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The free kick against Balta for the push in the back, late in the game, in front of the goal, was a shocker. Perfectly executed tackle. should have been HTB against Carlton.

I know its a tough game to umpire but that was pure incompetence. 

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    Interesting to read Voss’ comments this morning about their heavy loading over the past 4 weeks, and that their strategy has been to effectively use the early bye as their season starter.

    Wonder what our strategy is?

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    On 15/03/2024 at 08:03, TheWiz said:

    Interesting to read Voss’ comments this morning about their heavy loading over the past 4 weeks, and that their strategy has been to effectively use the early bye as their season starter.

    Wonder what our strategy is?

    Don't mention the L word.

    Seems to be extremely triggering for some on here.

    Can you post a link to voss' comments please.

    Thanks in advance.

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    1 hour ago, BDA said:

    The free kick against Balta for the push in the back, late in the game, in front of the goal, was a shocker. Perfectly executed tackle. should have been HTB against Carlton.

    I know its a tough game to umpire but that was pure incompetence. 

    Also that TDK 50 metres (more like 65 metres) penalty and goal didn't help. 50 metres penalty wasn't even there in the first place. 🙄 

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    30 minutes ago, binman said:

    Don't mention the L word.

    Seems to be extremely triggering for some on here.

    Particularly those that think considering potential mitigating factors to help understand a poor performance equals making excuses.

    But on serious note, that's an interesting comment from Voss. Would help explain their fade out against the blues, and perhaps also their strategy to attack so aggressively early (ie to build a winning buffer).

    Can you post a link to voss' comments please.

    Thanks in advance.


    It was at the 7:50 mark of his post match press conference:

    https://www.afl.com.au/video/1086632

    That's a great point about attacking early to create a buffer.

    I was taken aback when he said they have been planning this since November… it’s some serious forethought and strategy.

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    39 minutes ago, TheWiz said:


    It was at the 7:50 mark of his post match press conference:

    https://www.afl.com.au/video/1086632

    That's a great point about attacking early to create a buffer.

    I was taken aback when he said they have been planning this since November… it’s some serious forethought and strategy.

    I have always been a big fan of early momentum. Given the top 8 is typically settled after round 8 its critical to get off to a good start

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    15 minutes ago, Demonland said:

     

    Whats the point of posting that?  Trying to make me vomit, again?

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    3 hours ago, TheWiz said:

    Interesting to read Voss’ comments this morning about their heavy loading over the past 4 weeks, and that their strategy has been to effectively use the early bye as their season starter.

    Wonder what our strategy is?

    We have a strategy????

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    11 hours ago, binman said:

    I'd be filthy if I was a tigers fan.

    How could the AFL not find a way to ensure the tigers had at least a 6 day break. Ridiculous.

    I went to a music trivia night at a brewery instead of watching Carlton and I won a slab. I'd call that a win I guess.

    @binman just wondering on your thoughts of the Richmond gameplan and style with Yze in charge? 

     

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    did anyone else notice cripps throw the ball from underneath the pack to cerra for the snap goal in last quarter?

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    45 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

    did anyone else notice cripps throw the ball from underneath the pack to cerra for the snap goal in last quarter?

    He's making a habit of this lately old Crippa and getting away with it.

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    1 hour ago, jnrmac said:

    I have always been a big fan of early momentum. Given the top 8 is typically settled after round 8 its critical to get off to a good start

    Agree - applies to both individual games and seasons.

    Def a calculated gamble by the lions to risk early season losses by tinkering with their fitness program, if that's what they've done (I haven't watched the clip yet).

    One they obviously think is worth taking.

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    3 ACLs in 5 games.

    AFL scheduling 5 day turnarounds and four games in humid conditions on slippery grounds.

    Nothing to see here. 

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    3 hours ago, Demonland said:

     

    They can thank the umps and ARC for most of them.

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    1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

    3 ACLs in 5 games.

    AFL scheduling 5 day turnarounds and four games in humid conditions on slippery grounds.

    Nothing to see here. 

    season has started a month too early

    won't somebody think about the ConTeNt?!??

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    6 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    season has started a month too early

    won't somebody think about the ConTeNt?!??

    17 games please.... Early April start

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    10 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    3 ACLs in 5 games.

    AFL scheduling 5 day turnarounds and four games in humid conditions on slippery grounds.

    Nothing to see here. 

    literally no excuse to have a 5 day break when only 4 games in the OR. 

    madness

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    15 hours ago, Gawndy the Great said:

    Definitely got the memo. 

     

    15 hours ago, Demonsone said:

    Umpiring is a joke & cruicified the tigers 

     

    15 hours ago, Earl Hood said:

    Umpires have decided to break the deadlock. 

    Did the Visy paper bag$ arrive just in time?

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