whatwhat say what

Is Riak Andrew eligible to be selected by us an an nga pick this season?

Filth the club rumoured to have the biggest offer

6 hours ago, Bobby McKenzie said:

Well it really is just that. Just a change of location. I know a lot of old Fitzroy supporters who have continued to support the Lions ever since they went to Brisbane.Just think, if Melbourne went interstate would you stop barracking for them? I certainly wouldn't.

It absolutely is not

While Souths moved to Sydney, Brisbane absorbed the bones of the Lions into the Bears - they have NOTHING to do with Fitzroy

It was a complete corporate takeover, not a merger 

2 minutes ago, SPC said:

Bone/ligaments vs internal organs are very different. 

yes, you can actually see their injury

trac's injury wasn't even picked up by the epworth

Werribee beating Southport by 6 points in the vfl grand final means it's been two thrillers today

Billy Stretch played in a premiership with Glenelg knocking off Norwood by 5 points in the sanfl

Just now, ElDiablo14 said:

Just roll over and die? Not even try?

i'm sure a stern letter will make all the difference to rules that have been in place for some time...

i think we all got excited about ah-mu, but i would assume the club has known for some time that he wasn't eligible to join us

watching the sanfl grand final

reigning magarey medallist harry boyd has won a lot of taps but has no impact around the ground whatsoever

the rules aren't changing

we won't have priority access to ah-mu

move on

1 minute ago, KozzyCan said:

What exactly are you basing the Goodwin coached all of 2016? That seems like a bit of a myth. He was still an apprentice at that stage.

i thought it was fairly well documented that roos was the 'face' of coaching but goodwin was very much 'in charge' in 2016?

12 hours ago, daisycutter said:

i hear lohmann's brother hymann is pretty good too

his sister misty is such a diver tho

if the bloods don't win the premiership this season then they've wasted a season of utter dominance

5 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Load of junk.

For one, Goodwin coached all of 2016 which was Tracc and Clarry’s first season. There is no Tracc and Clarry before Goodwin. They are just draft picks. Like McLean and Sylvia or Morton and Trengove.

By 2018 Jones was a role player, Lewis and Vince couldn’t play in the same side as they were both looking for cheapies across half back. We had no key defenders, our young midfield weren’t seasoned and we didn’t have the depth of wings and forward flankers. We dominated a couple of finals then got blown out by the eventual premiers in a game no one was winning. 

2019 our injury list was comically bad and no one did a preseason, there was over a dozen off season surgeries. The trade off of young team going deep the year before. Lever was injured. May didn’t turn up. Just a complete throw away year.

We should’ve done better in 2020, but we were bedding down the defensive system and played 3 young kids who starred in September the next year.

it's easily forgotten, as well, that we missed out on finals by the smallest % margin in 2017, and by half a game and 2% in 2020 when we were forced to play two games in the same week in a hurricane

add in finals appearances in those years and goodwin's story is different

2019 and 2024 have been appalling with the way we dropped off after the halfway mark, but let's wait and see how 2025 goes

i'd take goodwin over scott primarily because he doesn't come across as a sore loser

we will need points in 2025 for kalani white and tairon ah-mu

5 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

Here’s a minor overhaul- you can’t be in the Brisbane Academy if you go to Melbourne Grammar and play at Sandy Dragons.

Takes one second to fix that problem. 

marshall is at grammar doing his vce

he's from qld

Just now, DubDee said:

Lions dominating

How are they not 30 points up??

cos they were about 30 points down 🙃

this is unreal footy to watch

rayner a vital goal

he's a vic boy originally

seems a bit of a whipping boy at the bears

big o's shoulder looks awful

1 minute ago, Macca said:

You're not telling me anything I don't already know

They'll just slash further and buy cheap products that the masses want to watch.  And that includes the AFL & NRL even though it seems like a lot of money

In a general sense the masses decide 

they pay 30% currently to broadcast about a third of the games

it'll be interesting to see what happens post-2031

changes to the anti-siphoning laws may change things

14 minutes ago, Macca said:

Fair enough but that also means that FTA is somewhat saved by the anti-siphoning laws

So it's business as usual except the FTA networks need to find ways to operate profitably

Slashing staff numbers for starters. Investing less in local drama etc etc.  Not great news but business is business

fta networks - via the companies that own them - have been shedding staff for a decade

they basically don't make local drama

they buy sports rights and make 'reality' garbage

16 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I would give anything to have Chris Scott as Melbourne’s head coach next year.

This mob was a 7-8 side at best at the start of the year.

