"Not worth a thread" chat

[Mofra]

Hey you wonderful handsome/beautiful Woofers who are blessed with intelligence, charm and excellent decision making capacity when it comes to choosing which AFL club to support.

Sometimes we want to chat about something but it's not worth a whole thread, so here is a repository for all those random 'small points' to discuss.

I've got one - Josh Dunkley's comments during the week.

Last week it was released that Stephen May mentioned on field to Aaron Naughton that we should stop Petracca, with Naughts responding 'we don't tag'.
Now, we actually have in the past under a Bevo team (Libba tagging JPK in the second half of the 2016 GF). Dunkley during the week put his hand up to take that role - and this week we face a rampaging Cripps.

Clever ploy from Dunks to get more CBA time but will we see a change in philosophy from our coaching staff to, at times, put a bit of time into an opposition mid that's getting away from us? We don't actually lose much having by Dunkley at his best around a stoppage - but the flip side is we seem to favour having one of Treloar or Bailey Smith near the ball at all times for their burst capacity (this year - yes small sample size).

[Happy Days]

I love the implication that if we had’ve tagged Petracca we would have stopped Petracca. It’s not like no time gets put into defence at stoppages and is having essentially an NPC around the ball really the best gameplan against a dynamic midfield and a ruckman who wins 80% of hitouts?

[Mofra]

I'd argue at the very least from about halfway through the third quarter in the GF our positioning at CBAs was woeful and we clearely didn't put time into him.

It will be interesting to see how we handle those types during the season. Cripps, Touk Miller, Steele, Neale, the types we need to keep an eye on.

[bornadog]

I'd argue at the very least from about halfway through the third quarter in the GF our positioning at CBAs was woeful and we clearely didn't put time into him.

It will be interesting to see how we handle those types during the season. Cripps, Touk Miller, Steele, Neale, the types we need to keep an eye on.

In GF we should have gone the knuckle :D started a fight and put Petraca out of the game - after all it is a GF ;)

[Ghost Dog]

Thanks for the thread Mofra
Most of my additions are probably not worth a thread:D

VENT
How is it possible for Rioli to get off with that?

[bornadog]

Thanks for the thread Mofra

How is it possible for Rioli to get off with that?

He didn't hit the head, there was no injury to Rowell.

[azabob]

Last week it was released that Stephen May mentioned on field to Aaron Naughton that we should stop Petracca, with Naughts responding 'we don't tag'.


The appropriate response should have been why don't you worry about stopping me....

[EasternWest]

He didn't hit the head, there was no injury to Rowell.

You need to stop saying that. He ironed him out in a reckless act.

Whether Rowell was injured or not is irrelevant. If he can get away with that what if it's Bont next time?

I love you BAD but you've lost the plot on this.

[Mofra]

The appropriate response should have been why don't you worry about stopping me....
Another "not worth a thread" idea - Naughton vs May is the best individual match up in the AFL right now.

It's not quite Carey vs Jakovich but it's the best we've got.

[Axe Man]

You need to stop saying that. He ironed him out in a reckless act.

Whether Rowell was injured or not is irrelevant. If he can get away with that what if it's Bont next time?

I love you BAD but you've lost the plot on this.

I just fired a gun down the street, didn't hit anyone so I should be all good, yeah?

[Happy Days]

I just fired a gun down the street, didn't hit anyone so I should be all good, yeah?

Sometimes actually yeah

[Scraggers]

He didn't hit the head, there was no injury to Rowell.

But he did hit the head. the initial contact was not to the face/chin area but the follow through was above the shoulders. He left the ground and made this contact. This had to be two weeks down to one.

[bornadog]

But he did hit the head. the initial contact was not to the face/chin area but the follow through was above the shoulders. He left the ground and made this contact. This had to be two weeks down to one.

I don't think so

https://resources.afl.com.au/photo-resources/2022/03/20/62f6c370-920d-48a9-9b63-f7be3c217ae4/rioli-on-rowell_1024.jpg?width=1064&height=600

[EasternWest]

I don't think so

https://resources.afl.com.au/photo-resources/2022/03/20/62f6c370-920d-48a9-9b63-f7be3c217ae4/rioli-on-rowell_1024.jpg?width=1064&height=600


https://i.postimg.cc/0Q30hF4C/Screenshot-20220323-140432.png (https://postimg.cc/Q9Q7T4hB)

You're wrong.

[Scraggers]

https://i.postimg.cc/0Q30hF4C/Screenshot-20220323-140432.png (https://postimg.cc/Q9Q7T4hB)

You're wrong.

I can't upload pics or videos to WOOF (I'm not worthy) but if you go frame by frame he does make contact with the head. The angle you're looking for is the reverse of what you have shown here

[GVGjr]

You need to stop saying that. He ironed him out in a reckless act.

Whether Rowell was injured or not is irrelevant. If he can get away with that what if it's Bont next time?

I love you BAD but you've lost the plot on this.

He knew he was late to the contest, he effectively ran the amber light, braced his body to protect himself and made a forcible contact to the player. Rowell might not have been injured but he had the stuffing knocked out of him.

Rioli is more than a bit lucky.

[bornadog]

You need to stop saying that. He ironed him out in a reckless act.

Whether Rowell was injured or not is irrelevant. If he can get away with that what if it's Bont next time?

I love you BAD but you've lost the plot on this.

I am not the one who has lost the plot thank you.

I don't normally agree with the MRO, but they got this right and the Robinson one right.

[EasternWest]

I can't upload pics or videos to WOOF (I'm not worthy) but if you go frame by frame he does make contact with the head. The angle you're looking for is the reverse of what you have shown here

No need I can see he's been hit in the head.

[EasternWest]

I am not the one who has lost the plot thank you.

I don't normally agree with the MRO, but they got this right and the Robinson one right.

Except you have. I've posted photo evidence of head contact and you're still holding the line (your most admirable/infuriating trait).

[Grantysghost]

Reminds me of the Michael Long / Troy Simmons bump in the 2000 GF.
Can cause a lot of damage. I'd be fine with a suspension.

[bornadog]

Except you have. I've posted photo evidence of head contact and you're still holding the line (your most admirable/infuriating trait).

sorry that is not evidence based on different angles.

If he actually hit the head (not brushed on the way down), then I would agree with you. Happens a hundred times in a match in packs etc Rowell had no concussion, or damage to the head. He did appear to be holding is chest.

Sorry if I infuriate you - like it or lump it. :D

[Grantysghost]

sorry that is not evidence based on different angles.

If he actually hit the head (not brushed on the way down), then I would agree with you. Happens a hundred times in a match in packs etc Rowell had no concussion, or damage to the head. He did appear to be holding is chest.

Sorry if I infuriate you - like it or lump it . :D

AKA, Sorry not sorry xD

[EasternWest]

sorry that is not evidence based on different angles.

If he actually hit the head (not brushed on the way down), then I would agree with you. Happens a hundred times in a match in packs etc Rowell had no concussion, or damage to the head. He did appear to be holding is chest.

Sorry if I infuriate you - like it or lump it. :D

I'm gonna lump it this time.

You're wrong, and I look forward to when this happens to one of our players you holding this ridiculous line.

Good day to you sir.

https://i.postimg.cc/8cwJqntC/Screenshot-20220323-150743.png (https://postimg.cc/dZkVCnMM)

"No Head Contact"

[hujsh]

Even if he didn't hit the head I'd argue that is purely luck based and not determined by any particular restraint on his part. The reckless action probably deserves some time off.

[Scraggers]

Even if he didn't hit the head I'd argue that is purely luck based and not determined by any particular restraint on his part. The reckless action probably deserves some time off.

I agree.
The MRO were adamant last year that if you left the ground and made head high contact you would get weeks ... good to know that things have changed.

[Grantysghost]

I'm gonna lump it this time.

You're wrong, and I look forward to when this happens to one of our players you holding this ridiculous line.

Good day to you sir.

https://i.postimg.cc/8cwJqntC/Screenshot-20220323-150743.png (https://postimg.cc/dZkVCnMM)

"No Head Contact"

Not sure what he's doing there tbh other than trying a shirt front.

[GVGjr]

Even if he didn't hit the head I'd argue that is purely luck based and not determined by any particular restraint on his part. The reckless action probably deserves some time off.

If Rowell had have come off the ground it's more than likely a 3 week holiday.

[GVGjr]

sorry that is not evidence based on different angles.

If he actually hit the head (not brushed on the way down), then I would agree with you. Happens a hundred times in a match in packs etc Rowell had no concussion, or damage to the head. He did appear to be holding is chest.



He didn't have his eyes on the ball, wasn't attempting a mark, jumped in the air late, braced himself for the contact and collected the only player who was focused on the ball high and with enough force to have his grasping for air. It had the potential to get nasty for Rowell.
Do you really think that happens a hundred times in a game?

We have to get past the notion that if no one is injured in a head high collision it's play on and nothing to answer for.

I don't really care either way but the AFL have got this wrong and it sets a precedent for the season now.

[Mofra]

Bailey Smith hip was a bit of a surprise - does that mean the leaks have stopped?

[Scraggers]

Bailey Smith hip was a bit of a surprise - does that mean the leaks have stopped?

Indeed - the question is, who was leaking to GJ (Grub Journalist). Have we heard of any departures from the club?

[jeemak]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZSoJDUD_bU

[jeemak]

Intent has to come into it, irrespective of whether the result is a concussion or otherwise.

