team that loves to play down there. Can’t quite figure that out. 
     

    Let’s see if the Lions bounce back against Freo. 

    Lions will maul freo.

    I watched that game. They'll def miss Ashcroft, but my take is they simply didn't turn up. The suns did and, brought the heat, and the lions couldn't get going.

    That they didn't come fully wound up is a bigger worry than not having Ashcroft. It's too late in the season for a genuine contender to be flat coming into any game. A bad sign

    Same will be true I'd we don't bring it tommorow.

    But i could not be more confident we will.

    We will smash the tigers.

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    The local footy team I played for used the Richmond them song.
    Once at a Melbourne Richmond game I found myself absent mindedly singing along to Tigerland.
    The look of disgust from the 2 older cheersquad women beside me snapped me back to reality 😂

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    15 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    Don’t you mean delayed migraine?

     

    If Port don’t get a serious fine, that is a disgrace. 

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    57 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Barbie and if I learnt anything from that movie is that dreams do come true. 
    See also Melbourne finishing 2nd. 

     

    56 minutes ago, layzie said:

    We all saw this coming 

     

    55 minutes ago, BDA said:

     

    I Had A Perfect Day Perfect GIF - I Had A Perfect Day Perfect Perfect Day GIFs

    Like Barbie & Ken

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    8 minutes ago, Skuit said:

    Hey Wadda. I think our record at AO is something like 10-5 with a steady five-goal average-winning-margin, including a 2011 last-round seven-point tank and neutral loss to Essendon this year (with another crucial neutral win over Brisbane in 2021). Under Goody's tenure, starting with the 2017 upset over the Crows, I think we're even better. Have faith my friend - woo-hoo!

    Also, I'm in a reasonably exotic part of the world, but won't name it to avoid humble-bragging. Nevertheless, this country seems to have its own woo-hoo bird. 

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    2 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    https://twitter.com/davidzita1/status/1685243768700878848?s=46&t=wnG6GQmjiwi8g2-Psv-SaQ

     

    If Port don’t get a serious fine, that is a disgrace. 

    See, this is the kind of negligence that will lead to payouts.

    It's not about suspending someone who accidentally bumps someone high when competing for the footy (Hunter on Rozee for example) it's about following the correct protocols that have been put in place. It shouldn't even be in the clubs hands, the AFL should have an independent medic on hand at each game to do the assessment.

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    2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    See, this is the kind of negligence that will lead to payouts.

    It's not about suspending someone who accidentally bumps someone high when competing for the footy (Hunter on Rozee for example) it's about following the correct protocols that have been put in place. It shouldn't even be in the clubs hands, the AFL should have an independent medic on hand at each game to do the assessment.

    Watch the AFL do nothing about this, and yet continue to suspend players for accidental contact.

    Gotta protect the brand 🙄

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    47 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said:

    Kudos to @binman    
    You picked it Well done. 

     

    42 minutes ago, BDA said:

    Buddy is a spent force. It’s actually better for us if he plays

    Maybe he will be brought back to have a last hurrah, and tweak the hamstring in the first contested run?

    39 minutes ago, binman said:

    My take is it extremely difficult to back up after a game as intense and physical as last weeks pies port game - particularly if it is another high stakes, high pressure games

    I mean, the evidence simply could not be clearer.

    It's not that the pies, first and second on the ladder, lost. It's how they lost - both teams were gassed from the get go.

    I wouldn't be writing port off on the back of that game. 

    That said i think it is a joke so many 'experts' had the top three - pies, port and lions - and the rest.

    And I'm glad I've banged in about it. Peanuts everywhere in the media.

    And on port - I didn't rate them in the top 3 prior to that game. So nothing had changed.

    My one regret on the punting front is not backing the crows over 39. 

    Had the line and win bets covered, but should have had a nibble on the over 39 because that game was my best bet of the year. The crows were set for it. And as I expected port were gassed.

    binman - as you know I always look forward to the podcast but I expect (regardless of tomorrow's result, which I expect will be a decent win) this one to be an absolute beauty.  Can't wait.  Cheers

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    4 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Watch the AFL do nothing about this, and yet continue to suspend players for accidental contact.

    Gotta protect the brand 🙄

    To do nothing, the AFL would be taking its greatest ever risk in its history. 

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    Just flicked over to YouTube and look what the algorithm delivered.
    Never gets old.
     


     

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    3 minutes ago, Fork 'em said:

    Just flicked over to YouTube and look what the algorithm delivered.
    Never gets old.
     


     

    I will never watch this and not tear up. Pure. Magic. 

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    Dons gone…

    Happy Love It GIF by The Drew Barrymore Show

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    1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

    I will never watch this and not tear up. Pure. Magic. 

    I got the chills watching it just then.

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    2 hours ago, YearOfTheDees said:

    Not watching the game but if it's like last week it's the delivery inside 50.

    Well you better just watch it then to appease yourself. 

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    26 minutes ago, Fork 'em said:

    Just flicked over to YouTube and look what the algorithm delivered.
    Never gets old.
     


     

    🍆💦💦
     

    But you think - why would Dogga leave?!

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    23 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    I will never watch this and not tear up. Pure. Magic. 

    It is effing unbelievable. As Yze said, we will likely never see that again, from any team. Which is why we just need to barrack for our lads now - forget about the grumbling about skill errors etc, let’s just back them all the way.

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    1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

    Tell me again how bad our win against Adelaide was 😂

     

    Adelaide is the best side not in the top 4 by an absolute mile. 

    Carlton?

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    4 minutes ago, Radar Detector said:

    Carlton?

    Fair call on last nights showing.

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