2013 AFL Season

[Ashes]

Morabito has apparently done his knee and needs a reconstructionfor the 3rd time... Feel for the guy.

[bergsey]

Bummer , surely career is gone now.

Hanging to see how LeCras goes this year

[LoveGolf2012]

Cant wait for it to start...countdown is almost here GO HAWKS !

[3Puttpete]

Will be nice to see the Blues without all the injuries this year give the flag a shake

[Yossarian]

That will interesting without a KPF of note.

[Shadesy]

That will interesting without a KPF of note.

Geelong have proven you don't need one.

Also Ash Hansen has a premiership medallion. That is all.

[3Puttpete]

That will interesting without a KPF of note. As long as they can get the back 6 playing, the rest will take care of itself

[WBennett]

Didn't Freo have another promising kid suffer three knees in three years - Tim Ruffles or something like that from Narranderra, NSW?

ACL's are just unlucky injuries. I feel for Morabito as he looked extremely talented in his debut.

[Shadesy]

Lee Walker did 4 knees.

[Ashes]

Didn't Freo have another promising kid suffer three knees in three years - Tim Ruffles or something like that from Narranderra, NSW?ACL's are just unlucky injuries. I feel for Morabito as he looked extremely talented in his debut. I rated him highly. After 2 it was unlikely he'd reach his full potential, now it's probably unlikely we'll see him at all.Not sure about Ruffles. Clem Michael could have been anything and was brought undone by his knees.

[AndyP]

Lets not kid ourselves and rename this the WA AFL teams 2013 thread.

[bergsey]

Lets not kid ourselves and rename this the WA AFL teams 2013 thread.

How's the Hawks bandwagon these days?

Will be interesting to see who gets the soft draw this year ala Adelaide 2012.

[AndyP]

Bandwagon?

The draw is already out. Adelaide already have the soft draw, with Sydney getting the softest of starts.

[bergsey]

So it is! Must have been snoozing

[Monsta]

Go the Swannies

[Greeny]

I do love these analyses of the draw from Rohan Connolly: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/no-easy-draw-for-the-top-sides-in-2013-20121031-28iml.html
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[Moe Norman]

Geelong have proven you don't need one.

.

have they?

They had the AA CHF in their first premiership year, and in their last flag their FF was basically the difference in the last quarter and in 2009 they had both those blokes + Brad Ottens playing forward.

[markTHEblake]

Lee Walker did 4 knees.I remember Brereton saying that Walker was going to be a gun. The poor bloke played less games for Collingwood than Brereton did !

[BrisWesty]

Are we playing supercoach this year?

[LarryLong]

Supercoach is so 2005.

Ultimate footy is the only game I'll be playing this year: http://www.ultimatefooty.com.au/

Draft style!

[Shadesy]

Supercoach is so 2005.

Ultimate footy is the only game I'll be playing this year: http://www.ultimatefooty.com.au/

Draft style!

Love this game. Ozgolf league?

[LarryLong]

Love this game. Ozgolf league?

Yep, I'll set one up. We ran a league in the office last year and office productivity dropped to Queensland levels. The trading part of it is seriously addictive.

[Courty]

I was told by a reliable source (not Danny Weidler) today that Dane Swan will be delisted tomorrow (related to the drugs controversy).

[timah!]

I was told by a reliable source (not Danny Weidler) today that Dane Swan will be delisted tomorrow (related to the drugs controversy).

I joked to a mate that he was involved....ha!

[AndyP]

Troll!

[Courty]

Troll!

We shall see.

[Johnny Canuck]

I have a very reliable source who partied with Dane Swan in Bali. The delisting would be no surprise with the stories I have been told. Nicest and coolest guy in the world, who made no secret of his indiscretions.

[popper81]

It is a bit like all the stories involving drugs & sportsmen. Where there is smoke, there is normally fire.

I wonder if a K.Hunt is getting nervous?

[timah!]

It is a bit like all the stories involving drugs & sportsmen. Where there is smoke, there is normally fire.

I wonder if a K.Hunt is getting nervous?

Oooh ooh, the real reason behind Izzies departure? :lol:

[3Puttpete]

I was told by a reliable source (not Danny Weidler) today that Dane Swan will be delisted tomorrow (related to the drugs controversy).

We'll know tomorrow if the source is reliable.

[Captain Nemo]

Lets not kid ourselves and rename this the WA AFL teams 2013 thread.
Can we put a request in?

[Captain Nemo]

Bandwagon?

The draw is already out. Adelaide already have the soft draw, with Sydney getting the softest of starts.
So they should, premiers after all....:)

[WBennett]

Its Dane Swan/Buddy Franklin/Dustin Martin depending on the team the reporter follows (or loathes)

[markTHEblake]

I heard it is Ben Cousins.

[sms316]

Isn't Cousins dead yet?

