Demon Dynasty

The "on the line" call from the umps for a player standing the mark after an OOTF is such a dumb rule/call given the player kicking is never lined up and forced to kick over the mark (as he should be) to start off with. The player kicking in starts off well inside the mark of the player on the line and is effectively in an instant "play on" position from the time he is handed or picks up the ball but the player on the mark must stand on the line till he runs further inside and kicks it or handballs. One of the dumbest rules in footy right now. Whose idea was it to introduce this rubbish!

Not a great start to the Bloods. A long way to go though

What the hec bobby, he barely touched him...

Their 3rd quarters are usually pretty big... should be interesting

I reckon Cotchin just fired up the Budsta...might be a bad move Tried a (low) Byron act on him...got what he deserved

Umps were doing well until 10 minutes ago when i think they fell for the ...."geee im so sexy in this kit...a bit like those other yellow and black boys!!"

Head to Head (averages) Season 2022 - TMac vs Weideman Statistic Tmac Weid % Diff CP 4.89 5.00 2.3 UP 6.00 3.60 -40.0 ED 6.89 5.60 -18.7 DE% 64.33 68.38 4.0 CM 1.00 1.40 40.0 Mi50 2.22 1.60 -28.0 1% 2.00 0.20 -90.0 CL 0.22 0.20 -10.0 R50 0.78 0.20 -74.3 i50 0.89 1.00 12.5 T 1.11 1.20 8.0 Si 5.11 4.00 -21.7 MG 181.00 102.80 -43.2 TO 2.33 1.40 -40.0 ITC 0.89 0.80 -10.0 T50 1.00 0.40 -60.0 TOG% 77.56 74.20 -3.4 G 1.67 1.80 8.0 Weighted Score 1.939 1.710 -11.8 > Weighted Score 2021 2.516 1.055 -58.07 Sam has had a marked improvement in certain stats this season vs 2021... #26 S Weideman 2021 2022 % Change CP 4.60 5.00 8.7 UP 3.20 3.60 12.5 ED 4.00 5.60 40.0 DE% 55.20 68.38 13.2 CM 1.00 1.40 40.0 Mi50 1.60 1.60 0.0 1% 1.00 0.20 -80.0 CL 0.00 0.20 - R50 0.00 0.20 - i50 0.80 1.00 25.0 T 1.80 1.20 -33.3 Si 3.20 4.00 25.0 MG 103.00 102.80 -0.2 TO 2.20 1.40 -36.4 ITC 0.60 0.80 33.3 T5 0.40 0.40 0.0 TOG% 74.20 74.20 0.0 G 0.60 1.80 200.0 Weighted Score 1.06 1.71 62.1 Stats courtesy of footywire.com

I meant not having the buy in rounds where AFL affiliates dont have the buy, starting the VFL season so late. I didnt mean we'd be better off if they were exactly synced as in playing the same day/time etc 55 so i believe we're probably on a similar page here.

Well this just may have sealed my divorce papers....the war office will NOT be happy! Amazing stuff MD... however not quite sure whether i should ty or not!

Might help if the two comps got their schedule synced a little better. Seem to be terribly out of wack.

Not sure where you got your info from LN... Baker only played one match last year against Norf. The other two matches unused sub. His stats in the Norf game... 10 effectives & 66.7%, one 1 percenter, 2 clearances, 1 rebound 50, 6 inside 50s, 4 tackles, 4 score involvements, 2 intercepts, 315 meters gained & 3 turnovers. His only significant season (non-covid regular) was 2019 where, as i think you may have correctly pointed out (or someone did), he played 9 matches. 5 of those consecutive from Rnds 9 to 13. Another block of 3 games from Rnds 19 to 21. His statistical averages from those 9 matches indicate a pretty sub par outcome for the season backing up those who are suggesting he was given a number of chances but didn't cut the mustard (at AFL level). 3 other consecutive matches in 2020 from Rnds 16 to 18. Again pretty sub par statistically but he had plenty of mates that season!

Melk should consider himself the luckiest footballer in the AFL right now given the performance or lack thereof last week. Dunstan BOG in a comparison!! There has always been 'good Melk' or 'Bad Melk' (not alot of in between) and he's been a pretty good servant on occasions, in particular the two early finals in 2018. Let's hope he brings good Melk for his 200th and our sake as we can ill afford to have players going AWOL against clubs on the rise vying for a top 4 spot like Freo etc.

Im not convinced he is going to make it either CF .... i just think as a short term fill in* he is the best of a pretty average bunch at Casey right at this moment* (*playing the Linger role).

Wasn't actually saying it would happen... saying it 'should' happen IMV. In terms of a replacement role for Lingers (wing only) i believe Baker would be an upgrade to Melk. We'll agree to disagree D11

Not sure if he's been in qualifying form but surely Baker has the nod given Lingers is out. If Melky goes down (someone steps on his small toe....cough) then yipeee for Bakes

Effectively already in the 22 the after being subbed in last week D11

100% on the soccer side, hence why our National team is struggling to make a World Cup and perform against anyone with even a bit of cred like Japan. There is basically no serious pathway for junior players here (,soccer). It needs a legit Futsal comp at the junior level with multiple dedicated Futsal stadiums. Basketball has this infrasructure / feed in comps in place. The FFA and to some degree state & federal govts have failed this code. And the sad thing is we had a chance to get the ball rolling in 2010 but instead spent approx $42 million on a very stupid world cup bid.

That's some Pie stall! As long as the Chico Roll stall survived!

Absolutely. There just isn't enough talent pool to offer up another club and see the other 18 hold their present shakey competitiveness. The bottom 6 are playing a bog ordinary standard and mostly unwatchable yet the AFL is hinting at a 19th team?

I would much prefer one of GWS or GC go to make way for a Tassie team. How much has been poured into these two clubs in the last decade and still going in and for what benefit? Their crowds /supporter base are not exactly growing after about year 2 or 3 of commencing. What's the term about doing the same thing over and over & getting the same result!!

I don't know anything about his history but that doesn't sound so good. Theyre discussing this with Hodgy on SEN now

Isn't the Tassie Govt pushing for an organic Tassie team as part of their campaign ie; no relocated teams?

I can't see Norf going Souff.... oh wait!

Leaky defence (Weitering aside). Great at getting the contested loose ball (a close second to us). Solid discipline around the drop of the ball, where the smalls stay front & square waiting to pounce (especially Walsh....let him push forward without any close checking at your peril). They also maintain this discipline further up the field and hold one out the back (where possible) to swoop. Obviously Cripps is in fab form and can damage both through the middle and loves to push forward to try and score or share the pill with those around. Love to get the jump on their opponents and try and blow the game/lead out early making it very difficult to peg back. While still leaky in defence if you get the ball in quick enough they're slowly learning the two way stuff & getting better at defending (+ slow play). The forward line with McKay & Curnow in is a beauty. Voss has them up & about with belief at an all time high (since 1995). Plenty of games & water under the bridge to go so who knows where both teams will be at (form wise) by the time we get to round 22 but.... we should never underestimate an opponent, especially one in this sort of form with belief so high.

I agree we have to stay ruthless as a club/team on the field Jaded. More than happy to thump everyone while we can! Norf (and most other) supporters have always laughed in our faces & kicked us while we were down (for decades). Been on the receiving end multiple times. Bit of Kanga Karma maybe.