Afl 2008

[HDTHSVHRT]

feel free to discuss AFL issues and youre team here, but please no mention of Ben Cousins! :rolleyes:

With Ess now having a change of coach, hopefully we will see a different team, and be refreshed for the new season to make the finals. :)

[Oh Five]

How about no mention of Essendon;)

[HSVGTS]

How about no mention of Essendon;)

good :idea: :daisy::rolleyes:

[HDTHSVHRT]

??? how did I know you two would be the first to post! :rolleyes: you two are banned from this thread! :p

[Oh Five]

LOL, Its going to be a lloooonnngggg year, Nacka's:D.

[lukey73]

And given they have another Ex Richmond player as coach it makes you wonder whats going on a Tigerland when they cant keep talent within the club.

Hopefullly Richmond have a better year this yr, Terry Wallace has got to get things happening soon or there will be calls for his head.

[Oh Five]

Cant see Richmond going any worse luke, 16th IS the bottom rung.;)
There were calls for Ploughs head this year but as he had 2 yrs to run it would have cost them a 4tune to pay him out.
It will be interesting to see if the Nth melb fans get off their backsides and join up, as from what i have been hearing and reading, 5 yrs they"ll be gone!!

[monarocveightz]

good :idea: :daisy::rolleyes:

I agree, so Dion, does that mean I can't contribute here either:D

Anyways, as you probably know, North Melb is staying in Victoria, and is putting the "North Melbourne" name back in the "North Melbourne Kangaroos".

It's going to be a hard time, the next few years, especially since we knocked back on offer to become one of the richest clubs. I beleive the Kanga's will make it through. And they made the decision I would have made too.

[Leigh]

I can see the Kanga's saga over the next few years being similar to the plight of the Souths in NRL...unfortunate really:(

[Webbie75]

I went and watched my beloved BLUEBOYS train on Saturday (Meet and Greet Day) and was happy with what I saw.

I am hoping for Top 8 spot but would be happy if we win 8+ games next year.

PS: Chris Judd looked good in BLUE

[GSXR1]

With Ess now having a change of coach, hopefully we will see a different team, and be refreshed for the new season to make the finals.
Or you could switch your allegiance to the newly named Fremantle Bockers (or should it be Dombers...), who seem to have added a fair wedge of former Essendon people to either their playing list (Solomon, Bradley, Johnson) or coaching staff (Harvey, Prior, Wallis & Shaw) in recent times....;)

[HDTHSVHRT]

good call, Ess used to have a lot to do with Sydey namely Kickett, Filandia, Obrien etc...

[Nate07]

Matthew Knights has really been putting the pressure on the Bombers.

Extensive fitness training.

Are we looking at a premiership side next season?

[Oh Five]

Ya joking arnt ya:rolleyes:

[HSVGTS]

Ya joking arnt ya:rolleyes:

:eek: i would say so mr oh five :D:laugh4:

[james]

Matthew Knights has really been putting the pressure on the Bombers.

Extensive fitness training.

Are we looking at a premiership side next season?hope not,2015 would be to soon.

[Nate07]

Haha!

Hey, you never know what 2008 will bring.

I hope I'm right! :D

Carn the Dons!

[HDTHSVHRT]

Im just hoping they make the finals, any wins after that is a bonus! ;)

[CowboyMatt]

Haha!

Hey, you never know what 2008 will bring.

I hope I'm right! :D

Carn the Dons!

Very optimistic I think - then again every fan thinks their team is premiership material at this time of year.

[Webbie75]

What about Juddy breaking Carlton's 3.2km time around Princes Park by 20sec, not bad for a bloke who is still in rehab for his groin.

"Kruz taps it down to Judd who burst through the middle, kicks from outside 50 straight down Fevs throat":D

[Oh Five]

Very optimistic I think - then again every fan thinks their team is premiership material at this time of year.

I dont, I usually wait till around August;)

[Oh Five]

Sad news that Footy/sporting commentator Clynton Grybas was found dead today (Sat) at the young age of 32. As an avid 3aw football listener, he will be greatly missed on our radio. :(

[HDTHSVHRT]

I prefer SEN, but I have heard from reporters that he was very professional to work with and a great guy to boot...

[Oh Five]

Yes i listen to SEN most mornings but being AM and so far from Melb it is staticky (is that a word!). 3AW is simulcast on our local radio and Clinton was the ultimate pro. Such a young man who had 30+ years left in him. The people in the industry said he was the next eddie,rex,bruce Mc or dennis cometti...all in one!
Apart from all that, he was a genuine great guy, not a big head.

[toecutter]

Carn the Blue Baggers in South Africa

Fev to get leather poisoning and down the FreoDons by 7 goals.

"Jesaulenko, you Beauty!!!"

[HRT 1-2]

Wow, you blokes will claim anything these days!!:)

[Oh Five]

:sleeping: HUH ?? Whats goin on?? Was there a game somewhere.. Has the season started:confused: ;)

[GSXR1]

Yep - Freo beat the Blues in a pre-preseason warm-up game in South Africa last night - season doesn't start for me until the Hawks crush the Swans in a couple of weeks in the NAB Cup...;)

[Oh Five]

season doesn't start for me until the Hawks crush the Swans in a couple of weeks in the NAB Cup...;)
I like you:cool::D

[Road Runner 72]

I Just hope there is no players to fall from Grace this year & the game it self gets all the spotlight.

Go the Irish!!!!

[Oh Five]

Just heard that the AFL is going to be an 18 team competition by 2012. 1 more team in Brisbane and Sydney. What a joke!!!

[HDTHSVHRT]

I would have thought there would have been one is tassy by then! :D:confused:

[Nate07]

Its absolute bulldust.

They just want to turn the game into Rugby. Just because Rugby is turning to crap, they want to hound AFL.

I know people won't like this post. But its my opinion.

[Leigh]

18 teams is to force some existing teams out...the AFL can not support 8 teams in Melbourne, there's just not enough money!

Unfortunately, if existing teams don't relocate, then at least 2 Melbourne based teams won't exist in 10 years:(

I just hope it's not mine.

[Oh Five]

Theres actually 10 in Melb Leigh, My belief for a long time has been that Footscray and North wont be around in the future.

[Leigh]

9 in Melb...I forgot Nth Melbourne LOL (1 in Geelong:p)

[monarocveightz]

18 teams is to force some existing teams out...the AFL can not support 8 teams in Melbourne, there's just not enough money!

Unfortunately, if existing teams don't relocate, then at least 2 Melbourne based teams won't exist in 10 years:(

I just hope it's not mine.

I hope it's not mine either:(

[Oh Five]

As some of you know. i run a tipping comp at my workplace which has from 15 to 30 entrants @$30 per entry.
As there are a few of us on this forum that follow AFL, I would be happy to organise a tipping comp just for Biante members.
A: I enjoy AFL and tipping
B: It is a great talking point on Mondays.
C: Chance to win a prize.

If any members would like to have a go, let me know and if we can get enough interest, we could arrange a prize for a small outlay
For Eg 18 members@ $10 could get a 1:18 of their choice, or free entry and a donation of prizes from members/model shops. I'll do the work if you show the interest What do you all think??

[HRT 1-2]

I'd be in!!:)

[GSXR1]

I'd be up for it as well

[HDTHSVHRT]

Great performance from the Bombers last night. It shows a change of scenery is what the club needed. They played with freedom and purpose which they didnt show under Sheeds.

[Webbie75]

3 things to mention:

1. Great effort by the Blues in hot conditions over in SA, very pleased with few the young kids and hopefully they can go on with it - Cant wait for Juddy to run out.

2. Essendon nearly lost it's coach last week when the idiot nearly stepped in front my car (no bs) in Fletcher Street just around the corner from Windy Hill.