You can cause a concussion without meaning to and without hitting the head in some instances. Rioli (and I know I bang on about this all the time), irrespective of the pace of the game knew exactly what he was doing when he jumped into Rowell. Yes the game is quick for the players, but it looks a shit tonne quicker from the sidelines/ on camera than it does in play. It's extremely rare that they don't know what they're doing or can't stop what they are thinking of doing.

[Mantis]

Bailey Smith hip was a bit of a surprise - does that mean the leaks have stopped?

Maybe... I am a little bewildered by Bevo's want to keep the selected team a secret until the teams are officially released. I'm not sure we get an advantage in doing so... but only the boss knows that.

[jeemak]

Maybe... I am a little bewildered by Bevo's want to keep the selected team a secret until the teams are officially released. I'm not sure we get an advantage in doing so... but only the boss knows that.

I think it's an integrity in process and ethics standpoint, to be honest. Not so much about the end outcome, more so about what's right and wrong. The MC prepares and announce the teams a day before or whenever is required by the rules. End of argument.

If you look back at his most recent role before entering AFL coaching ranks, his entire world pretty much revolved around it. You cook people or organisations that don't follow the process in good faith, you have compassion and/ or leniency for those that do.

We'll see where his principles lead him in this industry. Caz Willow thinks they're driving him insane.

[Mantis]

I think it's an integrity in process and ethics standpoint, to be honest. Not so much about the end outcome, more so about what's right and wrong. The MC prepares and announce the teams a day before or whenever is required by the rules. End of argument.

If you look back at his most recent role before entering AFL coaching ranks, his entire world pretty much revolved around it. You cook people or organisations that don't follow the process in good faith, you have compassion and/ or leniency for those that do.

We'll see where his principles lead him in this industry. Caz Willow thinks they're driving him insane.

Based on Bevo's comments at yesterday's presser I believe he thinks it gives the team a tactical advantage to delay making any announcements regarding the make-up of the team until the last minute which I'm not so sure on.... so would Carlton really give a shit if they find out at 10.20am or 6.20pm that Bailey Smith isn't playing?

[Grantysghost]

Indeed - the question is, who was leaking to GJ (Grub Journalist). Have we heard of any departures from the club?

Might be the departure from FOX that stopped it.

[Mofra]

Based on Bevo's comments at yesterday's presser I believe he thinks it gives the team a tactical advantage to delay making any announcements regarding the make-up of the team until the last minute which I'm not so sure on.... so would Carlton really give a shit if they find out at 10.20am or 6.20pm that Bailey Smith isn't playing?
I don't think it's the players themselves, it's the balance he wants to protect.
If we're playing a team off a 5 day break and deliberately go shorter to expose them for run, I can see why he'd want to keep that under wraps so the opposition go 'standard size' rather than in bring in an extra runner to counter that.

In most cases it probably makes little difference as teams are largely focussed on what they are doing themselves rather than just countering the opposition.

[bornadog]

Might be the departure from FOX that stopped it.

These guys pay money to feed them leaks

[Bulldog Joe]

Indeed - the question is, who was leaking to GJ (Grub Journalist). Have we heard of any departures from the club?

That would require a leak.

[Grantysghost]

That would require a leak.

I reckon it was Bevo - he's taken this us against them paradigm to new heights.

[bornadog]

I reckon it was Bevo - he's taken this us against them paradigm to new heights.

As a side note: Tom worked for Ameet at Saints as a media/PR guy

[azabob]

As a side note: Tom worked for Ameet at Saints as a media/PR guy

So Ameet is the leak?

[bornadog]

So Ameet is the leak?

No way

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Did anyone at last week's match find the noise over the PA way over the top? I sit on the ground level and it seemed to me to be much more ramped up compared to previous seasons. And some of the ground announcer's comments were so inane. Annoyed me more than the blue's supporters. And that's saying something.

[GVGjr]

Did anyone at last week's match find the noise over the PA way over the top? I sit on the ground level and it seemed to me to be much more ramped up compared to previous seasons. And some of the ground announcer's comments were so inane. Annoyed me more than the blue's supporters. And that's saying something.

Yep, they've really got to have a rethink on the effects they're applying to the venue.

[Grantysghost]

Did anyone at last week's match find the noise over the PA way over the top? I sit on the ground level and it seemed to me to be much more ramped up compared to previous seasons. And some of the ground announcer's comments were so inane. Annoyed me more than the blue's supporters. And that's saying something.

Yes absolutely over the top.

You couldn't talk to the person next to you.

[soupman]

The AFL seems to think noise=atmosphere. They're wrong

[1eyedog]

Did anyone at last week's match find the noise over the PA way over the top? I sit on the ground level and it seemed to me to be much more ramped up compared to previous seasons. And some of the ground announcer's comments were so inane. Annoyed me more than the blue's supporters. And that's saying something.

Marvel Stadium is a hell hole. I can't take my kids there anymore the rubbish they blast out of the P.A at max volume is unbearable.

[Grantysghost]

Marvel Stadium is a hell hole. I can't take my kids there anymore the rubbish they blast out of the P.A at max volume is unbearable.

I reckon with the roof closed too it really amplifies it.

[bornadog]

Marvel Stadium is a hell hole. I can't take my kids there anymore the rubbish they blast out of the P.A at max volume is unbearable.

Lights are just as annoying.

[Grantysghost]

Lights are just as annoying.

You didn't like the RW&B lighting? I thought it gave the ground more of a home ground feel.

The noise I totally totally agree with especially during breaks. I mean... GIVE US A BREAK! I don't need to see peoples Mullets.

The game is already incredibly high paced and exciting, we need some time to catch our breath during the breaks.

[bornadog]

What happens this week if Naughton misses? Does Schache come in or do we go with a small forward line?

Do we stick Tim down there and bring in Stef?

[Axe Man]

What happens this week if Naughton misses?

Panic

[EasternWest]

What happens this week if Naughton misses? Does Schache come in or do we go with a small forward line?

Do we stick Tim down there and bring in Stef?

Daniel Bandy is in.

[azabob]

Daniel Bandy is in.

Kingsley Hunter riding shotgun

[josie]

Bring back Jarrad Grant aka the microphone

[chef]

Go small. Shaq is done, stick a fork in him.

[Scraggers]

Sad news.

Colin Alberti has passed away ... husband of Susan.

[Grantysghost]

Panic

How is it Rd 3 and we have massive KP issues?

Plan much?

[Grantysghost]

Bring back Jarrad Grant aka the microphone

Surely Tom Boyd is sick of public speaking?

[Ghost Dog]

The Disneyfication of AFL.
I discovered this old post from a Melb uni academic last week. Had some fair points.
https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-disneyfication-of-the-afl

[comrade]

The Disneyfication of AFL.
I discovered this old post from a Melb uni academic last week. Had some fair points.
https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-disneyfication-of-the-afl

Interesting, especially given the background of our President.

[angelopetraglia]

Interesting, especially given the background of our President.

What is the truth these days? The perception. What shapes perception? Storytelling. It doesn't matter what game you are in, storytelling matters. Everything is basically a story. Humans unique ability to differentiate themselves from other species is basically the ability to share and believe in stories. The AFL is a good storytelling machine. Disney is one of the best storytelling machines on the planet It doesn't hurt us to have a storytelling expert as our leader.

(On another note. My first love is AFL. But I also care deeply for the world game. Football Australia is horrendous at the story telling business. The AFL is OK, it way ahead of any other code in the land. If you loose that battle, you don't have a commercial game anymore. The connection to grass roots is crucial. But the mass appeal is a non-negotiable.)

[Ghost Dog]

What is the truth these days? The perception. What shapes perception? Storytelling. It doesn't matter what game you are in, storytelling matters. Everything is basically a story. Humans unique ability to differentiate themselves from other species is basically the ability to share and believe in stories. The AFL is a good storytelling machine. Disney is one of the best storytelling machines on the planet It doesn't hurt us to have a storytelling expert as our leader.

(On another note. My first love is AFL. But I also care deeply for the world game. Football Australia is horrendous at the story telling business. The AFL is OK, it way ahead of any other code in the land. If you loose that battle, you don't have a commercial game anymore. The connection to grass roots is crucial. But the mass appeal is a non-negotiable.)

One example of corporate mindlessness over practical considerations is the foray into China.
Anyone who had an understanding of Chinese culture would have seen that this was a bad idea from the start.
There's very little to be gained with promoting our football code in this country.
Money was spent energy was spent that could've been better put into the south Australian football league, for example, or VFL.


Meanwhile clubs are got sucked into coming across to China in the past when it was never gonna work. Money wasted.

When I was a kid we sometimes had AFL football players ( then VFL ) come to Melville Oval in Hamilton to do demo games.
I can't remember the last time this happened for a long time.

Since then Imps and Hamilton, two fiercely rival clubs when I was growing up, had to merge and numbers get lower all the time.

[bornadog]

One example of corporate mindlessness over practical considerations is the foray into China.
Anyone who had an understanding of Chinese culture would have seen that this was a bad idea from the start.
There's very little to be gained with promoting our football code in this country.
Money was spent energy was spent that could've been better put into the south Australian football league, for example, or VFL.


Meanwhile clubs are got sucked into coming across to China in the past when it was never gonna work. Money wasted.

Totally agree

[Grantysghost]

What is the truth these days? The perception. What shapes perception? Storytelling. It doesn't matter what game you are in, storytelling matters. Everything is basically a story. Humans unique ability to differentiate themselves from other species is basically the ability to share and believe in stories. The AFL is a good storytelling machine. Disney is one of the best storytelling machines on the planet It doesn't hurt us to have a storytelling expert as our leader.