[Moe Norman]

I don't think there is much doubt Buddy, Swanny OR Dusty are on the illicit gear.

I doubt any of them are on the performance enhancing drugs currently under investigation though

[markTHEblake]

I was told by a reliable source (not Danny Weidler) today that Dane Swan will be delisted tomorrow (related to the drugs controversy).

Source is not looking so reliable now!

[Courty]

Source is not looking so reliable now!

True, but the day is not over yet (clutching at straws).

I'll be sure to let him know when I get back from Melbourne, assuming it stil hasn't happened by then.

[markTHEblake]

Someone forgot to tell Collingwood about it. Swan has being named to play tonight.

[AndyP]

Iain has just had to hold me back from shoulder charging Paul Roos at Tullamarine.

[3Puttpete]

As HG Nelson would put it: Murphy comma M full stop open bracket c close bracket

[Yossarian]

Lions proving how little the pre season comp really means.

[AndyP]

It wouldn't be Voss's fault though.

[KristianJ]

Suns! :shock:

[PeteyD]

that was rather impressive from the Suns.

[Yossarian]

I tipped them.

[hocko]

BT is such a wanker of a commentator!

[Lagerlover]

BT is such a wanker of a commentator! Agree, racist bigot, should've given him the SARS... spends too much time going after Richo in a battle of the minds.

Dead set goose.

[kev]

I noticed when they were "singing" the team song in the rooms, quite a few of them had to look up to the wall where the words were...

[Lagerlover]

I noticed when they were "singing" the team song in the rooms, quite a few of them had to look up to the wall where the words were... haha,Same as the dogs... I don't think they'll need to sing it too much.

[Minor_Threat]

Young Pups were great today.

[3Puttpete]

Bloody hell. I leave the footy for one night and the world turns upside down. Suns and Dogs win. Cripes!

[Ashes]

I thought Suns would get over the Saints, but didn't see the Dogs effort coming. Hopefully it's a flash in the pan with Freonplaying them next week.

[AndyP]

Oh Melbourne. So bad.....again.

And as I type, down goes Clark.

[kingslayer33]

^ just getting my Hattori Hanzō sword ready now Andy. Hari-Kari to be completed later this evening

[Pieface]

Awesome. Not sure if I have one tip so far.

[Bruce]

Surely everyone tipped Sydney against GWS - you must have at least 1.

[Pieface]

Hadn't seen that result. I have 1

[AndyP]

Surely everyone tipped Sydney against GWS - you must have at least 1.
I believed Sheeds. ;)

[Yossarian]

Go Hawks!

[Minor_Threat]

Go Hawks!

This!

[AndyP]

Cool!

[backintheswing]

Those hawks cost me over $700 in a multi today. Franklin is over-rated and I will never bet on AFL again or even watch it. That was torture today.

[AndyP]

Cool!

I don't let Gamblor dictate what I think is or isn't a good game, so I thought it was fine albeit with some sloppy skills that you would expect early on in the season.

It goes without saying that Franklin is overrated. The media overrate many players.

[Bruce]

The problem with winning 10 in a row is that the Hawks fans are expecting it now and they just shrug. It was better a couple of years ago when I could count on a full on meltdown or two to watch. They are so fatalistic about it now.

[Shadesy]

Those hawks cost me over $700 in a multi today. Franklin is over-rated and I will never bet on AFL again or even watch it. That was torture today.

Silly bet. Never bet against Geelong against the hawks.

[LoveGolf2012]

Franklin over rated? Wow thats a big call.Makes no sense then that every club just about in the competition wants him next year....Just saying !

[Ashes]

Silly bet. Never bet against Geelong against the hawks.

It's like betting against the Globetrotters... "But the Washington Generals were due!"

[3Puttpete]

They lost to Geelong by a kick. That's what they do. It's not the end of the world.

[BrisWesty]

Anyone tip Port & the Doggies to be 1 & 2 after round 1?

[Pieface]

Anyone tip Port & the Doggies to be 1 & 2 after round 1?

No

[Moe Norman]

The problem with winning 10 in a row is that the Hawks fans are expecting it now and they just shrug. It was better a couple of years ago when I could count on a full on meltdown or two to watch. They are so fatalistic about it now.

The problem with winning 10 in a row is that none of them will bring back the 08 Grand Final.

Much like Collingwood beating Sydney every year, but when we played them in the Prelim last year, they knocked us out after we had won 14 in a row.

Kennett curse is useless until Geelong beat Hawks in a knockout final.

[AndyP]

Richmond are sitting at 9th a lot earlier in the season than usual.

[Bruce]

The problem with winning 10 in a row is that none of them will bring back the 08 Grand Final.

Much like Collingwood beating Sydney every year, but when we played them in the Prelim last year, they knocked us out after we had won 14 in a row.

Kennett curse is useless until Geelong beat Hawks in a knockout final.

It's true. We only have the 09 and 11 flags to console ourselves with.

