sceadugenga Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The success of the interstate clubs over the last quarter of the century has been remarkable considering some of the problems they have faced. While they travel every second game some of the Victorian clubs don't seem to spend a lot of time at airports. The draft is always difficult, "will this kid stay with us?" is always a consideration. The further a club is from Melbourne the more thought they have to put into Victorian draft picks. When the Eagles had their Cousins meltdown a few years back it had a few Vic people coming out of the woodwork and saying that they would not want their sons playing for a club with that type of culture, but in reality they did not want them nearly 3000kms away from home. One of the problems with the much touted (by interstaters) reduction of the number of Victorian clubs in the league would be that you would have even more Victorian players available to interstate clubs that did not want to move there. On the issue of traveling I don't think it makes a lot of difference how far a club has to travel, sure Brisbane is further from Melbourne than Adelaide but all of us here would realise that an extra hour on the plane is neither here nor there, it's the ####ing around at the airport that wears you out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xangsamhua Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 You were still the team of the decade, you were just outplayed and out generalled that day. It was the way they lost, went the biff, etc. that was embarrassing. Champion teams just shouldn't fall apart that way. I was in BKK at the time, but friends who watched it in Brisbane at the public screening said that the people felt embarrassed. Still, it's 10 years ago now. (10 years already!!) My take on the game is different to yours. A lot of people forget that Port finished on top in 2002, 2003 and 2004 so were obviously a terrific team. Brisbane were a team of aging champions. To make it even worse, despite finishing 2nd, Brisbane had to travel to Melbourne to play Geelong in the preliminary final despite finishing higher. The AFL had a deal that 1 preliminary final had to be played at the MCG. There was a feeling that not enough was done by the AFL to rectify this (us non-Victorian followers can identify with this). The AFL changed it the following year but there was a general feeling that the AFL wanted the Port to win their first grand final. As far as biff, I clearly remember Josh Carr starting a lot of the blues and in a lot of cases, Brisbane were retaliating. If I were a Brisbane supporter, embarrassed isn't a word I'd use. Something like proud would be more apt. Well, I feel better now. As I said I was in BKK at the time and didn't see the game. Thanks for that background. I either didn't know it or had forgotten. Cheers Xangsamhua 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 The success of the interstate clubs over the last quarter of the century has been remarkable considering some of the problems they have faced. While they travel every second game some of the Victorian clubs don't seem to spend a lot of time at airports. The draft is always difficult, "will this kid stay with us?" is always a consideration. The further a club is from Melbourne the more thought they have to put into Victorian draft picks. When the Eagles had their Cousins meltdown a few years back it had a few Vic people coming out of the woodwork and saying that they would not want their sons playing for a club with that type of culture, but in reality they did not want them nearly 3000kms away from home. One of the problems with the much touted (by interstaters) reduction of the number of Victorian clubs in the league would be that you would have even more Victorian players available to interstate clubs that did not want to move there. On the issue of traveling I don't think it makes a lot of difference how far a club has to travel, sure Brisbane is further from Melbourne than Adelaide but all of us here would realise that an extra hour on the plane is neither here nor there, it's the ####ing around at the airport that wears you out. I was going to say what about the Saints having to fly overseas (Wellington) then I checked and Perth is actually 151 kms further from Melb than Wellington. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The success of the interstate clubs over the last quarter of the century has been remarkable considering some of the problems they have faced. While they travel every second game some of the Victorian clubs don't seem to spend a lot of time at airports. The draft is always difficult, "will this kid stay with us?" is always a consideration. The further a club is from Melbourne the more thought they have to put into Victorian draft picks. When the Eagles had their Cousins meltdown a few years back it had a few Vic people coming out of the woodwork and saying that they would not want their sons playing for a club with that type of culture, but in reality they did not want them nearly 3000kms away from home. One of the problems with the much touted (by interstaters) reduction of the number of Victorian clubs in the league would be that you would have even more Victorian players available to interstate clubs that did not want to move there. On the issue of traveling I don't think it makes a lot of difference how far a club has to travel, sure Brisbane is further from Melbourne than Adelaide but all of us here would realise that an extra hour on the plane is neither here nor there, it's the ####ing around at the airport that wears you out. Maaate It's a pretty well know fact that the constant travel, especially from the West is a drain on players and reduces time to treat injuries. Just about all of the coaches from Melbourne, Lyon, Malthouse and Simpson acknowledged it when they arrived in WA. It has to be managed as best as they can I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) The success of the interstate clubs over the last quarter of the century has been remarkable considering some of the problems they have faced. While they travel every second game some of the Victorian clubs don't seem to spend a lot of time at airports. The draft is always difficult, "will this kid stay with us?" is always a consideration. The further a club is from Melbourne the more thought they have to put into Victorian draft picks. When the Eagles had their Cousins meltdown a few years back it had a few Vic people coming out of the woodwork and saying that they would not want their sons playing for a club with that type of culture, but in reality they did not want them nearly 3000kms away from home. One of the problems with the much touted (by interstaters) reduction of the number of Victorian clubs in the league would be that you would have even more Victorian players available to interstate clubs that did not want to move there. On the issue of traveling I don't think it makes a lot of difference how far a club has to travel, sure Brisbane is further from Melbourne than Adelaide but all of us here would realise that an extra hour on the plane is neither here nor there, it's the ####ing around at the airport that wears you out. Maaate It's a pretty well know fact that the constant travel, especially from the West is a drain on players and reduces time to treat injuries. Just about all of the coaches from Melbourne, Lyon, Malthouse and Simpson acknowledged it when they arrived in WA. It has to be managed as best as they can I guess. True, true, the point I'm making, probably wrong but speaking from considerable personal experience, is that the air time is not as stressful as the