(On another note. My first love is AFL. But I also care deeply for the world game. Football Australia is horrendous at the story telling business. The AFL is OK, it way ahead of any other code in the land. If you loose that battle, you don't have a commercial game anymore. The connection to grass roots is crucial. But the mass appeal is a non-negotiable.)

Well said AP.

[comrade]

What is the truth these days? The perception. What shapes perception? Storytelling. It doesn't matter what game you are in, storytelling matters. Everything is basically a story. Humans unique ability to differentiate themselves from other species is basically the ability to share and believe in stories. The AFL is a good storytelling machine. Disney is one of the best storytelling machines on the planet It doesn't hurt us to have a storytelling expert as our leader.

(On another note. My first love is AFL. But I also care deeply for the world game. Football Australia is horrendous at the story telling business. The AFL is OK, it way ahead of any other code in the land. If you loose that battle, you don't have a commercial game anymore. The connection to grass roots is crucial. But the mass appeal is a non-negotiable.)

Totally agree, which is why it’s disappointing that many of us feel the club is failing to engage appropriately with its fan base. If anyone knows the value of engagement, providing a superior fan experience, generating a cult like following etc, it should be a Disney executive

[Grantysghost]

Totally agree, which is why it’s disappointing that many of us feel the club is failing to engage appropriately with its fan base. If anyone knows the value of engagement, providing a superior fan experience, generating a cult like following etc, it should be a Disney executive

Update on player sponsors area. We have 1 young girl now doing all the seating work, no one has replaced Dale, there's 0 engagement on game day (previoulsy had Dale, Kevin Hillier or Danny Mcginlay MC and a player) and this week our wing seats were totally Swans!

Sometimes it's the little things.

There's been no communication for any of this.

Do they understand I'm trying to keep my better half engaged and happy here!! xD

Me writing my feedback email this week :

https://media.giphy.com/media/N57KpqDb0tlWE/giphy.gif

[SquirrelGrip]

Update on player sponsors area. We have 1 young girl now doing all the seating work, no one has replaced Dale, there's 0 engagement on game day (previoulsy had Dale, Kevin Hillier or Danny Mcginlay MC and a player) and this week our wing seats were totally Swans!

Sometimes it's the little things.

There's been no communication for any of this.

Do they understand I'm trying to keep my better half engaged and happy here!! xD

Me writing my feedback email this week :

https://media.giphy.com/media/N57KpqDb0tlWE/giphy.gif

I went into Whitten Oval this week to grab some merchandise. The shop has completely closed for the next two years during the redevelopment according to reception. Michelle who manages the shop for years and was a godsend on many occasions has apparently left. There is a bunch of ASICS gear behind reception. A number on a jumper would take 2 business days (pre they’d do it straight away), and then reception told me they were decreasing the variety of stock and would pretty much only have the official ASICS gear available moving forward.

I know I can go online or buy at the game, but I didn’t enough time for it to be delivered in time plus it’s hard enough getting to a Thursday night game on time let alone having to walk around the stadium to get some gear.

[GVGjr]

I went into Whitten Oval this week to grab some merchandise. The shop has completely closed for the next two years during the redevelopment according to reception. Michelle who manages the shop for years and was a godsend on many occasions has apparently left. There is a bunch of ASICS gear behind reception. A number on a jumper would take 2 business days (pre they’d do it straight away), and then reception told me they were decreasing the variety of stock and would pretty much only have the official ASICS gear available moving forward.

I know I can go online or buy at the game, but I didn’t enough time for it to be delivered in time plus it’s hard enough getting to a Thursday night game on time let alone having to walk around the stadium to get some gear.

I placed an order online a bit less than a couple of weeks before the start of the season, paid extra for the quicker delivery but what I ordered didn't arrive before the Melbourne game arriving a week later on the Thursday before the Carlton game.
I get resources are probably stretched but online ordering is straight forward now and we won't be winning people over with delays with the deliveries.

[bornadog]

I went into Whitten Oval this week to grab some merchandise. The shop has completely closed for the next two years during the redevelopment according to reception. Michelle who manages the shop for years and was a godsend on many occasions has apparently left. There is a bunch of ASICS gear behind reception. A number on a jumper would take 2 business days (pre they’d do it straight away), and then reception told me they were decreasing the variety of stock and would pretty much only have the official ASICS gear available moving forward.

I know I can go online or buy at the game, but I didn’t enough time for it to be delivered in time plus it’s hard enough getting to a Thursday night game on time let alone having to walk around the stadium to get some gear.

Surely they can get some portable buildings and make up a shop during renovations. Bloody weak

[Twodogs]

I placed an order online a bit less than a couple of weeks before the start of the season, paid extra for the quicker delivery but what I ordered didn't arrive before the Melbourne game arriving a week later on the Thursday before the Carlton game.
I get resources are probably stretched but online ordering is straight forward now and we won't be winning people over with delays with the deliveries.

The club needs to get with the times. Online ordering and prompt delivery is just expected these days. It's a given that anything you order will be with you within the week. I ordered some comics from Britain a while ago and they were dropped off within a week, no special delivery or anything.

[Prince Imperial]

Michelle who manages the shop for years and was a godsend on many occasions has apparently left.

Sad to hear. She was always pleasant and professional in all the dealings I had with her.

[jeemak]

Did anyone at last week's match find the noise over the PA way over the top? I sit on the ground level and it seemed to me to be much more ramped up compared to previous seasons. And some of the ground announcer's comments were so inane. Annoyed me more than the blue's supporters. And that's saying something.

I've not attended many matches over the past four or so years due to being in Vietnam for a season and then COVID, but the games I did attend at Marvel last year were terrible from a visual and aural perspective - to the extent my auntie and I decided to exit the ground at half time because of the screaming over the PA (last year against WCE).

It might be that in my early forties I'm becoming an old fart who doesn't like not being able to have a simple conversation with those I attend the game with, it might also be that up and coming generations require that type of stimulus to enjoy the sport. I don't know.

However, it is mindless a lot of the time and one of the best things about attending the game live is actually the social element of it because you get to talk to people you may only see at the footy. It's a shame the latter is being taken away from fans.

[bornadog]

I've not attended many matches over the past four or so years due to being in Vietnam for a season and then COVID, but the games I did attend at Marvel last year were terrible from a visual and aural perspective - to the extent my auntie and I decided to exit the ground at half time because of the screaming over the PA (last year against WCE).

It might be that in my early forties I'm becoming an old fart who doesn't like not being able to have a simple conversation with those I attend the game with, it might also be that up and coming generations require that type of stimulus to enjoy the sport. I don't know.

However, it is mindless a lot of the time and one of the best things about attending the game live is actually the social element of it because you get to talk to people you may only see at the footy. It's a shame the latter is being taken away from fans.

Last Thursday, the volume was down after several complaints from patrons, hopefully they realise the reason we go to live matches is to watch footy

[Grantysghost]

Last Thursday, the volume was down after several complaints from patrons, hopefully they realise the reason we go to live matches is to watch footy
It was a lot better wasn’t it. Half time I could actually talk and be heard (it’s just no one was listening !)

[Grantysghost]

I've found the official airline of the dogs!

Silkway west cargo at Tulla yesterday.

https://i.postimg.cc/LsGhdpvW/Screenshot-20220416-221544-Lite.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[MrMahatma]

I've found the official airline of the dogs!

Silkway west cargo at Tulla yesterday.

https://i.postimg.cc/LsGhdpvW/Screenshot-20220416-221544-Lite.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Colours? That’s it?

[Grantysghost]

Colours? That’s it?

Ha yes - nice though right?

[Twodogs]

Ha yes - nice though right?

O dunno about it being just the colours. We have more than a few silky skilled types

[EasternWest]

O dunno about it being just the colours. We have more than a few silky skilled types

Except it's a cargo jet. It doesn't carry passengers.

[Grantysghost]

Except it's a cargo jet. It doesn't carry passengers.

You're not a fellow AV Geek are you EW?

It's a good marketing match up :

Silk Western Bulldogs. No passengers.

[Twodogs]

Except it's a cargo jet. It doesn't carry passengers.

We've carried a few.

[EasternWest]

We've carried a few.

https://i.postimg.cc/Prf3NbQv/images-3.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Twodogs]

https://i.postimg.cc/Prf3NbQv/images-3.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

I got it.

Back in the late '70s and early '80s we carried more passengers than an airline. We should have gone into logistics.

[jeemak]

I saw Bont at the shops this evening. Yes, I saw Bont at the shops this evening. I was within a metre of him.

[bornadog]

I saw Bont at the shops this evening. Yes, I saw Bont at the shops this evening. I was within a metre of him.

Did you say hello?

[jeemak]

Did you say hello?

No mate, I don't do that usually.

If I had the pooch with me I'd have asked him to take a photo with him for the family. Maybe......I tend to leave the footballers alone.

[Mofra]

Fremantle - are they the North Melbourne of 2015/16? Surprise everyone and make a couple of prelims with a couple of older players still around before having to find a few more?

Mundy & Fyfe are playing well but can't have too long left.

[bornadog]

No mate, I don't do that usually.

If I had the pooch with me I'd have asked him to take a photo with him for the family. Maybe......I tend to leave the footballers alone.

Same here

[GVGjr]

I saw Bont at the shops this evening. Yes, I saw Bont at the shops this evening. I was within a metre of him.

You got closer to him than the North defenders :)

[Grantysghost]

No mate, I don't do that usually.

If I had the pooch with me I'd have asked him to take a photo with him for the family. Maybe......I tend to leave the footballers alone.


