PREGAME: Rd 24 vs Sydney

[Demon17 5,202]

4 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Except he does. That’s his GameDay hair. His hair sans-product is very different and he’s not so easily recognisable. I watched his brother play for Coldstream a few weeks ago and didn’t realise it was Bayley sitting in the back of a ute only 20 feet away.

Last year Pauline asked him if he’d ever think of changing his ‘do. He said, “I can’t mum, it’s my signature look.” 😂 

Excellent research and insights. 

But gee BT loves commenting on the style.

[dazzledavey36 55,318]

18 minutes ago, Travy14 said:

In: T-Mac

Out: Schache 

Laurie or Smith to sub.

Would be tough to put smith sub as he played an ok game, but he is just so perfect as the sub.  Liked what Laurie did, not outstanding but needs a chance not just straight out!

 

Not sure bringing Tmac on a wet and horrible day is ideal.

Have some not learnt from the Ben Brown in Alice Spring fiasco?

Edited August 22, 2023 by dazzledavey36

[dice 712]

33 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

As if. Media love to tow the company line. 
 

Predictably Waffley and S*obbo completely dismissed the incident on 360. Wasn't a bump they said, lol.

If it happened earlier in the year when the AFL were cracking down on head high incidents, they would have been all over it like a rash

[Jibroni 5,009]

Wow really surprised particularly with McAdam suffering a broken cheekbone.

Edited August 22, 2023 by Jibroni

[Jaded No More 68,973]

14 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

Wow really surprised particularly with McAdam suffering a broken cheekbone.

Nothing surprises me about the AFL anymore. They look after their important clubs and the hell with the rest. 
It’s a dream outcome for them to have a final in NSW. They’ll make sure it happens one way or another. 

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,939]

I thought the McCartin hit was a text book suspension given the AFL’s campaign against head high contact and the fact that McAdam has a busted face.

Oh well, I’d be more disappointed if Sunday was a must win.

[Bates Mate 4,510]

38 minutes ago, dice said:

Predictably Waffley and S*obbo completely dismissed the incident on 360. Wasn't a bump they said, lol.

If it happened earlier in the year when the AFL were cracking down on head high incidents, they would have been all over it like a rash

I've given up watching any of the football shows this year. Haven't missed them one bit. Front bar the exception 

[SPC 3,551]

I think Sydney argued a good case. The change of direction impacted positioning and McCartin was tracking ball not player. 
On another note, Trac said he and some players were under the weather, hence why not in the studio. Not sure if it’s true Or posturing for a few late outs if the game is a dead rubber.

[SFebes 4,884]

2 minutes ago, SPC said:

I think Sydney argued a good case. The change of direction impacted positioning and McCartin was tracking ball not player. 
On another note, Trac said he and some players were under the weather, hence why not in the studio. Not sure if it’s true Or posturing for a few late outs if the game is a dead rubber.

Funny you mention that as I was going to bring it up the other day, but when the camera showed Petracca on the bench on gameday I thought to myself his eyes look shot and wondered whether he was sick at the time, especially given he was a bit off.

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,809]

I have little doubt that if a Demon player did what McCartin did, he’d get a month , and the media would be criticising the “ culture “ at Melbourne.

[Kozzie4PM 765]

1 minute ago, SFebes said:

Funny you mention that as I was going to bring it up the other day, but when the camera showed Petracca on the bench on gameday I thought to myself his eyes look shot and wondered whether he was sick at the time, especially given he was a bit off.

Did not look a happy camper on Sunday.

[picket fence 17,498]

17 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I thought the McCartin hit was a text book suspension given the AFL’s campaign against head high contact and the fact that McAdam has a busted face.

Oh well, I’d be more disappointed if Sunday was a must win.

The AFL Judiciary and processes is and forever will be totally Basket Case material. How Mc Cartin gets of is the stuff of Älice in Wonderland!

[Nascent 9,283]

24 minutes ago, SPC said:

On another note, Trac said he and some players were under the weather, hence why not in the studio. Not sure if it’s true Or posturing for a few late outs if the game is a dead rubber.

Not great news but better now than in September I guess.

[beelzebub 23,383]

AFL theatre continues..

It's a corrupt methodology. 

And accountable  to ????????

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 10,878]

Watching Trac on 360 tonight - WTF rubbish internet provider is he with that I don't want to be with?

[Pulp Fritschon 764]

25 minutes ago, SFebes said:

Funny you mention that as I was going to bring it up the other day, but when the camera showed Petracca on the bench on gameday I thought to myself his eyes look shot and wondered whether he was sick at the time, especially given he was a bit off.

Yes I did notice Petracca eyes on Sunday. He did get a hit in the face in the 2nd quarter where he went down for a bit. Could have been that. But yes he was a bit off Sunday. 