And nice back hander to pretend that beating in the '11 finals meant nothing.

[Ashes]

Richmond are sitting at 9th a lot earlier in the season than usual.

They have the best club song tho.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBD49n36F9k&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Yossarian]

Freo Heave Ho is still way funnier.

[Ashes]

Freo Heave Ho is still way funnier.

Have a good chuckle last weekend?

[3Puttpete]

What about this from last year?

https://soundcloud.com/coodabeen-champions/powder-blues

[Yossarian]

Have a good chuckle last weekend?

Yep, the song is funny as I stated.

[Ashes]

Yep, the song is funny as I stated.

Good to see you can keep your chin up when your team gets done.

[Yossarian]

A premiership cabinet helps.

[Ashes]

And ****head supporters.

[Yossarian]

How do they help?

[Pieface]

And ****head supporters.

Unsuccessful troll is unsuccessful :(

[Ashes]

How do they help?

They probably don't.

[Yossarian]

I'm confused.

[LarryLong]

Richmond are sitting at 9th a lot earlier in the season than usual.

The whole 'ninth again' thing is ancient history. Richmond haven't been good enough to finish ninth in years.

It's also worth mentioning that Hawthorn have finished ninth 3 times since 1999 - the same amount of times as the Tigers.

[AndyP]

Why did you choose 1999?

[Shadesy]

Who's this Richmond?

I only know the Ninthmond Tigers?

[simmsy]

The whole 'ninth again' thing is ancient history. Richmond haven't been good enough to finish ninth in years.

It's also worth mentioning that Hawthorn have finished ninth 3 times since 1999 - the same amount of times as the Tigers.

They did happen to finish 1st once. If that counts.

[LarryLong]

Why did you choose 1999?

Convenience.


They did happen to finish 1st once. If that counts.

Not for the purpose of this argument.

[Johnny Canuck]

Why did you choose 1999?

Because he knew you were a Prince fan.



Who's this Richmond?

I only know the Ninthmond Tigers?

I know them as the "ShadesyOwesMeASixPackOfRedTrolley Tigers"

Go Richmond!

[LarryLong]

Because he knew you were a Prince fan.

:smt038

[gazgolf1]

Because he knew you were a Prince fan

One for AP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y

[AndyP]

Thanks Gaz, but I've definitely seen that one. Bruce posted it a few years ago.

[3Puttpete]

A team prepared to do 'whatever it takes' to win against a team whose recent past is about doing whatever they can to not win.

That was Melbourne's biggest ever loss at the MCG. 116 years, 1133 games.

[AndyP]

Lucky all their supporters already topped themselves last week.

Great start to the Swans title defence, despite the tough start the AFL Has given them.

[3Puttpete]

Hawthorn must be wondering what they did wrong

[AndyP]

Hawthorn must be wondering what they did wrong
Bloody Jeff!

[LarryLong]

My boss is a Melbourne supporter. She told me her son was in the crowd at the round 1 game amongst some Melbourne reserved seats. Just after the final siren, a bunch of dees fans folded up their scarves and placed them on the seat, with their membership tickets on top before walking out.

Poor dees.

I only saw one minute of the game tonight - Dyson Heppell ran away from a bloke who had no interest in chasing him, kicked a goal and then celebrated like he had just put his side in front one minute before the final siren.

[Ashes]

A team prepared to do 'whatever it takes' to win against a team whose recent past is about doing whatever they can to not win.

That was Melbourne's biggest ever loss at the MCG. 116 years, 1133 games.

Can't believe the Dees didn't respond to Neeld's stirring pre-game address. He could cure insomnia no worries.

[3Puttpete]

Can't believe the Dees didn't respond to Neeld's stirring pre-game address. He could cure insomnia no worries.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Ashes]

Neeld continues to impress me.

"Jack Watts was ill and (also) subbed out for form," Neeld said. "He didn't feel great, he was sick, and his performance was also one that we thought 'that was enough'. (But) when you take the field you're 100 per cent fit. That's how it works."

Either he declared himself fit or not. Muppet coach making excuses for his team.

[LeftyHoges]

I'm a closet Bulldogs fan so this may sound a little biased but dead-****ing-set if the umpiring in that game today wasn't some of the most one-sided crap I've ever seen, then I'll never watch another game in my life.

I never expected us to win (hell I never expected us to get close) but it would be nice if we were given the chance to lose on our own merits instead of the umpires handing the game to Freo in the first ****ing 10 minutes.

Not only did we not get some fairly blatant free kicks in our own forward 50 but then the ball would go down the other end and they would get some of the softest decisions I've ever seen.

This game is becoming a farce with the rules.

I doubt I'll be watching too many games at all this year (admittedly it would be hard to top the 4 I watched last year).

[Ashes]

I don't agree it was one sided, but do agree that the game is over umpired and riddled with soft, pointless free kicks. I know plenty of die hard footy fans who also think its becoming unwatchable.