3. You can count me in for the footy tipping.

[HDTHSVHRT]

3 things to mention:

2. Essendon nearly lost it's coach last week when the idiot nearly stepped in front my car (no bs) in Fletcher Street just around the corner from Windy Hill.



??? I hope he does better than the rat this year! :rolleyes:

[Oh Five]

3. You can count me in for the footy tipping.

Bewdy keep enrolling guys, will be offline for a week so hopefully there will be a few more names on here or PM.
Cheers,

[GSXR1]

season doesn't start for me until the Hawks crush the Swans in a couple of weeks in the NAB Cup...;)
Wasn't quite the crushing victory I predicted, but a win's a win anyway you get it! :cool: Just about the only close game this round, most of the others I saw seemed pretty one-sided...:o

[HDTHSVHRT]

great performance from the Bombers again last night, proof once more that the staleness of the Sheedy era is long behind them. :)

[Leigh]

great performance from the Bombers again last night, proof once more that the staleness of the Sheedy era is long behind them. :)


I wouldn't jump too quickly...the pre-season has rarely showed the true form of teams...look at Carlton a few years ago, Night premiers and day wooden spooners:(

[CowboyMatt]

I wouldn't jump too quickly...the pre-season has rarely showed the true form of teams...look at Carlton a few years ago, Night premiers and day wooden spooners:(

Way too soon. Everyone thinks their team is in with a chance at the moment.

[Nate07]

I agree.

But the Bombers have shown real pace and strength. I havn't seen them like this since 00 - 01!

[HDTHSVHRT]

I wouldn't jump too quickly...the pre-season has rarely showed the true form of teams...look at Carlton a few years ago, Night premiers and day wooden spooners:(

yes ir could be only the pre season but we are not Carlton! I hope they dont suffer burnout by going too hard at the start of the season, like Adelaide did a couple of seasons back, but Im sure Knights has a plan in place for that. :)

[brchi17]

I wouldn't jump too quickly...the pre-season has rarely showed the true form of teams...look at Carlton a few years ago, Night premiers and day wooden spooners:(

very true mate, Geelong did a similar thing in 2006, however they only finished outside the 8 & not on the bottom. I feel a lot happier now that my team is out of the pre-season cup, so that they can focus on the season proper :)

[Webbie75]

very true mate, Geelong did a similar thing in 2006, however they only finished outside the 8 & not on the bottom. I feel a lot happier now that my team is out of the pre-season cup, so that they can focus on the season proper :)

I agree, Carltom have won 2 of the last 3 and where has it gotten us. Glad we are out and can't wait for Round 1 when Judd leads us out for a great year

[james]

Do believe that Carlton and West C will be playing in Alice Springs in a couple of weekends.Should be a a good game to watch live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[toecutter]

I agree, Carltom have won 2 of the last 3 and where has it gotten us. Glad we are out and can't wait for Round 1 when Judd leads us out for a great year

Carlton are still 3 quarters away from playing AFL footy with the big boys. Before the NAB Cup, I had fingers crossed for 10th position on the ladder but after seeing the first 2 games, were in trouble. Its going to be a long year!!!
Carn THE BLUES!

[Oh Five]

Getting closer to the REAL season starting. I have a few names that are interested in doing a tipping comp (free or small entry fee)
Would anyone else be interested or would any of you be interested in having our own Biante team in the "Supercoach League" ??
Have a look at the link below
Cheers Bruce.

http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/

[Webbie75]

Getting closer to the REAL season starting. I have a few names that are interested in doing a tipping comp (free or small entry fee)
Would anyone else be interested or would any of you be interested in having our own Biante team in the "Supercoach League" ??
Have a look at the link below
Cheers Bruce.

http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/


I'll be interested in it. It's even better this year having the one team in up to 3 different leagues.

GO BLUES 2008

[Oh Five]

Have you done it B4 webbie? I havent, but thought it would be interesting

[Webbie75]

Have you done it B4 webbie? I havent, but thought it would be interesting

Yeah, I have had a team in it since it first started many ago in The Age (I think)

[Oh Five]

O well since your a veteran, you can run it;) :D

[hobby]

O well since your a veteran, you can run it;) :D

Bruce you get the prize for hand ball

[Oh Five]

:smart::laugh4:

[Oh Five]

To the members that PMed me re running a tipping comp, it wont be going ahead, as there wasn't enough interested. Sorry to those that were.:(

[brchi17]

Great to see our premiership team get the points after the GF re-match, even thought this time sadly we didn't see a record winning margin.....

[younglion]

how ugly are adelaides guernesy today

[sodonnell]

Close match between St Kilda and the swanies

[HSVGTS]

:rolleyes: this year i shall be keeping a lid on it :2thumbsup:

[Oh Five]

Just got back from watching an undermanned Hawthorn SMASH the dee's by 104Pts... wicked...fully sick:D;)

[brchi17]

so how long will this Melbourne coach last.......

[younglion]

about as long as it takes for an eagle to be in the news for non footballing reasons.

[toecutter]

Just got back from watching an undermanned Hawthorn SMASH the dee's by 104Pts... wicked...fully sick:D;)

I got good odds at the start of the season for the Hawks to win the flag. $$$$.$$

Carn the Blue Baggers!!!

[vikings100]

so how long will this Melbourne coach last.......

Just coz we got smashed the 1st game, why talk about beheading coaches already.:rolleyes: Give the poor bloke a chance.

Cheers Greg:)

[Nate07]

Can't believe no word about the Bombers' thrilling win posted in here.

A very satisfying 55pt win for Essendon.

Well done boys!

[monarocveightz]

Can't believe no word about the Bombers' thrilling win posted in here.

A very satisfying 55pt win for Essendon.

Well done boys!

I'm very unhappy with this result:mad:.......

ah well Kanga's have won over Essendon the last 5 years:D.....so I've got to let my rellies get their own back on me:D

Hopefully we will beat Richmond this coming week

[brchi17]

.....why talk about beheading coaches already.:rolleyes: ....

cause it's not MY team & for once in my life I can gloat cause I'm a Geelong supporter :p :D !!!

[hobby]

as some may be aware i am a collingwood supporter and what a game it was last night.

but i wish chanel ad as i call it ,others call it 7 would get rid of that annoying little commentator Bruce Mcannoy.

his commentry displays too many signs of which is his favoured team or player.

Well done brisy and supporters it was a great game

[Oh Five]

Geez i was one happy boy, listening to (cant afford Pay:() my Hawks beat the dawkers over there. WWWOOOOHHOOOO.:D

[brchi17]

must say that I'm happy to hear that Geelong will not be unveiling the 2007 flag at today's home game at Hellstra Dome. Good to see they're saving that special occasion for next weekend when they play at Kardinia Park :)

[Oh Five]

I feel that the AFL should've scheduled the Gee/Pt game at Kardinia or MCG, since they are the reigning premiers:confused:.

[HSVGTS]

I'm happy to see that Geelong beat the bombers by 99 points today:D

[monarocveightz]

I'm happy to see that Geelong beat the bombers by 99 points today:D


So was I:D

I'm glad the Roo's beat the Tigers:D

[HSVGTS]

I'm glad the Roo's beat the Tigers:D yeah me to ,:)
im glad the crows beat the westcoke to :)

[Oh Five]

A nice ezy 8/8 in the tipping comp:scholar:

[brchi17]

I feel that the AFL should've scheduled the Gee/Pt game at Kardinia or MCG, since they are the reigning premiers:confused:.

yes I tend to agree, I seem to recall in more than one of the 3 years Brisbane won that they hosted their first round match so they could unveil the flag to their loyal fans....

