Australian Rules Football 2014 - Tipping, Chat & The Dream Team

[Will27]

It looks like Harry Taylor , sorry HERITIER Lumumba is upset with Collingwood again. May now leave the club after being upset by fellow players.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-04/lumumba-could-walk

Harry O'brien mate.

Guy spat the dummy too early. Stuck forever now on 199 games for Collingwood

Someone asked him if he was off to the mardi gra and he spat the dummy. Rumour has it he wants to go to Carllton.

The size of the chip on harry's shoulder could alleviate world hunger.

I think he should play an individual sport rather than a team one, as it's all about harry.

Goes on about abuses and having a good working environment. I guess he forgot about all

of that when he abused Tom Hawkins

"Just to clear something up..Id never resort to a homophobic slur..for those wanting to know,

I said fat <deleted>..simply some onfield banter."

[BookMan]

Don't know if you have heard but the dockers have spent two hours sitting on a plane waiting to go to Sydney. They look like going now at either midnight or tomorrow morning which throws out their training schedule

First they lose their key defenders, now they have travel hiccups!

Just keeps getting better for us Sydney supporters

It's all part of Lyon's underdog plan boys.

Underestimate Freo at your own peril

There was an earlier rumour that Chimpy was involved. I can only say 'no comment'

[BookMan]

It looks like Harry Taylor , sorry HERITIER Lumumba is upset with Collingwood again. May now leave the club after being upset by fellow players.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-04/lumumba-could-walk

Harry O'brien mate.

Guy spat the dummy too early. Stuck forever now on 199 games for Collingwood

Someone asked him if he was off to the mardi gra and he spat the dummy. Rumour has it he wants to go to Carllton.

The size of the chip on harry's shoulder could alleviate world hunger.

I think he should play an individual sport rather than a team one, as it's all about harry.

Goes on about abuses and having a good working environment. I guess he forgot about all

of that when he abused Tom Hawkins

"Just to clear something up..Id never resort to a homophobic slur..for those wanting to know,

I said fat <deleted>..simply some onfield banter."

Seems like a ludicrous spat to me. I can't see how the reported comment could be a slur in any way at all.

Maybe he wanted a piece of his own vilification publicity that some other players had been getting?

[Will27]

Don't know if you have heard but the dockers have spent two hours sitting on a plane waiting to go to Sydney. They look like going now at either midnight or tomorrow morning which throws out their training schedule

First they lose their key defenders, now they have travel hiccups!

Just keeps getting better for us Sydney supporters

It's all part of Lyon's underdog plan boys.

Underestimate Freo at your own peril

There was an earlier rumour that Chimpy was involved. I can only say 'no comment'

My source on the inside sent me this.

[Kooweerup]

Everyone got thier tips and margins in?

[BookMan]

My source on the inside sent me this.

Freo is still a chance.

In their favour is the likely rain and the fact Sydney have only won 2 of their past 6 matched on the ANZ stadium.

Compare that to 13 of their last 14 at the SCG

[BookMan]

Everyone got thier tips and margins in?

I've got hawthorn tonight

[BookMan]

The size of the chip on harry's shoulder could alleviate world hunger.

I think he should play an individual sport rather than a team one, as it's all about harry.

Goes on about abuses and having a good working environment. I guess he forgot about all

of that when he abused Tom Hawkins

"Just to clear something up..Id never resort to a homophobic slur..for those wanting to know,

I said fat <deleted>..simply some onfield banter."

Seems like a ludicrous spat to me. I can't see how the reported comment could be a slur in any way at all.

Maybe he wanted a piece of his own vilification publicity that some other players had been getting?

"In the latest development on Friday, Lumumba was spotted at a Melbourne café speaking with Demons coach Paul Roos.

Discussions between Lumumba's management and the club will continue in the coming weeks, and both concede they may be better to part ways.

However, Magpies president McGuire said there was still the option for Lumumba - who is contracted for next year - to remain at the club."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-05/theres-no-friction

[BookMan]

Hinkley dismisses talk of Walker joining Port

PORT Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has been quick to dismiss any suggestion star Adelaide forward Taylor Walker could cross Port Road and join the Power.

Walker will fall out of contract at West Lakes next season along with Patrick Dangerfield and Rory Sloane.

Rumours circulating in Adelaide proposed the Power would offer the star forward a deal worth $1.3m a season to join the Crows' arch rival in 2016.

But Hinkley laughed, before predicting Walker would remain exactly where he was.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-05/hinkley-laughs-off-tex-talk

[Will27]

Everyone got thier tips and margins in?

I've got hawthorn tonight

I reckon the hawks by 25 plus.

[Ron19]

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[BookMan]

Attending the Collingwood Fan’s Forum - Titus O'Reily ow.ly

*ahem*

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687514-australian-rules-football-2014-tipping-chat-the-dream-team/?p=8331674

[Ron19]

Attending the Collingwood Fan’s Forum - Titus O'Reily ow.ly

*ahem*

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687514-australian-rules-football-2014-tipping-chat-the-dream-team/?p=8331674

Sorry about that.I haven't had an internet signal for four days,only got it back just before lunch today and haven't gone

back to see what has been posted.

