Deemania since 56

Nicely put, correct, undisputed yet still we have to tolerate preferences with extraordinary inaccuracies from those to whom experience and alleged foresight, including straight-forward decision-making have no bearing.

Across the AFL, sling tackles will occur, and some have 'opponent care' built in so that these remain 'merely vigorous', non-sling that appear questionable as the recipient, caught with the ball, attempts latent redemption for being beaten by unanticipated defence tackling, and ensuring the enactment of any possible head-first/noticeable head-last contact with the ground, earning a free under the revised rules of the game. This is justified by the Tribunal transferring very severe blame to the tackler. We have a new form of ballet in our game, in other words and this post-event deception has the AFL, umpires and Match Review Critics totally fooled. Perhaps it could be incorporated into the Dees' training regimen? Half of the alleged swings that I have seen over the past year are convincingly staged - and I reckon the AFL realise this anomaly.

It did not take long for the tribunal to get even with the MFC.

Could we ask for anything better? Oh, yes: The Filth go on a rambling losing streak across the season from this point.

Hawthorn were dull, but interesting as well. They are obviously a young team lacking experience at the level across the board; however, in the third quarter they came out to put into action what they had learned (against the Dees) from the first half of the game. It proved effective and they did rally but were unable to sustain the effort against the Dees' pressure and inbuilt alternatives across the ground. Nice to get the percentages, nice to get the four points.

Thanks for that, very comprehensive and fully agreed. You have made very sound judgments and comments - wish I had the patience to scribble these all down as you have.

Such inconsistencies (and the frequency across a game thereof) are now deliberated, not merely appearing as little mistakes from the umpires. The AFL is doing nothing, once again, about this cancer to the game whose prevalence is with us forever in the future - as footy fans will not be able to interpret any difference now that it is embedded. It is no longer as case of ' ...having a flutter on a roughie in the last and watching the nag get up...' The playing field is now totally uneven.

Frosty is the epitome of 'chaos football', that has to be remembered. He's travelling the footy field at just under light speed - we are still, all gobsmacked. Onyer Frosty, have a good game.

...and the anointed people, their preferences and behaviours that impose such misery on the general public. You can fool the people above you some of the time, but you cannot fool the general public.

At this rate, I've just been forced to open another bottle of Drambuie, sipping whilst waiting, but it (the brew) has made this a very interesting and at times, comical, evening. Thank you, Demonlanders.

It is a matter of principle, and it is fascinating us all. We expect higher standards from the AFL overlords who gamble for their own interests with our common sense. Anyone with a mindset to preserve a young man's innocence is not operating in the gutter; far from it, actually.

JVR took off to spoil as he was not able to access the flight point to mark. He went up with some force to effectively reach the incoming ball - no contact at that point - but in that split second of hitting the ball (no contact at that point) he was already obeying the laws of gravity (he was already coming down) and a reversing opponent moved into his soft inner arm (not bent or braced) as JVR was descending (by the way, JVR did all that is possible in avoiding deliberate contact or enacting injury to his opponent). That is evident from watching the event, from watching the replays ad nauseum, from an understanding a basic knowledge of the physics of moving matter. JVR is therefore being penalised for what? Taking off the ground and following Newton's laws of gravity? If he had wings or a jet engine strapped for ignition on his back, it would not be an issue....

The Walls of Jericho will come tumbling down...that'll show 'em!

Yes, but looking forward to seeing Frosty play, again. I have missed his unique pitch on the game.

Richo is one of the best, these days. I, too, learn from his insights.

It was a good commentary, and Daisy was so complementary to it - her comments and additional pointers are highly valued - just about the best in the business.

Yep, it will be good to see Frosty play - keeps us all full of smiles and tolerances - admire his speed, too.

Reasonable observation - and given that - possibly a reasonable area for some focus. He most certainly was a little static across the game; I had expected him to be a far more manoeuvrable, running clearance machine.

He's may be a goose, but he hates Melbourne FC and just loves to play the official - even though his capabilities are limited and his rule understandings receive enormous, and embarrassing, levels of criticism. Legitimate concerns arise about the impartiality applied and thus the justice of his 'judge & jury' exclusivities - particularly if remembered for his own blind swipes at opposition players on the footy field in past days. Again, the proof is in the pudding. He needs to be replaced by an expert footballer from any past who was/is without compromise, current favour and the casualisation of scrutiny that leaves so much unfulfilled as his trademark.

Bluddoath!

Clarrie went berserk for the ball across the final quarter - not all pretty but it illustrated his intent. Combined with the drive from Viney and Tracca, it got us across the line, providing somewhat of a yardstick downfield that saw us win the game. Petty must go back to strengthen our backline and that will hopefully force our wingers to be more productive bringing the ball in. Midfield drive was tough, but acceptable last night and the GCS were revved (to their capacity) and eager to challenge (almost anything). I am sure they sensed an amount of umpire support that 'normally' might not have been granted. That alone is a great motivator for an improving side - as it creates opportunities for unpenalised play and thus, some creativity winning and using the ball. However, a tough-nut game was to be won and the Dees managed to get through (well-enough). Medics, trainers and a freshening of our players will be essential to a dominant scrubbing of Whoreform next game - and it is probably about time that we reduce our experimentation with player allocations and its alleged strengthening. We have the options and personnel to win every match - let's stick more honestly to how that has been highlighted.

May was also rather slow to the contests, as well. Rivers and Bowie did a great deal to cover for him across the game. Petty, surely missed, so must go back (as that would strengthen the backline) and provide more opportunities for Lever to play his area coverage intercept game.

What? No booze.....!

Yes, that really seems like a fair assessment. Wellsy: Do you notice the primary similarities between the Honourable Greg Wells (No.11) and the up and coming fast learner - Chandler?

Yawn. Cornes is bandwagon stuff for the short-term memory. He really lacks depth; rather, he looks for sensationalism placing it under wraps in order to look analytical. Within days, his opinions fragment, dissolve, rot - at least that provides him with a chance or two at finding another few bucks from another few 'non-critical' abstractions.