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Very disappointing WCW! I’m wondering if you could call Mrs Fritta, enquire in detail as to 6goalfritta’s state of health with particular reference to his recently injured foot, record the conversation and post it on this thread. Perhaps then we could find it in our hearts to forgive you recent transgression.

Are they still talking about the MCG precinct? I don’t really care but they do treat us like fodder.

That's a bit mean spirited Old!

Cal Twomey's Phantom Form Guide: Top draft prospects' August ranking

Kudos to @binman You picked it Well done.

And potentially a couple more in the draft.

I wonder if we've got a player we could throw in to get GC first pick?

Macca I class myself as one who doesn't go round blaming umpires and if I could be bothered to look I think you'd find posts where I've defended them. I also had an excellent view of the incident and I thought it was a terrible decision. I thought May put his hands on Daniher, one in the side and the other on the side of his back, to hold him out, not to push him. As far as I'm aware that's quite legal. When Daniher flung himself forward May's hand held their position, they didn't push him. Daniher has form. Earlier in the match he tried to milk a 50m penalty. May was unset with the decision because he knew he didn't push him. Daniher had misjudged the ball and May was peeling back to take the mark. As you and I would agree, it's an impossible game to umpire and my explanation above is full of judgement's I can't be sure of. You saw the same thing and have a completely different interpretation, just as valid as mine, but I think you're very wrong. Let people have their opinions. Oh, and for the record, the only time I've ever wondered if the umpires cheat was the 2016 GF where the Dogs (everyone's favourites) got a dream run that was hard to explain and was a continuation of their "good fortune in the PF the week before.

I certainly was.

Like what? Letting him play injured? As WCW says "morons will be morons".

Now there's an idea......

I think what you’re overlooking AF is Collingwood success is built on defence (they have lowest against in the comp) and outstanding pressure. That strikes me as the perfect combination for winning finals. Added to that is they play with freedom whereas we often play scared. They are the flag favourites for good reason but like anyone they can be beaten.

Really! Wow.

It will be for those attending!

Gets a big tick from me. Don’t think it’s realistic though.

Thanks Laysie. The model number is oled65C9PTA and I reckon it's 3 or 4 years old now. The ghosting is like a "multiple" image. I think the refresh rate is 120Hz. It's been suggested to me that the refresh rate is too fast for Kayo but I'm afraid the technicalities are beyond me and as far as I know there is no option to change the refresh rate in settings. I've tried the "trumotion" setting with no result. I've also been onto LG (who in the main are very helpful) but they haven't been able to find an answer. A search of the internet seems to suggest that this is not an uncommon issue for this tv with some streaming services. My major issue is that I don't want to buy a new tv and find a similar issue. Any help you can offer would be appreciated greatly.

Internet bullying, isn’t it great! *not specifically aimed at you layzie.

Sometime ago I spent an obscene amount of money on a new TV, an Oled LG, 65 inch, only to find that the football ghosts when I stream Kayo. It's very frustrating. It's no good for golf replays either and I'm considering buying a new TV. Does anyone have any knowledge that will help me. I'm worried about buying a new TV and suffering the same issue. Any help or comments would be much appreciated.

Time to let the victimhood go Demonland. We’ve won a flag and have a great list. Let’s enjoy that.

Any news on Clarrie?

Did they delay team changes? Do we know this as fact or just surmising?

I think there would be ongoing detailed discussion on this very point, from the umpires and the AFL but we probably won't find common ground on that. Old has addressed the other point I was going to make. I agree that the AFL should probably provide more facilities to the umps and pay them more. I remember reading an article last year about the conditions umpires face and thinking it was pretty disgraceful but I can't really remember the details. I guess my point is media focus would be counter-productive. There have to be better ways.

I hear comment on umpiring decisions by commentators all the time. I see it on OTC and I imagine there is comment on 360 but I don't watch that. I would imagine those involved in umpiring get council from independent people all the time - past umpires, past players and those involved at club level. They would seek it because it is in everyone's best interest to get better. Have you ever watched a game sure there were horribly incorrect decisions only to see you were wrong on the replay? I have, countless times. The Kossie HTB in front of the members one example. I'm not suggesting there aren't mistakes, I'm not suggesting we shouldn't try and get better umpires but I don't think continual media review is the way to go. I think our game is so much better since player abuse of umpires has been largely eliminated, I'm very cognizant of the difficulty of attracting umpires to the profession. I don't think aggressive media review of umpires would help.

What do you think the umps do at training during the week?

And what would it achieve if there was a pile on in the media? Country football is struggling to get umpires, abusive behaviour being the reason. Media pile on will just hinder the effort to get more involved. You very well know that it’s an impossible game to umpire. Neutral observers will debate decisions having had the benefit of multiple replays. The umps have to make a decision in a split second. I stopped sitting with some mates because the majority of their focus was umpire related. They hate victim hood but at the footy any game we lose by less than 20 points is always because of the umps. We’ve got a great game but one of the characterises is that the rules require interpretation and are very had to apply. And our game is so much better when it is the focus and not the umps. The umps don’t make mistakes on purpose just as players don’t. If we supported them rather than vilified them we might attract a greater pool from which to choose from and that might result in a greater depth of umpires and a better result for all concerned. So I’d suggest we give the umpire bashing a rest for the good of the game.