[toecutter]

How do you stop Geelong?
There style of play has put the game into a new level!

[brchi17]

How do you stop Geelong?
There style of play has put the game into a new level!

At times it's beautiful to watch isn't it, that said I'd rather see how they fair against the likes of Hawthorn & Collingwood before I get too excited...

[GSXR1]

Geez i was one happy boy, listening to (cant afford Pay:() my Hawks beat the dawkers over there. WWWOOOOHHOOOO.:D I was a happy boy too Bruce - hooked up with the Hawks Cheer Squad over from Melb, helped with the banner before the game, and with the flags behind the goals -absolutely copped it from the Dorkers fans while we walked the boundary, but had the last laugh at the end of the game...:cool: :D

[Oh Five]

Great effort, must've been a buzz being "amongst" it, even bigger buzz walking the boundary giving it to the ferals:D...or were they all gone by then:p

[toecutter]

Great effort, must've been a buzz being "amongst" it, even bigger buzz walking the boundary giving it to the ferals:D...or were they all gone by then:p

99% of the time, the Freo-Dons fans stay to the last kick but if West Coast are getting beaten you can very quickly upgrade your seat.

[rooboy]

I'm glad the Roo's beat the Tigers:D yeah me to ,:)
im glad the crows beat the westcoke to :)

I'm glad the Roo's won as well :D

[rooboy]

How do you stop Geelong?
There style of play has put the game into a new level!

Haven't you heard.
The answer is very simple and so logical I thought you might have already worked it out! ;)
You don't!
The quick answer is the rest of us are playing to finish 2nd!:D

[rooboy]

Maybe Melbourne are the smartest team in the comp!
Before you all recommend therapy or send the bouncers around listen.
If Melbourne finish last (sorry that should be WHEN)
Dean Baily has a massive clean out and recruits half the Cats side.
Apparently heaps of players coming out of contract

[hobby]

At times it's beautiful to watch isn't it, that said I'd rather see how they fair against the likes of Hawthorn & Collingwood before I get too excited...

The Cats are playing great footy all over the ground and that is something we at Collingwood have not quite got to this level .
but i can only live in the land of hope.

which reminds me go the Dockers this weekend

[GSXR1]

Great effort, must've been a buzz being "amongst" it, even bigger buzz walking the boundary giving it to the ferals:D...or were they all gone by then:p
We walked the boundary before the game, so they were in full flight at that stage, and we were well and truly outnumbered...but we gave as good as we got! :cool: As toecutter mentioned a Freo crowd is totally different to a West Coast crowd...;)

[Oh Five]

I think WC, Freo, Adel and Port supporters are different FULL STOP!;)

[hobby]

We walked the boundary before the game, so they were in full flight at that stage, and we were well and truly outnumbered...but we gave as good as we got! :cool: As toecutter mentioned a Freo crowd is totally different to a West Coast crowd...;)

My wife and two kids 15 and 13 are eagle members and i will not go to a game with them,
have only just got rid of the eagle number plates off my Mitsy Triton,
eagle plates you say
yeah they were on the thing when brought it at the right price back in 2001.
told my wife she could have them back then .
and with the laws over here it would have cost me more than what they were worth to transfer, but that law is due to change very soon. so i have plain old W.A plates on now and what a relief.
imagine the crap i copped [pie supporter with eagle plates]
the weagle plates are being held for my wife , but i keep forgetting to remind her.

anyway back on course.
the eagle games are s**t.
that bloody theme song goes on and on,
they got one part of that right "we are flying high"
once i went with a mate also a pies supporter to watch the eagles play us " they won"
and at half time my mates boss got us invited into the Bill Walker rooms and private boxes we lasted 10 mins before we snuck out ,everybody was trying to out do one another , bragging about business deals they had made,
i can see where the term chardonnay set came from.

the docker supporters are a far better crowd ,and the purple haze is something to see.

[brchi17]

I think WC, Freo, Adel and Port supporters are different FULL STOP!;)

better add Collingwood, Carlton & Richmond to your list Bruce as they're rather different :freak: as well.

[Oh Five]

LOL true..But at least they are Victorian:cool:
Looking 4wood to heading to the Dome on Saturday,and hopefully giving Codies boys a hiding:D

[monarocveightz]

LOL true..But at least they are Victorian:cool:
Looking 4wood to heading to the Dome on Saturday,and hopefully giving Codies boys a hiding:D

Hope you enjoy the match......and hopefully you will be dissapointd:D

[monarocveightz]

LOL true..But at least they are Victorian:cool:
Looking 4wood to heading to the Dome on Saturday,and hopefully giving Codies boys a hiding:D


Well done to your boys Bruce......was dissapointing to loose it in the last quater, but we gave your guys a run for there money, which made me happy

A very close game, for most of the match

Hope you had fun watching it there:)

Bring on next week when North plays Melbourne:)

[Holdennumber1]

It's gotta be the crows for season 08

[Skaife fan]

The derby tomorrow should be good ,Go power. :p:D:D

[brchi17]

It's gotta be the crows for season 08

they're just happy cause they've only got to play Geelong once :p

[Nate07]

Yay! Go Bombers! :cool:

[Oh Five]

The old ticker is back to normal now Codie:sweatdrop: Was on the edge of my seat for most of the last quarter. Was a cracking game and no team deserved to lose, but thankfully we didnt! The Hawthorn of a year or 2 ago would have given up.
Long way 2 go, so i just wish the commentators would stop saying we have the "flag in the bag":mad:

[monarocveightz]

The old ticker is back to normal now Codie:sweatdrop: Was on the edge of my seat for most of the last quarter. Was a cracking game and no team deserved to lose, but thankfully we didnt! The Hawthorn of a year or 2 ago would have given up.
Long way 2 go, so i just wish the commentators would stop saying we have the "flag in the bag":mad:

It was great watching it on the telly.........so I can image how much better it would have been for you at the game:)

It was a dissapointing loss for us, but we will live to fight another day:)

I wouldn't be saying the flags in the bag if I were them......the Hawks havn't had a chance to play Geelong yet...

Was surprised how well Melb went against Geelong.......I was expecting another hiding.

[brchi17]

....Was surprised how well Melb went against Geelong.......I was expecting another hiding.

Geelong have a long history of playing poorly against lowly ranked teams so I wasn't too surprised. Now not having Fox I couldn't see the game so I don't know if Geelong played below par, or whether Melbourne played out of their skin....:confused:

Also too, Melbourne aren't that crap, they've just had more than their share of bad luck lately.

[Oh Five]

Have to disagree Brad.. Melb ARE crap, was very dissapointed the catters (geez i hate that word!) didnt do what we done to em;)

[vikings100]

Have to disagree Brad.. Melb ARE crap, was very dissapointed the catters (geez i hate that word!) didnt do what we done to em;)

And what makes you such a expert on saying a team are crap???

Greg:confused:

[Oh Five]

Im no expert, but if you think a team is not crap when they get smashed by 104, 97 and 30, then you are living in fantasy land!

