Diamond_Jim

Accuracy by Freo explains a little. Would be interesting to compare from where we allowed shots vs Richmond. In the modern game you almost need to concede parts of the 50 metre arc and rely on them missing. Consider it another form of rebounding.

That ended quickly

NRL is a perfect television game in that the action is confined to a limited area of the field. At the arena AFL is a better watch.

Strange back up ruck but why not.

Now that De Koning has left for St Kilda who does Carlton use to rest Pittonet and are they any good?

State Government is sure to offer a roof if not an adjoining roofed stadium. Geelong are special. PS: Where did the phrase "lasso free" come from. You'd think we could avoid yet another Americanism (dictionary suggests it was originally South American)

Game is definitely winnable. If Goodwin were still here the media would be talking it up as two desperate coaches going head to head. Now it's almost a must win for Carlton as are the next few weeks if Voss is going to continue much past the mid season bye. Perfect cool weather for late Sunday football.

Sorry to hear that. Dementia is such a horrible infliction on both the inflicted and their loved ones.

Very early start (12:35) for the Saints v Lions game at Docklands. Even earlier if you're in Qld. Might be a good match

Soccer has this issue with the heading of the ball. Heading has been eliminated from younger age soccer and without an advance in ball technology (softer and lighter but still functions) it may be increasingly limited. Rugby (both League and Union) face similar challenges

There have been a few articles recently about whether the perennial underperformance by Essendon and Carlton will lead to a reduction in the overall fanbase. I really don't know but we all know what happened to MFC post 1964. I think the AFL is getting the message about the Academy rorts but with the Eagles, Bombers and Blues in the bottom half for an extended period (hello Tasmania) mild alarm bells may ring.

they are (quite properly) prioritising the aflw which takes up a lot of funds. The mission statement of the vfl (although never published) is to provide a fitness and development environment for unselected AFL listed players. I doubt that the concept of a competition or attracting members of the public to the games even rates a mention. Years ago I wondered why they didn't do more to attract supporters and it hit me that if you get above a certain number say 2000 attending you need more toilets more groundstaff etc. it's a great day at a suburban ground with a chair on the grass and seeing the players in an informal environment. Not to mention the multiple kick to kick sessions at the quarter time breaks

yes I was surprised when I first read that a couple of years ago. I suspect it's the same in most jurisdictions in Australia. It would be interesting to see how NZ handles it as they have had a no fault injury compensation scheme for fifty years or more

do you think the concussion rules are about protecting the players. Yes to some extent but really it's about protecting the AFL and clubs from liability. Insurance is a different kettle in that it's all about pricing of risk. Going forward insurers can if they wish simply exclude concussion related injuries from cover. AFL players are already excluded from workcover. All that to one side Gus had a policy with cover and it certainly looks like he should be paid

certainly doesn't make for team cohesion when as a Casey player you know that no matter how well you play you can be dropped for a returning AFL player and of course you rarely train as a team. But it is the modern world and if anything I suspect they will look for more cost cutting measures rather than improve the comp Simply playing on inner city grounds would make me happy

ok we lost but was the food any good

the west has learnt to charge since all those trendies invaded

With Kentfield putting up his hand in a few weeks time it might be hard for Heath to get a run. Like many I thought he would have at least been an emergency and on the flight to Perth. King surprised many by giving Petty a few centre bounces and JVR took a few forward. I suspect we will see an amalgam second ruck made up of these two and Kentfield.

Wow What a combination Pair it with a sarsaparilla or blue heaven flavoured milkshake and you've got me

With Heath staying in Melbourne (according to our number 1 Training reporter) that solves the ruck problem.

Eric Mangini (born 1971) ?? Edit " Too slow by three posts but love an internet hunt" He's reasonably high up in the system based on his bio

Agree If you watch from say the five minute to fifteen minute mark of the last quarter of our game on Sunday the Saints were in almost constant attack from our half forward line. It was majorly different from the old repeat entries from say 60 metres out into a packed forward fifty. You simply have to rebound effectively and take your chances.

Best for us is notionally accepting that we might finish ninth or tenth and snare a wild card spot. On that basis you want to get a break on the bottom eight teams whoever they might be. We know that Richmond and the Eagles will be bottom eight but which other teams make up that group. Essendon yes North (probably) Port (probably). As for the rest ??????????

The Trust will not act without the acceptance of the MRC. The racing club is the reason why the Trust exists