AFL Round 16 2016 Discussion

[Eastdog]

Round 16

Thursday July 7 2016

Port Adelaide v Hawthorn Adelaide Oval 7.50pm


Friday July 8 2016

Geelong v Sydney Swans Simonds Stadium 7.50pm


Saturday July 9 2016

GWS Giants v Collingwood Spotless Stadium 1.40pm

Gold Coast Suns v Brisbane Lions Metricon Stadium 4.35pm

Western Bulldogs v Richmond Etihad Stadium 7.25pm

Melbourne v Fremantle TIO Stadium, Darwin 7.40pm


Sunday July 10 2016

Carlton v Adelaide MCG 1.10pm

West Coast Eagles v North Melbourne Subiaco Oval 3.20pm

Essendon v St Kilda Etihad Stadium 4.40pm

[Twodogs]

Port are a chance tonight. They match up well against Hawthorn.

[LostDoggy]

Port are a chance tonight. They match up well against Hawthorn.

Would be a lovely result. If Hawthorn drop, along with 2 of WCE v North and Geelong v Sydney also losing, we should firm our position up nicely this round, should we do the right thing and dispose of Richmond.

[bornadog]

I would love to see us really belt Richmond this week.

[Bulldog Joe]

I would love to see us really belt Richmond this week.

I think that is a requirement, but we certainly need to be ON from the start.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

I think that is a requirement, but we certainly need to be ON from the start.

Yeah its been quite a few weeks since we won a game comfortably. I think Melbourne was our last easy win. We've had some tough games since but would be nice to build the % now against the weaker sides

[Bulldog4life]

Yeah its been quite a few weeks since we won a game comfortably. I think Melbourne was our last easy win. We've had some tough games since but would be nice to build the % now against the weaker sides

Richmond beat Sydney so it is a danger game. Well they all are.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Richmond beat Sydney so it is a danger game. Well they all are.

Well apart from Brisbane and Essendon, you get the feel anyone can beat anyone on their given day. But we're approaching the pointy end of the season so we need to start handling our business. I also don't know how many more close games my heart can take!

[Mantis]

Well apart from Brisbane and Essendon, you get the feel anyone can beat anyone on their given day. But we're approaching the pointy end of the season so we need to start handling our business. I also don't know how many more close games my heart can take!

But we are approaching the time in the season when the also rans start positioning themselves for the season that follows.

[bornadog]

Multicultural Round

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[comrade]

No Jong.

[Ozza]

Talk in the media this week about how we launched our season last year by beating Sydney...when in reality - we actually lost the next three!

I hope we are not flat after having such an intense game last week - and so many players second up from a spell.

[lemmon]

Would be nice for the umps to put the whistles down for a few minutes tonight

[comrade]

Hawks get the NBA 'good team' treatment. Every 50/50 call goes their way, especially forward.

[jeemak]

A blind sided umpire just claimed to see the ball hit the ground rather than pay a mark to Westhoff. Westhoff then fired up a little when it wasn't paid and was penalised for abuse.

Rioli's just given away a free kick for too high whilst taking the hanger of the century, drops it, Bruce still gets pants off and complains about it not being paid.

The game's a silly game.

[jeemak]

This is the most embarrassing spectacle I've seen from an umpiring group in a very long time.

The AFL's a disgrace.

[bulldogtragic]

Is there a game of footy tonight? The movement around the umpires of guys dressed like footballers is ruining this marvellous spectacle of umpiring. And the crowd is too loud for some of the whistles, and they're being blown really well. Great umpiring. Just amazing stuff.

[comrade]

Channel 7 have now created a new stat called a Rioli. Cringeworthy.

[jeemak]

It's amazing what you can do to Port at home when you get 25% more free kicks than they do, rather than less than 45% of what they're awarded.

[bulldogtragic]

It's amazing what you can do to Port at home when you get 25% more free kicks than they do, rather than less than 45%.

That's now 30% Jeemak.

[jeemak]

It's 26/30 now.

Junk time concessions!

[jeemak]

What kind of dickhead doesn't take a shot from the pocket, three goals down with only a minute or two to go from 30m out?

[bulldogtragic]

What kind of dickhead doesn't take a shot from the pocket, three goals down with only a minute or two to go from 30m out?

That dickhead?

[jeemak]

I honestly don't know why the media or anyone would continue to make excuses for Port Adelaide. They're supremely ordinary.

For some reason they escape the scrutiny they should be subjected to. They get a great home ground advantage, the lot. They should be better.

[jeemak]

That dickhead?

