In Harmes Way

What’s the big deal? The player went unwittingly to a Tier 1 site. It’s not like he’s brought himself or the AFL into disrepute

Thankfully in an empty, soulless stadium we won't get shafted by the umpires again due to the noise of affirmation from the doggies supporters. At least you'd hope not.

It's the vibe of the thing picket.

This should have been the memo yesterday. AFL: Umpire invented a nearby player to save his [censored]. We checked the video. This wasn't accurate. Sorry Dees fans for robbing you of a 56 year winning streak. Also sorry to anyone who might have put money on the dees in this game. Send us the bill. Our bad.

I’ve picked us all year and I’m not about to change now. Go Dees.

I thought you had something like this in mind.

The issue with the non deliberate call is not with the umpiring, but with the rule itself. Any rule that requires the umpire to guess what the intent of the players disposal is, rather than ruling on the outcome, is flawed. Especially with a non round ball in a fast flowing game. The rule needs to be changed, or scrapped altogether.

I took my daughter to the G for a half when she was still in nappies, sat her on my knee. I got her to sing the song halfway through the last Qtr when the game was well and truly over. In the absence of any other noise, her little voice singing melted the Redlegs members area. I’ll remember it forever. Enjoy the experience with your boy.

Last year? Try the Round 10 changes thread

Probably-not

Nice idea Cassie. I'd include a disposable poncho as I haven't dodged the rain all year (as yet).

Me too Doug, took the family for a weekend away. Loved the ground, esp. the walk over the bridge across the Torrens at dusk. Also loved yelling out "how good was that" to Clarry's goal from the top of the (very quiet) grandstand.

Unfortunate that we can't wear it in the actual Indigenous round due to a perceived clash. Less of a clash I'd have said than Anzac Day which was flagged prior and deemed to be all good.

I'd like to know when Viney's 2 weeks actually starts. It was originally 2 weeks duration when it happened 3 weeks ago and hasn't shifted since. I also reckon these Injury Reports should be taken with a grain of salt. Jacko's broken finger wasn't reported in the R9 Injury Report at all - even though it was evident prior from both post R8 game images vs Swans as well as it was also being reported on DL that he'd miss.

He also made the point that Collingwood trained on Gosch's paddock in 2010-2011 and played well in that timeframe. So at the same time he's not blaming Gosch's for poor past performances. I'm loving his maturity and accountability, whilst retaining his personality. Great call having him as captain.

Cue the "why can't we have both" gif.....

Link to the podcast for anyone interested in having a listen https://www.rsn.net.au/programs/rsn-breakfast-2/

Was it this one? https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/steven-may-s-long-road-back-20190719-p528rx.html

It's his nickname within the club ds. They just reckon he looks like someone called Rick.

Biggest problem is around 10 blokes stealing votes from him.

And the other point they were making was that all 8 players listed had played every game this year, May has obviously missed one.

On the Couch tonight discussing the metrics of the Top 8 Melbourne Players that put them all in AA contention. Screenshot of the accompanying grab for info. Made the point that all these players have played every game. Also said only 5 teams have had their 8 best players play every game.

Goody on AFL 360 tonight just said the same - he's got some tests to clear this week, and is a a chance. If he's not back in this week then definitely next week. Didn't say anything along the lines of bringing him back through the VFL.

Mate, you need to channel Ed. Hasn’t witnessed anything like you’re suggesting. We don’t want to scare off our next generation of supporters

I reckon our forward 7 at the moment looks largely set: Talls: TMac, Jackson, 1 of BBB or Weid Mids: Fritta (maybe Melksham in place of BBB or Weid, dependent on opposition) Smalls: ANB, Spargs, Kossie.