I expect it went more like this :

https://media.giphy.com/media/xT9IgriAMziQQumFji/giphy.gif

[jeemak]

Fremantle - are they the North Melbourne of 2015/16? Surprise everyone and make a couple of prelims with a couple of older players still around before having to find a few more?

Mundy & Fyfe are playing well but can't have too long left.

They look pretty good, don't they.

Get an organised defence playing them in Melbourne/ interstate and I reckon they struggle a bit more than they did on the weekend. From here though, the amount of games they have in WA makes them a great chance for finals.

[Bulldog Joe]

Fremantle - are they the North Melbourne of 2015/16? Surprise everyone and make a couple of prelims with a couple of older players still around before having to find a few more?

Mundy & Fyfe are playing well but can't have too long left.

Since Fyfe hasn't played does that mean they are doing better, or do you mean Walters?

They have plenty of talent without being reliant on an aging group like North were.

Against Essendon they were only marginally older (4 months) and more experienced (11 games), but Mundy would account for all of that difference.

[Twodogs]

No mate, I don't do that usually.

If I had the pooch with me I'd have asked him to take a photo with him for the family. Maybe......I tend to leave the footballers alone.

The pooch takes photos? Damn ( I resisted the urge to say doggone) that's a talented dog. I'd have introduced him to the Bont for sure.

Or did you want the Bont to take a photo of you and the pooch? If so I can see why you resisted the urge. That might have come off as a bit weird. And I can't see why the Bont's family would be interested in a photo of you and your dog.

[jeemak]

The pooch takes photos? Damn ( I resisted the urge to say doggone) that's a talented dog. I'd have introduced him to the Bont for sure.

Or did you want the Bont to take a photo of you and the pooch? If so I can see why you resisted the urge. That might have come off as a bit weird. And I can't see why the Bont's family would be interested in a photo of you and your dog.

Very good!

[Ghost Dog]

1106

New dissent rule, any thoughts?
"Opening your arms is 50 mate"....
Rather than respect for umpires I think this runs the risk of making people hate umpires.
but with abuse of umpires a real issue, better than nothing.

Regional footy can get pretty bad.

[bornadog]

1106

New dissent rule, any thoughts?
"Opening your arms is 50 mate"....
Rather than respect for umpires I think this runs the risk of making people hate umpires.
but with abuse of umpires a real issue, better than nothing.

Regional footy can get pretty bad.

Umpires deserve respect, but they have lost the plot here

[Axe Man]

1106

New dissent rule, any thoughts?
"Opening your arms is 50 mate"....
Rather than respect for umpires I think this runs the risk of making people hate umpires.
but with abuse of umpires a real issue, better than nothing.

Regional footy can get pretty bad.

I get where they are coming from but I have rarely seen player abuse of umpires in regional footy. Say anything abusive to an umpire and at a minimum you will be having a spell on the bench and possibly a few weeks off as well. Most players aren't dumb enough to go there. The abuse of umpires comes from the crowd, no different to an AFL game.

[Mofra]

Since Fyfe hasn't played does that mean they are doing better, or do you mean Walters?

They have plenty of talent without being reliant on an aging group like North were.

Against Essendon they were only marginally older (4 months) and more experienced (11 games), but Mundy would account for all of that difference.
My bad.

I thought Walters was cooked pre-season but looked ok from the brief glimpses I caught of their game.

[Ghost Dog]

1107

so it goes....

[Axe Man]

Former Western Bulldogs doc Dr Richard Vucinic faces suspension for fraud convictions (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/melbourne-city/former-western-bulldogs-doc-dr-richard-vucinic-faces-suspension-for-fraud-convictions/news-story/0f15274a99f7394486941b10b353edba)

A former AFL doctor who illegally prescribed drugs to patients he claimed were outlaw bikies could be sidelined for longer after he was convicted of fraud.

Disgraced ex-Western Bulldogs medico Dr Richard Vucinic fronted the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal on Wednesday to answer allegations of misconduct.

The tribunal heard Vucinic, 45, was convicted in 2019 after pleading guilty to theft and obtain property by deception charges.

The Medical Board of Australia submitted Dr Vucinic, who is suspended until December 2023, should cop a further 12 months on the sidelines.

Dr Vucinic, who requested an adjournment to seek legal representation, told the tribunal it was in “his best interest” not to “provide commentary” until he got a lawyer up.

“A lot of things I said in the past have been taken out of context and gotten me into more trouble,” Dr Vucinic said.

“I think that’s the best way to maintain what little integrity I have left.”

However, Dr Vucinic then spoke freely for much of the remainder of the hearing.

“This all started because it was alleged I was trafficking drugs,” he said.

“That case and the charges were dropped … I’ve made silly decisions and I take full responsibility.

“They were serious allegations, and I got plastered over the media being associated with bikies … this has ruined my life.

“Not a day goes past that I don’t take responsibility that I don’t put my hand up and accept the stupid decisions that I’ve made, you know scripts and repeat scripts that I shouldn’t have.

“I used to work for the Western Bulldogs, used to be a doctor for an AFL club, I’ve gone from the top to the tree to the bottom, I risked incarceration, and was living in the streets for four or five months, lost my relationship with my partner and access to my daughter.”

Sarah Keating, for the Board, asked for costs to be reserved if Wednesday’s hearing was adjourned.

Ms Keating estimated costs would come in at approximately $5000.

“It’s just one thing after the other,” Dr Vucinic said.

“Like today now with the costs, it’s like they’re saying ‘let’s fix him up more’.

“How am I gonna pay that $5000, I live off $600 a fortnight.

“I’ve been looking for a job, but when I go for a job people look at my resume and think I’m lying.

“I’ve got to lie now – because if I tell them I’ve gone through university, and got first class honours they think I’m crazy.”

The tribunal heard Dr Vucinic was suspended for three years in December 2020 after he prescribed Xanax and Valium in “excessive quantities” and “without clinical justification” to three patients between December 2013 and March 2014.

Dr Vucinic also proscribed testosterone to a patient and provided false and/or misleading evidence.

Dr Vucinic told the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, during the investigation, that a “couple of patients of mine” were “part of an outlaw motorcycle gang”.

“It has now almost been two years since my life was rocked to its very foundations after being set up by a couple of patients of mine who were part of an outlaw motorcycle gang,” Dr Vucinic told APHRA in February 2016.

“To this very day I continue to suffer from the aftermath of their crime …

“What has made things even worse was the enormous amount of media interest in this case which was the result of the police leaking my case to the media …”

The tribunal agreed to adjourn today’s proceeding after Dr Vucinic, who used to earn $300,00 a year but is now on the dole, assured he could afford a lawyer

“I can obtain access to my super due to severe financial distress … so I can get a payout of $10,000 every 12 months,” he said

The matter will return in June.

[Grantysghost]

First they steal our song, now they steal our colours!

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[Grantysghost]

Anyone with more insight into the vflw explain this train wreck ?

https://i.postimg.cc/mrPSKM90/Screenshot-20220509-123545-Twitter.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[azabob]

Anyone with more insight into the vflw explain this train wreck ?

https://i.postimg.cc/mrPSKM90/Screenshot-20220509-123545-Twitter.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Don't worry, its only a development league... :rolleyes:

[Daughter of the West]

Good to see First Dog still fighting the good fight with #18 on his demands list... ;)

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/27/after-playing-a-critical-role-in-getting-prime-minister-albo-elected-i-have-a-list-of-demands

1114

[Grantysghost]

This ain't good. Third sex offender with links to us in 70s 80s.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-10/paedophile-john-coogan-infiltrated-footscray-bulldogs-1970s/101138872

[bornadog]

This ain't good. Third sex offender with links to us in 70s 80s.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-10/paedophile-john-coogan-infiltrated-footscray-bulldogs-1970s/101138872

I don't believe this is on the club.

[jeemak]

I don't believe this is on the club.

This is horrible information. So sorry for the victims.

I'm starting to become concerned, to be honest. Not saying the club is at fault (how would I know at this point), rather, I'm really concerned we've got an association with pedophiles and that there might have been a whole bunch of them using our club as a vehicle to molest children or facilitate the molestation of children.

[bornadog]

This is horrible information. So sorry for the victims.

I'm starting to become concerned, to be honest. Not saying the club is at fault (how would I know at this point), rather, I'm really concerned we've got an association with pedophiles and that there might have been a whole bunch of them using our club as a vehicle to molest children or facilitate the molestation of children.

absolutely horrible

[Bulldog Joe]

This is horrible information. So sorry for the victims.

I'm starting to become concerned, to be honest. Not saying the club is at fault (how would I know at this point), rather, I'm really concerned we've got an association with pedophiles and that there might have been a whole bunch of them using our club as a vehicle to molest children or facilitate the molestation of children.

Unfortunately a fact of life that those so inclined infiltrate organisations that get them access.

Footy clubs in general would have people volunteering for other motives in the same way as scouts and other such organisations.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Photos of Bailey Smith with a bag of white powder are being investigated by the club

[Mofra]

Preuss and Briggs both played vFL this weekend. We have to be in Briggs' ear?

[Jeanette54]

Hopefully we are educating our players about the perils of online media and associating themselves and (by default) their club with controversial postings. Nine msn carried a segment of their footy show, which included a list of player "likes" for one of De Goey's online media posts.

Sad to say (at least) one of these was a current Bulldog player. Now you would have to be extremely naïve to not know that this video subject is contentious and probably may bring Jordan's club into disrepute. Why or why would you want to associate yourself with it on a personal level, and why would you want the club (by extension) also involved?

