
Everything posted by waynewussell
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Low Attendance
These are the 2022 attendance figures for Victorian clubs at home v Freo MFC 29812 Essendon 23935 Geelong 20136
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Low Attendance
In our most recent post-Premiership year, 1965, our average MCG attendance was 38,928. This year, 2022, our average MCG attendance is 42,662. We continue to hold up well when the data is considered!
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Low Attendance
Did we make it to the G on Saturday, Dr? I did, and I, along with the majority of those in MCC area, gave it my all when it came to being noisy. Stop generalising about the crowd.
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Low Attendance
There are much broader forces influencing current attendance than a bunch of MFC members choosing to stay at home. Covid had, and continues to have, an impact on our behaviours, our mental and physical well-being, our cost of living etc. The times they are a changing'! We have shifted how we consume just about everything, including entertainment! Football has moved rapidly towards a 'streamed' product (as have cinema, theatre and a great deal of goods and services). Is the AFL deeply concerned about crowd numbers? (Less bums on plastic seats and more on the couch in front of TV) I think not... as long as revenue is up, they don't mind! Be thankful that our crowds are top 5 for home games and on a par with a quarter of a century of data!
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Low Attendance
Apologies if these statistics have already been posted in this thread. Melbourne v Sydney, MCG Saturday 4th June 2022, Attendance = 32,753 Melbourne v Sydney, Average Attendance, 2000 - 2021 = 32,337 the 2022 attendance was better than 9 off the 15 games between the clubs at the MCG since 2000 Problem? What problem?
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My 3 word player analysis v Sydney
Just had a laugh with my son (who also attended) about having a crisis meeting when we are top of the ladder! My spin is that we just got beaten by two late (dubious free kicks included!) goals by a potential top four team when we have injuries and out of form troops. We can afford to do some creative thinking. This is what we came up with in our morning after analysis. Jackson plays key forward (BBB to find form with Casey - a bit like last year! M Brown or Weid to the bench) Majak plays from the bench to give Max a rest when needed ( this could be as low as 45% ground time. Majak won't be embarrassed in the ruck contests!) Rivers in for Hunt (been steady/consistent but dropped off in the two losses when we were scrambling for backline cover) May comes in for Tomlinson (or Petty if he is injured). Salem, Harmes & Tomlinson will be better for the run. Hibberd not far away) We have become too predictable! Time to show we have a few new tricks up our sleeve. On yesterday's form, too soon for JVR (yes we also watched the entire Casey game). Turner close to a call-up.
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My 3 word player analysis v Sydney
Well, some of these comments make it clear who opted for the comfort of the lounge chair last night! Jordon - 4 qtr contributor Pickett - excellent solo efforts Oliver - finds a way
- Kick Like Tayla
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CHANGES: Rd 12 vs Sydney
Turner played very well today, particularly in the first half. The pro Frankston commentators were pouring praise on him!
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CASEY: Rd 10 vs FrankstonÂ
Hibberd was on earlier as well, number 45 it seems.
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NON-MFC: Round 11, 2022
After all the controversy about 60 + free kicks, the first one of round 11 is non existent!!
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Majak Daw Driving Charges
I reckon Majak was outstanding yesterday. It was one of the most dominant ruck displays I've seen at any level!
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POSTGAME: Rd 09 vs West Coast
I think that's happened once since the start of the 2019 season (rd 10 v Crows)
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The very, very contentious 50 for Dissent Rule
There is inconsistency in the way umpires throw the ball up! For that reason, it is not the perfect replacement for the bounce that commentators suggest. Some umpires throw it higher, some umpires throw it less than vertical... the ball ends up following them as they backtrack. Some umpires throw it as quickly as they can, whilst others wait to settle. All of these variations have an effect on timing and positioning for the competing rucks... not that far removed from what happens with the bounce!
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The very, very contentious 50 for Dissent Rule
I suggest, if we must go down this road, that players/teams be given a warning before being penalised, as is the case with 666.
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The very, very contentious 50 for Dissent Rule
It's blatantly obvious that the AFL, itself, has a real problem with respect for the umpires! Otherwise they would have appointed a retired VFL/AFL umpire to the position of 'rules maker', laws of the game committee!
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CHANGES: Rd 03 vs Essendon
Was at the ground. Haven’t been a Smith fan but he played well with many excellent spoils, good rebound and repeat efforts. He holds his place without doubt!
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GAMEDAY: Rd 02 vs Gold Coast Suns
Still 24 degrees here… about to head off to the ground… no sign of rain yet!
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Visiting the Gold Coast to watch the Suns game.
I'll be there!
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POSTGAME: Community Series vs Carlton
I'm really disappointed in the second stringers... Baker, Smith, Hunt, Jordan... Don't ask me to highlight the ineffectual contests they were involved in! It won't be long before the third stringers go past them; Van Rooyen, Howes, Woewodin!
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GAMEDAY: Community Series vs Carlton
Is anyone really surprised that the AFLs continued tweeking, linked to the incompetence of the senior umpiring panel would lead to the catastrophe that we are witnessing tonight, where a player has lost the right to emotionally respond to a disappointing outcome with facial gesture and body language????
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POSTGAME: Practice Match vs North Melbourne
I am tiring of the under-estimation of what Hibberd brings through comparison to dissimilar types. Hibberd is a Bull Hibberd wins one-on-ones Hibberd is quick Hibberd is a raking left-footer Hibberd runs and carries
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2022 Champion Data Rankings
I now refer to this publication as Chumpion Dada!
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2022 Champion Data Rankings
Chumpian Data continues its death wish to become irrelevant!
- THE NEW IMMORTALS by Whispering Jack