Absolutely gets the best out of his players at his disposal and clearly has a system that can stand up in September.

they went 7-0 to start the season, didn't they, before we beat them?

they've basically been top 4 all year

they go orright

2 minutes ago, Macca said:

So do the anti-siphoning laws save the TV networks? 

when in doubt, open-ai it...

Australia's **anti-siphoning laws** are designed to ensure that significant sporting events, particularly those with widespread public interest, remain accessible on **free-to-air television** rather than being exclusively broadcast on **subscription services** like Foxtel. These laws prevent pay-TV operators from acquiring broadcast rights to certain listed events before free-to-air broadcasters have had the chance to bid.

### Key Points for **AFL**, **NRL**, and Other Sports:
1. **AFL and NRL**:
   - **AFL Grand Final**: Must be shown live on free-to-air television.
   - **NRL Grand Final**: Similarly, the NRL Grand Final must also be broadcast live on free-to-air TV.
   - **Other matches**: While not all games are protected, many significant matches during the finals or specific key rounds are on the anti-siphoning list, ensuring some level of free access.

2. **Other Major Sports**:
   - **Cricket**: Test matches involving the Australian team played in Australia, as well as the Ashes series and World Cup matches, are often on the list.
   - **Olympics and Commonwealth Games**: Major events from these competitions are generally covered.
   - **Tennis (Australian Open)**: Key finals matches are usually protected by the anti-siphoning rules.
   - **FIFA World Cup**: Matches featuring the Australian team and the final must be available on free-to-air.

### Impact on Free-to-Air TV:
- **Exclusive Rights**: Free-to-air broadcasters, like Channels Seven, Nine, and Ten, have the first opportunity to acquire the rights to broadcast these protected events.
- **Shared Rights**: In some cases, free-to-air networks may share rights with pay-TV networks, resulting in both broadcasting the event.

### Limitations:
- Not every game in the AFL or NRL seasons is covered by these laws, so many regular-season matches can still be exclusive to pay-TV services like Foxtel or Kayo.
- The list is subject to change, and the government can modify which events are protected based on shifts in public interest or media landscape changes.

In short, these laws help ensure that some of the biggest sporting events in Australia, including key AFL and NRL matches, remain free to the public rather than hidden behind a paywall.

In the context of Australia's **anti-siphoning laws**, "other matches" typically refers to specific high-profile or significant games during the **AFL** and **NRL** seasons that are not the Grand Finals but are still deemed important enough to be on the anti-siphoning list. The list is designed to ensure that these key games are available on free-to-air television before pay-TV services can acquire the rights.

### Examples of "Other Matches" in AFL and NRL:
1. **AFL**:
   - **AFL Finals Series**: Matches in the final series leading up to the Grand Final are usually included on the anti-siphoning list.
   - **Anzac Day Game**: The annual blockbuster match between Collingwood and Essendon on Anzac Day is often protected.
   - **Brownlow Medal Presentation**: Though not a match, this major AFL event is listed for free-to-air coverage.
   - **State of Origin (if revived)**: Any potential AFL State of Origin matches may also be protected.

2. **NRL**:
   - **State of Origin Series**: All three matches in the annual State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland are typically protected.
   - **NRL Finals Series**: As with the AFL, the NRL Finals leading up to the Grand Final are usually included.
   - **Anzac Day Clash**: The traditional Anzac Day match between the Sydney Roosters and St. George Illawarra Dragons is often listed.
   
### Not Every Game is Protected:
- Regular season matches for both the **AFL** and **NRL** are generally **not covered** by the anti-siphoning list, meaning pay-TV broadcasters like Foxtel can secure exclusive rights to air them.
  
### Non-AFL/NRL Sports:
"Other matches" for sports outside the AFL and NRL typically include key finals or major event rounds for sports like cricket, tennis, and soccer. These could include:
   - **Australian Open Tennis Finals**
   - **FIFA World Cup Qualifiers** involving the Australian national team
   - **Cricket World Cup** matches (especially involving Australia)

The government defines these matches on the list each year, so what is classified as "other matches" can vary depending on updates to the anti-siphoning rules.

bailey NEVER misses against the dees

1 minute ago, Macca said:

I thought what fell through was that Paramount wanted all the games with none being shown on Ch10

that's not permitted by the govt via the anti-siphoning laws

Just now, Macca said:

Before the last deal it was rumoured that the AFL could have picked up a princely sum from Paramount but they would have had to go all-in with Paramount.  Amazon the same? 

paramount deal meant moving away from c7 which was a no-no as afl, rightly, has no faith in paramount-cbs existing as a fta property via ch 10 post 2030, with them expecting to exit this territory due to them being, well, pretty broke

amazon have no interesting in small domestic sports like afl and nrl