47 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

Some more great writing from Andrew Stafford

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/bombers-exposed-as-unworthy-of-the-top-two-spot-that-was-on-offer-20240713-p5jtfq.html

Great article. Love what he says about Disco…

“Turner has nine games to his name, and he has a right leg that could fire mortar shells”

6 hours ago, Bowserpower said:

Who are you Joe Biden?

They they they kicked……….. one thousand goals.. no no no….. a million goals a million goals think about that pause. Or whatever it was. Like back back back when I grew up as a black kid in the neighbourhood my parents were Jewish they survived the war and they trekked Antartica and then climbed Everest. They were the first the first to do it solo.  True story. But that was back in Vietnam when…. when I was I was was a Green Beret with Delta Force and the seals the Navy Seals were there also. But but but……………….  uncle Jim on my dad’s side he he he challenged hitler to an arm wrestle and this was to decide the war true story no really it is.  Anyway put his arm up and he won the wrestle he wrestled him but that happened that happened. And then… then I got into an F22 raptor and flew it home all the way home just like that true story that was back when you could do that full stop. 

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6 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Great article. Love what he says about Disco…

“Turner has nine games to his name, and he has a right leg that could fire mortar shells”

2x50m bombs with a wet ball, no disrespect to Spargs but #9 would be a fitting number in a few years.

2 hours ago, kev martin said:

My footy influences have always told me the best way to effect umps in a positive way,  was to be nice to them.

It is human nature to be spiteful to those that rile you up. 

Give the squad a talking too. Get them to put some sugar on the responses to the umps.

Be role models for the youngsters, respect those making difficult decision. 

Does the squad applaud the umps when the ground commentators introduce them to the field?

He complained about "haircut". Must be more to it than just that. The umps shouldn't have to complain about what the cheers do.

Be nice, be loud, be positive influences, not antagonistic.  

Preaching to the converted, Kev. 🙂I’ve likely given the wrong impression. The outbursts from Ryan and a couple of others are the exception to the rule. In general we’re respectful to the umpires. We have to be anyways, there are microphones in the goal posts. The kids in our bay aren’t hearing anything inappropriate, maybe up the back of our bay but not in the front half.

Maybe there was more to “haircut” as you suggested, but security told Ryan that that’s what Williamson complained about.

We don’t applaud the umps when their entrance is announced. Not sure anyone does 🤷‍♀️ 

We sometimes engage with the goal umps (not during play) and that’s only ever friendly banter.

Just watching the replay now.. watching Essendon lose will never get old. 

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25 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

We don’t applaud the umps when their entrance is announced. Not sure anyone does 🤷‍♀️

I am usually in the top tier of the southern stand, the applause for the umpire as they are announced has been more popular of late. It used to be an occasional  spectator along with myself.

Now, more family's are doing it. Could be about the AFL pushing the "respect".

I'd still suggest, we put our biases aside and the ego (getting supporters on a similar trajectory) and start giving love and not the popularised vinegar.

Team focused

Thanks for the reply.

PS. Keep up the good work, back from Thailand in early September. 

I'd suggest taking it to extreme, and giving the umps a standing ovation as they enter. See if the cheer squad can influence them. @WalkingCivilWar

Edited July 14, 20241 yr by kev martin

I applaud the umps when they come out. They do an amazing job.

Edited July 14, 20241 yr by Ethan Tremblay

1 hour ago, samcantstandya said:

Hey how are you liking Calabria. My family come from Lamezia Terme which is near Cantanzaro. My bro and I watched them play live against Juventus last century. They're in Serie B now. Have you been to Tropea??? I passed through Cantanzaro yesterday.

Currently staying at Bovalino. Small world mate. Only heard about Tropes this morning from any Adelaide couple visiting relos. Probably Crotone tomorrow. Stinking hot here - 36. Friend me on fb so we can msg. Or check my web page under Contact.

Edited July 14, 20241 yr by M_9

Just a general question, we went to the Pullman bar after the game for a couple of celebratory drinks. Any other Demonlanders ever go there?  It’s a bit of an MFC stereotype bar, but quick access from the G and then just cross the road to Jolimont station when we finish, makes it our go to place after a night game win. 

 

 

6 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

 

Good old, Kingy. Let's hope he doesn't tip us this week. He has NFI.

37 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I applaud the umps when they come out. They do an amazing job.

