Bitter but optimistic

I went to Primary School in Epping and grew up in Mernda. It was a small community in those days. I believe the Vearings had a small farm between Epping and Wollert.

[censored] game ! [censored] result! [censored] umpiring ! Umpiring did not cost us the game- we [censored] it up quite nicely ourselves. However, I can only conclude that I have no idea of the rules anymore. I’m just totally confused at how/ why most free kicks are paid or not paid.

Welcome back Maple - enjoy the game

Not looking like a sellout so far!

Circumstances force me to take a circuitous route to the G today and, consequently, I shall be leaving one of The Manor's fleet at Wallan Railway Station. No doubt it will be stolen and I shall have to seek an alternative means of transportation in the pm. However, my mood will not be dampened as I will have witnessed a comprehensive Dees victory. Even with Clarrie MIA, I have no concerns about our ability to cover Freo in all respects. We have flag aspirations. We must finish top 4 or , better still, top 2. The second half of the season is near and dropping games to sides below you on the ladder simply cannot be allowed.

Good night fellow Dland [censored]. I'm having an early night so that I'm in form for a very boozy day tomorrow

Is there a rule book Mono?

No argument from me mate !

Settle down Jaded

Well mmmm .... that's better than your whites I suppose.

At the moment you'd have to rate both these sides as [censored].

McKay kicking for goal - FMD !!!

Having a health night Steve ?

Quite so Ethan but ..... as long as Carlton lose ... I don't give a [censored]! [censored] me I hate Carlton.. They are [censored]!

Give him a jolly good beating Jaded - that will make him see reason.

Watching the paper baggers get [censored] upon would lighten up a cold and dreary evening no end.

"Saraid" - Irish origin and means excellent.

Absolutely no!

UAS. Useless AFL stats. Says it all !

Obviously you have a much higher level of tolerance than I do Demon! As to Whatley - of course he'd be smug - he's sitting next to a dullard.

Just watching 360. Had to turn it off. Robbo is a nong!

360 is a very good show. It would be a great show if they kept Robbo off it!

Exactly Red. Is there / will there be, a detailed statement of the ruling?

All the above information and speculation is bloody confusing. I wish the club would just release the scan result and provide us with a realistic prognosis.

I'm hoping that the appeal process (regardless of outcome) will shed some light on how a collision between 2 players going for the ball is adjudicated. I won't be holding my breath though.