Bitter but optimistic

I thought you'd be right into "banana" republics dc!

Or Wadda ... as was discussed on another thread over the weekend ... do something about the fact that questions being asked at coaches' press conferences are inaudible !! FMD !! There is technology that allows a robot to be landed on Mars , yet, in many ways we remain in the age of Thomas Edison.

Impossible to do so Red. The system is a total [censored] up. The inconsistencies in umpiring and in the review system would be comical, if it weren't for the fact that they are ruining the largest professional sporting activity in Australia. It defies reason that a professional body with the billion dollar income and resources of the AFL cannot/ will not work towards a solution to remove ( or even improve) this blight on our game.

I believe the decision is just plain silly but how often has that been said about the match review/ tribunal system over the years, yet nothing changes. But ... what implications for the game itself does this decision open up? It seems to me that a spoiling situation always has the potential to result in high contact. In an overhead marking contest the spoilers arm, fist , forearm will always be close to the maker's head. As we see in the JVR situation where the spoiler has to move at speed to make the contest the possibility of high contact is increased. If JVR is suspended what will this mean for attempting to spoil the mark. Is this leading closer to a non contact game? PS. If someone could find the footage of the incident where Mitch Robinson poleaxed Pedo in a game at the G a few years ago it would make a very interesting comparison. If I remember correctly a free may have been paid but there was certainly no tribunal or suspension.

I'd need Charles opinion on that chook!

50/50

I've been switching between this thread and the coronation. I'm getting some great costuming ideas for The Manor's domestic staff!

It's May Jaded ... not September. We won a game against a strong opponent on their own turf. I'll take that and build on it.

Geez there's some negative [censored] on this forum tonight. We won a tough game - that's good enough for me !

Magnificent effort !!

You're [censored] stirring here D Spencer Fritsch out - FMD !!!!!

Watched different game.

Well said Dub - absolute cringeworthy [censored] that [censored] up a serious thread.

Viney Gawn Brayshaw Trac Oliver Sparrow

I'm guessing you watched the game from The Abbey Earl?

Who gives a [censored] about Anderson?

God save King Charles !!!!

Top game! A hard fought win against a tough opponent ! They picked through our defence too easily at times but , in the end, some big moments from Max, Tracc , Oliver in the last quarter got us over the line. Some confusing umpiring again. Fritta - an absolute mare!

I'll stick with the Shiraz od!

Hilarious. Thanks chook! (Or have you been elevated to a lordly station?)

It's been a dreadful week for your poor old Uncle Bitter. The Manor's central heating has packed it in and it seems there is no suitably qualified artisan available to repair it for about 3 years. Next the sound system on the cinema blew up and for 2 days subtitles became my friend. And finally, an unusual problem with the tandem trailer caused me considerable grief. Currently I am alone and reliving something akin to the experiences of Shackleton et el. I do , however, have my ever faithful friend Mr. Shiraz nearby and he shall be my source of comfort and inspiration throughout the evening. My second source of comfort will an inevitable Dees victory. Though I suspect it may be a hard fought win. The suns have a decent line up. A strong midfield ( though no Took will hurt) and a decent ruckman who always competes well against Max. Max and Grundy though ,will overwhelm him. May is too strong for King and I'm glad Turner is getting a run. I really liked what little I have seen of him. Dees to runaway in the end by around 30 points.

Big Joe!!!! If he turns up anything can happen. Blues should be worried! FMD!!!

She fell upwards - that is news.

Kath Loughnan currently interviewing Fagan live on ground. Players training in the background. What's supposed to be happening?

Nothing is being mentioned on the Fox pregame.