[vikings100]

I would'nt call getting done by the reigning premiers on there home turf by 30 pts "smashed". After the last 2 weeks, this weeks game was a huge improvement.The last thing Melbourne needs is negative comments from people like you, or would like to see them re-locate interstate like the AFL wants a Vic side to do.Going by your previous comments, your a hawks supporter, so you know what Melb is going thru, as you were there a few years ago.:mad:

Cheers Greg

[HRT 1-2]

Have to disagree Brad.. Melb ARE crap, was very dissapointed the catters (geez i hate that word!) didnt do what we done to em;)

Go easy Bruce, at least we brandish a decent colour scheme!!:p

[HSVGTS]

CLUB RECORD LOSING STREAKS !!!!
adelaide - (9) = round 19 1995-round 5, 2001
brisbane -(12)= round 20, 1990-round 10, 1991
carlton --(14) = round 6, 1901- round2, 1902 & round 12, 2007- round 3 2008
collingwood-(13) = round 17, 1998- round 7. 1999
essendon- (14)= round 3, 1933- round 16,1933 & round 2. 2006 - round 15, 2006
fremantle - (18) = round 22, 2000 - round 17,2001
geelong - (16) = round 12, 1941 - round 13, 1944
hawthorn - (27) = round 16, 1927 - round 6, 1929
melbourne - (20) = round 4, 1981 - round 1 , 1982
nth melbourne - (35) = round 17, 1933 - round 14, 1935
port adelaid - (6) = round 13, 2006 - round 18, 2006
richmond - (15) = round 9, 2004 - round 1 , 2005
st kilda - (48) = round 1, 1897 - round 17, 1899
sydney - (29) = round 7, 1972 - round 13, 1972
west coke - (8) = round 5, 2001 - round 12, 2001
western bulldogs - (14) round 20, 1979 - round 11, 1980

[Oh Five]

I would'nt call getting done by the reigning premiers on there home turf by 30 pts "smashed". After the last 2 weeks, this weeks game was a huge improvement.The last thing Melbourne needs is negative comments from people like you, or would like to see them re-locate interstate like the AFL wants a Vic side to do.Going by your previous comments, your a hawks supporter, so you know what Melb is going thru, as you were there a few years ago.:mad:

Cheers Greg

Yes you are right we were there a few years ago and WE were CRAP!!! I and many others did our bit and became members, unlike others who just sit back and cry sad when their team is on the brink of collapse!
I dont know where i mentioned re-location. Must be the "Demons" in your head:mad:

[Oh Five]

Go easy Bruce, at least we brandish a decent colour scheme!!:p

Yes fair point:D

[vikings100]

Yes you are right we were there a few years ago and WE were CRAP!!! I and many others did our bit and became members, unlike others who just sit back and cry sad when their team is on the brink of collapse!
I dont know where i mentioned re-location. Must be the "Demons" in your head:mad:

Whatever, I'm a paid up member and have attented all 3 losses, and looking at Sunday's game, we are not crap.I mentioned re-location in response to such negative comments you made about the club..

Greg

[wayno]

Good to see you still turn up every week and put your money wheryour mouth is Greg.

[vikings100]

Been to every vic game and some interstate games for the last 15 years.;)

Cheers Greg:)

[Oh Five]

I mentioned re-location in response to such negative comments you made about the club..

Greg

Well if ya think my negative comments (which was the word crap!!) is so bad, you better not read the papers or listen to any radio stations for awhile:rolleyes:

[vikings100]

Well if ya think my negative comments (which was the word crap!!) is so bad, you better not read the papers or listen to any radio stations for awhile:rolleyes:

Yawn!!!:D

[Oh Five]

:laugh4:;)

[GOBBO]

did any one see barry hall hit that eagles player that bloke is a fair dinkum knob (and no iam not an eagles fan )

[Oh Five]

I just missed it, will have to watch the "5th Quarter", but you are right!

[Oh Five]

Now ive seen it, i reckon he'll get 8 weeks!!!!! what a tool

[brchi17]

yeah he sure lost it alright, what a jem :cool:

[toecutter]

Onya Barry!

4-5 Weeks with a behind the scene deal concerning the fence hit.

[Oh Five]

:confused: How the hell did the Lions have a 53 point turnaround in the last quarter to beat Port:confused:

[lukey73]

Why cant Ch10 show it up here, having read about it would love to see it. At the Swans / Lions game last week he did a similar thing to one of the younger lions players in back play where i reckon 10,000 lions supporters saw it but the Umpire ( the usless Scott McLaren ) didnt and he was only meters away from him.

And the reason for the turn around against Port was the rain, it bucketed down during the 3rd quarter which played into Brisbanes hands. The 4th quarter was all Brisbane as Port had used all there steam in the first 2 1/2 quarters.

[Oh Five]

you'll see it over and over on the footy shows Luke. It borders on disgracefull:mad:

[toecutter]

Why cant Ch10 show it up here, having read about it would love to see it.


Look it up on youtube. The title is (Barry Hall loses his cool)

[Mux]

Barry Hall should get 10 weeks for that, what a piece of scum. Staker was caught totally un awares, his eyes rolled around when he copped that.

If he doesn't get at least 8 weeks something is wrong, if that was on the street staker probably would have been one of those 'one punch victims'. Hall is just a thug, simple.

[brchi17]

so does anyone know yet if Baz broke his hand when he hit the fence ??? his injury could make a mockery of the tribunal as if it is broken he would miss the best part of two months anyway.....I feel a very long suspension coming on, I wonder if Barry will plead innocent :D lol !!!

[Oh Five]

Wouldnt surprise me! He was pleading innocent while getting reported, had the arms out saying "wot ave i dun":rolleyes:
Roos suspects wrist is broken, but it has to be "confirmed".
I just wished it hadve been against the Lions, and jonathon Brown retaliated;)

[toecutter]

Still, it was disappointing that West Coast was weak as pi##(apart from Beau Waters) and showed no support for Staker.

I wonder if Barry will roll up in Round 11 at Subi when the two teams play again?

[lukey73]

Im surprised it didnt lead to an all in brawl, Bruce your right a gutless act by someone with no form at present.

[Oh Five]

Yes it was dissapointing that WC didnt fly the flag and back up staker, maybe they were in as much shock as the commentators and tv audience that saw it. Although the syd cheer squad found it amusing!!
Hall wont be at Subi toecutter,thats 7 weeks away..I'll stand by my predicted 8;)

[GOBBO]

it will be intreasting to see how it all unfolds during the week if he dosent get six to eight weeks theres somthing wrong

[Mux]

I was also a little disapointed that more of the eagles players didn't go knock him around a bit.

Then i thought to myself, the thin ice the eagles are currently on it wouldn't have done any good and the last thing we need at the moment is suspended players!

Eagles supporters don't forget, next time he is at subiaco he will have 43,000 people booing him. That will probably spur him on though.

[HRT 1-2]

it will be interesting to see how it all unfolds during the week if he doesn't get six to eight weeks theres something wrong

Unless he brings a note from his mum again like he did prior to the GF!!

Whatever time he gets, I reckon it should be served when he's fit rather than while he'll be out with injury!!

[GOBBO]

Unless he brings a note from his mum again like he did prior to the GF!!

Whatever time he gets, I reckon it should be served when he's fit rather than while he'll be out with injury!!

i couldnt agree more he should heal from his injury and then do his penalty

[Mux]

My thoughts exactly. Like someone else said it will make a mockery of the AFL otherwise!

[HSVGTS]

Then i thought to myself, the ice the eagles are currently on:confused::rolleyes::p

[Webbie75]

GO BLUE BAGGERS:D:D:D:D

[Mux]

har har hsvgts, the problem players from our great club have been moved on, maybe you should? hehe :p

[Oh Five]

har har hsvgts, the problem players from our great club have been moved on, maybe you should? hehe :p
You sure about that??;)

[Oh Five]

Great job by the Blueboys, i wonder how the Freo mob are feeling getting flogged by the Tiges on their home turf:o

[toecutter]

We Are The Navy Blues...........................

GO BLUE BAGGERS:D:D:D:D

[HSVGTS]

big bad bazza sent Staker a message so he said today on the news , but stupid seemed a bit :confused: as he had not had a reply back from Staker,

what could he say to Staker? im sorry your face accidentley hit my fist :rolleyes:

[HSVGTS]

Or Im Sorry, Im So Frustrated! Help

[Leigh]

GO BLUE BAGGERS:D:D:D:D

We Are The Navy Blues...........................

