Crompton's the man

28 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Just listening to the pre game on Fox.

King told the story of his coaching days at Carey when Jack Viney was there.

He said they had to take Jack out of some games because he was too tough for the other kids !!

Under 18's apparently !!!!

Who was it broke Jack’s jaw in his first game?

It was really marvellous to see Ben Brown tonight.

Last season I thought we wouldn’t see him again.

The story from North was his knees were shot and he could only run in straight lines
 

he looked pretty mobile tonight and he is a lovely kick when he gets the ball

Bearing in mind that players who just played the best game of their life usually have a dud the next week should ANB be dropped for the Adelaide game ?

not entirely serious 

pretty stoked with that performance 

16 minutes ago, Brownie said:

Is that their mum in front with her three brothers?

She can see out of one eye but her husband must be visually challenged 

So hard to know whether 2.75 represents value 

🧐

1 minute ago, YearOfTheDees said:

Has anyone on here read the findings. This line.

Brayshaw could’ve executed his kick in a different direction or in a different manner, landed in a different manner or in a slightly different location.

O my God 

Umpires were dressed in white with black socks 

It would be interesting to know what they’re saying now 

my opinion - Richmond couldn’t play any better than that (save for improved accuracy) but Melbourne definitely absolutely can 

1 hour ago, leave it to deever said:

Cats......Talk about a flag hangover.

Love it.

Don’t we need lots of in-depth analysis of where they are going wrong ?

plus video of Scott’s facial gymnastics from during the games

He’s always good value 

8 hours ago, old dee said:

Thanks Andy. I am struggling with the decision on whether to get Kayo via the club membership this year. Could not go yesterday due to  having a cataract removed but after studying the fixture there are quite a few games that will be tv events for me this season. May have take a subscription. 

Do we need a separate discussion about what we collectively do about pay TV and what the best options are?
we dropped any Murdoch subscriptions last year on principle but we might need to swallow our consciences ?

23 hours ago, Demon Jack said:

Wasn't huge on Grundy today. Thought most of his taps went to the opposition and his disposal was simply meh.

Still thrilled we got him, hopefully he works into some form before the start of the season.

I’m playing catchup 

is he bang for buck do you think?
 

On 1/10/2023 at 11:54 AM, Elwood 3184 said:

Suspended by the Suns poor bloke.

Suns ban youngster after drink-driving charge

Thanks for that

The article says he’s signed a 2-year contract extension recently and is with the Suns to the end of 2025 atm

42 minutes ago, KysaiahMessiah said:

Hope I’m not next :(

at least I’m safe

1 hour ago, ElDiablo14 said:

What is the single most important KPI the team needs to be ahead of the opposition?

For me it looks like against Sydney the contested footy metrics will be the deciding factor. 

Goals 

Lever should be dropped until he gets rid of that moustache 

6 minutes ago, John Crow Batty said:

 

Callum Ah Chee now being targeted by racists.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/it-hurts-brisbane-s-callum-ah-chee-hits-out-after-racist-online-abuse-20220812-p5b9cc.html

The circle is now complete 

Son and four grandchildren sitting among 100 Filth supporters 

Good education for them

He says

we are sitting in amongst about 100 Collingwood supporters …….this could be a learning moment for the kids

about why we hate Collingwood

On 7/23/2022 at 6:31 PM, old55 said:

At present these gems are spread out over hundreds of separate topics and that makes them too hard to reference in our time of need. 

More succinctly as:

Presently, these gems are spread out over hundreds of separate topics, making them too hard to reference in our time of need.

21 hours ago, DemonOX said:

[censored] I HATE the pussie cats as it seems nearly every time will play those [censored] wits we end up with an injured player such as Mayx2, Viney, Oliver etc and of course it’s always ACCIDENTALL which is bull [censored]  

I HATE THE [censored]  wits AND HOPE WE BEAT THEM IN THE FINALS. If we meet them again. 
 

GOD I HATE THEM. 

Are you saying that in respect of the GFC, notwithstanding  they have redeeming features - nevertheless , overall, in consideration, in your mind, the negatives outweigh the positives ?

On 7/4/2022 at 11:00 AM, BDA said:

Happy memories

 

I believe that Hercule Poirot, that most famous detective in the whole world, would have detected in that sequence of events,  a significant lack of exercise of the little grey cells, especially by that (Geelong) number 26 whose effort was piddling and pathetic although, perversely,  and at the same time, entirely satisfactory and satisfying 

and on second thoughts, he probably was exercising all the little grey cells he possesses 

2 hours ago, He de mon said:

I hate Geelong withh a passion, but now I like playing them becaue it give us another chance of twhpping their @sses. The only thing better than beating them after the siren in Rd 23 would have been do it in front of packed house of their feral supporters. Bring on Thursday night!

Brave words

l understand where you’re coming from 

Short live the Maggots 

7 hours ago, BDA said:

Happy memories

 

Please post it again tomorrow

And the day after

And the day after

And the day after

And the day after

And the day after

And I will tell you when to stop

Just now, monoccular said:

Tomlinson must be medical sub for when the inevitable stray Hawkins elbow "accidentally" KOs May or Petty 

He is a bit clumsy the old Tommaelbow it must be admitted 

20 hours ago, sisso said:

Soft game for them tonight is perfect for us they won’t be ready for how hard our midfield will hit them

Sshhhh

12 hours ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

If the AFL want umpires to be respected, make them full time professionals,  pay them properly and stop the constant rules changes.

 

The fact is though, it is easier and cheaper just to control what commentators and media say about them, all spin and no action, what Gil does best.

Possibly one of the advantages of having a full-time umpiring academy would be the luxury of extra training time to familiarise umps with the tricks being used to milk free kicks.

currently the umpires seem to be a bit like legislators trying to catch up with cryptocurrency crooks: always one step behind the latest scam

The AFL might even introduce an  education module called

“How umpiring can influence the results of games“

with a half day on crowd control (of umpires)