Dodos Demons

Remains staggering to think that an incident so overt and so obvious was not investigated further because of a “mistake”! Did Port even bother looking at a replay of the incident? Seeing other team doctors analysing vision of incidents on the bench shows a level of scrutiny that is both appropriate and required. Did anyone associated with Port (or the AFL) even bother to look at the incident again or were they more focussed on getting the player back on an winning the match. Oh, hang on, the doctor’s priority is the player not the match result.  Will any of those in the media have the guts to grill Port and the AFL. Not holding my breath. 

3 hours ago, binman said:

And I'd add that there are mistakes and there are mistakes.

Giving a free away for say having too many rotations is a mistake. As in the roos example from earlier in the year, it might cost a team a game.

Bur something I haven't seen much comment on is the potential scenario of Allir copping another head knock when he went back on.

He was all at sea for the rest of that game, and there was a huge risk of another head knock because he wasn't switched on i would have thought.

So the mistake might have resulted in serious injury, or perhaps even forced retirement for Allir, as had just occurred for max lynch.

Couldn’t agree more. As per my earlier post, it implies a rather cavalier attitude towards the assessment of a head knock and suggests that, to Port, a decision on a head knock is low level fruit in the hierarchy of match day decisions. In their mind, just a run of the mill decision that they overlooked (lke missing a rotation/sub).  It is the attempt to cover it up (and the explanations) that is bringing them undone. 
cannot believe the AFL need to take so long to come up with a punishment and explanations. Behind the walls AT AFL house would at be like watching an episode of Utopia! 

The doctor saying it was a “mistake” is such a cop out and smacks of a pattern of prior behaviour that escaped any serious scrutiny or challenge. The contemporaneous conduct of all those around the doctor at the time supports such a conclusion. When finally pulled up (and because it is so obvious) the doctor says it was a “mistake”.  Puulleeese. 

Don't forget this one earlier in the season - Rozee and Hunter.  Pretty sure Rozee did not even get pulled off the ground to be checked.  Optics again look bad.  Apologies if this has already been posted. 

Just now, Demonland said:

Commentators love fest of Geelong instead of commentating is making me feel nauseous. 🤢🤮

Not watching (or listening) for that sole reason. Are they talking about one of the player’s relatives that runs the local fish and chip shop or making references to where a player went to school and how they are related to a sister’s, cousin’s,best friend’s boy friend who saw Ferris pass out at 21 flavours last night 🙄😜

1 minute ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

All 16mins?

Was reported on SEN when the decision dropped. 

I suspect something going on behind the scenes - they deliberated for a total of 16 minutes. That on its own speaks volumes as to the process. 

Appeal it on a legal technicality. He was charged with striking and now it is being referred to as a forceful blow. Nearly every action of an AFL player in a contested situation could be a forceful blow. That is why the charge is striking. They are two different actions and the significant distinguishing factor is intent. Your honour, the defence rests!

What is the risk if the suspension is challenged? The club should realise there is a PR angle to demonstrate to supporters that the club is p’d off too. Crows did it recently with McAdam. The MFC needs to harden up. 

So happy for the club and Kozzy. Exciting times ahead. Club has a Kozzy membership drive. Spread the love to friends and family and get them signed up on the back of Kozzy signing wave. 
https://membership.melbournefc.com.au/membership/36junior

https://membership.melbournefc.com.au/membership/36adult

Just now, Older demon said:

Yes, Tom was there and he was signing autographs and taking selfies. His group started near the pavilion so I suspect they signed  and left the track before the others, no delayed concussion

Oh no. My daughter will be devastated!  
I think only ones missing were BBB, TMac, Spargo, Petty and Kozzy (trying not to read too much into his absence as believe this was the period he was making a decision with his family 🤞).  

4 hours ago, DeeZone said:

Thanks TK I heard it from the horses mouth as well today at the kids Clinic Jake said I will be playing on Monday. That was some Clinic never seen so many kids in the Red n Blue in the one place. All players were fantastic and signed everything put before them, the only players missing were BBB, Spargs, Kozzie and Petty.!!