We are the old dark Navy Blues

[lukey73]

Good to see the Tigers in the top 8 ( yeah i know its only on percentage ) how long will it last??

[Leigh]

With Richmond playing Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn, St Kilda, Geelong, Essendon, Sydney and Adelaide as the next 7 games, I can't see Richmond winning again until they meet Melbourne in Round 12!

In with a slim chance with St K and Essendon, but I don't think so.

[HRT 1-2]

With Richmond playing Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn, St Kilda, Geelong, Essendon, Sydney and Adelaide as the next 7 games, I can't see Richmond winning again until they meet Melbourne in Round 12!

In with a slim chance with St K and Essendon, but I don't think so.

A lot of things can happen in 7 weeks plus would anyone, other than a die hard, have picked Richmond on the weekend!! Same could be said for Carlton!!:p

[Oh Five]

See Big Bad Bustling Boofhead got 7 weeks. It was actually 10 but 25% "discount" for clean previous 5 years..Pity it wasnt over 7 or 8 years!! He also got a carry over of 90 points which equates to a 1 match "bond"

[toecutter]

There are calls for Hunter to get 1 week, for doing a limp wristed dive. :)

[brchi17]

See Big Bad Bustling Boofhead got 7 weeks. It was actually 10 but 25% "discount" for clean previous 5 years..Pity it wasnt over 7 or 8 years!! He also got a carry over of 90 points which equates to a 1 match "bond"

I think the 7 weeks is joke considering he was already going to miss at least 6 weeks with a broken wrist...:rolleyes:

[Skaife fan]

He should have been rubbed out for the year.

[GOBBO]

i heard he got two weeks less for pleading quilty that made me laugh like he had a choice

[Holdennumber1]

I guess you guys are not sydney fans, but then neither am I.
GO CROWS!!!!!!!

[Oh Five]

Not a matter of being a Syd fan, if it had of been one from my team, i would feel exactly the same:o.
Gobbo ur correct that was part of the 25% deal i mentioned. Bit hard to plead not guilty when its captured perfectly on video;)

[HSVGTS]

:D that geelong won today

[brchi17]

:D that geelong won today

Boy that was a fair scare during the 2nd & 3rd quarters, what a good effort put up by the Swans. Last week St.Kilda, now this week Sydney have abused Geelong's weakness in the ruck & I suspect unless something is done ASAP it will be only be a matter of time that this causes their first loss for the season, hopefully I am proved wrong.

[Oh Five]

Very humble words mate, but face it, nobody are going to beat Geelong this year, and if they do it wont matter coz they will be there in Sep again!
P.S Great win by the Hawks at the Gabba. I actually picked Fitzroy in my tipping comp as we have a bad record up there, but it is 1 point i am happy to lose!!

[Holdennumber1]

A lot of things can happen in 7 weeks plus would anyone, other than a die hard, have picked Richmond on the weekend!! Same could be said for Carlton!!:p
I picked both Richmond and Carlton for last weekend and I go for the Crows. They were the only team that let me down.

[monarocveightz]

Very humble words mate, but face it, nobody are going to beat Geelong this year, and if they do it wont matter coz they will be there in Sep again!
P.S Great win by the Hawks at the Gabba. I actually picked Fitzroy in my tipping comp as we have a bad record up there, but it is 1 point i am happy to lose!!

Didn't know Brisbane moved back to Fitzroy:D

Go the Roo's!!!!!!!

[lukey73]

A Bl***y draw , i would rather have lost than drawn with the Western Bulldogs :mad:

[HRT 1-2]

I picked both Richmond and Carlton for last weekend and I go for the Crows. They were the only team that let me down.

The three things stated there say a lot about you're position on football:

A: Picked Richmond
B: Picked Carlton
C: Crows supporter

;):p

[Holdennumber1]

The three things stated there say a lot about you're position on football:

A: Picked Richmond
B: Picked Carlton
C: Crows supporter

;):p
I picked Carlton beacause they got some of the most tallented players in the league. Chris Judd, Marc Murphy, Brendon Fevola, Bryce Gibbs, Nick Stevens are all really good players. Richmond have a good team and Crows will win the premiership (I hope).

[Hey Charger]

If Geelong goes undefeated for the season as the so called experts are predicting, if that happens, my prediction will be they will lose the big one in the last day in September.

Drawing a long bow here for my conclusion, but in the last 12 months in any sports around the world the best team (which experts of those sports had deemed at the time the best ever they've seen) been comprehensively beaten by an opposition that s been more desperate, right game plan or through injuries.

Cheers

[Hey Charger]

Boy that was a fair scare during the 2nd & 3rd quarters, what a good effort put up by the Swans. Last week St.Kilda, now this week Sydney have abused Geelong's weakness in the ruck & I suspect unless something is done ASAP it will be only be a matter of time that this causes their first loss for the season, hopefully I am proved wrong.

Well, did they let go of King unnecessarily? My answer would be yes & no.

They were held hostage to Blake’s demands, youth/future & Kings constantly being injury prone. It would have been very short sighted of them to think that Ottens would never be injured and to place so much faith in West to carry the slack.

In my view, Mooney isn't having a great season thus far and they should play him as fill in ruck/ruck rover to give him a run on the ball while Blake is resting.

Cheers

[Holdennumber1]

If Geelong goes undefeated for the season as the so called experts are predicting, if that happens, my prediction will be they will lose the big one in the last day in September.

Drawing a long bow here for my conclusion, but in the last 12 months in any sports around the world the best team (which experts of those sports had deemed at the time the best ever they've seen) been comprehensively beaten by an opposition that s been more desperate, right game plan or through injuries.

Cheers
If Geelong goes undefeated for the year they won't just lose the grand final. Try to think of a team that could beat them.

[Hey Charger]

If Geelong goes undefeated for the year they won't just lose the grand final. Try to think of a team that could beat them.

Hawks & Doggies, they rest may scare Geelong like the Swans did but thats it.

I think, if they happen to go undefeated during the home & away season, it'll be either one of those 2 teams to upset the Cats during the business end of the season.

Cheers

[Leigh]

What is the Cats streak so far (since their last loss)?

Every game they win will put them one closer to a loss...I can't see them going the whole season without a loss!

[Hey Charger]

What is the Cats streak so far (since their last loss)?

Every game they win will put them one closer to a loss...I can't see them going the whole season without a loss!

I havent checked, but including finals 9 to 10wins so far.

I agree with you, but if ithe hypothetical does eventuate, it goes to show that when a loss does occur it happens when it matters most.

Cheers

[monarocveightz]

Hawks & Doggies, they rest may scare Geelong like the Swans did but thats it.

I think, if they happen to go undefeated during the home & away season, it'll be either one of those 2 teams to upset the Cats during the business end of the season.

Cheers

If the doggies play like they did against Richmond, I can't see them getting up there

But I do believe that the Hawks could be one of the one's at the GF this year.

[Hey Charger]

If the doggies play like they did against Richmond, I can't see them getting up there

But I do believe that the Hawks could be one of the one's at the GF this year.

Alternatively if Geelong plays like it did against Melbourne against Hawthorn or Bulldogs..it'll be all over red rover for the catters!!

[monarocveightz]

Alternatively if Geelong plays like it did against Melbourne against Hawthorn or Bulldogs..it'll be all over red rover for the catters!!

Yeah but Geelong still won by a comfortable margin.......

[brchi17]

Well, did they let go of King unnecessarily? My answer would be yes & no.

They were held hostage to Blake’s demands, youth/future & Kings constantly being injury prone. It would have been very short sighted of them to think that Ottens would never be injured and to place so much faith in West to carry the slack.


