Diamond_Jim

Funny but I think Weid has only kicked more than 4 goals perhaps two or three times at VFL level. Once was 6 against Box Hill in 2018 (?)

Forward marking will be the key along with accuracy. If we limit their marking in the forward 50 and take a few ourselves... game over. Expecting a heavy defensive press from the Tigers

we've got the close one Harry !!!

ok but at present Foxtel pay around 70% of the media rights. It's the FTA channels who have got the free ride

The big difference this time is that Foxtel/Kayo is preparing for a public float and they are no longer so willing to loss lead. Believe me this one matters

The unfortunate reality is that when you add the existing rights fees for AFL, NRL and cricket together no streaming company can make money in Australia. (10M households only). Thus it has to be bundled with something that compensates for the loss. Foxtel in taking massive losses on Sports for nigh on twenty years has left Australian sport with an unrealistic and unsustainable view of its worth

If you wish to follow soccer it now requires a subscription to about four streaming platforms. Sure it's caused by the plethora of competitions (EPL, Champions League, World Cup etc) but it's an example of what might happen

There is little doubt that the next deal on broadcasting rights due for negotiation this year will shape football for the next ten years. It may not be pretty. Amazon with Thursday night. Paramount has Friday night with the rest split between Kayo and FTA. Hell for the viewer ..but it's a possibility. And I didn't even mention Stan and Optus who will be anxious to disrupt Could a streaming service even get the rights to telecast certain clubs. Then there's the mobile app rights It begins.... A good article from today's Age to kick it off https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/streaming-companies-want-to-broadcast-afl-as-players-seek-huge-pay-rises-20220419-p5aeip.html Two of the world’s biggest streaming companies are bidding for the first time to broadcast AFL games, at the same time as the league requires significantly higher broadcast revenues to pay for the salary claims of male players and a near doubling in pay for the AFLW. The Age can reveal that global streaming platforms Amazon and Paramount have both expressed interest in being part of the AFL’s broadcasting deal beyond 2024. Both companies have responded to a letter sent out by the AFL to gauge interest from prospective buyers.

Scoreboard flattered GWS. Should have been an 8 goal plus win to the Saints. Their set shot kicking from close range was atrocious

I think we saw the end of the GWS window tonight. What was one of the best free flowing sides in the comp is now but a shadow of its former self.

There'll be at least two hold over emergencies plus the medi sub to come out of that side I think

Saints are being written up as a possible flag winner. GWS massively underperforming. Pity that Hogan is out. Adds a little more interest to the game. Of course there is Preuss who I don't think I've seen since he played for Casey. If GWS kick straight (ratio of around 80%) they might surprise. Hopefully we're not switiching to netflix by half time

Need to know a little about his parents 😎

Heard a snippet on the radio that AFL are not following the Victorian close contact rules on the basis that they give Vic and NSW clubs an advantage over other States. Not sure I agree if that is the case

There are two realities and it seems that with different line ups on the AFL site to that listed by the MFC we are between those realities. In a strange way it perfectly reflects the world at present. Reminds me of one of the Coodabeens most famous sayings.... When two big men fly only one will find Nirvana

Many argued for this at the start of 2021 with TMac tending towards a forward/wing role. As you say the verdict is now well and truly in.

That does make it interesting not only for the sub but for the emergencies PS A Saturday 2:10pm game at Punt Road for the Reserves.... noice Not much room these days at Punt Rd but may attend

Is there 9 on the extended bench these days. I assume Melksham is there as replacement for Harmes and ANB or is he your Fritsch replacement. No Tomlinson but you have Smith. (Even the extended bench is hard to get a seat on these days)

For those who like to play the guessing game who will make up the interchange bench as announced on Thursday night. It will be a squad so there'll be 8(?) on the bench

The ticketing reminds me of when Docklands was first opened. It was all pre-ticketed and the then ground manager said this is the way of the future and football followers will need to adapt. Few people came and the manager was sacked within a few months followed by the introduction of walk ups. Some never learn from history

No Sparrow.... interesting

Big call but I suppose if either of Weid or TMac don't deliver it's on the table

Sounds logical but it does mean Jordon has to deliver over the next 4 weeks. Just uneasy having Brayshaw and Salem playing similar roles in the backline

No one seems to laud Hunt's ability to defend or lock down on a small forward. Does he even that ability. If not hard to see him keeping his position

you've already got Rivers on the bench from the backline so you can't have Jordon as well unless Sparrow or a forward is removed from the bench Interesting that you have Hibberd in the team