I know I am an old dinosaur, and things have changed, and you may wish to support Jordan. If so message him privately or phone him. But don't make it obvious to all and sundry. You must know it probably doesn't reflect well on your club.

ps: there were a number of players from other clubs who also need to have a think about this issue.

[jeemak]

Who was the player?

[Mantis]

who was the player?

Jamarra.

[jeemak]

Jamarra.

JUH that's ignant.

[Happy Days]

To be fair I was a complete idiot at 19 too. I would’ve likely cancelled De Goey but more performatively than with actual intent.

[Jeanette54]

Who was the player?

It's not important who the player was, its the principle of not getting your club involved (by association) with issues that they would prefer to distance themselves from. And no, it was not Jamarra. And I am not going to play twenty questions.

[azabob]

Naughty jeemak.

[Mantis]

It's not important who the player was, its the principle of not getting your club involved (by association) with issues that they would prefer to distance themselves from. And no, it was not Jamarra. And I am not going to play twenty questions.

I saw that Jamarra liked DeGoey's post on IG where he thanked his ''team'' and addressed the persecution of athletes by the media and assumed that this was what you're talking about... but it wasn't and now we are none the wiser.

[jeemak]

I saw that Jamarra liked DeGoey's post on IG where he thanked his ''team'' and addressed the persecution of athletes by the media and assumed that this was what you're talking about... but it wasn't and now we are none the wiser.

There goes my good night's sleep.......

[hujsh]

It's not important who the player was, its the principle of not getting your club involved (by association) with issues that they would prefer to distance themselves from. And no, it was not Jamarra. And I am not going to play twenty questions.


It's obviously not a secret if you saw it on the news so I don't get why you'd try to hide it.

That said I can't find the bloody clip and I already hate most footy media so I can't in good conscious look further into it.

[Grantysghost]

Somebody tell me!

[GVGjr]

I saw that Jamarra liked DeGoey's post on IG where he thanked his ''team'' and addressed the persecution of athletes by the media and assumed that this was what you're talking about... but it wasn't and now we are none the wiser.

I think I saw it on Footy Classified and yes Jamarra was one of the AFL players who clicked the like option.

[jeemak]

Oh well this is just getting too confusing for me now.

[Grantysghost]

Oh well this is just getting too confusing for me now.

All I know is it was and wasn't Jamarra.

[Grantysghost]

Bambi say it ain't so...

https://i.postimg.cc/WphYxFrQ/Screenshot-20220621-222659-Instagram.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Dm3cXzxg)

[EasternWest]

Bambi say it ain't so...

https://i.postimg.cc/WphYxFrQ/Screenshot-20220621-222659-Instagram.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Dm3cXzxg)

DeGoey is an idiot in general, and though he acted like a boofhead in Bali, he's hardly the first Australian to act like a boofhead in Bali.

In relation to the above post the question I ask is: is he wrong?

[hujsh]

DeGoey is an idiot in general, and though he acted like a boofhead in Bali, he's hardly the first Australian to act like a boofhead in Bali.

In relation to the above post the question I ask is: is he wrong?


I'd say he's too vague to be wrong. Is the scrutiny around athletes and their private lives silly? Yeah. Is scrutiny around him silly? Doesn't sound like it (TBH I don't keep track of his exploits, I know he did something bad in NY and he was in court on domestic abuse charges but didn't face jail time IIRC)

[Grantysghost]

DeGoey is an idiot in general, and though he acted like a boofhead in Bali, he's hardly the first Australian to act like a boofhead in Bali.

In relation to the above post the question I ask is: is he wrong?

Whoever wrote that for him is not.

[boydogs]

Mitch Wallis could be sticking up for Tom Boyd or Lachie Hunter by liking that

[Scraggers]

Mitch Wallis could be sticking up for Tom Boyd or Lachie Hunter by liking that

Or the media persecution Bailey Smith received.

[azabob]

Or the media persecution Bailey Smith received.

What media persecution has Bailey Smith received? The air went out of the story as soon as he admitted fault.

[GVGjr]

What media persecution has Bailey Smith received? The air went out of the story as soon as he admitted fault.

I agree, if anything the Media has put a positive spin on his challenges.

[Scraggers]

What media persecution has Bailey Smith received? The air went out of the story as soon as he admitted fault.

In the lead up to him admitting guilt, every media outlet in the country had Bailey on the front page. Even in non-AFL states … even on here. He had to come forward and admit guilt, he had no choice. He was guilty through media persecution. He’s a kid who did one stupid thing, like lots of other kids in Australia.

You’re dead wrong if you think the air has gone out of the story. It’s still there, he is still being dredged across media outlets.
If you don’t see that, I’m not sure where you are looking

[soupman]

De Goey's post is a great point made by the wrong person.

No issues with players "liking" it.

[Mofra]

I agree, if anything the Media has put a positive spin on his challenges.

He's certainly fared better then de Goey.

We get the Hun delivered to work and flicking through the pages you'd think he'd assaulted the Queen with the Mona Lisa and escaped in a stolen car driven by Harold Holt

[azabob]

In the lead up to him admitting guilt, every media outlet in the country had Bailey on the front page. Even in non-AFL states … even on here. He had to come forward and admit guilt, he had no choice. He was guilty through media persecution. He’s a kid who did one stupid thing, like lots of other kids in Australia.

You’re dead wrong if you think the air has gone out of the story. It’s still there, he is still being dredged across media outlets.
If you don’t see that, I’m not sure where you are looking

He was guilty through his own actions and taking photographic evidence. If he didn't take the bloody photo the media wouldn't have anything to put on their front page!!

The reality is Bailey Smith has a high profile due to his own doing and brand. His social media presence is off the charts and he made a choice to be a brand ambassador for high profile brands such as Cotton On and Monster Energy.

Compared to DeGoey, Smith's treatment has been chalk and cheese.

If you can't see that, I'm not sure where you are looking...

[Grantysghost]

De Goey's post is a great point made by the wrong person.

No issues with players "liking" it.
Exactly who cares if they like it. We’ve become so precious.

[GVGjr]

Exactly who cares if they like it. We’ve become so precious.

I'd actually prefer that he stayed away from it but it's a non issue.

[Grantysghost]

I'd actually prefer that he stayed away from it but it's a non issue.

A few players gave him some support.

Wallis, Jamarra, Weightman of the ones I follow.

Guess it highlights a fair undercurrent of discontent with players and the current state of AFL media.

[Grantysghost]

He was guilty through his own actions and taking photographic evidence. If he didn't take the bloody photo the media wouldn't have anything to put on their front page!!

The reality is Bailey Smith has a high profile due to his own doing and brand. His social media presence is off the charts and he made a choice to be a brand ambassador for high profile brands such as Cotton On and Monster Energy.

Compared to DeGoey, Smith's treatment has been chalk and cheese.

If you can't see that, I'm not sure where you are looking...

Currently it appears the narrative they're building around Bailey is one of a likeable guy who has some mental health challenges that he owns. Including owning any bad behaviour that may stem from it.

With De Goey it seems that the opposite narrative is the one that sells. Boofhead bogan with tatts, plays for pies, gets into drunken brawls etc etc...

The truth always lies somewhere in between.

[Scraggers]

He was guilty through his own actions and taking photographic evidence. If he didn't take the bloody photo the media wouldn't have anything to put on their front page!!

The reality is Bailey Smith has a high profile due to his own doing and brand. His social media presence is off the charts and he made a choice to be a brand ambassador for high profile brands such as Cotton On and Monster Energy.

Compared to DeGoey, Smith's treatment has been chalk and cheese.

If you can't see that, I'm not sure where you are looking...

He didn't take the photo, the photo was taken of him. In his state, I'm not sure he realised the photo/video was being taken. He was stupid to do what he did and not think he would get away with it ... there is no doubt. But the media played their part in this as much as they did DeGoey. Their treatment by the media has been all too similar

[GVGjr]

He didn't take the photo, the photo was taken of him. In his state, I'm not sure he realised the photo/video was being taken. He was stupid to do what he did and not think he would get away with it ... there is no doubt. But the media played their part in this as much as they did DeGoey. Their treatment by the media has been all too similar

It's the age we live in, there are security camera's everywhere (car's, houses, traffic lights etc) recording the actions of others and people are going to extraordinary levels to record things on their phones in all sorts of places.
Whatever the police do at rally's etc gets recorded by people walking the streets.
It's often done to discredit others and while I don't necessarily like it you have to respect that its happening.
We are all being scrutinized and the media just has the capacity to get it out to a much wider audience.

[Scraggers]

It's the age we live in, there are security camera's everywhere (car's, houses, traffic lights etc) recording the actions of others and people are going to extraordinary levels to record things on their phones in all sorts of places.
Whatever the police do at rally's etc gets recorded by people walking the streets.
It's often done to discredit others and while I don't necessarily like it you have to respect that its happening.
We are all being scrutinized and the media just has the capacity to get it out to a much wider audience.

100% G ... And he, better than anyone, should know this.

I just 'happened' to be in the Freo Markets a couple of days after the GF last year. A number of the team were walking around (this was after the night club incident with Melbourne). Whilst their was a couple of fans walking with Bont et al, the throng of girls walking with/behind/in front of Bailey was incredible. It was as if Justin Beiber was walking through.

[EasternWest]

He didn't take the photo, the photo was taken of him. In his state, I'm not sure he realised the photo/video was being taken. He was stupid to do what he did and not think he would get away with it ... there is no doubt. But the media played their part in this as much as they did DeGoey. Their treatment by the media has been all too similar

Bailey Smith? He didn't take the video of him snorting, but he was 100% staring down a camera when he was flashing the bag.