I was wondering that until I heard that King went down injured on the weekend, so perhaps it was a risk management decision ???

.....In my view, Mooney isn't having a great season thus far and they should play him as fill in ruck/ruck rover to give him a run on the ball while Blake is resting...

I'm really surprised that during either the 2nd or 3rd quarter that Geelong didn't try this as we were getting killed in the ruck & a cold Mooney is a dangerous Mooney (for getting reported).....

That said it was a very good tactic to get the Geelong onballers (little Garry) to rove off the Sydney ruck which I doubted they expected which ultimately won the match.

[brchi17]

What is the Cats streak so far (since their last loss)?

Every game they win will put them one closer to a loss...I can't see them going the whole season without a loss!

Not that many mate, remember they lost to Port just before then end of the season & then lost at the 1/4 final stage of the pre-season.

I agree with your above comment that it's not an if, but when that Geelong will lose one, but I'd hate to be the team who has to face them after a loss as I think it would be a very tough task. My main concern is that all in Geelong repeat like last year & leave the lid on, as the last thing they need is to get cocky as we all know that they will spell the end of what's fast becoming a rather glorious time for all Geelong supporters.

[Hey Charger]

Not that many mate, remember they lost to Port just before then end of the season & then lost at the 1/4 final stage of the pre-season..

Per season comps dont count in winning streaks....most media outlets are reporting Geelongs run to be 24wins out of 25 games....

We're one game closer to our 1st loss for the season, could it be at Subiaco?

Another thing that concerns me is that too many Geelong players are part of this 150 celebration game, will they come out unscathed? How will the Team in general cope having played in effect an extra game when most other teams (with minimal participation) will use the break to recover from injuries?


Cheers

[Holdennumber1]

Alternatively if Geelong plays like it did against Melbourne against Hawthorn or Bulldogs..it'll be all over red rover for the catters!!
How well did the Bulldogs go against Richmond (answer:not very). I think Geelong will beat Hawthorn in a round or a final. Lance Franklin is pretty much the whole team but I think Matthew Scarlett could slow him down. How will Hawthorn go against matching up on two potential brownlow winners in Jimmy Bartel and Gary Ablett. Joel Selwood, Joel Corey and Matthew Stokes would also be hard to match up on.

[Hey Charger]

How well did the Bulldogs go against Richmond (answer:not very). I think Geelong will beat Hawthorn in a round or a final. Lance Franklin is pretty much the whole team but I think Matthew Scarlett could slow him down. How will Hawthorn go against matching up on two potential brownlow winners in Jimmy Bartel and Gary Ablett. Joel Selwood, Joel Corey and Matthew Stokes would also be hard to match up on.

Geelong from memory has lost its last 3 games against Hawthorn and they (Hawks) weren't firing at the time (so to Geelong).... so on parity terms, the Hawks are better suited to Geelong & match up exceptionally well....Hawks have the same midfield model..basically any 15 players can go through there while still maintaining the same competiive intensity.

Cheers

[Leigh]

While we're rattling off stats, apparently last time Geelong went 5-0 at the start of a season, they lost the next 9:eek:

[Hey Charger]

While we're rattling off stats, apparently last time Geelong went 5-0 at the start of a season, they lost the next 9:eek:

Yep 2006..I some ways I hope they do that in my opinion...I was sick & tired where they constantly finished in the middle of the road...if it wasn't for the father son rule they would have been a middle of the road club....looks like a super draft, would be nice to get some really top picks to ensure the clubs long term dominance against these clubs that seem to have more number ones than Elvis Presly

Cheers

[Oh Five]

Lance Franklin is pretty much the whole team .

Pretty much... except for Croad, Brown, Sewell, Hodge, Mitchell, Bateman, Lewis, Roughead, Boyle, Ladson, williams....:rolleyes:

Haw Vs Gee is 12 rounds away yet, more games to worry about than this match

[GSXR1]

Lance Franklin is pretty much the whole team.

Pretty much... except for Croad, Brown, Sewell, Hodge, Mitchell, Bateman, Lewis, Roughead, Boyle, Ladson, williams....:rolleyes:
And not forgetting Crawford, Young, Rioli, Osborne, Ellis, Birchall, Guerra....;)

[Oh Five]

Ok O k, apart from them ..What have the romans ever done for us???
The Aquaduct
Sorry , a bit of "Life Of Brian" in me:p

[Holdennumber1]

Pretty much... except for Croad, Brown, Sewell, Hodge, Mitchell, Bateman, Lewis, Roughead, Boyle, Ladson, williams....:rolleyes:
Ok, but they aren't as good as Gary Ablett, Jimmy Bartell, Joel Corey, Matthew Scarlett, Steve Johnson, Cameron Ling, Joel Selwood, Matthew Stokes, Paul Chapman or Cameron Mooney.

[Oh Five]

Ho hum;)

[Hey Charger]

Ok, but they aren't as good as Gary Ablett, Jimmy Bartell, Joel Corey, Matthew Scarlett, Steve Johnson, Cameron Ling, Joel Selwood, Matthew Stokes, Paul Chapman or Cameron Mooney.


At the end...on the day if the Hawks put pressure via tackling, restrict Geelongs quick play on and take away the corridor, like Collingwood did and Swans tried for 2 quarters…. it would be very interesting to see ...I believe the Hawks have better stamina than those other clubs mentioned

Cheers

[Hey Charger]

While we're rattling off stats, apparently last time Geelong went 5-0 at the start of a season, they lost the next 9:eek:


I hope they're not getting ahead of themselves

From Geelong Advertiser

"GEELONG'S Cameron Ling will notch the longest winning streak by an individual in AFL-VFL history if the Cats defeat Fremantle at Subiaco Oval tomorrow night.

Victory over the Dockers would be the tagger's 25th consecutive win, passing a mark held by five other players.

The Cats won 19 of their past 20 matches last season, with injury causing Ling to miss the only game they lost during that period, against Port Adelaide in round 21.

He played in the 19 wins, as well as the opening five victories of this season, putting him on a 24-game streak leading into tomorrow night's clash.

Teammate Jimmy Bartel is sitting on a 23-game streak, after missing last year's round 21 game as well as the following round's match, while young Cat Joel Selwood has strung together 22 wins.

Five players in the game's history have notched 24-game streaks.

They are former Carlton skipper Stephen Kernahan in 1995-96, former Essendon trio James Hird, Jason Johnson and Paul Barnard during the 1999-2001 period and former Brisbane player Craig McRae between 2000-02."

[CowboyMatt]

I hope they're not getting ahead of themselves

From Geelong Advertiser

"GEELONG'S Cameron Ling will notch the longest winning streak by an individual in AFL-VFL history if the Cats defeat Fremantle at Subiaco Oval tomorrow night.

Victory over the Dockers would be the tagger's 25th consecutive win, passing a mark held by five other players.

The Cats won 19 of their past 20 matches last season, with injury causing Ling to miss the only game they lost during that period, against Port Adelaide in round 21.

He played in the 19 wins, as well as the opening five victories of this season, putting him on a 24-game streak leading into tomorrow night's clash.

Teammate Jimmy Bartel is sitting on a 23-game streak, after missing last year's round 21 game as well as the following round's match, while young Cat Joel Selwood has strung together 22 wins.

Five players in the game's history have notched 24-game streaks.

They are former Carlton skipper Stephen Kernahan in 1995-96, former Essendon trio James Hird, Jason Johnson and Paul Barnard during the 1999-2001 period and former Brisbane player Craig McRae between 2000-02."

I always worry about these kind of things being trumped up before they happen - it only causes a distraction.

