
Everything posted by waynewussell
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CHANGES: Rd 15 vs Brisbane
Rivers was excellent yesterday. He will come in... maybe for Turner (who I thought showed he can succeed at the level today) Dunstan (also unstoppable yesterday) for Sparrow May comes in for M Brown The rest is dependent on injuries (Petty again, Lever, Max) If Max has to rest there is only one viable replacement (if he is fit)
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Steven May Suspended by the Club
May be the making of Daniel Turner!
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Low Attendance
Is it possible that I (an MFC member who attends) am being scolded for poor attendance by someone who was not at the game?
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Low Attendance
Do people think that there is likely to be a sudden surge at the turnstiles on the back of what Christian has said?
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Low Attendance
I'll listen to the clip when you read and respond to my articles
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Low Attendance
I think Christian's comments are an indication that he is open to the wider debate (beyond MFC). He is responding to the notion that overall crowd figures are down. He is giving the broad player perspective that big crowds fire up the players. He wants bigger crowds.
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Low Attendance
Interesting article on this topic, pre-Covid - 2017 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-25/richard-hinds-agony-low-crowd-attendances-footy-codes/8839466 "Indeed, given global trends, perhaps the pertinent question is not why fewer people are attending games. It is why so many still do."
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Low Attendance
I'm simply pointing out that, by comparison in this downturn of attendances (the reasons for which I have previously hypothesised), MFC is holding up well... Your serve Dr.
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Low Attendance
So, your saying we're up over 500% since 1901?
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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!