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The last time we were 8-0, in 1965, we failed to even make finals!

I actually feel for the umpires as they, like the players, are having to make split second decisions and therefore are not always going to get it right. Unfortunately, they don't have the benefit of slow motion replays from countless angles, but have to make a decision based on where they are standing in relation to the action... people might say they should consider the decision before blowing the whistle, but then those same people would probably complain because the umpire took so long to signal the free; they're damned either way. This is not meant as a serious suggestion, but maybe they should introduce an appeals system like in cricket, where a team has two or three appeals available to them... but, to make them think twice before they appeal, if the appeal fails, a 50m penalty is applied ?. And I certainly do not buy into the conspiracy theories that have the umpires (or certain umpires) hating the Dees.

The main impact of Spargo is that his pressure enables team mates to get more of the ball. And when he does get it himself, he rarely wastes it.

I didn’t realise that Salem was a christi... oooh, hang on, I see what you meant now.

Jackson

The reason I wondered about the possibility of the number of teams affecting things was that in a 12 team comp, there may be less easybeat teams than in an 18 team comp... so depending on the luck of the draw, it could be easier to string together a large winning streak in an 18 team comp.

If we beat Carlton next week and Port beat the Dogs, we will have that two game buffer... and that’s a scenario that is not so far fetched.

To the first or second part of my question?

Is there a statistician/mathematical genius here who could possibly tell me if there is any difference between being 8-0 in a competition with 18 teams and one with 12 teams?

There was actually a better sight... Neale Daniher in the stands in a Melbourne scarf!

Yep, Hellhathnofury was one very weird cat.

I’d say that this place probably changed due to the influx of Demonology refugees.

And traces were found in the sewage in Sydney’s Inner West (where I live)... I imagine a few Swans players may also live in the area.

I was another former ‘ology member before coming to Demonland. The tipping point for me was when there was an attempted takeover by a couple of people with some kind of nefarious agenda (can’t remember exactly what it was though). There were a number of members who came here at that time, most of whom I can’t remember... RobbieF was one (whatever happened to him?).

No, that would be Zac Foot.

Hopefully, if they haven’t been already, they’ll (Swans players and crew) be tested and head down to Melbourne asap.

I actually thought he was gone as soon as I saw it happen... didn't need the slow motion. Perhaps it's also the angle of the cameras that give a skewed view of the incident? However, I am glad he is free to play.

No, you definitely should not have been cited!

I would have thought that asking you “And you know this how?” would have been a fair question, particularly considering the post was from an anonymous poster on a public forum. As you state “Is it envy or a feeling of inadequacy...”, we could equally ask whether it’s a bruised ego or a lack of praise from some posters, that makes you find it necessary to list your ‘doubters’ and attempt to belittle them. The fact that the info does appear to be solid is good, so kudos for that. As I said in an earlier post, there’s been plenty of false prophets on these forums, so you have to expect to be questioned on the veracity of your claims. And just as I type that last sentence, a notification from the MFC app pops up, telling me that Trac is now a demon for life ?

Many of us weren’t aware that goodwindees is a “solid source”. I was one who responded to his original post with “and you know this how?” because I had no clue as to his reliability. Having had many false prophets on this site, I think the response was reasonable (albeit a little on the harsh side...could have chosen a better adjective).

My poor attempt at humour falls flat yet again... do they even deal in peptides at Chemist Warehouse?

Didn’t they run their page in conjunction with, and accessible via, the Chemist Warehouse site?

Sure, maybe the club should appeal the penalty, as long as there is no chance that it could become 2 weeks if unsuccessful; but please, spare us the AFL hates Melbourne conspiracy theories and spare us the parallels being drawn to the Hawkins/May incident as there is absolutely no comparison... Hawkins was accidental (unless of course, you have your blinkers on), Fritsch was running head on at his opponent and raised his forearm. As soon as I saw it, I thought that he would get a week at least. As soon as I saw the Hawkins/May incident, I thought that it was an accident. The only similar case that could possibly be considered poor judgement by the MRP was the Dangerfield one... and the fact that he got off does not mean that Fritsch should get off... it simply means that the MRP got it wrong with Dangerfield (two wrongs don't make a right).

I agree... however, some on here were calling for Hawkins' head, claiming he has form and that it was intentional because he's somehow incredibly good at concealing his intentions, yet those same people are probably going to get upset if Fritsch goes for what does appear to be a forearm that could possibly have been avoided (it's a very bad look regardless). I will be very (pleasantly) surprised if he doesn't get a week.