Doesn't mean he expected whoever was on the end to screen cap or whatever, but he put himself in that position and knew the risk.

[Scraggers]

Bailey Smith? He didn't take the video of him snorting, but he was 100% staring down a camera when he was flashing the bag.

Doesn't mean he expected whoever was on the end to screen cap or whatever, but he put himself in that position and knew the risk.

Agree totally. I'm just glad (as you would be) mobile phones weren't around when I was a lad.

[azabob]

He didn't take the photo, the photo was taken of him. In his state, I'm not sure he realised the photo/video was being taken. He was stupid to do what he did and not think he would get away with it ... there is no doubt. But the media played their part in this as much as they did DeGoey. Their treatment by the media has been all too similar

We will have to agree to disagree.

I don't believe Bailey Smith has been persecuted by the media.

Tom Boyd was persecuted by the media, Jamarra Ugle Hagan and Jason Horne Francis are heading that way so it definitely does happen.

[EasternWest]

Agree totally. I'm just glad (as you would be) mobile phones weren't around when I was a lad.

I don't think anyone would have bothered filming me shooting hoops and writing crap stories, because that's about as wild as my young years got.

[bornadog]

I don't believe Bailey Smith has been persecuted by the media.

.

Yes on Social Media

[azabob]

Yes on Social Media

I don’t understand what you mean.

[jeemak]

I think the word persecuted is being used a bit too liberally here. It'll turn into a "not all men" definition of the word at this rate.

[Grantysghost]

He was guilty through his own actions and taking photographic evidence. If he didn't take the bloody photo the media wouldn't have anything to put on their front page!!

The reality is Bailey Smith has a high profile due to his own doing and brand. His social media presence is off the charts and he made a choice to be a brand ambassador for high profile brands such as Cotton On and Monster Energy.

Compared to DeGoey, Smith's treatment has been chalk and cheese.

If you can't see that, I'm not sure where you are looking...

Even the cartoon was pretty supportive.

https://i.postimg.cc/7LVC5BPg/Screenshot-20220622-205615-Instagram.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Bulldog4life]

A few players gave him some support.

Wallis, Jamarra, Weightman of the ones I follow.

Guess it highlights a fair undercurrent of discontent with players and the current state of AFL media.

Talking about media. At Bevo's presser the journo from 3AW had her mic under Bevo's chin. Other mics were at his chest. Bevo even mentioned it to her but she continued shoving the mic into his face like she hadn't heard him. I was waiting for Bevo to blow up but he kept his cool.

[Bulldog4life]

Currently it appears the narrative they're building around Bailey is one of a likeable guy who has some mental health challenges that he owns. Including owning any bad behaviour that may stem from it.

With De Goey it seems that the opposite narrative is the one that sells. Boofhead bogan with tatts, plays for pies, gets into drunken brawls etc etc...

The truth always lies somewhere in between.

It's De Goey's long rap sheet that is the difference. It has been going on for years.

[Grantysghost]

Talking about media. At Bevo's presser the journo from 3AW had her mic under Bevo's chin. Other mics were at his chest. Bevo even mentioned it to her but she continued shoving the mic into his face like she hadn't heard him. I was waiting for Bevo to blow up but he kept his cool.

That was classic!

https://i.postimg.cc/76ZXK5gZ/Screenshot-20220623-111638-Gallery.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Grantysghost]

I had to post this.

I know it's not footy related, but I just want to read Sedat's response.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/vtquj7/hugh_grant_tweeted_a_request_at_activists_who/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

[Sedat]

I had to post this.

I know it's not footy related, but I just want to read Sedat's response.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/vtquj7/hugh_grant_tweeted_a_request_at_activists_who/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
You could use either the Benny Hill theme music or Curb Your Enthusiasm, both work just as effectively.

[MrMahatma]

Not sure where to post this….

You know, some teams push the boundaries of the rules to get a win at all costs.
Some break the rules (cough… Essington…) and is it completely out of the question that someone would post a few used tissues to a player and spread COVID to another team?

Maybe even a crazed fan could do it? Or someone who is a mad punter and has $ on the outcome.
There’s sure to be more compromised matches this season.

[jeemak]

Not sure where to post this….

You know, some teams push the boundaries of the rules to get a win at all costs.
Some break the rules (cough… Essington…) and is it completely out of the question that someone would post a few used tissues to a player and spread COVID to another team?

Maybe even a crazed fan could do it? Or someone who is a mad punter and has $ on the outcome.
There’s sure to be more compromised matches this season.

I hope you're logging onto the internet/ posting via a VPN.

[MrMahatma]

I hope you're logging onto the internet/ posting via a VPN.

At the Virgin Lounge just waiting for a few teams to pop in and go get autographs.

[Twodogs]

Not sure where to post this….

You know, some teams push the boundaries of the rules to get a win at all costs.
Some break the rules (cough… Essington…) and is it completely out of the question that someone would post a few used tissues to a player and spread COVID to another team?

Maybe even a crazed fan could do it? Or someone who is a mad punter and has $ on the outcome.
There’s sure to be more compromised matches this season.

I don't think that the virus would live the length of time it takes Australia Post to deliver a letter.

In all seriousness I think it's more likely that someone could slip something (cocaine or meth) in a players drink or coffee while they were out

[1eyedog]

Not sure where to post this….

You know, some teams push the boundaries of the rules to get a win at all costs.
Some break the rules (cough… Essington…) and is it completely out of the question that someone would post a few used tissues to a player and spread COVID to another team?

Maybe even a crazed fan could do it? Or someone who is a mad punter and has $ on the outcome.
There’s sure to be more compromised matches this season.

The 100% maddest post on WOOF yet

[bornadog]

The 100% maddest post on WOOF yet

A fun post

[EasternWest]

The 100% maddest post on WOOF yet

Madder than that, there's a dude who constantly goes on about a mythical contract status thread like it's a real thing even though there's no evidence of such a thing anywhere.

Total lunacy.

[jeemak]

The 100% maddest post on WOOF yet

It's not like there hasn't been some solid competition over the years....

[jeemak]

Madder than that, there's a dude who constantly goes on about a mythical contract status thread like it's a real thing even though there's no evidence of such a thing anywhere.

Total lunacy.

Dude, we're just supposed to keep him comfortable and balanced with a consistent message. This doesn't help.

[Grantysghost]

This is an interesting short watch (not sure if the full thing is available somewhere) : Danny McGinlay and Toyd watching the 16 prelim.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfVDU2tjh3-/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Bulldog Facebook sites.
WOOF by comparison with current FB sites is supreme.
When accessing them I feel like recommending WOOF to them.
Maybe their moderators, if they have them, would block.
Methinks I will do a modest promo of WOOF with my android on FB.

[azabob]

Bulldog Facebook sites.
WOOF by comparison with current FB sites is supreme.
When accessing them I feel like recommending WOOF to them.
Maybe their moderators, if they have them, would block.
Methinks I will do a modest promo of WOOF with my android on FB.

Don’t bring the rabble to woof

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Bulldog Facebook sites.
WOOF by comparison with current FB sites is supreme.
When accessing them I feel like recommending WOOF to them.
Maybe their moderators, if they have them, would block.
Methinks I will do a modest promo of WOOF with my android on FB.

Agree. The loyal bulldog supporter one is fine but half a dozen others attract some pretty insecure individuals. I've thought of doing the same thing.

[Grantysghost]

Don’t bring the rabble to woof

Yeah we are already here!

[bornadog]

Collingwood mourning the death of club great Billy Picken (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/collingwood-mourning-the-death-of-club-great-billy-picken-20220723-p5b3zt.html)


Only 66 years old. Condolences to Liam and his family

[Twodogs]

Could this be popular WOOF poster EasternWest's brother or cousin?


https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket-news/glamorgan-batsman-sam-northeast-scores-410-in-a-county-game-becomes-11th-batsman-to-hit-quadruple-in-fc-cricket/

Sam Northeast of Glamorgan made the ninth-highest first-class score in history on Saturday against Leicestershire, scoring 410 not out.

[EasternWest]

Could this be popular WOOF poster EasternWest's brother or cousin?


https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket-news/glamorgan-batsman-sam-northeast-scores-410-in-a-county-game-becomes-11th-batsman-to-hit-quadruple-in-fc-cricket/

Sam Northeast of Glamorgan made the ninth-highest first-class score in history on Saturday against Leicestershire, scoring 410 not out.

Popular. I knew you were into me.

[Axe Man]

Madder than that, there's a dude who constantly goes on about a mythical contract status thread like it's a real thing even though there's no evidence of such a thing anywhere.

Total lunacy.

I demand satisfaction!

https://i.postimg.cc/pVpg38q8/duel-slap.gif (https://postimages.org/)

[Mantis]

Maybe it was the hallucinations that come with tipping all sorts of toxins into my body to fight the 'rona, but was thinking the other day why is that key defenders play upwards of 95-100% TOG, but key forwards only play 80-90% of game time?

You would think each would do similar amounts of running so why is it that the forwards get a spell, but the defenders don't?

[Vred]

Bulldog Facebook sites.
WOOF by comparison with current FB sites is supreme.
When accessing them I feel like recommending WOOF to them.
Maybe their moderators, if they have them, would block.
Methinks I will do a modest promo of WOOF with my android on FB.