[BookMan]

Attending the Collingwood Fan’s Forum - Titus O'Reily ow.ly

*ahem*

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687514-australian-rules-football-2014-tipping-chat-the-dream-team/?p=8331674

Sorry about that.I haven't had an internet signal for four days,only got it back just before lunch today and haven't gone

back to see what has been posted.

It's okay Ron, no need for apologies mate

[farmerjo]

Dam,had the cats tonight.

Hawks defence was the difference in the end.

[BookMan]

Dam,had the cats tonight.

Hawks defence was the difference in the end.

Geelong were in with a chance up until 10 minutes to go in the 4th

Tipping site hasn't been updated yet

[Ron19]

RICHMOND'S reigning club champion Dan Jackson has announced his immediate retirement because his "body hasn’t got any fight left".

Jackson was named in the Tigers' 25-man squad to face Port Adelaide in Sunday's elimination final, but told his teammates on Friday morning that he was bowing out of football due to injury.

He wrote an open letter to supporters explaining his decision, and said he had spent this week doing everything possible to convince himself he was capable of performing in the Tigers' finals series.

However, after 11 seasons of "scrapping and grinding", Jackson said his body wasn't capable of meeting the demands of finals football.

"It is with this in mind that I have decided it would be best for myself, and for our footy club, that I retire," Jackson said.

"I didn’t want to leave myself in a position where I spent my final time as a footballer not being able to perform to a level that I’d expect of myself and, more importantly, to a level that the footy club needs from me."

Jackson said his decision was made more difficult knowing he had a contract for 2015 and the opportunity to be part of "something great for our proud club".

Richmond football manager football Dan Richardson said the club wasn't shocked by the decision given Jackson's injury battles this season.

The 28-year-old was restricted to just 10 games after an interrupted pre-season, suffering hip, glute and lower back injuries during the year.

"We've been aware of his challenges this year trying to get his body right, obviously there's physical and also mental challenges with that," Richardson said.

"So we weren't shocked by the decision, but in the end obviously that got the better of him and he's made a decision that it's all over for him.

"After a great year last year winning the Jack Dyer Medal, obviously Dan was hoping to repeat that, but injuries have got the better of him this year.

"In the end he's made a really selfless decision. He wasn't confident in his body – not only next year – but even right now."

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick and Richardson unsuccessfully tried to convince Jackson to see out the season.

"Certainly we both tried to do that but you could see in his eyes that he was comfortable with the call and in the end that's all you can do (is) respect that," Richardson said.

Richardson hoped Jackson's emotional farewell would have a positive impact on the playing group ahead of the Power clash.

"I think in many ways the impact will be positive in a sense because it's a reminder for us all that footy doesn't last forever and you've got to take your opportunities when they're in front of you," he said.

"There was some emotion in the room, I have no doubt about that, but the players have been around a bit and understand these situations happen in footy.

"Dan was certainly really emotional but as far as the playing group is concerned the timing and the announcement is about making sure that we're able to focus on this weekend."

Only last week, Hardwick was talking about the midfielder as a potential wildcard in the finals for the Tigers.

"If we go further he's an important player for us," Hardwick said last Thursday.

"He is the sort of player that for mine is a finals type player – he's hard, he's tough and he wins his own contested ball."

After contemplating retirement at the end of 2012, Jackson produced some career best football last season and played every game to win the Tigers' best and fairest.

Hardwick said the 28-year-old's 2014 season had been disappointing "from an output point of view" after a poor preparation.

"He's had a horrible run with injury, he didn't have a preseason," the coach said.

Jackson's place in the squad to face the Power was taken by Ben Lennon, with the final 22 to be named later on Friday.

Richardson lauded Jackson as a great clubman and "a great role model for the game", whose community and AFL Players' Association work would hold him in good stead for life after football.

[BookMan]

RICHMOND'S reigning club champion Dan Jackson has announced his immediate retirement because his "body hasn’t got any fight left".

Club must have thought he was okay if the were considering him for the finals. (or final as it might be )

2.45pm Ron. How are you feeling? Excited? nervous? Hopeful? Can the Freo boys do it?

[Ron19]

RICHMOND'S reigning club champion Dan Jackson has announced his immediate retirement because his "body hasn’t got any fight left".

Club must have thought he was okay if the were considering him for the finals. (or final as it might be )

2.45pm Ron. How are you feeling? Excited? nervous? Hopeful? Can the Freo boys do it?

I've picked the swans but I can wear that if I'm proven wrong.

[BookMan]

RICHMOND'S reigning club champion Dan Jackson has announced his immediate retirement because his "body hasn’t got any fight left".

Club must have thought he was okay if the were considering him for the finals. (or final as it might be )

2.45pm Ron. How are you feeling? Excited? nervous? Hopeful? Can the Freo boys do it?

I've picked the swans but I can wear that if I'm proven wrong.