Was Sparrow there? I was there with my daughter and she was disappointed as we did not see him during the signing procession. 

1 hour ago, DeeZone said:

I travelled out to Casey Fields today with my daughter and two grand kids for the MFC kids Clinic. My first trip out there 1.5 hrs each way But very impressed with the facilities the organisation of the clinic, player and staff involvement and the large number of kids and parents in attendance. The kids got to mix with the players and have a lot of fun with like minded kids of their own age as children were split up into similar age groups. When the clinic concluded we were lined up along the fence line with the kids and all players involved came along from both ends and signed their autographs and posed for photos, etc, which took a long time. clinic started at two and it finished at 4:30, I felt very proud of our player group for giving up so much time for their fans. The sun shone for us and my two left feeling very happy with themselves. My only complaint was that there were no famous bacon and egg rolls, so had a hot dog and coffee instead. Well done MFC.!!!!

Was in attendance with my kids. The players were so patient as they walked the boundary signing jumpers, footballs, mini figures, body parts (few heads and hands signed) and posing for photographs. A special mention to Fritsch who was second last to leave the field (about 20 minutes after all other players) and big Max who was out for about a further 30 minutes after Fritsch was done. He did it all with such enthusiasm and greeted every kid in a genuine way. He is a special guy and I can see why he is loved by so many. An excellent event to keep the next generation of members enthused and hopefully committed! 

Cue press conference “they are a good side Essendon” instead of “we didn’t show up and and couldn’t handle the heat”.

1 hour ago, Kent said:

so why not come clean at the beginning of the season when all this bS started

Lost some respect for LJ and his management

Agree. If genuine personal reasons exist (as appears to be the case) wouldn’t they outweigh which club you are wanting to play for. If the personal reasons are strong enough for him to want to get home what does it matter which club in his home state he plays for? Cake and eat it too. 

1 hour ago, Clintosaurus said:

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No code needed.

Just ordered one. Thanks again. 

1 hour ago, Clintosaurus said:

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No code needed.

Thanks very much 

5 hours ago, Clintosaurus said:

Just got an e-mail from the club - $64 delivered for  home guernsey with the gold AFL logo on it. Good days.

 

I can’t find on the website. Could you share the link please? I am a member but no email received.  Is a code required? 

3 hours ago, layzie said:

Sounding like Freo want a second rounder in return along with Jackson which I was hoping to use as part of the Grundy deal. All comes down to how that one works out 

We should use the second rounder in the Grundy deal and get it done early and then we can say to Bell, sorry we don't have a second round to give you!   From memory, Bell did similar to us when he split the Freo picks before the Hogan trade (ie he reduced what he could offer us as he no longer had it).  

4 minutes ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

Kane Cornes and Rucci started the rumour. Typical South Aussie rubbish by the sounds

Tom Browne contacts Kane - “Hey mate, any truth to the rumour”

Kane “what rumour. Kozzy. No mate, my own BS to create some clickbait”

clubs must just shake their head at trade time. Way too many people earning a living off the AFL teat.  

14 scoring shots to 4. Geelong losing this would be on par with the 2022 round 23 loss to us (if only). 

1 minute ago, Earl Hood said:

My theory is our predictable, defensive, static game plan invites it. Teams absorb the early assault from us and then as we slow down and play even more predictably and defensively they can apply maximum pressure around the ball carrier and run off us. 

A blueprint that (sadly) seemed to work well every time. 

“Sources close to the Pickett trade rumours insist they are completely untrue.”

so those close to the (made up) the rumours are now insisting they are completely untrue. Gold - start a rumour and a few days later insist it is untrue BS. Got to love the lead up to trade period. 

1 minute ago, The heart beats true said:

Because we got our fitness terribly wrong and teams knew they could outwork us as we were exhausted.

Can’t argue with that. 

Why does every team seem to bring their best pressure rating of the year when playing us (Bris last week, Syd, Bulldogs, Pies).  Hard to watch when our best is so much better.