In Harmes Way

In a billion dollar sport, to have 5 games out of 9 umpired poorly or worse (and this week was not exceptional) is an indictment on the sport and the rules. Adding another umpire wasn’t/isn’t the answer, it feels like every contest needs to have a free kick paid at the moment (and they still miss some!). The goal line review technology is a joke. I wonder what the AFL actually do Monday to Friday to improve the sport.

Yeah, but if you watch the telecast, head of the umpiring department Damien Hardwick immediately put his arms out so it was accordingly paid.

I'd reckon it would be concerning to the AFL that only one interstate club is in the top 9.

I’m looking forward to seeing what the highly fancied Harry Sheezel (hope I spelt that right) brings to the table.

whale oil beef hooked

It’s certain, at least to me, that Goodwin gave Viney 5 and Hardwick gave Taranto 5. Therefore, Hardwick must have given Viney 1 vote and Hibbo 4.

This is how I read the issuing of those votes. Interesting, the coaches are generally a bit closer together than this. The 3 and 2 votes are interchangeable. Hardwick Goodwin 9 Tim Taranto (RICH) 5 4 6 Jack Viney (MELB) 1 5 4 Michael Hibberd (MELB) 4 3 Jack Riewoldt (RICH) 3 3 Max Gawn (MELB) 3 2 Clayton Oliver (MELB) 2 2 Jayden Short (RICH) 2 1 Christian Petracca (MELB) 1

Goody did rule Spargs out for the game against the Roos in the post match presser on Monday night. I'd expect Spargs to be travelling to sunny QLD for a game next week (no intel, just a hunch).

They have to feel like they won something

Congrats to Jack Viney for winning the Checker Hughes medal. I’m glad this game has the medal in his name for best afield. For info, it was Checker Hughes that paid for and donated the Bluey Truscott perpetual trophy for our B&F shortly after Bluey died in 1943.

Are you sure they weren’t saying Roo?

Hibbo - no more kickouts Lever - very strong aerially McVee - won’t get dropped

The umpires dept should officially apologise for missing Nibbler’s 50m penalty.

Did anyone else think the umpiring was questionable, or was that just me?

I'd love to see us be ruthless for 4 full quarters. Bury them.

My dad called me a bas***d once. I told him it was a bigger insult on him than it was on me.

From Ninthmond.

I got mine before Xmas last year AF. But I don't get many member emails, it's all a bit hit and miss.

That's funny on so many levels.

I’m hoping Kossie lights up the G in front of 85,000 and then re-signs tomorrow

I’ve had some bad doses of man flu as well. But if Clarry is training as reported (away from the group), it can’t be that bad.

Is this a trick question? The players never toss the coin.

I'm not sure I'd want a free defibrillator with "Demon Spirit" branding. Bit of an omen....

That’s a lot of people for a training session

I’m intrigued as to where these seats are.