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[farmerjo]

Melbourne will be favourites for their 1st flag in 138 years.

[sceadugenga]

They won a couple when I was a wee lad, there's grandfathers running around who never experienced a Melbourne flag.

[AlexRRR]

1 hour ago, Radar501 said:

I honestly hope to see the 2058 GF go interstate. although I may have lost interest in the game by then.

 

Carlton FC will have re-located to Mogadishu.

Minimum of six females required to be selected in each team

To reduce injuries and the avalanche of civil claims, the game will be like touch football.

The big white elephant currently known as The Perth Optus Stadium will have long been demolished.

The AFL will hold an exhibition match each season at the Martian suburb of Trumpville.

Sam Newman will still be dropping filthy one-liners on The Footy Show.

 

Any more predictions fellas.....?

 

Oh YES, AFL X will have replaced the normal game,

 

They play GF's In Chiang Mai, Dubbo, Port Mosby, Tahiti, Perth, Naru, New Deli and Bagdad in rotation since migration to Australia is most from there by 2045.

 

The Taliban take over the running of the AFL thats why the normal game was replaced by X.....

 

Donald Trump slaps a 25% tariff on all 1st round draft pics to X.

 

Manchester United merge with West Coast Eagles since X is now a girly game....

 

The original clubs that broke away from the VFA to form the VFL before it was called the AFL break away from AFL X to form the Super Victorian Football League, or Premier League more commonly known in this day and age...after several years with only 8 clubs involved it gets boring so they invite Coburg from the VFL and Brisbane Lions and GC Suns from the Taliban X,  (name change happened around 2060) as wipping boys....it mirrors the the expansion of the VFL around 19 25 when North and Hawthorn were invited to join ....it took both clubs eons and eons to win a flag...much much later WCE and the Crows are asked to join...meanwhile the Americans are still bogged down fighting the Taliban and Trumps slugs potential second round pics a 10% tariff for joining the Super VFL...

 

On a more serious note....tune in to Netflix april 13....Lost in Space reboot will be showing......This time master WILL is not so smart the robot is getting him out of all sorts of mischief...warning warning WILL Robertson...

[AlexRRR]

50 minutes ago, farmerjo said:

Melbourne will be favourites for their 1st flag in 138 years.

 

Ho i hit a raw nerve did i? Like to remind you Fj we have North X4 premierships....do enjoy your Chang tonight fella.....

[Thechook]

Geez I know it was Friday the 13th but the Crows really got their pants pulled down at home.  Pies fans will be talking premiership now and bucks will be resigned for another 5.

[Thechook]

20 hours ago, Will27 said:

No state government is going to build a stadium for a 100 000 capacity that will be filled once a year.

 

Let's be honest, it wouldn't matter if other states had a ground with that capacity anyway.

Everyone knows it's not a true national comp.

Moving the grand final from the MCG is like rotating the Melbourne Cup from state to state.

[Thechook]

20 hours ago, Will27 said:

No state government is going to build a stadium for a 100 000 capacity that will be filled once a year.

 

Let's be honest, it wouldn't matter if other states had a ground with that capacity anyway.

Everyone knows it's not a true national comp.

Moving the grand final from the MCG is like rotating the Melbourne Cup from state to state.

[Will27]

1 hour ago, Thechook said:

Moving the grand final from the MCG is like rotating the Melbourne Cup from state to state.

I didn't believe you the first time, you didn't have to post it twice

[Will27]

3 hours ago, Thechook said:

Geez I know it was Friday the 13th but the Crows really got their pants pulled down at home.  Pies fans will be talking premiership now and bucks will be resigned for another 5.

I cannot remember a Friday night game where not only no one picked a winner, but the margin was so big.

[AlexRRR]

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/inside-story-how-the-mcg-won-the-grand-final-for-the-next-40-years-20180413-p4z9jq.html

I am on the fence as far as where the GF should be played...since I've stoped going to matches I really don't care to much for where there played now, I'm not a fan of clubs sharing a ground either, but its business thats what football has become, the State of Victoria puts more money time and effort in luring evens of all types here, most of the other states don't won't or show a less enthusiastic appeal to get it done in terms events to there state.

 

Most of the 95,000 that venture to the G on GF day and thats like 80% are corporate leeches hangers on and the social set.