[AndyP]

I don't really watch the football much anymore. I'll go out of my way to watch the Hawks, but the rest just annoys me a lot of the time. The AFL fixturing, the rule tinkering, the shit house commentating all contribute to making the game less enjoyable as a fan.

[sms316]

I don't really watch the football much anymore. I'll go out of my way to watch the Hawks, but the rest just annoys me a lot of the time. The AFL fixturing, the rule tinkering, the shit house commentating all contribute to making the game less enjoyable as a fan. I felt the same 20 years ago. Watch maybe 1 game a year now.

[PeteyD]

I have difficulty understanding some of the free kicks that get awarded. And some of the 50m penalties. Muppet commentators is endemic to Australian Sports coverage.

[BayBum]

The commentators were more biased towards the dogs than the ref's were towards freo ! Thank god for a mute button.

[Webster]

The game these days is rubbish. I rarely watch.

[3Puttpete]

Although it often frustrates me, I still love the game. The result at the G this arvo will determine my mood for the next 48 hours.

[Shadesy]

Although it often frustrates me, I still love the game. The result at the G this arvo will determine my mood for the next 48 hours.

I fear it could be a blow out early Pete.

[simmsy]

Blowout indeed sorry shades.

[3Puttpete]

I've tipped Collingwood but am still hopeful. Betts kicks goals against them for fun so he's a big loss. Maybe Garlett can have a day out. He looks like he's bulked up a bit over summer and added four or five hundred grams

[AndyP]

Muppet commentators is endemic to Australian Sports coverage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19lLBjAfIjI

[Ronny]

Really hope Carlton win today! Can't stand either team, just Carlton not as much much as collingwood

[AndyP]

EAD Malthouse.

[markTHEblake]

Congratulations Carlton. You put up a good fight for a superior team and a superior coach.

[FoxGolf]

Got to go to the footy today to see the mighty Hawks show the weagles how to play footy. Boy is it good to have a win over here. I've been to too many games and had to listen to the obnoxious eagles supporters as theyve given us a beating.

Had seats 5 rows back from the fence right behind the goals at the city end right amongst the Hawks cheer squad/members. Unfortunately my 5 year old had had enough by half time. I got him through to three quarter time before having to pull the pin.

[AndyP]

Was Yoss there?

Go Eagles!

[LeftyHoges]

The commentators were more biased towards the dogs than the ref's were towards freo ! Thank god for a mute button.

I had to hate him because be played for Adelaide but I had respect for Mark Ricciuto as a player back in his day. He is a dead set ****in dropkick behind a microphone.

[Yossarian]

Was Yoss there?

Go Eagles!

Haha! Fair call Andy.

I wasn't there, was busy being a Local Hero.

Eagles suck. Hawks appear to have been quite impressive. Sack Brad Scott.

[Moe Norman]

I had to hate him because be played for Adelaide but I had respect for Mark Ricciuto as a player back in his day. He is a dead set ****in dropkick behind a microphone.

Like him as a commentator.

No bullshit and also smacks down the other commentators when they talk rubbish

[Pieface]

Eagles have been woeful. If we make Melbourne look good next week my tribute beard is coming off!

[LoveGolf2012]

Hawks playing the Pies this week should be a cracker....Hawks played some good footy against the Eagles,still got room for improvement though...

[meh]

Hawks playing the Pies this week should be a cracker....Hawks played some good footy against the Eagles,still got room for improvement though...

Bad news for the hawks, maxwell out.

[Jackson]

Eagles have been woeful. If we make Melbourne look good next week my tribute beard is coming off!

Are you just going to shave a quarter of it off now?

[3Puttpete]

I don't think Hawthorn understand the concept of the clash strip

[AndyP]

It's our away strip, not the clash. Brown and gold doesn't clash with anything anyway; it's all about revenue and more jumpers.

Do I need to say it, Benno? It's the spud curse.

[Muscles]

Go the Hawks!

[markTHEblake]

/Like.

[LoveGolf2012]

I was at the game and the Hawks were super solid for 3 quarters.....Bring on Freo in Tassie....Cmon Hawks !

[Pieface]

Are you just going to shave a quarter of it off now?

Half.

[AndyP]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BpwNeZITxg
Awesome. Guerra's torp is sublime. I think I might watch it again for the 20th time.

[FoxGolf]

The wife's not into football but I keep showing her that clip. Buddy bewdiful.

My three year old was sitting on my lap after his afternoon sleep and kept saying "there's buddy", "where's buddy gone dad", "kick a goal buddy". Makes a dad very proud.

[Ashes]

I was at the game and the Hawks were super solid for 3 quarters.....Bring on Freo in Tassie....Cmon Hawks !

Next week is going to hurt...

[simmsy]

For Freo supporters?

Yes. Correct.

How's ya Cousin coping with the Dees fab season?

