Rod Grinter Riot Squad

3 minutes ago, Mr Steve said:

Have Geelong won a last quarter this year.

Last week…

Wow, the umpiring standards are dropping 

Just now, Bitter but optimistic said:

throw from danger surely

Unbelievable non call, but seems like their is no such thing as incorrect disposal in this game 

Not sure what the umpires are doing…

Don’t care about top spot in April, I would get much greater joy seeing the Lions win easily tonight.

So much whining about a win, sorry people but good teams win.

Full stop!

2 minutes ago, 640MD said:

Ok again 

how long since we won 4 wins start. Two years in a row. Must be in the 50’s

55 56  I think 

Scoreboard doesn’t tell the story 

We [censored] killed them

6 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Even so, Weightman doesn’t do what Spargs just did and is hammered in here…. But of balance lad.

Sorry, I have been critical of Spargo milking things, but clear free. He does act but nothing compared to Weigtman

Great goal to Fritta 

Umpiring [censored]

4 minutes ago, IRW said:

If he kicks one I will be amazed 

Dh

Prior opportunity doesn’t exist for us tonight it seems 

Disgraceful umpiring 

Nice start for Fritta 

49 minutes ago, Nairobi_Demon said:

Agree with this sentiment 

What distinguishes Aussie rules to other codes of football is how family friendly and female friendly it is, and I think the two are linked. 
 

Wednesday and Thursday night games undermine this unique ethos, which I think anyone who’s been to a soccer game in somewhere like London will appreciate 

The AFL don’t care about supporters, just TV money. Thrursday night is better for revenues than Saturday or Sunday afternoon, so sadly, get used to it

No way Port are a 0-3 team, they are better than that and playing at home will come at us.

Still, expect us to take their best and then win.

It is crazy just how much bad luck Joel Smith has had in his short career. I would be surprised if he has ever managed more than 6 weeks in a row before something has forced him out of the team.

How often a club wins the flag when they make the Grand Final:

Melbourne 72%

Hawthorn 68%

Adelaide 66%

Lions 65%

WCE 57%

Carlton 55%

Essendon 53%

Richmond 52%

Bulldogs 50%

Port 50%

Geelong 47%

North 44%

Collingwood 36%

Swans 29%

Saints 14%

Freo 0%

GWS 0%

Suns LOL

5 hours ago, Engorged Onion said:

Thought this would be a worthy spot to park this information.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/apr/05/concussion-researcher-claims-afl-hindered-two-year-research-project-into-players-health

I'll let others comment on why this may have occurred.

Sadly, the behaviour is not surprising 

12 minutes ago, Action Jackson said:

Not being able to pick a player inside the top 40 is one of the more ridiculous drafting rules they brought in.

I can kind of understand the top 20 to an extent, but there is just no incentive to put any time or effort into the players if you lose access to them.

Was about to say exact same thing, top 20 is perfectly understandable (or first round), top 40 seems to be an attempt to destroy the acadamies 

Great performance by the Aussies, dominating champion team who deserved to win

9 minutes ago, Mr Steve said:

Done.

Not quite

I need to get a pet

13 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Lever’s only had the 1 preseason game weeks ago. Are we sure he shouldn’t have a run at Casey for touch?

We need the good Lever back. Not sure we need a rusty version  that drops marks and isn’t in good touch at ground level 

Especially when the structure gets a little thrown out as the rest of the backline isn’t set in roles as much as last year 

Guess it depends on his form on the training track. If Lever is training well, then he is way too good to be playing at Casey

2 goals in a minute give Freo the momentum going into half time, what was looking as a game that could be a blowout is suddenly up for grabs