Please no, I like WOOF, I rate follower groups like this:

WOOF - High brow, smart, good convo, mostly all non-nufftie takes
BigFooty - Dirty, lotta content, lotta shit, lotta nufftie takes
Facebook WB Groups - the nufftie central with takes such as ''we should trade Naughton to WCE for NicNat'' and ''We signed Bont on too long of contract who knows what he'll be like in 5 years''

I like keeping them separate for a reason.

[Bulldog4life]

Please no, I like WOOF, I rate follower groups like this:

WOOF - High brow, smart, good convo, mostly all non-nufftie takes
BigFooty - Dirty, lotta content, lotta shit, lotta nufftie takes
Facebook WB Groups - the nufftie central with takes such as ''we should trade Naughton to WCE for NicNat'' and ''We signed Bont on too long of contract who knows what he'll be like in 5 years''

I like keeping them separate for a reason.

Good post. Love the word mostly.

[Grantysghost]

Please no, I like WOOF, I rate follower groups like this:

WOOF - High brow, smart, good convo, mostly all non-nufftie takes
BigFooty - Dirty, lotta content, lotta shit, lotta nufftie takes
Facebook WB Groups - the nufftie central with takes such as ''we should trade Naughton to WCE for NicNat'' and ''We signed Bont on too long of contract who knows what he'll be like in 5 years''

I like keeping them separate for a reason.

Please expand on mostly.

[Grantysghost]

Good post. Love the word mostly.

Beat me to it !

[Vred]

Please expand on mostly.

I probably contribute to a good percentage of nufftie on here, but I do remember game-day threads when I frequented them. I've made it my mission to go to every Victorian game this year so I haven't seen one in a while ;)

[Bulldog4life]

I probably contribute to a good percentage of nufftie on here, but I do remember game-day threads when I frequented them. I've made it my mission to go to every Victorian game this year so I haven't seen one in a while ;)

Ooh yeah. They can be brutal. I always read them after the game.

[GVGjr]

Maybe it was the hallucinations that come with tipping all sorts of toxins into my body to fight the 'rona, but was thinking the other day why is that key defenders play upwards of 95-100% TOG, but key forwards only play 80-90% of game time?

You would think each would do similar amounts of running so why is it that the forwards get a spell, but the defenders don't?

I've talked to a few defenders and ex defenders over the years and it seems to be that the coaches and the players initially didn't really want them to abandon their post.
Morris mentioned that if you were playing on someone like Franklin and you weren't getting much of a chop out from team mates then you simply have to come off for a spell when he does. He also mentioned the defenders learned to run more efficient running patterns throughout games. One other point was that because of the cap on rotations the mids needed it more and if back lines started to tire coaches would often get the midfielders to push back and help out.
I think there is also a tendency late in quarters where the back men are switching play it's often not as taxing.
Hargrave mentioned something similar but also mentioned that back lines that tended to zone more needed less of a spell.

Not sure if any of that stacks up now.

[bornadog]

I probably contribute to a good percentage of nufftie on here, but I do remember game-day threads when I frequented them. I've made it my mission to go to every Victorian game this year so I haven't seen one in a while ;)
The rule is what is said in the game day thread stays in the game day thread

[EasternWest]

Please no, I like WOOF, I rate follower groups like this:

WOOF - mostly all non-nufftie takes.

I feel personally attacked.

[Grantysghost]

I feel personally attacked.

Phew I thought it was me.

[EasternWest]

Phew I thought it was me.

You should probably also feel personally attacked

[Grantysghost]

You should probably also feel personally attacked

https://media.giphy.com/media/WRc6xL2Sd6F1Rkpf0c/giphy.gif

[BornInDroopSt'54]

The club deserves better FB sites, they are feral self entitled twits.

[Mofra]

I've talked to a few defenders and ex defenders over the years and it seems to be that the coaches and the players initially didn't really want them to abandon their post.
Morris mentioned that if you were playing on someone like Franklin and you weren't getting much of a chop out from team mates then you simply have to come off for a spell when he does. He also mentioned the defenders learned to run more efficient running patterns throughout games. One other point was that because of the cap on rotations the mids needed it more and if back lines started to tire coaches would often get the midfielders to push back and help out.
I think there is also a tendency late in quarters where the back men are switching play it's often not as taxing.
Hargrave mentioned something similar but also mentioned that back lines that tended to zone more needed less of a spell.

Not sure if any of that stacks up now.
Not sure about this year, but in the past few years Schache/Cordy tended to have the highest km games when playing forward. Never when they were playing back.
Gardner regularly posts high 90s/100% TOG.

[hujsh]

I've talked to a few defenders and ex defenders over the years and it seems to be that the coaches and the players initially didn't really want them to abandon their post.
Morris mentioned that if you were playing on someone like Franklin and you weren't getting much of a chop out from team mates then you simply have to come off for a spell when he does. He also mentioned the defenders learned to run more efficient running patterns throughout games. One other point was that because of the cap on rotations the mids needed it more and if back lines started to tire coaches would often get the midfielders to push back and help out.
I think there is also a tendency late in quarters where the back men are switching play it's often not as taxing.
Hargrave mentioned something similar but also mentioned that back lines that tended to zone more needed less of a spell.

Not sure if any of that stacks up now.

True. When attacking forwards and defenders need to lead with intensity but when defenders win the ball back and the forwards are applying defensive pressure it's normally not quite so demanding for the defenders.

[Bulldog4life]

The club deserves better FB sites, they are feral self entitled twits.

Didn't the club have their own bulldog forum a few years back. I never went on it as I am a loyal woofer ever since Coondog got me off BF. Not sure if it still going.

[jeemak]

Not sure about this year, but in the past few years Schache/Cordy tended to have the highest km games when playing forward. Never when they were playing back.
Gardner regularly posts high 90s/100% TOG.

The running is likely a massive reason why L. Young wasn't preferred over time.

[Mantis]

Not sure about this year, but in the past few years Schache/Cordy tended to have the highest km games when playing forward. Never when they were playing back.
Gardner regularly posts high 90s/100% TOG.


The running is likely a massive reason why L. Young wasn't preferred over time.

Gardner ran 15km on Saturday night playing 100% game time. Lewie ran 14.5km for Carlton on Sunday and also played 100% game time.

Make of that what you want.

Anyway still think it's strange the differences in game time given the defenders often run more (maybe slightly lower intensity) than the forwards.

[MrMahatma]

Gardner ran 15km on Saturday night playing 100% game time. Lewie ran 14.5km for Carlton on Sunday and also played 100% game time.

Make of that what you want.

Anyway still think it's strange the differences in game time given the defenders often run more (maybe slightly lower intensity) than the forwards.

Gotta rest the legs for set shots?

[jeemak]

Gardner ran 15km on Saturday night playing 100% game time. Lewie ran 14.5km for Carlton on Sunday and also played 100% game time.

Make of that what you want.

Anyway still think it's strange the differences in game time given the defenders often run more (maybe slightly lower intensity) than the forwards.

It would be interesting to understand how fast they ran their respective KMs, and which game was more intense for defenders given we had a lot of time in our half on Saturday and Melbourne's large amount of scoring from centre clearances.

Lewis may have improved in that space. Or maybe just wasn't preferred for any other nominal reason of the journey.

[Twodogs]

You know, this is probably worthy of a chat/thread of it's own.

[Grantysghost]

Somebody took their Cat to the game on Saturday night.

https://i.postimg.cc/J7pX2jK3/IMG-20220726-171737-014.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XXyXZGRX)

[josie]

Somebody took their Cat to the game on Saturday night.

https://i.postimg.cc/J7pX2jK3/IMG-20220726-171737-014.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XXyXZGRX)

Is it my imagination or does Mr Pussy look a tad like our very own pi**ed off PE Teacher?

[Grantysghost]

Is it my imagination or does Mr Pussy look a tad like our very own pi**ed off PE Teacher?

Omg you're right!

I've just scoured the archives...how did I miss it first time around?

https://i.postimg.cc/9MJ4HHrq/keathcat.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[EasternWest]

Is it my imagination or does Mr Pussy look a tad like our very own pi**ed off PE Teacher?

Nailed it.

I understand that cat's feelings though.

WTF am I here? I'm a cat.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Bizarre

[bornadog]

Somebody took their Cat to the game on Saturday night.

https://i.postimg.cc/J7pX2jK3/IMG-20220726-171737-014.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XXyXZGRX)

Melbourne supporter

https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/5445003f5312b309a64374c8ccc8900a

[Grantysghost]

Melbourne supporter

https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/5445003f5312b309a64374c8ccc8900a

Haha I'm surprised Mr Whiskers didn't have his own charcuterie board.

[jeemak]

The most offencive thing about that cheese borad is the twat putting avocado with its other elements. Otherwise fair play, it's better than any of the trash you get at the football.

[Grantysghost]

The most offencive thing about that cheese borad is the twat putting avocado with its other elements. Otherwise fair play, it's better than any of the trash you get at the football.

That baguette does look good.

If you want to get Covid. Go to the Marvel food outlets.

[Bulldog4life]

Nailed it.

I understand that cat's feelings though.

WTF am I here? I'm a cat.

Yeah I should be at next Saturday's match at Geelong.

[chef]

Melbourne supporter

https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/5445003f5312b309a64374c8ccc8900a

I wish you could buy those at the footy, looks good.

[Axe Man]

I wish you could buy those at the footy, looks good.

If a pie and chips is setting you back around $15 that spread would cost you $100!

[EasternWest]

I wish you could buy those at the footy, looks good.

Needs macaroons.

[jeemak]

I wish you could buy those at the footy, looks good.