[Ashes]

For Freo supporters?

Yes. Correct.

How's ya Cousin coping with the Dees fab season?

No idea. As much as I dislike the Melbourne Footy Club and think they're a bunch or muppets, I feel sorry for their diehard supporters.

[simmsy]

Meh.
It's happened to other teams prior.
Sooner they send them and bulldogs to tassie the better. ;)

[Ashes]

Agreed. **** em.

I was going to send him a text last week and thought better of it. Hopefully they go down to GWS this week and they can ditch that Neeld muppet.

[Johnny Canuck]

go Richmond!

[Muscles]

Sooner they send them and bulldogs to tassie the better. ;)

We dont want em!!!!

Nice clip Andy, Enjoyed watching that again :-)

[LarryLong]

[video=youtube;9BpwNeZITxg]Awesome. Guerra's torp is sublime.

Pffft. Couldn't even make the centre circle. Poor man's Chris Newman.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11034eMOg0k

[AndyP]

Pffft. Couldn't even make the centre circle. Poor man's Chris Newman.He held back to pinpoint it to Stratton.

[LoveGolf2012]

Then buddy kicked the goal from Flinders Street to Punt road!

[Funky_Cliff]

Brilliant goal for sure. The torp, the hurdle and the bomb. Beautiful stuff.

I know that the opposition hasn't been amazing, but I can at least be a little bit positive about Port this year. We look like we can actually run out a game again, and our attack with the Hoff playing well and Schulz fit looks pretty good. I'm not at all convinced about the defence though, and am a little scared about what a good attack could do to them. There's noone to stop the likes of Buddy or Cloke. Still, I'm riding the wave while it lasts and hoping to be proven wrong. Plus, feeling very happy after coming from that far down to beat the Crows.

Great atmosphere at the game too.

[Yossarian]

I enjoy that people are labelling it the great team goal. Only 3 people touched it FFS.

[AndyP]

But without the team structures it wouldn't have been possible.

[Yossarian]

Therefore there are no individual goals.

[Funky_Cliff]

Great goals are either individual, as in one person did something brilliant, or team where multiple people did something "special". This was the latter because of the lead-up to Franklin's kick.

How many people need to touch it for it to be a team goal?

[WBennett]

Do I need to say it, Benno? It's the spud curse.

Just reading this thread. No need AP. Its only round 3.

[3Puttpete]

Did anyone else press red for Ed? I watched it in shirt bursts and apart from my deep loathing for all things Collingwood I thought it was pretty good.

[WBennett]

I watched 10 minutes of the last quarter - I'd prefer it to Kelly Underwood every day of the week.

[3Puttpete]

They mentioned trying it with other teams but I don't think they've got the commentators to do it.

I don't mind Kelli. She's better than most.

[Lagerlover]

Sorry 3putt..

24144

[Muscles]

West Coast are loooking a grear deal shitter than most people thought. And the flip side, Port Adelaide keep winning!!

[3Puttpete]

Nice LL but at least she's not Basil Zempilas.

Muscles, I wouldn't get too excited by Port. They might be the best of the worst 4 or 5 clubs, but not much more than that.

[AndyP]

It's too hard to make sense of the ladder with a bullshit, lopsided fixture.

It's probably safe to say that the Hawks and Cats go alright.

[3Puttpete]

And both will have earned their spots in the 8 when all is said and done.

And don't forget the mighty Blues. Playing better footy than Sydney so far

[markTHEblake]

It's too hard to make sense of the ladder with a bullshit, lopsided fixture.

I agree, get it back to twelve teams and the competition will make sense. All they need to do is merge all the pretend clubs, WC, FR, PA, AD, GWS, GC, with Melbourne, and then they will play alright, and sell off a few home games to keep the competition national.

[3Puttpete]

I'd be happy to sacrifice a tip to see GWS win this.

[kingslayer33]

I'd be happy to sacrifice a tip to see GWS win this. GGF Pete :)Must admit I was neevous at 3q time, but I still thought we would just win.

[WBennett]

GWS barely got a touch in the last quarter, but its hard when its about 15 frees to one for the quarter. And all but three of those were dodgy...

[kingslayer33]

Admittedly I was listening to ABC radio (and not at the ground) but there must have been a pretty big imbalance the other way prior to the last q then benno. They didn't seem to mention it during the call either and if you think they wouldn't have been ready to dig the boots in because of it I reckon you'd be mistaken.

[3Puttpete]

GGF Pete :)Must admit I was neevous at 3q time, but I still thought we would just win.

I'll let that slide because as a Dees supporter you're clearly not thinking straight.

How about some good news to make up for it?

9072 quarters of footy and that was the first time Melbourne has kicked 12 goals in a quarter? Could be the best Melbourne side ever

[kingslayer33]

9072 quarters of footy and that was the first time Melbourne has kicked 12 goals in a quarter? Could be the best Melbourne side ever I think we have been foxing (betting on opposition also) just to increase odds and pay off the $500k quicker.