 

There had been talk of a best of 3 game series for the GF teams thank god that got killed off with this new deal, and they say since more $ going to tenet clubs less they need poker machines, the Demons apparently are the first club to sell there pokie kingdom in Oakleigh, they of course have a second in Bentleigh which at this time has the machine licence till 2022....Gambling and gambling advertising makes a joke and mockery of the do goodie attitude the AFL crap on about, it irks me when I watch channel 7 football that the adds make it good dam normal to wager bets, who's will kick the first goal if your team is x in front at quarter time you get your money back.....last night the Crows ground had moving gambling king Ladbroke flashing along the boundry fence...

 

I personally don't like the AFL and there inconsistant approach to football in Australia, there trying to export that stupid game X to china, the preseason comp since it got going in the late 70s has had more reincarnations than my cat, they have left Tasmania die, I don't agree with Hawthorn and North playing there, it takes there money out of the state it works against there leagues, of course the AFL who decided to make them selves the care takers of Australian rules football haven't got a clue, watching last night the game resembles more like rugby, packs form players charge in its a scramble to get the ball out and keep it moving, as a spectacle its nothing compared to 10 or 20 years ago....they have breed a new type of player that tackles and has strength in crunches and speed....speed is the key now...

 

The bosses at AFL house managed to pull 250 of the 500 million dollars from that dud Andrews to spend on there Dockland stadium though it doesn't need a penny of it to build new offices in a hotel tower they want built in front of the waters edge, there out of touch with the average jo, The trust at the G would only upgrade an area that was only upgraded 25 ys ago if they got a longer deal to play the  GF at the G, the AFL where more than happy to hand over the rights too the GF to the G to get there hands on that 250 m to build there new Hotel and office. On the board of the AFL are numerous interstate representatives this may tell you something.......

[farmerjo]

Fantastic to see the Kangas back up the loss last week with the killer instinct to win and win well.

I think it's the 1st time in Scotts reign we have put sides away.

Anderson who i would of thrown under a bus 2 years a go just might be maturing.

[Thechook]

Think I'm going to pull rips pants down in fantasy.  10 players yet to play to rips 6 and only 200 points behind.

[Will27]

Well gang, a few upsets again this round, none bigger Friday nights.

 

Seven picked 7 winners this week.

I don't think we'll worry about the margin seeing as nobody tipped the winner

and all of the margins were by more than 10 goals.

 

Mr Smith maintains his 2 win buffer at the top of the ladder.

 

Some ball tearing games next week include, Syd/Ade, Freo/Bulldogs, Port/Geelong,

Melb and Rich and Coll/Essendon.

 

Don't forget games played next Tues and Wednesday as well.

[Radar501]

Even when Carlton was a powerhouse, I much preferred seeing my beloved Blues losing in a thriller, then smashing the other team by ten goals.

 

Round four was the most boring I can remember for ages.   Only the Swans Dogs game had a detectable pulse.  The total winning scores v. total losing scores was 144.99 (963) to 66.79 (477)   

 

On another topic, I am very grateful that the AFL has a pro-active policy where doctors have the power to prevent an injured player from continuing in a game, even if the player wants to go on.   An athlete's competitive desire sometimes overrides his own health and welfare considerations.

 

Today, we watched a very distressing incident in the Commonwealth Games Marathon where the clear leader, only about one kilometre to  the finish line, collapsed twice.   He was clearly in  physical and mental shutdown.  For a few critical minutes, he did not receive any assistance, and any such first-aid would have disqualified him from the race.

 

Despite initially refusing help, fortunately, he eventually was treated by medicos and taken to hospital, and is now recovering.   I am sure top level officials will discuss this issue in their review of the games.

 

 

 

[Thechook]

 Kilda backman Dylan Roberton is ‘alert’ and ‘doing well’ after collapsing behind play in a horrifying moment during Sunday’s Round 4 clash against Geelong.

 

Roberton went down due to a suspected irregular heartbeat early in the second quarter at GMHBA Stadium, stunning team-mates, coaches and fans.

 

Speaking after the game, Saints coach Alan Richardson revealed the defender is showing positive signs as he recovers in hospital.

 

“The doc just spoke to the playing group, it looks like some sort of irregular heartbeat,” Richardson revealed.