airport procedure. Edited February 14, 2014 by sceadugenga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Alexrrr should be happy. I caught a bit of the game and Melbourne looked like they were playing quite nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Watched most of the game. It was a different Melbourne from last year. A good win to them by 14 points Edited February 14, 2014 by ripstanley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzydom Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 looks like the Mighty Demons are back in town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 looks like the Mighty Demons are back in town You a Melbourne supporter ozzydom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 looks like the Mighty Demons are back in town I wouldn't be buying finals tickets just yet. The season proper is a whole different ball game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Here's one for AlexRRR Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 looks like the Mighty Demons are back in town I wouldn't be buying finals tickets just yet. The season proper is a whole different ball game. Be good to just see them play like they want to win some games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRRR Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Yes im happy, to bad it wasnt on free to air tellie, and im not getting carried away, but i have been saying for a long time we do have a lot of early draft pics running around in that team, some confidence and an experienced coach is all thats needed to get off the bottom. AND ive been saying since they interviewed Sheedy way back that we needed an experienced coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sceadugenga Posted February 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2014 I think succcess in the AFL is more about professionalism at every level. Sure a good coach matters but the players have to work in an atmosphere that gives them no choice but to win because everybody else involved in the club expects it. It begins with initial success but complacency and resting on your laurels is never allowed to set in. Look closely at the great sporting clubs in history and you will see what I mean. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Yes im happy, to bad it wasnt on free to air tellie, and im not getting carried away, but i have been saying for a long time we do have a lot of early draft pics running around in that team, some confidence and an experienced coach is all thats needed to get off the bottom. AND ive been saying since they interviewed Sheedy way back that we needed an experienced coach. You can watch every game live and free on the AFL site. If you live outside of Australia that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Do you have a link for that? I checked this in the past and it used to involve a Telstra internet account. (I think). It's ok, I'm on it. http://watchafl.afl.com.au/ Free NAB and $139 for the season? Edited February 15, 2014 by sceadugenga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BookMan Posted February 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2014 This one is always free...anywhere in the world. There are a few similar sites to this one. Don't sign up for anything. Don't download anything. Just click the stream and play http://www.wiziwig.tv/competition.php?competitionid=303∂=sports&discipline=other 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Yes im happy, to bad it wasnt on free to air tellie, and im not getting carried away, but i have been saying for a long time we do have a lot of early draft pics running around in that team, some confidence and an experienced coach is all thats needed to get off the bottom. AND ive been saying since they interviewed Sheedy way back that we needed an experienced coach. You can watch every game live and free on the AFL site. If you live outside of Australia that is. You also need good internet which I haven't got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Alexrrr should be happy. I caught a bit of the game and Melbourne looked like they were playing quite nicely If you're a Melbourne supporter, you'd take anything I guess. I thought it was a dreadful game, matched with dreadful commentating. It will be painful watching Melbourne this year with condescending commentaries. They spoke more about the "messiah" Roos more than the game itself. Every time Melb did something that wasn't a complete stuff up, Lynch got a hard on and Dermie was, well Dermie. David King is very good though. Early days I know, but I'm still sticking by my prediction that Richmond will slide heavily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Sydney is fighting to retain its cost-of-living allowanceRead more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/sydney-is-fighting-to-retain-its-costofliving-allowance-20140214-32rlc.html#ixzz2tLnZ9wbX Will be interesting to see how this one plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Yes im happy, to bad it wasnt on free to air tellie, and im not getting carried away, but i have been saying for a long time we do have a lot of early draft pics running around in that team, some confidence and an experienced coach is all thats needed to get off the bottom. AND ive been saying since they interviewed Sheedy way back that we needed an experienced coach. You can watch every game live and free on the AFL site. If you live outside of Australia that is. You also need good internet which I haven't got. I'll give it a try this weekend and we can have a talk about it next week. Now I'm in Chiang Rai full time I may look at satelite options as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Well the Dream Team League has been filled. 18 Teams. Entered TEAMS This league doesn't have any completed teams yet{C} Chooka's Chiangmai Saints Kooweerup Dogs The Adelaide Blues 3 Highview Crescent GrannysApples Leonine Times THEONEPERCENTERS Ron19s Rotties Chai Nat Nats RIPS SWANS Bookman's Recruits SHERRIN SUPERSTARS ROCKHEADS brothers in arms JUSTIN BIEBER HAICH'S BARBARIANS farmerjo's flyers PEP-AOD9604 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Nevermind posted in the wrong thread... Edited February 15, 2014 by GrantSmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Justin Beiber? Has the League been filled with all TV members? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Justin Beiber? Has the League been filled with all TV members? Agree. As the administrator I can delete people. You had a great idea BOOKMAN in using your TV name in the dreamteam as it helped knowing who we were playing against. What I want on here is for people who joined the dream team to identify themselves or I may delete them from the comp. Just say hi and I'm the ditwit dogs or whatever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hope it's not too much of a stretch to figure out who GrannysApples is Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 RIPS SWANS its me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 RIPS SWANS its me As the administrator of the league and the only saints supporter I know who I am. Ok who is running the tipping comp???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xangsamhua Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Leonine Times is Xangsamhua. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjo Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Watched my kanga's and there was glimors of hope for the season. Maybe a different tactic this year chasing down teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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