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A Hawthorn supporter from birth, where it’s said one of my first words was 'Buckenara’, where the clubs tribulations of the 90’s and the playground taunts formed the man I am today. An avid Union fan since 2003, and now Rebels fan, but still a lot to learn of the game, and an Australian approach to cricket.
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He only came to my attention when he was on the Footy Show (it’s still called ‘namure’ for me), I never really knew him when he played… but he did an Open Mike, and was a really interesting interview
The run home: Who'll be in the eight when it matters?
I agree. So many people say “oh, it happens in every game”… but what it does is it removes the contest for us. These are the elite of the sport and I want to watch them taking each other on, and not winning a contest through niggling.
I recall the Merrett hit on Silvagni a month or so ago: Merret couldn’t catch him until Silvagni kicked the ball, and even then it was one of those poxy swing-arm punches on him from behind which cracked Silvagni’s rib. THEN people criticise Silvagni for being weak!
Lynch escapes ban for Collins strike
I agree, he’s got a good temperament for being both a back line player and as the captain. I’m a fan of his unassuming game. You say about him not having a bad game, I immediately thought of Brisbane, but I think the Lions went in floods to overwhelm the mids making it difficult to contain them… i.e. can’t really put it down to him having a bad game.
As a Port fan, what do you think of Motlop’s season so far? In the couple of games I’ve seen, you could go a quarter without hearing his name or seeing much involvement from him.
Port Adelaide player of the week: Tom Jonas
As you describe it, the term ‘coach’ as we know it in football is becoming in someway redundant – it’s more of a ‘manager’ role as seen in association football, especially here in the UK.
I’m not too sure though of the role of an analyst in a more permanent capacity – yes I see the virtue of it, especially if they are accountable to the board, but my fear would be a move towards consensus management.
The next evolution: The coaching analyst
If you have the possibility to watch 13th on Netflix, I’d highly recommend it. It gives a good insight on why the statement ‘black lives matter’ means ALL lives matter.
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Perhaps I’m a bit too naïve to think that we should all get along and accept everyone for who they are, but when you see the situation as being so systematic, you accept that fundamental change is needed.
Sport must follow platitudes with real change
BT! I still shudder at his Fanatsia pronunciation fiasco
Do black lives really matter in the AFL?
Agree! And for me the ‘if Adam Goodes was a white guy’ comment made me stop as well. I’d never thought about it in that way
Great article Spruce, thank you
Do black lives really matter in the AFL?
An aussie rules version would be perfect… many of the players are good humoured, especially if you can have them in an informal setting. But it need to be something that isn’t affected by AFL House, it needs to be something the springs up naturally. Their programs come across as something too corporate (look at AFLX). As Spruce brings up, the Dreamtime game which came about in an organic manner, it’s genuine, not manufactured (I can’t help but feel I’ve used clichés in there!)
PS love the profile image… bring back the bars!
Do black lives really matter in the AFL?
It’s an interesting one, but you would imagine it’s covered by force majeure clauses, and practically all commercial contracts have one, especially one as big as the AFLs broadcast agreement. Thing is, this is a bit of a catch all, and these haven’t been triggered yet, well our experience here in the UK is still that way, so it’s hard to see where they go. And while there’s the hard-and-fast agreement, there will be room to move in this and negotiate a position depending on the strength of the counterparts; in this case both parties want the games to go ahead, but it’s the AFL whose needs for cash should see them as having the weaker hand.
I find these things so fascinating, always wished I’d studied law
What's in the contract?
I just watched the first of the 2017 Showdowns, and Cameron had a great game (in fact, it’s a great game to re watch if you can), and your comment made me think of his departure… I know he requested a trade back home, so that’s not down to the Crows giving him up, but I recall reading that Pyke wasn’t too complementary when he left, and it was one of those things that’s really spurred Cameron on… so yeah, some trades were poor but not just that, they didn’t handle players too well either.
The 2016 trade period revisited: How the Tigers went from duds to a dynasty
I’m inclined to agree on the Hill/O’Meara trade; and Hill winning a B&F is what clinches it for me… but I just had a look, they both had the same output: O’Meara has played 49 games for the Hawks and averaged 24.4 disposals per game, and Hill played 54, averaging 23.6 disposals/game… I always had the feeling that O’Meara missed a lot of games at the start with the Hawks, but seems it wasn’t as much as I thought.
The 2016 trade period revisited: How the Tigers went from duds to a dynasty
I’m dreading Friday’s instalment describing Hawthorn picking up Vickery…
The 2016 trade period revisited: How the Tigers went from duds to a dynasty
Just on the 2000 Olympics, I remember the build-up was so negative in terms of being underprepared etc… but as soon as the Opening Ceremony started, that was a real inflection point and the mood completely changed, maybe it was the themes, or the uniforms, it all felt so wonderfully Australian and, to me at least, didn’t feel over-egged. I was lucky enough to be living in London for 2012 and it was the same thing, and it’s hard as an Australian to pump up the Poms, but that ‘Super Saturday’ was an amazing atmosphere to be in.
Australia’s ten most inspirational sporting moments
Hey Hamish, I’m with you on the general sentiment that I don’t think player contracts should be in the public domain. I don’t think there’s any need for it and it doesn’t add anything meaningful to the industry.
But further to that, there’s so much manipulation to achieve parity within the league, I think clubs should be able to maintain any remaining competitive avenues. I’m thinking of a clubs who have approached a negotiation in a unique way where others can ‘copy’.
But more to that, where does it end? Do all contracts clubs sign have to become public knowledge?
Should AFL players’ contracts be public?
yep, throw in a Tassie side and Hawks are in a bit of trouble… Clarko might have to start selling the Big Issue to make ends meet
The six AFL clubs that could go to the wall
Can we quit using the war analogies?
AFL should be a saviour, not a victim in difficult times
My issue with Leigh’s comments is his naivety of how negotiations go. This ‘disgustingly embarrassed’ comment might work for a headline in the Herald Sun, but there’s do much more that goes into it. The players and their association need to provide resistance to the AFL for their position to remain relevant.
Jack Riewoldt responds to Leigh Matthews' savage claim he's 'lost respect' for players in pay dispute
spot on – the Sharks try at around the 15 minute mark was a classic case of this. Have a look at the replay, Reds were a man down from where the maul started on the 22, Wright was hanging about until the 5 m line, and even then when he did commit he was spun off straight away.
Having said all that, the Jock JOC Speight try was really pretty
The time for positive affirmations is over for the Reds
I’m with you, there’s a lot to like about this Port side, and if they can get AO back to being the ‘portress’ as they did a couple of seasons ago, they’ll be pretty exciting to watch too.
I think you’re right about the forward line; there were a lot of games last season where they lost, but had as many scoring opportunities as their opponent. But I guess it’s not great when Rozee is your leading goal scorer with only 29.
And I’m a fan of Jonas too, he’s a workhorse and I’m glad he’s been made the captain
AFL preview series: Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide Power
What? You’re saying that the side with the third lowest points against tally for two-years running needs to find a defence?
James Worpel will propel Hawthorn to a new level
And didn’t the Crows try to wear the SA guernsey for a game against Port? I.e. red with the blue/yellow chevron?
Six talking points from AFL Rounds 15 and 16