It would cost you $67.00 for the combination. Prices that'd make Leo from Leo's supermarkets blush.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Ricky Nixon used his footy skills on a reporter today with a well timed no look backward swipe a beauty for the camera.
I would give it 3 or 4 weeks. Sorry no Dog connection but you read it here first.

[GVGjr]

Ricky Nixon used his footy skills on a reporter today with a well timed no look backward swipe a beauty for the camera.
I would give it 3 or 4 weeks. Sorry no Dog connection but you read it here first.

I've just seen the incident. I get that it's annoying to be confronted by the media when you leave the house but there is no way his response was appropriate.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

I want to know what is in the infusions he’s supplying from his van

[EasternWest]

I've just seen the incident. I get that it's annoying to be confronted by the media when you leave the house but there is no way his response was appropriate.

I'm torn as violence is never the answer, but it is Seb Costello.

[Sedat]

I didn't recognise him without his Bonds jocks on.

[Mofra]

I want to know what is in the infusions he’s supplying from his van
You'll never make an Essendon footballer

[Bulldog Revolution]

I'm torn as violence is never the answer, but it is Seb Costello.

Yep - which means it’s play on, not a reportable incident

[EasternWest]

Yep - which means it’s play on, not a reportable incident

I'm just glad I'm not the one that said it

[Bulldog Revolution]

I'm just glad I'm not the one that said it

Im a merely reporting the match review panels judgment.

Anonymous MRP panelist: Under normal circumstances it would be high contact, and 1 week, but in the circumstances, because he's thrown the elbow at that a_hole, we understand, its high contact, insufficient force, accidental in nature, clear to play this week Chicken Nixon.

[Bulldog4life]

Im a merely reporting the match review panels judgment.

Anonymous MRP panelist: Under normal circumstances it would be high contact, and 1 week, but in the circumstances, because he's thrown the elbow at that a_hole, we understand, its high contact, insufficient force, accidental in nature, clear to play this week Chicken Nixon.

https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/ricky-nixon-lashes-out-a-current-affair-reporter-seb-costello-former-afl-player-agent-attack-melbourne/19f1a064-775b-48f2-b205-bcd94e056917

His business partner has now dropped him...oh chicken.

[Mofra]

6 years for Brayshaw.
Really makes the Freo situation interesting. Do they up their offer for Logue now? Keep Acres?

[Topdog]

I've just seen the incident. I get that it's annoying to be confronted by the media when you leave the house but there is no way his response was appropriate.

I'm torn on it because they do not provide him any personal space at all.

They follow him and squeeze him between the 2 reporters giving him literally no where to go.

"reporters" like this get everything they deserve IMO and the last one where he pushes the female reporter out the way as she blocks his access to a door is laughable.

In the vision it looks like he hits out instantly which is Ricky being an idiot but I'm not going to pretend that these reporters are deserving of sympathy.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I'm just glad I'm not the one that said it

Haha 1 week for intent and history, low contact, won the review, no penalty from tribunal given provocation from Murdoch press.

[jeemak]

I'm torn on it because they do not provide him any personal space at all.

They follow him and squeeze him between the 2 reporters giving him literally no where to go.

"reporters" like this get everything they deserve IMO and the last one where he pushes the female reporter out the way as she blocks his access to a door is laughable.

In the vision it looks like he hits out instantly which is Ricky being an idiot but I'm not going to pretend that these reporters are deserving of sympathy.

I guess it comes down to the implied contract you sign off when you decide you're going to be a publicity chaser and try and make a buck out of it, versus when you want to shut down that side of your life whilst having pot shots at everyone on social media due to your bogan profile.

Ricky Nixon can eat a massive dick and as far as I'm concerned he can be chased around by seagulls for the rest of his life.

[azabob]

Gee Whiz... BAD you are travelling far and wide these days...

Clearly not on holiday chasing the sun; he is over in America and in charge of contract negotiations for the New Orlean Pelicans....

Zion Williamson's $193 million contract requires him to stay below 295 pounds

The New Orleans Pelicans want Zion Williamson around for a while, but only on one big condition.

The Pelicans star signed a five-year, $193 million max contract earlier this month that could be worth as much as $231 million. According to The Times-Picayune, the contract stipulates that Williamson must weigh in at below 295 pounds periodically throughout the deal. His body fat percentage will also be monitored.

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/zion-williamsons-193-million-contract-requires-him-to-stay-below-295-pounds-215538783.html

[Axe Man]

Gee Whiz... BAD you are travelling far and wide these days...

Clearly not on holiday chasing the sun; he is over in America and in charge of contract negotiations for the New Orlean Pelicans....

Zion Williamson's $193 million contract requires him to stay below 295 pounds

The New Orleans Pelicans want Zion Williamson around for a while, but only on one big condition.

The Pelicans star signed a five-year, $193 million max contract earlier this month that could be worth as much as $231 million. According to The Times-Picayune, the contract stipulates that Williamson must weigh in at below 295 pounds periodically throughout the deal. His body fat percentage will also be monitored.

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/zion-williamsons-193-million-contract-requires-him-to-stay-below-295-pounds-215538783.html

To put that in context it's 134kgs, yet he is only 198cm tall (just barely enough for an AFL KPD in BAD's book) and he's a basketballer, not an NFL linebacker.

[chef]

BADs lucky he's not a United supporter, they just signed a 175cm center back.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

BADs lucky he's not a United supporter, they just signed a 175cm center back.

Hey that's my height. Very underrated height.

[Grantysghost]

Hey that's my height. Very underrated height.

Under everything ;)

[bornadog]

Gee Whiz... BAD you are travelling far and wide these days...

Clearly not on holiday chasing the sun; he is over in America and in charge of contract negotiations for the New Orlean Pelicans....

Zion Williamson's $193 million contract requires him to stay below 295 pounds

The New Orleans Pelicans want Zion Williamson around for a while, but only on one big condition.

The Pelicans star signed a five-year, $193 million max contract earlier this month that could be worth as much as $231 million. According to The Times-Picayune, the contract stipulates that Williamson must weigh in at below 295 pounds periodically throughout the deal. His body fat percentage will also be monitored.

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/zion-williamsons-193-million-contract-requires-him-to-stay-below-295-pounds-215538783.html

Sorry Aza, who are you talking about?

[Happy Days]

https://youtu.be/dZqo4OZ0Pqs
Sorry Aza, who are you talking about?

[Daughter of the West]

So the dreaded email came from my pup's school today, informing us that Book Week dress up is looming for another year.

I'm already fresh out of ideas, so I asked the pup what book he wanted to go as.

Pup ran to the bookshelf and came back with this:

1122

Proud mumma moment right there! ;)

[MrMahatma]

That’s awesome! You’re dominating parenting!

[Mofra]

More Crows camp fallout. It makes for sad reading, Josh Jenkins' statement particularly.

[FrediKanoute]

More Crows camp fallout. It makes for sad reading, Josh Jenkins' statement particularly.

Surely a workplace safety issue there......

[GVGjr]

More Crows camp fallout. It makes for sad reading, Josh Jenkins' statement particularly.

Really poor leadership that someone in authority didn't stop it.

[azabob]

Surely a workplace safety issue there......

Apparently not. SA worksafe deemed no case to answer…

[The Underdog]

Apparently not. SA worksafe deemed no case to answer…

I wonder how they’re enjoying their box at Adelaide Oval for Crows games

[1eyedog]

Melbourne supporter

https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/5445003f5312b309a64374c8ccc8900a

Spread looks good

[Daughter of the West]

Apparently not. SA worksafe deemed no case to answer…

That is revolting. Imagine if it happened at Telstra’s head office instead?

In a weird way, it makes me think of some of the physical shit that gets dished out of the footy field that would be an assault offense off the field. “Happened in the name of sport? Rightio, nothing to see here then.”

[Bulldog4life]

That is revolting. Imagine if it happened at Telstra’s head office instead?

In a weird way, it makes me think of some of the physical shit that gets dished out of the footy field that would be an assault offense off the field. “Happened in the name of sport? Rightio, nothing to see here then.”

It has happened. Leigh Matthews was charged by police when he broke Neville Bruns jaw in a cowardly punch from behind.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/matthews-charge-still-mystery-20130729-2quxt.html

[Daughter of the West]

It has happened. Leigh Matthews was charged by police when he broke Neville Bruns jaw in a cowardly punch from behind.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/matthews-charge-still-mystery-20130729-2quxt.html

And it should happen more.

No mention of a charge in this one:

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/afl-2022-lynden-dunn-broken-jaw-essendon-district-league-opponent-suspended-042836418.html


Former AFL player's [Lynden Dunn] jaw broken in sickening local footy incident

[Twodogs]

It has happened. Leigh Matthews was charged by police when he broke Neville Bruns jaw in a cowardly punch from behind.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/matthews-charge-still-mystery-20130729-2quxt.html

Alan Killigrew was charged with assault for an incident on the player's race back in the '60s too wasn't he? And the player he hit happened to be a copper too from memory which made it worse.

[Bulldog4life]

Alan Killigrew was charged with assault for an incident on the player's race back in the '60s too wasn't he? And the player he hit happened to be a copper too from memory which made it worse.

Without looking it up it was Geoff Rosen...something I think. Can't remember his last name.

[jeemak]

Without looking it up it was Geoff Rosen...something I think. Can't remember his last name.

You definitely looked it up you old fart.

[Bulldog4life]

You definitely looked it up you old fart.

No I didn't chubby.

[Twodogs]

You definitely looked it up you old fart.


No I didn't chubby.

Get a room you two.

Geoff Rosenow?