The most obvious recent example was all the hoo-haa about the New England Patriots going 19-0 in the NFL. Apparently they had all sorts of merchandise made in anticipation (including trying to patent '19-0') and then of course lost the Superbowl.

All it does is put more pressure on the team / player concerned.

[Hey Charger]

I always worry about these kind of things being trumped up before they happen - it only causes a distraction.

The most obvious recent example was all the hoo-haa about the New England Patriots going 19-0 in the NFL. Apparently they had all sorts of merchandise made in anticipation (including trying to patent '19-0') and then of course lost the Superbowl.

All it does is put more pressure on the team / player concerned.

Like I said in another post about best teams in other sports....they got hammered when it mattered most

[HRT 1-2]

I hope they're not getting ahead of themselves

From Geelong Advertiser

"GEELONG'S Cameron Ling will notch the longest winning streak by an individual in AFL-VFL history if the Cats defeat Fremantle at Subiaco Oval tomorrow night......



Slow news day down sleepy hollow??;)

[Oh Five]

:laugh4:

[brchi17]

Slow news day down sleepy hollow??;)

time to put the lid back on imho

[HRT 1-2]

Lucky to get away with that one Caters!! Very sloppy for their standards, although the tossers in yellow didn't help either!!

Purple maze, now where is that win??:D

[toecutter]

No Banjo's playing down Freo way, tonight.

[CowboyMatt]

Why isn't there the same hysteria about Daniel Kerr's headbutt as there was with Barry Hall punching Staker????

In my opinion a headbutt is worse.

Is the incident going to be replayed a million times in the next three days?
Is it going to be referred straight to the tribunal?
Are Scott West's parents going to be contacted by the press for their view?
Is some no-name from 20+ years ago who was head-butted in a game going to offer an opinion?
Is Kerr going to accept whatever punishment comes his way?

We know the answer to all these questions, don't we?

[Hey Charger]

Why isn't there the same hysteria about Daniel Kerr's headbutt as there was with Barry Hall punching Staker????

In my opinion a headbutt is worse.

Is the incident going to be replayed a million times in the next three days?
Is it going to be referred straight to the tribunal?
Are Scott West's parents going to be contacted by the press for their view?
Is some no-name from 20+ years ago who was head-butted in a game going to offer an opinion?
Is Kerr going to accept whatever punishment comes his way?

We know the answer to all these questions, don't we?

Was it as clear & obvious (& spectacular) as the Hall footage sufficient enough for every channel & media outlet to replay ad nauseam continous loop?

[CowboyMatt]

Was it as clear & obvious (& spectacular) as the Hall footage sufficient enough for every channel & media outlet to replay ad nauseam continous loop?

Absolutely - it was a clear-cut obvious headbutt.

[Webbie75]

Why isn't there the same hysteria about Daniel Kerr's headbutt as there was with Barry Hall punching Staker????

In my opinion a headbutt is worse.

Is the incident going to be replayed a million times in the next three days?
Is it going to be referred straight to the tribunal?
Are Scott West's parents going to be contacted by the press for their view?
Is some no-name from 20+ years ago who was head-butted in a game going to offer an opinion?
Is Kerr going to accept whatever punishment comes his way?

We know the answer to all these questions, don't we?

Hope he gets rubbed out...it would be good for my BLUEBOYS this week:D

[Webbie75]

Kerr out for 4 (with an early plea)

[jess]

A little off-topic, but can anyone please tell me the price of a general admission ticket to the MCG, and whether it allows you to sit anywhere where it is available, on any level/stand?

Cheers

[Oh Five]

If you go to the AFL site it will have links to tickets/seating etc.
Roughly $20 for Gen Ad. I think the top level is majority G/A but there are some areas on level 1, (not sure as we always sit in Hawks Members area behind goals in Sth Stand)

Matt, i disagree that the headbutt was worse than the punch, prob because it was caught cleanly on video and the ferocity of the punch, but both incidents are dog acts!

[Mux]

You cannot seriously try compare kerrs incident with the hall one. I think the three weeks he accepted was fair, with his poor record.
I thought the way he explained it tonight on the news was good, he did not mean to headbutt him, however he was running at him with agression and his head down because of the treatment he was getting.

It brings on another debate, midfielders need to be helped, Kerr seems to be happy to be out for a few weeks, the kerrs, abletts, judds of the AFL have a hard time with being held and kerr as an example on the weekend got four free kicks, he deserved about 400!

[brchi17]

Lucky to get away with that one Caters!! Very sloppy for their standards, although the tossers in yellow didn't help either!!

Purple maze, now where is that win??:D

after watching this game, it was painful to see that Geelong really only played for 20 minutes of the entire game, I'm not too sure about the Freo fans cheering off their team, obviously to them a loss is as good as a win, no wonder they'll not win the flag for a long time to come with that attitude...:(

One thing which really worries me as a Geelong supporter is how exposed our ruck currently is without an experienced ruckman, perhaps it's time they started to move Cam away from the forward line & into the ruck, so the boys have 1/2 a chance of getting the ball. That said Freo's ruckman (who's name escapes me) played a stunning game.

[hobby]

Bruce no matter what the result this coming weekend ,
i will still like you

[HRT 1-2]

One thing which really worries me as a Geelong supporter is how exposed our ruck currently is without an experienced ruckman, perhaps it's time they started to move Cam away from the forward line & into the ruck, so the boys have 1/2 a chance of getting the ball. That said Freo's ruckman (who's name escapes me) played a stunning game.


Ottens is due back round 8 so that should sort it out although, I do agree, you were killed in the ruck but, Sandilands (escaped name) is no slouch!!

[Hey Charger]

after watching this game, it was painful to see that Geelong really only played for 20 minutes of the entire game, I'm not too sure about the Freo fans cheering off their team, obviously to them a loss is as good as a win, no wonder they'll not win the flag for a long time to come with that attitude...:(

One thing which really worries me as a Geelong supporter is how exposed our ruck currently is without an experienced ruckman, perhaps it's time they started to move Cam away from the forward line & into the ruck, so the boys have 1/2 a chance of getting the ball. That said Freo's ruckman (who's name escapes me) played a stunning game.

Freo is a mirror image of the Geelong sides of the 70/80/90's

[CowboyMatt]

You cannot seriously try compare kerrs incident with the hall one. I think the three weeks he accepted was fair, with his poor record.
I thought the way he explained it tonight on the news was good, he did not mean to headbutt him, however he was running at him with agression and his head down because of the treatment he was getting.

It brings on another debate, midfielders need to be helped, Kerr seems to be happy to be out for a few weeks, the kerrs, abletts, judds of the AFL have a hard time with being held and kerr as an example on the weekend got four free kicks, he deserved about 400!

Of course you can compare them - a headbutt is as bad if not worse than a punch.

If it's ok for Kerr to react to the 'treatment' he was getting I ask you about the fact Barry Hall is mugged every week and is expected to cop it sweet.

I don't condone Hall's reaction anymore than Kerr's - I just think it's ridiculous we had near hysteria after the Hall incident and nothing for a deliberate headbutt.

[HRT 1-2]

Of course you can compare them - a headbutt is as bad if not worse than a punch.

If it's ok for Kerr to react to the 'treatment' he was getting I ask you about the fact Barry Hall is mugged every week and is expected to cop it sweet.

I don't condone Hall's reaction anymore than Kerr's - I just think it's ridiculous we had near hysteria after the Hall incident and nothing for a deliberate headbutt.

I don't see the Kerr incident being in the same ball park as the Hall incident and I think the tribunal concur based on the sentence!!

There are probably a number of factors that separate the two:

The vision of Hall's incident was far more graphic.
The damage inflicted by Hall was significantly more than Kerr's and this is taken into consideration.
The players involved are considerably different, one large and imposing, the other small and less (non) imposing.The only thing I see in common with the two is the intent.

