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Just now, BoBo said:

Can’t argue against that… 

I wasn’t having a go at you. I’m sorry if it sounded that way. It’s just so hard to watch a team who deserves to win but is denied a fair go. Free kicks 23-8. That alone is awful but Dixon in front of goal earlier this quarter amongst many other similarly bs frees just kills any enthusiasm. I can’t imagine how Saints supporters must be feeling. 

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    Port was +21 CPs, +38 disposals yet +28 tackles, +7 inside 50s and +10 scoring shots. All while having half their side play the entire 4th quarter because they had no bench.

    I don’t see “umpiring gifted Port”. I see Port being too good and St Kilda wasting a golden opportunity.

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    6 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    I wasn’t having a go at you. I’m sorry if it sounded that way. It’s just so hard to watch a team who deserves to win but is denied a fair go. Free kicks 23-8. That alone is awful but Dixon in front of goal earlier this quarter amongst many other similarly bs frees just kills any enthusiasm. I can’t imagine how Saints supporters must be feeling. 

    Oh no, you’re fine, absolutely no apology necessary 🙂 I was agreeing with you. I was only half watching to be honest but some of the frees were… interesting. 

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    14 minutes ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

    Was referring to Goal Review

    Doh! 

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    On 25/04/2024 at 19:35, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    The team that I’ve been banging on for months that will win this years flag, won the flag that year.

    Playing the team they played in that year's Grand final this weekend too.

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    10 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    This is unwatchable. The umpiring is crippling what might’ve been a good match. It’s so unfair, I’m absolutely furious and I’m not even a Saints supporter. And the hardest part about it is that nothing will be done about it. 

    What did you think of the umpires on our game?

    l thought we had as much good fortune as Port

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    10 hours ago, titan_uranus said:

    Port was +21 CPs, +38 disposals yet +28 tackles, +7 inside 50s and +10 scoring shots. All while having half their side play the entire 4th quarter because they had no bench.

    I don’t see “umpiring gifted Port”. I see Port being too good and St Kilda wasting a golden opportunity.

    Agree with you, except that the umpiring was clearly one way, to the extent that the commentary team were laughing about it. Soft goals to Port and soft frees to stop any Saints' charge.

    I think the frees were 13-1 in 2nd half, before an out of bounds deliberate free was given to Saints, in the last 30 seconds.

    But despite that, if the Saints were any good, they should have run Port off their feet in the last quarter and they failed badly.

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    A must read article for those who have an interest in football administration and finances. It's a relatively frank interview with Carlton CEO Brian Cook on the subject of non football income and in particular business support.

    As a person who grew up in an era where more deals were made in the Carlton Social Club than in Collins Street it brings back memories.

    https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/billionaires-and-business-deals-the-money-machine-delivering-big-benefits-to-the-blues-20240425-p5fmj9.html

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    1 hour ago, Billy said:

    What did you think of the umpires on our game?

    l thought we had as much good fortune as Port

    Cmon Billy, if you want to be a trolling hero you have to do much better than that.

    Or perhaps, Billy, don't be a hero.

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    13 minutes ago, binman said:

    Cmon Billy, if you want to be a trolling hero you have to do much better than that.

    Or perhaps, Billy, don't be a hero.

    Are you a former member of Paper Lace.

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    12 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    I wasn’t having a go at you. I’m sorry if it sounded that way. It’s just so hard to watch a team who deserves to win but is denied a fair go. Free kicks 23-8. That alone is awful but Dixon in front of goal earlier this quarter amongst many other similarly bs frees just kills any enthusiasm. I can’t imagine how Saints supporters must be feeling. 

     

    12 hours ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

    Was referring to Goal Review

    Couple of things.....

    Why are goal umpires no longer getting behind the flight of the ball as it comes in?  They are trying to make calls while standing in the middle of the goal area.  No way can they see if the ball is touched or over the point line from where they are cemented into the ground.  Or have the AFL issued an instruction to get more goal reviews, so that they can ensure the crypto ads are seen by all?