[Bates Mate 4,510]

Fritta confirmed https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1413368/injury-report-fritsch-closes-in-on-return

 

Kudos to Selwyn and team this year done a cracking job, getting players on the park and managing work loads. Learned some lessons last year and adjusted accordingly

[gregdemon 624]

6 minutes ago, Pulp Fritschon said:

Yes I did notice Petracca eyes on Sunday. He did get a hit in the face in the 2nd quarter where he went down for a bit. Could have been that. But yes he was a bit off Sunday. 

DEAD RUBBER  manage max trac    in Grundy Dunstan.

[YearOfTheDees 3,266]

5 minutes ago, gregdemon said:

DEAD RUBBER  manage max trac    in Grundy Dunstan.

Just tell the AFL we don't want McCartin knocking our player out and getting off so we are resting them.

[Bates Mate 4,510]

Hibbo officially concussed is disappointing. I thought he deserved to be in the team ahead of scache and Tomlinson.

I'd also have him ahead of bowey and Salem based on form this year

[Sir Why You Little 37,125]

10 minutes ago, gregdemon said:

DEAD RUBBER  manage max trac    in Grundy Dunstan.

Not a bad idea at all. 

[binman 43,757]

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

Nothing surprises me about the AFL anymore. 

As ive posted a number of times, i think the logical rule change about the ball hitting the post is if it goes thru, its a goal (by the by, a benefit I haven't highlighted is that unlike a technological solution, that solution is replicable at every single level, from under 8s, to the ammos, to state leagues).

I have not heard a single media person support what would be a cost free way to remove at least one scenario where a mistake is made that costs a game (you would still need ARC for touched).

In fact every single media person i have heard respond to the suggestion had rejected it out of hand.

Any number of stupid reasons are given for rejecting - tradition being the most common (as if they've had video calls and the stand rule since 1859. And some of the same people are advocating for a NHL or NFL style video review after all scores and resetting the clock if there is a scoring error).

But one of the most common, and funniest, responses I've heard, including from Whateley, is that the AFL just need to get the system right.

The AFL get a system right?

I can barely think of a single system the AFL is responsible for that isn't deeply flawed - the MRO, ARC, tribunal,  finals ticketing, fixturing, AFLW, rule development and implementation, umpiring, equalisation, free agency compensation. The list goes on.

And people seriously see the solution to this ARC mess as the AFL developing and implementing a robust and effective system and processes?

I mean come on.

Just look at the crows and dees non goals/goals. 

In BOTH, completely predictable, instances the system and procceses the AFL has had 15 years to get right were CORRECTLY FOLLOWED!!!!!!!.

The system operated exactly as designed by the bloody AFL!

And the solution to this mess is the AFL overhauling a sytem they have designed and/or coming up with another process to bolt on with no thought about unintended consequences of doing so.

Jesus wept.

On the media, they don't really want simple solutions either  - they're as addicted to controversy ad the AFL.

Edited August 22, 2023 by binman

[DubDee 26,117]

cmon guys not much in the McCartin incident. he never changed his shape and was looking for the ball. 

i know there have been bad decisions made based on injury outcome but let’s not add this to the pile

[monoccular 17,573]

2 hours ago, Deebauched said:

Tricky Gill's shocking presser the other day about the goal umpiring sums him up.   He doesnt care. System works nothing to see here.

Doubt the AFL will appeal Mc Cartin getting off.  Tricky Gill will probably be helping Swans cheersquad hold up the banner for Buddy farewell.

I dont care if we lose this one. We've been set up.  Finishing 4th is fine.

Why is Tricky Gill still hanging around? Can Dillion speak?

But Tricky Gill does have  a pretty hairdo - I can't comment on Dill's as I wouldn't recognise him if I ran over him.

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

Nothing surprises me about the AFL anymore. They look after their important clubs and the hell with the rest. 
It’s a dream outcome for them to have a final in NSW. They’ll make sure it happens one way or another. 

Well they started the process of ensuring Sydney's playing in finals at Adelaide Oval last weekend - just as they ensured Carlton playing finals the previous weekend.  Any coincidence that abject failure of their precious ARC helped their favourite teams twice in two weeks?  Maybe I am a conspiracy theorist after all.  

An absolute amateur multimillion dollar enterprise that cant get technology right that wouldn't cost an arm and a leg - ARC, microphones for journalists at press conferences just for starters.

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,274]

5 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

sure is!

kevin kropinyeri is the star guest at the event put on by nsw demons

When: Sunday 27 August, 12–2:30pm
Where: Urban Winery, Entertainment Quarter (on-site parking, 5 min walk to the SCG)
$$: $60 Adult, Children 5-12 years $20.
How: Bookings here

Thanks. I bought tickets (2) for me and thirdborn. Anyone else going?