You mention Hall is mugged every week, who is doing that, most of the opposition are scared of him?

[Oh Five]

Un 4 tune 8 lee, I cant say the same Gerry:D:p

[Holdennumber1]

I don't see the Kerr incident being in the same ball park as the Hall incident and I think the tribunal concur based on the sentence!!

There are probably a number of factors that separate the two:

The vision of Hall's incident was far more graphic.
The damage inflicted by Hall was significantly more than Kerr's and this is taken into consideration.
The players involved are considerably different, one large and imposing, the other small and less (non) imposing.The only thing I see in common with the two is the intent.

You mention Hall is mugged every week, who is doing that, most of the opposition are scared of him? Both players had the intention to hurt someone and they will both suffer the consequences. Also whether someone is big or small should also not affect the tribunals decision.

[HRT 1-2]

Both players had the intention to hurt someone and they will both suffer the consequences. Also whether someone is big or small should also not affect the tribunals decision.

Agreed, size is not relevant to the tribunal decision but, the severity of the damage inflicted is! Also peoples perception of the incident is effected by the size of the players involved which is what Cowboys original statement was about, asking why all the hysteria for the Hall incident and very little for (Wayne) Kerr!!

[hobby]

Un 4 tune 8 lee, I cant say the same Gerry:D:p

Go the Pies

[Oh Five]

Geez are west coast a rabble or what?
Maybe they havent realised there are other players than Judd in a carlton jumper:rolleyes:
Make matters worse while the experts tipped Carlton, I gave WC one more chance:bigcry:

[monarocveightz]

Geez are west coast a rabble or what?
Maybe they havent realised there are other players than Judd in a carlton jumper:rolleyes:
Make matters worse while the experts tipped Carlton, I gave WC one more chance:bigcry:

Same.....WC are dissapointing this year.

I tipped against Melbourne this week, so they will most likely win:rolleyes:

Hope the roo's beat the Crows

[Holdennumber1]

Hope the roo's beat the Crows
I hope not. Go CROWS!!!!

[HRT 1-2]

Geez are west coast a rabble or what?
Maybe they havent realised there are other players than Judd in a carlton jumper:rolleyes:
Make matters worse while the experts tipped Carlton, I gave WC one more chance:bigcry:

Yeah same:(, been telling myself all week, WC have been nowhere and now no Kerr pick Carlton but, didn't have the agates!!

[Oh Five]

Old habits i think, its hard to accept they are that bad, they are down there with Melb.Like Codie said, melb will probably get up,against the odds. thats the beauty of our game.

[toecutter]

We Are The Navy Blues....................................

[Holdennumber1]

West Coast are hopeless now. Without Judd, Cousins and Kerr, they are wooden spoon material.

[HRT 1-2]

......................they are down there with Melb..................

Don't remind me!!:bomb2::disappointed:

[hobby]

Bruce ,i guess you are a happy boy.

[Oh Five]

Does a one leg duck swim in circles??:D

[monarocveightz]

Same.....WC are dissapointing this year.

I tipped against Melbourne this week, so they will most likely win:rolleyes:

Hope the roo's beat the Crows

Old habits i think, its hard to accept they are that bad, they are down there with Melb.Like Codie said, melb will probably get up,against the odds. thats the beauty of our game.

What did I say Bruce.......every bloody time I go for Melbourne in my tippings, they loose, when I don't they win:rolleyes:

Happened last year too:rolleyes:

And the roo's lost too:mad:

[Oh Five]

You mean you have actually tipped Melb this year!!???:D
You'll be right next round mate, you have got wce at .. Carrara?

[monarocveightz]

You mean you have actually tipped Melb this year!!???:D
You'll be right next round mate, you have got wce at .. Carrara?

Yes.....I thought they may have got there act together...

Yeah we've got WCE up here....hopefully we can keep them second from the bottom of the ladder:D

[brchi17]

You mean you have actually tipped Melb this year!!???

I'll admit I did struggle over this very question on Friday to the point where I can't remember which one I picked.....or at least until I check my card at work tomorrow morning...:confused:

[toecutter]

Bottom of a beer bottle prediction...............................


The new AFL Queensland or Nth Sydney team will win a flag before Fremantle.
Thumbs up to the Dee's.

[Mux]

Fremantle are doing well keeping the heat off my boys over here i have to say! Keep it up i think we are in for a hard season haha. Watch the not so true supporters stop showing up to games soon!

[vikings100]

One very happy Melbourne supporter here (minus a voice box), was all ready to go home at half time,but stayed on.Had a kick with the 2 kids on the "G" after the game.

Cheers Greg:)

[Leigh]

You mean you have actually tipped Melb this year!!???:D
You'll be right next round mate, you have got wce at .. Carrara?

Just upset with Richmond...I tipped Carlton, Melbourne and Richmond this week...if they couldn't do it this week they had no hope of winning again this season:eek:

Mighty happy with the Blues performance on the weekend...they actually looked like a team...although I did get very worried in the third quarter:eek:

[HRT 1-2]

What did I say Bruce.......every bloody time I go for Melbourne in my tippings, they loose, when I don't they win:rolleyes:..................



Stop tipping us then!!:D

CARN THE DEES!!:D:D

Not much left of my chirper either!!

[james]

Stop tipping us then!!:D

CARN THE DEES!!:D:D

Not much left of my chirper either!!
x2 we are on a roll

[Leigh]

that you momentarily fell off of this week:p

[monarocveightz]

Stop tipping us then!!:D

CARN THE DEES!!:D

Not much left of my chirper either!!

The waymy tippings going I'll be aiming for last place:D

So I think I will be tipping them from now on:p

[HRT 1-2]

that you momentarily fell off of this week:p

The waymy tippings going I'll be aiming for last place:D

So I think I will be tipping them from now on:p

Yeah good on the pair of ya!!:p

Don't get too ahead of yourself Leigh, the baggers haven't done much yet!!

[Leigh]

Only a percentage out of the 8:p...and we have beaten two finalists from 2007:D

[HRT 1-2]

Only a percentage out of the 8:p...and we have beaten two finalists from 2007:D

Ah well, if we look at it like that, we're only 2 wins & percentage out of the 8!!;):p

[Holdennumber1]

CARN THE DEES!!:D:D

Yeah, if they win every game for the rest of the season, they might just make the eight. NO CHANCE OF THAT HAPPENING.

[toecutter]

GO THE BLUE BAGGERS!


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[vikings100]

Yeah, if they win every game for the rest of the season, they might just make the eight. NO CHANCE OF THAT HAPPENING.

Just let us have some joy this season, Mr Fun Police

Cheers Greg:rolleyes:

[Holdennumber1]

Just let us have some joy this season, Mr Fun Police

Cheers Greg:rolleyes: I don't mind Melbourne.

[Oh Five]

greaser:p

[Holdennumber1]

greaser:p I like melbourne better than Freo, Port, West Coast, Brisbane, Hawthorn and North Melbourne.

[monarocveightz]

I like melbourne better than Freo, Port, West Coast, Brisbane, Hawthorn and North Melbourne.

Ohh nasty:D

I'm not much of a fan for Brisbane, W/C or Hawthorn though

[Oh Five]

I like melbourne better than Freo, Port, West Coast, Brisbane, Hawthorn and North Melbourne.

Thank you for sharing, i would like to share this with you.. I dont:D

[hobby]

Thank you for sharing, i would like to share this with you.. I dont:D

Bruce are you feeling OK

it is not like you not to like something

[Holdennumber1]

Thank you for sharing, i would like to share this with you.. I dont:D Who do you like (please don't say Hawthorn or Port)