    It wasn't just the frees paid it was the frees not paid to St.Kilda which were telling.  Front on contact in marking contests, holding the ball.  The over the boundary line mark which resulted in another Port goal at a critical point in the match.  It was just disgraceful. 

    Can CH7 just get rid of Luke Hodge as a commentator?  St.Kilda player slammed into the ground, and Hodge reckons he staged to get the free.  The inane post goal descriptions of what we can see with our own eyes each and every time.  Surely only bettered by the medical expert BT diagnosing a meniscus injury to Rowan Marshall, which is "better" than a PCL......spare me!

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    10 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Are you a former member of Paper Lace.

    Yes. 

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    17 minutes ago, binman said:

    Yes. 

    Since the night Chicago died, or from when you were just hitching a ride?

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    5 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Since the night Chicago died, or from when you were just hitching a ride?

    I can't remember.

    Back in the day get woke, go broke was rhyming slang not a silly culture war slogan.

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    Just now, Billy said:

    Explosive hits 74

    Yes, that gastro bout was a shocker. Very embarrassing at the TV week awards.

    Oh, hold on, misread your post.

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    41 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

     

    Couple of things.....

    Why are goal umpires no longer getting behind the flight of the ball as it comes in?  They are trying to make calls while standing in the middle of the goal area.  No way can they see if the ball is touched or over the point line from where they are cemented into the ground.  Or have the AFL issued an instruction to get more goal reviews, so that they can ensure the crypto ads are seen by all?

    It wasn't just the frees paid it was the frees not paid to St.Kilda which were telling.  Front on contact in marking contests, holding the ball.  The over the boundary line mark which resulted in another Port goal at a critical point in the match.  It was just disgraceful. 

    Can CH7 just get rid of Luke Hodge as a commentator?  St.Kilda player slammed into the ground, and Hodge reckons he staged to get the free.  The inane post goal descriptions of what we can see with our own eyes each and every time.  Surely only bettered by the medical expert BT diagnosing a meniscus injury to Rowan Marshall, which is "better" than a PCL......spare me!

    Luke Hodge is (unfortunately) here to stay. Why? Because Channel 7 clearly believe that being a former player automatically makes you a great commentator. End of qualification criteria. 

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    2 hours ago, Billy said:

    What did you think of the umpires on our game?

    l thought we had as much good fortune as Port

    It may’ve seemed that way, but only in comparison to what we’re used to. 

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    1 hour ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    A must read article for those who have an interest in football administration and finances. It's a relatively frank interview with Carlton CEO Brian Cook on the subject of non football income and in particular business support.

    As a person who grew up in an era where more deals were made in the Carlton Social Club than in Collins Street it brings back memories.

    https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/billionaires-and-business-deals-the-money-machine-delivering-big-benefits-to-the-blues-20240425-p5fmj9.html

    interesting that he talks about investment funds being the next avenue for financial growth - dees got onto that VERY early thanks to chippendall and de crespigny, i think it was, recognising it as an avenue of growth that was outside the 'business of football'

    helped by joe getting Bentleigh club etc. on the cheap and then mfc selling it at the top of the market to have the funds to invest obviously

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    13 hours ago, monoccular said:

    4.  Or is he on the AFL darling list?

    Higgins plays for St Kilda. So no, he’s not on the AFL darling list. 

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    2 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    Interesting that he talks about investment funds being the next avenue for financial growth - dees got onto that VERY early thanks to chippendall and de crespigny, i think it was, recognising it as an avenue of growth that was outside the 'business of football'

    Definitely.. In the USA foundations/investment funds are enormous.

    We just have to resist the temptation to dip into capital as distinct from income.
    Magpies have a decent investment fund as well

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    surprised i haven't seen much in the media about the mark paid to port in last qtr resulting in a goal

    it had to be a metre over the line with plenty of umps having good vision of it

    maybe there was a bit of media comment but i've not found any

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    4 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

    surprised i haven't seen much in the media about the mark paid to port in last qtr resulting in a goal

    it had to be a metre over the line with plenty of umps having good vision of it

    maybe there was a bit of media comment but i've not found any

    Was that the Darcy Byrne-Jones one? First replay ball looked well out, second replay behind the goals showed it was in. Confusing.

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