I am constantly amazed at the decisions they make 

11 minutes ago, Binmans PA said:

Good old, Kingy. Let's hope he doesn't tip us this week. He has NFI.

At least he is a windsock that can say sorry, likes a bet both ways does Kingy, but have definitely heard him say he's got it wrong more than once. All the other bubble heads are in the tape room running a powerful magnet over their prognostications.  

44 minutes ago, Binmans PA said:

Good old, Kingy. Let's hope he doesn't tip us this week. He has NFI.

Kingy is one of the good ones going around.

Respect to him for owning up, something you'll rarely see from other journo's or 'expert' media commentators. 

Can't say I disagree with the whole "NFI" term. Again, unlike like many others going around at least he tries to back up his arguments with stats and champion data which I think provides valuable insight for fans on how teams are operating throughout the way.

He brings a lot of great content on the Monday means test with Gerard Whately on SEN, as well as on First Crack on Fox Footy.

You may think he has "NFI" but whilst it's easy to cherry pick the ones he gets wrong which I have also, he also gets them right also.

As an example, he was 100% spot on with this one which he stated back in August 2021.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/melbourne-demons/afl-news-2021-david-king-says-melbourne-demons-are-dominant-flag-favourite-first-crack-without-the-ball-stats-premiership-odds-favourites-contenders/news-story/06eb88ea8b4996a6764f846d16fef036

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6 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Kingy is one of the good ones going around.

Respect to him for owning up, something you'll rarely see from other journo's or 'expert' media commentators. 

Can't say I disagree with the whole "NFI" term. Again, unlike like many others going around at least he tries to back up his arguments with stats and champion data which I think provides valuable insight for fans on how teams are operating throughout the way.

He brings a lot of great content on the Monday means test with Gerard Whately on SEN, as well as on First Crack on Fox Footy.

You may think he has "NFI" but whilst it's easy to cherry pick the ones he gets wrong which I have also, he also gets them right also.

As an example, he was 100% spot on with this one which he stated back in August 2021.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/melbourne-demons/afl-news-2021-david-king-says-melbourne-demons-are-dominant-flag-favourite-first-crack-without-the-ball-stats-premiership-odds-favourites-contenders/news-story/06eb88ea8b4996a6764f846d16fef036

Kingy predicted the Dogs to win 3 of the next 5 flags in 2021 too

Watching the replay with a cup of tea

Happy days

Just now, adonski said:

Kingy predicted the Dogs to win 3 of the next 5 flags in 2021 too

I recall many did the exact same on after our GF win in 2021..

That free kick to Turner when he kicked Drapers head is one of the worst calls i’ve ever seen

Please scrap the sliding rule AFL! Brought in off a single injury. horrible rule

1 minute ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I recall many did the exact same on after our GF win in 2021..

Hey we could still do it!

just need to win the next 3. easy 👍🏻

2 minutes ago, DubDee said:

That free kick to Turner when he kicked Drapers head is one of the worst calls i’ve ever seen

Does anybody have any vision of that incident?  I know that Bomber fans are ropable about it.

I initially thought that Turner stumbled over a prone Draper and made accidental contact with his head and expected an Essendon free kick, but I think Draper may have then raised his hand and grabbed Disco by the foot/ankle and was penalised for a trip.

1 hour ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I applaud the umps when they come out. They do an amazing job.

Thanks Ethan, difficult job, that by the end of the game, their best is to be unnoticed. 

We need them and especially at the lower levels across many codes.

The dislike of umps is a disservice to everyone. 

Can the Cheer squad get a giant head of the "haircut" with that title and a sign of love #22, or, is that a bit overboard and could be seen as sarcasm, cynicism and opportunistic. 

Doesn't a win over the bombs make for a good week!

@WalkingCivilWar

Just had one of those great Thai massages, woo hoo. 2hrs and $15.

 

Edited July 14, 20241 yr by kev martin

1 hour ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I applaud the umps when they come out. They do an amazing job.

Do they get ready in a cupboard ??

40 minutes ago, DubDee said:

That free kick to Turner when he kicked Drapers head is one of the worst calls i’ve ever seen

Please scrap the sliding rule AFL! Brought in off a single injury. horrible rule

Draper head-butted Turner’s foot. That’s the way I saw it. 

Edited July 14, 20241 yr by Ethan Tremblay