[3Puttpete]

They might need another $500k thanks Doc

[kingslayer33]

All the more reason to have been loading up on these bets. ;)

[AndyP]

I'll let that slide because as a Dees supporter you're clearly not thinking straight.

How about some good news to make up for it?

9072 quarters of footy and that was the first time Melbourne has kicked 12 goals in a quarter? Could be the best Melbourne side ever
Seriously? The coach has to take the credit for that quarter. Could he be the best Melbourne coach ever?

[kingslayer33]

Could he be the best Melbourne coach ever?The red fox may turn in his grave AP! Not just the best Melbourne coach either. (I know you were being facetious :) )

[WBennett]

Admittedly I was listening to ABC radio (and not at the ground) but there must have been a pretty big imbalance the other way prior to the last q then benno. They didn't seem to mention it during the call either and if you think they wouldn't have been ready to dig the boots in because of it I reckon you'd be mistaken.

I watched it - there were a couple of frees paid that weren't there, a couple of Demons made high contact and pushed in the back which were not paid which resulted in turnovers and goals, and a couple of absolutely terrible 50's that demoralised the Giants.

Even the Foxtel commentators started to suggest the Giants were getting the raw end of the prawn, and they had been Demons cheerleaders all day.

[Yossarian]

Go Lions!

[AndyP]

Worthy pre-season premiers.

[timah!]

Just woeful.

[Shadesy]

Sack Voss

[Pieface]

Looks like this year is headed more 2010 than 2012 for the Weagles. There is a serious stench.

[AndyP]

They are stuck with him now. They shouldn't have signed him. They shouldn't have re-signed him. Sign him up for life.

[Yossarian]

Both years were ultimately failures, at least this year they might get a run on at the right time.

[Moe Norman]

http://youtu.be/0-3Lo15UhTk

[Yossarian]

As a collingwood fan do you enjoy that?

[LarryLong]

As much as I despise Collingwood (like any right-thinking person does), I actually think that 'red for Ed' idea is a brilliant one.

I'd love to listen to Mick Molloy calling a tigers game.

[Shadesy]

As much as I despise Collingwood (like any right-thinking person does), I actually think that 'red for Ed' idea is a brilliant one.

I'd love to listen to Mick Molloy calling a tigers game.

Great concept. I tried watching it for a laugh and got through 20 seconds.

[3Puttpete]

As much as I despise Collingwood (like any right-thinking person does), I actually think that 'red for Ed' idea is a brilliant one.

I'd love to listen to Mick Molloy calling a tigers game.

McGuire said they thought about he/Tony Shaw and Bartlett/Molloy doing it. Special comments from Molloy with a skin full would be awesome.

I'd like to hear a Hawthorn one v Essendon. Brereton would be special. So much hate for the Bombres

[simmsy]

The concept I think is a great way of having a fun commentary. Think it will grow from here.

[Yossarian]

Would the dockers be able to find any past 'greats' to jump in the box?

[Shadesy]

I tried to press red to get away from the eagles commentary, but just realized the BT and Darcy are just flogs.

[simmsy]

They tried Jackovich for a while but realised the pine seats at subi hold ppls interest for longer.

I reckon Clive would be great.

[Ashes]

Would the dockers be able to find any past 'greats' to jump in the box?

Bring back The Wolf.

[simmsy]

Chick
Cousins
Turley
Fletcher
Would be entertaining.

[simmsy]

Bring back The Wolf.

We have an award for Clinton Wolf each GF day.

[Ashes]

We have an award for Clinton Wolf each GF day.

?

[Yossarian]

I tried to press red to get away from the eagles commentary, but just realized the BT and Darcy are just flogs.

Flogs that love Carlton.

[Yossarian]

Chick
Cousins
Turley
Fletcher
Would be entertaining.

Heath Black
Micheal Johnson
Crowley
Jeff Farmer, wait he only punched women and got really boozed all the time.

We could go on. :)

[Shadesy]

Flogs that love Carlton.

Most anti Carlton commentators you will not find.

BT hates them.

But he's a flog generally.

[Yossarian]

Most anti Carlton commentators you will not find.

BT hates them.

But he's a flog generally.

Darcy hates the Eagles. BT is just a moron.

[simmsy]

?

The guy that gets the norm smith medalist has to skull a bottle of Riccadonna. They usually end up winning the C. Wolf award as well after that.

[3Puttpete]

Darcy is a knob of the highest order

[Pieface]

Darcy was on footy flashbacks yesterday I think before the Adelaide/WBD match. Bloke looked like he was chewing a wasp in all the interview segments. It was 1997. Get over it mate!

[Moe Norman]

As a collingwood fan do you enjoy that?

after the fact yes, not sure I could sit through a whole game - particularly a close one.

