Unqualified opinion

Oh how good would a clumsy coked up Mumford hit on Maynard be (footy act or not)

Interesting stat of how many have lost the semi since 2013. Wonder the correlation between straight sets and the pre finals bye introduced in 2016???

There are numerous examples of poor umpiring. The one that got me at the game was again Umpire 22 - Nathan Williamson late in the 3rd quarter. Apologies for the quality - but I have circled him, the ball and Pittonet engaging and taking Gawn out of the marking contest. (The telecast vision was poor but the umpires vision of it was not!!) I was filthy as I was row G just left of umpire 22. I could see both the free and the umpire and couldn’t believe the none decision. Even the scumbag Carlton fans were agreeing in the next bay that they got away with one. I know Gawn has put some mayo on by flopping a bit in the past but then he is also taken high, held, arm chopped, bumped, shepherded and impeded without receiving a free for what is blatantly a free in every game. He must have his photo displayed next to Ginnivan and Greene at umpires HQ. How can we address this as it’s a small contributing factor to both finals losses? Will the club address this? How do we get this in the media like the filth with Ginnivan? Also, I read elsewhere that semi final weekend they have previously rested the best umpires so they’re fresh for prelim and GF. Isn’t that what one of the reasons of bringing in 4 field umpires was trying to address? Why go substandard when the best is available? Surely the week off before finals is enough (yeah they run a lot but they don’t take big hits) to not need another break so soon.

It was only shown once at the game and whilst I was a long way away from the screen it did look touched. But like others haven’t watched replay to see if it was conclusive or not.

Lucky wife

Goody in his press conference mentioned that the club will look at ways to be better. What is your take on this?

I’d love to see Naughton in our jumper next year. Not the best kick but suits or dump kick in style as he contests hard. Naughton, JVR, smith, Pickett, ANB and chandler/spargo/anyone else who pinch hits (trac, Petty or resting ruck) That should scare and stretch defenses.

Thanks for sharing. Per usual nothing insightful. But did recognize we need to be better.

Didn’t Goodwin rock up to his press’er? no vid on AFL app

Played their song in the car on the way home. Was a great rendition. Let’s hope they can shove it up the others left. Their style is finals worthy and list healthy. Hopefully this is their year now.

We were in both finals up to our eyeballs. A few players had stage freight but then again a lot of best 22 were forced to watch from the sidelines through injury. Petty brayshaw melksham all improve the team. I know I hark on about umpiring but I couldn’t believe Max wasn’t (in the umpires eyes) impeded in the forward pocket late in the third. So many soft ones their way that actually impacted. Very frustrating. if any Melbourne fan was denied a ticket from the wonderful people at ticketek then please request an inquiry because we were severely outnumbered. Not sure if was the injustice from tribunal, the pending straight sets or the cost of living crisis but we fans need to support the team better. Lastly our draft hand is impeccable this year. Do we get a gun midfielder for the next 10-15 years or do we look to bolster ruck, defence or forward line? Either way, a gun player will be walking through the door with a team prime for more finals. I’ll watch the replay and make a more informed decision on the performance. But from the pocket of the Olympic stand we so could have been the victors. Chin up. Come back hard next year.

Umpires - toe company (afl) line

Nathan Williamson is not worthy of a final. Umpire 22. No respect to Gawn who was impeded something chronic in the forward pocket.

why the [censored] are we subject to sellers at a home game. SEN sucks balls

why the [censored] are we subject to sellers at a home game. SEN sucks balls

I hope goody put a remote control cattle prob in schache’s jocks. When he comes on we need him to be electric(uted)!!

Gil (is and) was [censored] weak today and gave fuel to the posturing debate that Maynard was always going to be let off. He said that he was suspended for 3 weeks and then gave look as to say they’d done their bit. Didn’t even really refute that the prosecution was poor. Just scoffed like he already knew it. I really hope he is held personally liable in any current or future litigations.

Ben cuntington I’m glad he’s now retired. Just like Maynard, got media love for thug acts.

It’s offensive and a disgrace. I don’t know what we did to hurt them but [censored] me dead. And now they have a drug lord criminal on. Yep time to switch off jaded Ps. Bartel is way to good for that show.

Anyone watching classified. Lloyd is an absolute [censored] So insensitive.

Anyone know if the umpires have been hung dried and quartered for allowing play to go on whilst a player was unconscious on the ground? Lucky Fritta kicked the goal but what if he shanked it like his last shot on goal the ball was ‘live’? The AFL is inept in all areas.

Worksafe should charge Gil

Serious question, apart from Gleason who else was on the panel? Just updating my Xmas card list

They did. They cheered and chanted at him whilst being carried off. I know where you’re coming from but the outcome isn’t just.

Think McKay needs new lucky jocks. The rubber duckies didn’t work. Seriously though I do hope he is ok and walking off is a positive albeit being aided and a bit wobbly.