 

“He’s at (Geelong’s) Epworth Hospital and from all reports he's alert, he's eating, so certainly for the family members that are home at the moment, from all reports he's doing well.

 

“It was obviously a bit of a shock, shocked a few of his mates, but he’s doing well at the minute, which is positive.”

 

Roberton left the ground under his own steam after the incident but Richardson admits the 26-year-old’s collapse sent a shock through the St Kilda camp.

 

“I've never really seen anything like that so my thoughts immediately go towards the player," he said.

http://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/dylan-roberton-update-st-kilda-defender-doing-well-after-terrifying-collapse/741lonxteoim1enn6nslqurwb

 

[Thechook]

7 hours ago, Radar501 said:

Even when Carlton was a powerhouse, I much preferred seeing my beloved Blues losing in a thriller, then smashing the other team by ten goals.

 

Round four was the most boring I can remember for ages.   Only the Swans Dogs game had a detectable pulse.  The total winning scores v. total losing scores was 144.99 (963) to 66.79 (477)   

 

On another topic, I am very grateful that the AFL has a pro-active policy where doctors have the power to prevent an injured player from continuing in a game, even if the player wants to go on.   An athlete's competitive desire sometimes overrides his own health and welfare considerations.

 

Today, we watched a very distressing incident in the Commonwealth Games Marathon where the clear leader, only about one kilometre to  the finish line, collapsed twice.   He was clearly in  physical and mental shutdown.  For a few critical minutes, he did not receive any assistance, and any such first-aid would have disqualified him from the race.

 

Despite initially refusing help, fortunately, he eventually was treated by medicos and taken to hospital, and is now recovering.   I am sure top level officials will discuss this issue in their review of the games.

 

 

 

The Dillon Roberton incident yesterday where he was taken straight to hospital is a perfect example

[Ron19]

[farmerjo]

Well i've been waiting for Alex to review this weeks Fantasy.

 So i will start and gloat about the grudge match where my baby Flyers shouldn't have been in the hunt but prevailed.

Chooks got over Rip in a another tight one,well done Chooks.

And GS did the job on Numbnuts with ease.

The leader board has tightened up going into next week.

Good scores to be had from the soldiers and money to made from the gifted young blokes 

 

 

[GrantSmith]

11 hours ago, farmerjo said:

Well i've been waiting for Alex to review this weeks Fantasy.

 So i will start and gloat about the grudge match where my baby Flyers shouldn't have been in the hunt but prevailed.

Chooks got over Rip in a another tight one,well done Chooks.

And GS did the job on Numbnuts with ease.

The leader board has tightened up going into next week.

Good scores to be had from the soldiers and money to made from the gifted young blokes 

 

 

He might be still licking his wounds after you gave him a touch up over the weekend

 

A few of the new kids on the block lowered their colours over the weekend and an underwhelming performance from the leather whisperer Tom Mitchell (86) was a bit frustrating and having to hold onto Jake Lever due to some late mail on injuries was another annoyance. Fingers crossed I'll be able to offload him this week and make a few more tweaks before taking on Chooks this weekend.

[Thechook]

6 hours ago, GrantSmith said:

He might be still licking his wounds after you gave him a touch up over the weekend

 

A few of the new kids on the block lowered their colours over the weekend and an underwhelming performance from the leather whisperer Tom Mitchell (86) was a bit frustrating and having to hold onto Jake Lever due to some late mail on injuries was another annoyance. Fingers crossed I'll be able to offload him this week and make a few more tweaks before taking on Chooks this weekend.

You will want to bring your main game Grant, my boys are flying and had 3 short against Rip and we both were just under 1900 points.  You better aim for 2100 as I'll be playing with a full deck this week.

[AlexRRR]

18 hours ago, farmerjo said:

Well i've been waiting for Alex to review this weeks Fantasy.

 So i will start and gloat about the grudge match where my baby Flyers shouldn't have been in the hunt but prevailed.

Chooks got over Rip in a another tight one,well done Chooks.

And GS did the job on Numbnuts with ease.

The leader board has tightened up going into next week.

Good scores to be had from the soldiers and money to made from the gifted young blokes 

 

 

 

Just over 1700 with my list is fine by me Fj....were on a 5 year building plan, the back room staff at Delightful are building a team to go all the way eventually....there is method in my madness even if im not sure what that is right now.....but stay tuned.....