I saw a bit of it live and after Elliot got cleaned up with the high bump, but Richmond kicked a goal anyway - they went on and on about it for ages, it was annoying me because I just wanted to get on with the game.

I'm sure the 8.4 to 0.0 20 minute stretch in the 3rd quarter was good to listen to though!

[FoxGolf]

Good result for the eagles again tonight. Best thing about going to work on Mondays is beng able to stir all the eagles supporters after they've had another loss. Looking forward to Monday now :lol:

[simmsy]

Looks like this year is headed more 2010 than 2012 for the Weagles. There is a serious stench.

corpse rotting?


i'm finding myself enjoying AFL more and more each week at the moment.

listening to the 6pr chat with ppl calling for his head is so funny. Go the PAP's

[Pieface]

It's all good. Makes tipping easier - 7/7 so far this round.

[simmsy]

i tipped the eagles! i can't believe they lost that.

even if i hadn't watched it i wouldn't have believed it, now that i did watch it, it's even more unbelievable if that's even possible.

i was speechless watching them unravel.

did they do any fitness work through the summer? they all run one way!

[Yossarian]

Simmsy you can't see which way they are running on tv.

[Shadesy]

i tipped the eagles! i can't believe they lost that.

even if i hadn't watched it i wouldn't have believed it, now that i did watch it, it's even more unbelievable if that's even possible.

i was speechless watching them unravel.

did they do any fitness work through the summer? they all run one way!

Well Woosha outruns some of them.

[Pieface]

Gutless bunch of ****'s

I am coping by pretending to only care as much as the players do.

[Yossarian]

The care. You are very silly if you think otherwise.

[Ashes]

So much lol

[Yossarian]

At the complete lack of KPF at the dockers?

[bergsey]

i tipped the eagles! i can't believe they lost that.even if i hadn't watched it i wouldn't have believed it, now that i did watch it, it's even more unbelievable if that's even possible.i was speechless watching them unravel. did they do any fitness work through the summer? they all run one way! Having a player gone early is a massive impact these days. Just like Mcpharlin for freo against essendonThat said we squandered heaps of opportunities and should have put them away, they were always going to have fresh legs at the end..

[simmsy]

Bergsey they were 41 points up against an average team. Cripps was still running ok at the end.

[bergsey]

Port showing themselves not to be too average. Skill wise maybe not that great but fit

[Johnny Canuck]

Port have only beat lower tier teams. We'll wait and see how they fare against some better competition.

[Muscles]

Port have only beat lower tier teams. We'll wait and see how they fare against some better competition.

they can only beat who comes out against them on the day.... and beating the Weagles, well i dont think too many people had them picked at anything less than top 2 team at the start of the year.....

[Bruce]

Top 2?! You're dreaming.

There are 2 other birds that smart people woukd have rated higher than the Weagles.

[Lagerlover]

Top 2?! You're dreaming. There are 2 other birds that smart people woukd have rated higher than the Weagles. The emu?

[Johnny Canuck]

they can only beat who comes out against them on the day.... and beating the Weagles, well i dont think too many people had them picked at anything less than top 2 team at the start of the year.....

I stated the a Eagles would struggle to make the 8. One of the first times I might be right about something AFL.

Port were super exciting to watch in the 4th yesterday. They have a very good, young team.

[Pieface]

The care. You are very silly if you think otherwise. So we're just not good enough? More troubling than slack of intensity and desire IMO.I think most would have had wce around 5 or 6 at the start of the year and possible top four if they had a good injury run and won a chunk of these early ones before nic nat came back

[Johnny Canuck]

So we're just not good enough? More troubling than slack of intensity and desire IMO.I think most would have had wce around 5 or 6 at the start of the year and possible top four if they had a good injury run and won a chunk of these early ones before nic nat came back

Everyone I heard talking about the Eagles were saying top 4 was a lock, with a lot talking top two, "experts" included.

Yesterday, it looked like they ran out of gas against a young team, with legs, that were playing for something. #bringbackSampi

[idgolfguy]

Three goals were missed from around 25m. Are they fined for that sort of rubbish?

[simmsy]

Top 2?! You're dreaming.

There are 2 other birds that smart people woukd have rated higher than the Weagles.

They were picked by all captains to be in GF with the hawks.

[Yossarian]

Bergsey they were 41 points up against an average team. Cripps was still running ok at the end.

So was Razzle, they are both shit so it doesn't matter. It isn't surprising that Port had run in the second half, you stated how lazy they were in the first. If you think losing Priddis who spends about two seconds on the bench doesn't make a difference for the more burst and rest blokes like Shuey you are kidding yourself.

However the real reason for the loss was the very average goal kicking.