He's the only one. So yes, him.

[bulldogtragic]

He's the only one. So yes, him.

In the modern age of footballers having to smart to learn systems, it's good to know there's still some really dumb ones around.

Agree on the media excuses of this mob, they've got no real excuses but keep avoiding the real heat which is long overdue.

[Twodogs]

Bruce just about needs an intervention over his Cyril fixation.

And the umpiring of Hawthorns matches is now farcical.

[Remi Moses]

Their ball movement is poor and their distribution is poor off half back.
They're a bottom 8 side, full stop .
Koch and Thomas have no idea to be honest .Theyve lost more games than they've won since mid 14!
Hawthorn are going to finish one or two (sadly) Clarkson was right in what he said about port .

[Remi Moses]

Bruce just about needs an intervention over his Cyril fixation.

So does Brereton . It's 50 shades of Cyril with Bruce and Dermie

[Bulldog Joe]

How does Hodge get the preferential treatment he gets. He seems to have umpires bluffed. He also had the Port players bluffed.

His knee into Boak was a clear premeditated act, that did not even result in a free. He clearly showed intent and other players have been suspended for much, much less. I guarantee it won't even be considered by MRP.

[Twodogs]

How does Hodge get the preferential treatment he gets. He seems to have umpires bluffed. He also had the Port players bluffed.

His knee into Boak was a clear premeditated act, that did not even result in a free. He clearly showed intent and other players have been suspended for much, much less. I guarantee it won't even be considered by MRP.

Won't even be mentioned by the media except to point out that Hodgey is a good bloke.

[EasternWest]

No mention of the old bull rubbing up against the young bull? Woof, I am disappoint.

MacAvaney is a creepy embarrassment.

[azabob]

Wow, I think the Swans are a bit peeved they lost to us.

[Bulldog4life]

Great game to watch

[bulldogtragic]

When did stats in a AFL game, a game played only in one country become 'world records'. I understand the literal use, but its bloody stupid. The sooner Macaveney has to go to Rio the better, and perhaps stay indefinitely.

[comrade]

Sydney's forward set up is worse than ours. Not winning a flag unless it improved massively.

[Bulldog4life]

Danger a star. Umpires love him. Proving Geelong can be beaten there although another half to go. Geelong crowd huge moaners. Makes me barrack for Swans

[ledge]

When did stats in a AFL game, a game played only in one country become 'world records'. I understand the literal use, but its bloody stupid. The sooner Macaveney has to go to Rio the better, and perhaps stay indefinitely.

Brown Also said it about something, can't remember what but it was stupid.

[Ghost Dog]

Buddy not much of an influence as against us, but overall they seem to be doing better.
Kieran Jack really regrets the day he showed his mum how to use Twitter.

[comrade]

Ling bitching about the most deliberate out of bounds kick I've ever seen was an early highlight.

[bulldogtragic]

Ling bitching about the most deliberate out of bounds kick I've ever seen was an early highlight.

What do you mean? The Geelong player was standing up right, faced the Boundary line, and kicked it sideways or narrowly backwards, with force to ensure it went over. Throw in every day of the week in the 1890's.

[Remi Moses]

Wow Sydney's half backline controlling this game .
It's all about the Danger and Selwood

[bornadog]

Geelong can't take the pressure, good to see they are beatable at Kardinia Park.

[ratsmac]

I would love to see the cats percentage to take a hit.

[bornadog]

I would love to see the cats percentage to take a hit.

They have gone from 139 to 132

[Sedat]

Geelong's midfield runs 2-deep - their midfield depth is as bad as any team in the competition.

[westdog54]

Kieran Jack kicks a great goal and his team mates get around him to show him support. Great moment.

Which channel 7 obligingly kills by showing pictures of his crying partner.

*!*!*!*!ing pitiful.

[Remi Moses]

Geelong got murdered at ground level as well as off half back .
Impressed with Sydney's young players tonight . Allir has been there for a while now, and their development and coaching is first class

[Twodogs]

What do you mean? The Geelong player was standing up right, faced the Boundary line, and kicked it sideways or narrowly backwards, with force to ensure it went over. Throw in every day of the week in the 1890's.

Actually, and I can't believe that I know something as stupid as this off the top of my head, the field umpire punched the ball back into play like a volleyball service and the ball had to hit the ground before it could be touched by a player. They didn't have boundary umpires until 1904.

[bulldogtragic]

Actually, and I can't believe that I know something as stupid as this off the top of my head, the field umpire punched the ball back into play like a volleyball service and the ball had to hit the ground before it could be touched by a player. They didn't have boundary umpires until 1904.

