John Demonic

Stop sniffing your own farts layzie! Although it was a brilliant post!

That's what I think too. We hear of a so-called "professional attitude" in regards to modern footy and player movement and exploring options, but this non-selection stinks of a personality clash and of a clouding of judgement over adequate team selection. Who's at fault, I dont know. But I think Goodwin deep down is a very passionate character whose opinion might've held a lot of sway over others, and - well personally I don't know Grundy well enough, but its totally plausible that he too through body language and management discussions, put himself completely on the outer after being told to work on his forward craft. Just thought both parties would be big enough to step up and make it work for two finals. But we're talking footy clubs, full of players and ex-players predominantly made up of 20-50 year olds - not exactly the most mature workplaces.

Langdon in his first two seasons struck the perfect blend between hard-nut and athlete that runs lanes and puts his body on the line. The last two seasons however, it seems he's strayed too far in the direction of lane running athletics. Only there to fill a strategic purpose, not allowed much 'space' to play on instinct, and kept out of the action too much to gain any kind of confidence to impact a 'match' with high disposals and metres gained.

To be melo-dramatic and unrealistic... We have a choice. Yze to Richmond or Melbourne?

My question is: Which person is being unprofessional in regards to playing Grundy or not? Maybe im basing it on nothing, but I get a 'feeling' that Goodwin may pretend to be all about the: 'we're professionals, its where the game is heading' mindset, but deep down he is as tribal as Riccuito, and would let a personal grudge, cloud his judgement on team selection. We should've played Grundy this week at least. And last week too. I was wrong last week in regards to TMAC. But oh well, can't fault a person for trusting a premiership hero to give it one last shot.

I was more upset about the Brayshaw concussion tbh - it really felt like that incident sewed the seeds for what was to come. This result was not surprising at all. We all 'felt it coming' - the media tide against us was some kind of forewarning that the comp would rather see us fail and suffer. Not to play the victim, as we OWN our own destiny, but the feeling of dread was there.

"To the lads on tier four, I'm not Asian, I'm not black, I'm not a woman, I'm not gay. So don't treat me like s**t" Or the industry could give some other up and coming journalist a break, in his place.

The Earl Spalding Cup anyone?

I can just see the AFL scheduling us for the night game at 7:30PM for "ratings", but Carlton for 3:20PM to help them get home and nicely tucked in.

Yup! Imagine if some numpty bumped this thread (below) to post an interview article with Christian discussing his AFL journey of recovery from that ACL

Me too. Just mocking the "need to beat a BIG4 club in a final" talk. We're only getting that opportunity now for the 2nd time, after many a year. It's quite obvious we need to win this week to dispense with the Spooked talk. No matter who is our opponent.

2024 5th v 8th Melbourne v Essendon; the grandest final for the ages 🤦‍♂️

Going by the things Jeff Gleeson said, it sounded like a satire Rob Sitch and UTOPIA crew really should take on portraying the comical incompetent that is the AFL/MRO/Tribunal in a new series.

The great thing about Grundy to Sydney, is that I noticed some of their fans last week saying they are happy (or OK) to do it for pick 11. They think he's the missing piece that they've not been able to get right for the last 5-10 years, which would've taken them all the way. And after academy it will be 15 or so and somewhere approaching his value. Paraphrasing: "Its overs but [censored] it just get it done, we can't go into next year with Ladhams" etc

So how much interest do people have in footy after this shameful debacle? Ill admit I'd still like to watch all finals, so my love for the game isn't gone despite not watching since Thursday. I guess we're back to hate-watching the Pies to see if they squander their prelim again. And Either barracking for us or the Lions to make the GF. Coll v Carlton might be a no-watch, but having said that, there are players like Docherty, Weidering, Walsh that I don't mind. So id go for them. But by golly I'm done with radio, podcasts, tv shows and all that fluff. Feel a little more clear headed having avoided all that this week. (besides DL pod) What a bunch of mediocre minds. As for the regular season next year, only dees games I think. Ridiculous sport to allow such careless and dangerous actions and I won't condone it with my eyeballs

I'd sacrifice my left nut for GWS to make the GF.

The consensus that the: "Winner will be the premiership favourite" to me further adds to the case of it not being a football act. Leaving aside the biomechanics of it all. It was a backpocket/half back with a reputation as an "enforcer" taking out an oppositions "big game" midfielder, knowing that whatever the individual punishment, losing that qualifying final would be the biggest collective hurdle to winning the flag. You'll get downvoted and mocked for saying it amongst the "Neutrals" given many have already decided it was an accidental footy act. [censored] em all, still angry.

Still f**n angry about it. I've supported the sin bin idea for years knowing a plodder Backman would take out a star midfielder in a big game because the lack of disincentive. And it happened. And yet no one has brought it up in the media I bet because this barstard disguised his intention as a smother. Gaining an advantage in what is essentially a monumental "winner is the flag favourite" game was the incentive, and I bet he knows the club can win it without him, whether he gets 0 or 3. It will be worth it either way for a thug like him. Like others have said, I'm absolutely done with footy besides our dees games. And if I was eloquent and brave enough I'd shout it all over social media and talk back to show people what the result of this type of thuggery is. But I can't be bothered, knowing what kind of responses would come my way. It's kind of symbolic ain't it. The player wearing a helmet with a history of concussion taken out by a self confessed enforcer, and the ex players rushing in to defend him. Really turns you off the sport. Who'd want to be around such crassness?

Haven't watched a game nor listened to any commentary since the game, nor will I ever again. No TV, radio or podcasts. Encourage others to join in. (Besides DL) Dees on mute on the telly next Friday!

What a joke of a competition.

Half time at the G. Bloke just reached for the last hot chips and I cannonballed into his head and got it before him. They called security, but I was let go after telling them it was "A Foody Act"

We all know key players get taken out in big games a . It's the VFL/AFLs big loophole. Has been for years. Maybe I'll watch the NRL finals instead this year. They attempt to do something to take out the advantage for the aggressor on the day.

Waking up today has not done anything to assuage my anger about that I dont plan on watching the pre-game, half time and post-game stuff on fox or 7 anymore - which I didn't last night from half time onwards out of disgust. The footy media is largely full of unlikeable characters. If im not at a game, then im watching the rest of the finals on mute. Ive seen people say they mute the games, throughout the years online, and thought it was a bit extreme, to lose that crowd atmosphere - but I think I understand now. Just want a pure visual footy experience without any of the verbal diarrhoea. Unsubscribed from every footy podcast too! haha.

If last night's loss was such a season ender and concession of flag favouritism to the Pies, why don't we poach their dominant key forward? Oh wait... They didn't have one.