So we're just not good enough? More troubling than slack of intensity and desire IMO.I think most would have had wce around 5 or 6 at the start of the year and possible top four if they had a good injury run and won a chunk of these early ones before nic nat came back

Partly not good enough IMO. We are missing Rosa, Wellingham and NicNat for the mid rotation. Kerr is underdone. Lost Priddis. Sheppard as well from the mid rotation who is infinitely better than...

Dalziell is a rubbish footballer. Cripps is only a bit part player currently. Masto had a down night after carrying the team for the last few weeks. As above I personally can excuse the second half a little given losing Priddis and how little Port appeared to run in the first half. The goal kicking wasn't good enough and that is almost a product of caring too much. Top 8 is still possible given the player they get back and the fixture gets a bit easier.


Three goals were missed from around 25m. Are they fined for that sort of rubbish?

Doubt it.

[simmsy]

Top 8 still a lock Yoss don't worry about that. I think it's got everyone up and going because at the start of the year no one would of expected they would be 1-4.

The team will improve over the next month. The top 4 spot is what they would of wanted and that is probably unlikely now I think.
They can only afford to drop 2 or maybe 3 more games I think.

[Yossarian]

Top 4 is gawn unless something really silly happens with other teams.

[Yossarian]

Need to start tanking to get Dom Sheed. Also need to play the Blayne Train.

[Johnny Canuck]

Due to your extensive AFL knowledge, I now knight thee: TheYossome1.

What are your views on Brad Scott?

[simmsy]

I wanna know his awesome views on woosha

[Yossarian]

Brad Scott is a knob and so are you.

[Johnny Canuck]

Simms, those would be Yossome views on Woosha.

[Johnny Canuck]

Brad Scott is a knob and so are you.

Did you wake up angry today?

I think you need to go and see Fit for a putter fitting. That should make you forget everything that happened last night.

[Shadesy]

Has Gold Coast won more than the West Coast...

...checks Ladder...

Yep it appears they have.

Mark Robinson must be the Kiss of Death with his Premiers prediction?

[Pieface]

I thought they start être winding in the predictions when wellingham Kerr and rosa went down.

Who is mark Robinson? As a west coast fan my only footy media is the west Australian on satdeys

[Yossarian]

Did you wake up angry today?

I think you need to go and see Fit for a putter fitting. That should make you forget everything that happened last night.

I was being the Yossome1, that guy hates Scott. You are still a knob though.


Has Gold Coast won more than the West Coast...

...checks Ladder...

Yep it appears they have.

Mark Robinson must be the Kiss of Death with his Premiers prediction?

...


I thought they start être winding in the predictions when wellingham Kerr and rosa went down.

Who is mark Robinson? As a west coast fan my only footy media is the west Australian on satdeys

This explains a lot. Nic nat is really the big one IMO literally and metaphorically, coxy is not up to rucking a whole game.

[bergsey]

Sinclair has been a pretty decent find for wce. We dominated both Carlton and Port but need to put it on the scoreboard

[3Puttpete]

Sinclair has been a pretty decent find for wce. We dominated both Carlton and Port but need to put it on the scoreboard

How do you figure out the weagles dominated Carlton? Was it the 1 more scoring shot?

[Shadesy]

How do you figure out the weagles dominated Carlton? Was it the 1 more scoring shot?

Dominated by -24 points :-)

[3Puttpete]

Dominated by -24 points :-)

Dominated by saving their energy by having 40 odd less posessions?

[Ashes]

As a west coast fan my only footy media is the west Australian on satdeys

Stick to the fanboi press hey? Nice.

[Pieface]

Stick to the fanboi press hey? Nice.

Not sure if serious...

Feeling a bit better about WC atching the brissie/dees game. We shouldn't finish lower than 16th at least.

[sms316]

.

[Ashes]

Not sure if serious...

Feeling a bit better about WC atching the brissie/dees game. We shouldn't finish lower than 16th at least.

Was serious. It's a joke of a paper in general though.

[Pieface]

I obviously need to use more smiley then ;)

[bergsey]

Dominated by -24 points :-) Lead all the stats except for total possessions and contested ball. 51 inside 50's and we kicked 7.23....... Shows its all abut conversion

[bergsey]

Go the kangas !

[Goldy]

Go the kangas !

Yeah baby.

[FoxGolf]

Didn't see any of the game but sounds like the Kangas dominated most of the stats except for the one that counts. Good to get a win on the board for the mighty Hawks even when they don't play too well.

[Shadesy]

Didn't see any of the game but sounds like the Kangas dominated most of the stats except for the one that counts. Good to get a win on the board for the mighty Hawks even when they don't play too well.

They certainly won the free kick count!

[Pieface]

Cyril down with a hammie? Figures as I traded him in to my dt this week. North looked pretty good from the stats. Just needed to kick a bit straighter

[FoxGolf]

They certainly won the free kick count!

And clearances, inside 50's and contested possessions. I heard that Buddy hardly got near the ball so surprised that they won the free kick count so easily.

[simmsy]

They drafted in Ashton Hams for the day