 

Meanwhile its all over the Melbourne papers.....former coach Paul Roo's....Dee's have no back line...4 weeks of it....gees i knew that last week when i check the defenders list in fantasy, only need a half decent team to touch us up for it to be obvious, he goes on to say Leaver was brought in on purpose and they paid heavily for him, some assistant coach down at the G recons....hes learning a new style..you have to laugh .....fix one end leak at the other...Paul recons the defenders are pushing up to far which leaves them vulnerable...bit like former Aussie coach Ange and his instance of playing 3 defenders in stead of four...good teams will cut you up every time....Goodie are you listening? 

[AlexRRR]

19 hours ago, farmerjo said:

Well i've been waiting for Alex to review this weeks Fantasy.

 So i will start and gloat about the grudge match where my baby Flyers shouldn't have been in the hunt but prevailed.

Chooks got over Rip in a another tight one,well done Chooks.

And GS did the job on Numbnuts with ease.

The leader board has tightened up going into next week.

Good scores to be had from the soldiers and money to made from the gifted young blokes 

 

 

 

Ahhh no i dont intend to review games maybe sometimes if i get in the mood....but by all means feel free to pick up the mantel and do it....im more than happy for someone to do a review.....

[farmerjo]

Not to happy Higgins may miss the Hawks game for his 1st baby.

What's going on at Arden st,the train station upgrade must have bamboozeld them.

Higgins is in the leadership group,not good leadership when you may have to take the week off because you couldn't plan around football season.

 

[Radar501]

To the contrary Jo.   Missy Higgins is such a perfectionist, about nine months ago he calculated an April 24 arrival.    That happens to be a Tuesday, so it would not clash with game day.   Not his fault that the little nipper is impatient.

 

[AlexRRR]

5 hours ago, farmerjo said:

Not to happy Higgins may miss the Hawks game for his 1st baby.

What's going on at Arden st,the train station upgrade must have bamboozeld them.

Higgins is in the leadership group,not good leadership when you may have to take the week off because you couldn't plan around football season.

 

 

Its spot the Aussie at the North train station, you'd swear your somewhere between India and China, of course there just passing through they cant afford to live in North Melbourne...Which is why North train with a footy ball that is yellow on one side and coffee color on the other side......

[Thechook]

On 18/4/2018 at 7:50 PM, AlexRRR said:

 

Its spot the Aussie at the North train station, you'd swear your somewhere between India and China, of course there just passing through they cant afford to live in North Melbourne...Which is why North train with a footy ball that is yellow on one side and coffee color on the other side......

And Niddrie is little Thailand.  Speaking of football, injuries galore.   I've lost 9 players from my dream team including big names in Sloan,  Kruzer and Martin.

[ripstanley]

9 hours ago, Thechook said:

And Niddrie is little Thailand.  Speaking of football, injuries galore.   I've lost 9 players from my dream team including big names in Sloan,  Kruzer and Martin.

The teams for the playing on Tuesday and Wednesday do not get announced until Monday. 

[Will27]

Woah, never saw that one coming.

 

I think it's a first that nobody has picked a winner in the last

two Friday night games.

[ripstanley]

6 minutes ago, Will27 said:

Woah, never saw that one coming.

 

I think it's a first that nobody has picked a winner in the last

two Friday night games.

Very true Will. I have never seen it before. Lets hope we all improve this round. Did anyone take the Swans in the Gauntlet? 

[Ron19]

Former Docker Shane Yarran has been found dead in his Seville Grove home.

Police were called to the home just after 4pm on Friday.

It's understood officers found the 28-year-old dead at the scene.

His death has not been deemed suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the State Coroner.

Yarran joined Fremantle in 2015 and made his debut for the club in round 18 of 2016.

Yarran played six games with the Dockers before off-field dramas prevented him from playing the entire season.

He made a quiet return to the game this year, and was playing for the WA Amateur Football League C1 grade team Gosnells. He was due to play this weekend.

He was last seen by media outside Armadale Magistrates Court, after he entered a not guilty plea to a charge of attempted aggravated home burglary with intent.

Yarran was a dual premiership player with the Subiaco Lions in 2014 and 2015 and then again in Dockers alignment team Peel Thunders' historic flag-winning team in 2016.