No home ground advantage to Sydney playing at ANZ stadium. Johnson and Mcpharlin will be missed by Freo, but they have won without them. Sydney counter with keeping Butterfingers Reid in the side for a handicap anyway.

I've backed Sydney for this one, but I wouldn't be putting my house on it

"Patersons Stadium is 175 metres long and 122 metres wide, while ANZ Stadium is 160 metres long and 118 metres wide. It doesn't sound much, but the smaller confines will allow the Dockers to better execute their defensive game plan, which is what you can expect.

With key defenders missing and the need to curb the Swans' scoring, that is potentially a massive plus for the Dockers.

The Swans, who usually play on the Sydney Cricket Ground (155 metres long and 136 wide) may have beaten the Hawks at ANZ Stadium this season, but lost to Richmond and Collingwood at this venue."

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/swans-dockers-tough-teams-to-split-20140905-10cu9f.html

(P.S) I am fairly sure the SCG is 161 long now)

[Will27]

Heritier Lumumba must now realise he can’t change the world playing AFL football

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/heritier-lumumba-must-now-realise-he-cant-change-the-world-playing-afl-football/story-fnp04gxa-1227049474207

[Will27]

RICHMOND'S reigning club champion Dan Jackson has announced his immediate retirement because his "body hasn’t got any fight left".

Club must have thought he was okay if the were considering him for the finals. (or final as it might be )

2.45pm Ron. How are you feeling? Excited? nervous? Hopeful? Can the Freo boys do it?

I've picked the swans but I can wear that if I'm proven wrong.

No home ground advantage to Sydney playing at ANZ stadium. Johnson and Mcpharlin will be missed by Freo, but they have won without them. Sydney counter with keeping Butterfingers Reid in the side for a handicap anyway.

I've backed Sydney for this one, but I wouldn't be putting my house on it

"Patersons Stadium is 175 metres long and 122 metres wide, while ANZ Stadium is 160 metres long and 118 metres wide. It doesn't sound much, but the smaller confines will allow the Dockers to better execute their defensive game plan, which is what you can expect.

With key defenders missing and the need to curb the Swans' scoring, that is potentially a massive plus for the Dockers.

The Swans, who usually play on the Sydney Cricket Ground (155 metres long and 136 wide) may have beaten the Hawks at ANZ Stadium this season, but lost to Richmond and Collingwood at this venue."

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/swans-dockers-tough-teams-to-split-20140905-10cu9f.html

(P.S) I am fairly sure the SCG is 161 long now)

I'm reasonably confident the Swans will get the chocolates.

That's mainly because it's in Sydney.

But it wouldn't surprise me if Freo got up. They're never easy to

beat. The difference, Buddy in and Johnson out methinks.

[BookMan]

Guys, here is the completed Tipping board for the 2014 Home and Away Season.

Might be an interesting comparison for some of us next year.

(KrisB didn't participate but signed up for finals so is given the AFL default picks. Beechbum stopped tipping after round 16)

[BookMan]

LATE CHANGES

Sydney Swans: Nil
Fremantle: Jonathon Griffin replaced in the selected side by Hayden Crozier

FINAL INTERCHANGES

Sydney Swans: Rhyce Shaw, Lewis Jetta, Jake Lloyd

Substitute: Craig Bird

Fremantle: Danyle Pearce, Michael Barlow, Lachie Neale
Substitute: Hayden Crozier

[Old Croc]

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Enjoy the finals, the footy may not be on next year.

[BookMan]

Rohan must be playing for Fremantle today.

Rohan gives away a penalty for running too far with ball. Freo scores a goal from the penalty

Rohan kicks a stinker in the centre of the field. Ball turned over. Fremantle scores a goal

[BookMan]

Rohan must be playing for Fremantle today.

Rohan gives away a penalty for running too far with ball. Freo scores a goal from the penalty

Rohan kicks a stinker in the centre of the field. Ball turned over. Fremantle scores a goal

Jebus! Rohan is having a shocker.

Add another 2 kicks at goal, BOTH out on the full.

Unbelievable! Rohan fluffs another kick into the forward 50!!!

[Will27]

Sydney didn't take their opportunities and have left the door

open for Freo.

Freo need a lift from their small forwards Ballantyne and Walters.

The big Pavlova is keeping Freo in it.

Sydney are getting a real good run with the umpires I reckon 14-7.

[BookMan]

Sydney didn't take their opportunities and have left the door

open for Freo.

Freo need a lift from their small forwards Ballantyne and Walters.

The big Pavlova is keeping Freo in it.

Sydney are getting a real good run with the umpires I reckon 14-7.

Superior discipline mate.

You are right, Sydney could have blown the game apart. Freo is still there and can win

[Will27]

Sydney didn't take their opportunities and have left the door

open for Freo.

Freo need a lift from their small forwards Ballantyne and Walters.

The big Pavlova is keeping Freo in it.

Sydney are getting a real good run with the umpires I reckon 14-7.

Superior discipline mate.

You are right, Sydney could have blown the game apart. Freo is still there and can win

Freo in big trouble at the break.

Gee BookMan, Syd must be really disciplined at 19 - 7