Next pub trivia I go to better have this question, now it's taking space up in my pea sized brain. Still the most obvious deliberate out of bounds in the game's history, and for some reason Ling argued the point...

[Twodogs]

Mostly because Ling is a ding bat.

[Mantis]

Strange what happens when you make Geelong's tall defenders accountable and don't let them walk the ball out of defence.

[LostDoggy]

Apparently when many people believe in something gods are created. There must be a little whingey blind crow God out there somewhere

[azabob]

Kieran Jack kicks a great goal and his team mates get around him to show him support. Great moment.

Which channel 7 obligingly kills by showing pictures of his crying partner.

*!*!*!*!ing pitiful.

And Bruce continued to refer to her during the telecast. Shocking decision making.

The worst thing is, it was not unexpected....

[azabob]

Interesting game at spotless stadium.

Quarter time

GWS 7.2.44
PIES 3.2.20

Half time

GWS 9.4.58
PIES 12.4.76

[Bulldog4life]

Collingwood 18 points up at half time after being 24 points down at quarter time. Missed a sitter on the bell too.

[LostDoggy]

Is there a howling gale to one end?

[Go_Dogs]

Would be great for us.

Pies look switched on, should be a good finish.

[G-Mo77]

Is there a howling gale to one end?

Nope.

I'll barrack for any team over this pack of upstarts. Go Pies!

[1eyedog]

Pies giving the GWS trademark a lesson in tin arse goals. Good to see.

[bornadog]

We really must win tonight

[bulldogtragic]

We really must win tonight

Yep, playing for top 4. Shit just got real.

[jeemak]

It's a genuine eight point game now GWS clocked off at quarter time.

[azabob]

Yep, playing for top 4. Shit just got real.

Shit just got real, son...

[Remi Moses]

Just shows the boner some media types have for the tumbleweed plastics might be a bit premature .

[bornadog]

Just shows the boner some media types have for the tumbleweed plastics might be a bit premature .

They got way ahead of themselves, talking today on radio about a home final etc etc. You gotta get there first - one week at a time boys. :D

[anfo27]

Not surprised by the result of GWS. Still a young team and in uncharted waters so expect them to drop a couple. Teams will also start setting themselves for them as a scalp, something they haven't experienced before.

[Twodogs]

Not surprised by the result of GWS. Still a young team and in uncharted waters so expect them to drop a couple. Teams will also start setting themselves for them as a scalp, something they haven't experienced before.

Exactly. Prima donnas to a player as well with a few exceptions when the going gets tough they have already gone.

[Remi Moses]

They got way ahead of themselves, talking today on radio about a home final etc etc. You gotta get there first - one week at a time boys. :D

I heard Dave ( Boyd's not going ) Matthews banging on about how they deserve a final at spotless .
Talk about drinking your own bath water

[Remi Moses]

Norf are on the slippery slope. I'd say Roscoe might pay us a visit soon.
Dangerous side though in the bottom eight

[GVGjr]

Norf are on the slippery slope. I'd say Roscoe might pay us a visit soon.
Dangerous side though in the bottom eight

He's not happy :)

[Twodogs]

Norf are on the slippery slope. I'd say Roscoe might pay us a visit soon.
Dangerous side though in the bottom eight

They can win finals. They've proved that. They will get a few back.

Still hate them.


He's not happy :)

He's always welcome to vent. We are pretty full of ourselves.

[Flamethrower]

The curse of the Orange Plastics strikes Collingwood and Travis Cloke. Nothing out of the AFL about Cloke's glove over the last few weeks, but as soon as the AFL's love child is vanquished >>>> the glove is banned and the Pies fined.

Wouldn't be surprised if the AFL called in Collo to invent a rule that would cause the Pies to forfeit the game and hand the Great Waste of Space the 4 points.

[bornadog]

The curse of the Orange Plastics strikes Collingwood and Travis Cloke. Nothing out of the AFL about Cloke's glove over the last few weeks, but as soon as the AFL's love child is vanquished >>>> the glove is banned and the Pies fined.

Wouldn't be surprised if the AFL called in Collo to invent a rule that would cause the Pies to forfeit the game and hand the Great Waste of Space the 4 points.

Watching AFL 360 the other night, they spoke about Cloke. My wife asked me, is he allowed to wear gloves. I said to her depends if they are sanctioned, but we both agreed, no one should wear them unless they have an injured finger and it is oked by AFL medical.