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Yes, I know, we still have a Test match to play against South Africa then the second half of the Sheffield Shield. Then our…
Test cricket has a problem with slow over rates. In the old days, we used to get 100-110 overs per day, whereas now it…
I have often wondered why bowlers in T20 matches are restricted to four overs while batsmen can bat the whole innings. I see no…
This is not meant to be disrespectful of the clubs still in the finals in 2020 – good luck if your team is still…
There has been a lot of negativity in the media over the 2020 season so far over umpiring, complaining coaches, unfair fixtures, players diving,…
Yes, I know, there has been lots of talk about how unfair the AFL fixtures are. The fans of non-Victorian teams complain about the…
Are you turning Don?
Six Points: Greene lucky to only get a week, 2024's two best wins, and the moment that sums up woeful Roos
Yeah, Geelong and Carlton haven’t played the Eagles yet!
Six Points: Greene lucky to only get a week, 2024's two best wins, and the moment that sums up woeful Roos
For the record, Tim tipped the Hawks to be top 4. It is still possible, maybe.
Six Points: Greene lucky to only get a week, 2024's two best wins, and the moment that sums up woeful Roos
This is not a Crows problem or an Essendon problem – all teams are as bad as each other.
Six Points: Greene lucky to only get a week, 2024's two best wins, and the moment that sums up woeful Roos
At least the ball stayed in motion and there weren’t the stoppages we have today. The Draper case is actually not a good example but generally, if a player is over the ball, other players just jump on top. If you had to retard them to get a free kick, you would need to grab their jumper and pull upwards or sidewards.
Jumping on another player never used to be a tackle.
Maybe I’m just old.
Six Points: Greene lucky to only get a week, 2024's two best wins, and the moment that sums up woeful Roos
I’m not really fussed about what penalty he gets. However, if I were Greene, I’d be arguing that I didn’t attempt a spoil to protect Boyd and my decision was vindicated because Boyd wasn’t injured. Had I attempted a spoil, I may have knocked out Boyd (as did 2m Peter with Cunningham) and I would rightly have got 3-4 weeks.
So, I, Toby Greene am a good bloke (just like Charlie) and should get off!
Monster Tribunal night confirmed as Giants challenge Greene, Hogan bans, Eagles appeal star's dangerous tackle
On the Draper holding the ball controversy. Many years ago, I umpired a lot of footy – including junior footy which, in many ways is not dissimilar to modern AFL.
The rule used to be that to get a holding the ball free kick, you had to retard the player with the ball. these days, everyone just piles on (including the team mates of the player with the ball).
Maybe the rule should be that the tackling player does not get a free kick if he is simply lays on top of the player with the ball (after all, that is not a tackle). Additionally, I’d be suggesting a player be penalised if he is jumping on his team mate with the ball – whether there is an opposition tackler or not.
These current actions (clearly coached into the players) are causing a lot of the scrappy football and constant stoppages.
No doubt this will cause other issues but the ugly scenes of players piling on to create a stoppage is not good for the game.
Six Points: Greene lucky to only get a week, 2024's two best wins, and the moment that sums up woeful Roos
I don’t think the Lions will beat the Cats and (if I’m right), that will make Brisbane 2-4.
From there, they still have a tough draw.
They play the Giants, Port and the Pies away from home. They also have some challenging games at the Gabba – Melb, Syd and Giants.
They should win their other 11 games so will need to at least halve the crucial games against fellow contenders to be 16-7.
This will put them around 4th or 5th. I don’t think they can win the flag from there.
The data says Brisbane are a flag contender - but the eye test tells a completely different story
The Dogs were ok but the Saints were terrible. In fact, of all the games I’ve watched, this was the worst performance of the year so far. Dogs should have won by more as the score line flattered the Saints.
Footy Fix: The Saints were ten times as rubbish as the Dogs were last week - and it's worth working out why
I really don’t like to agree with Chris Scott but he is 100% right. The outcome of the “Cameron incident” was correct (ie a fine) but the justification was flawed.
AFL News: Scott hits out at 'offensive' Tribunal call to clear Cameron, Pies to swoop on star Dog?
Saints
Crows
Pies
Blues
Cats
Freo
Syd
Hawks
It will cost you extra for me to say why.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 6: Can the Bulldogs bounce back after a week of scrutiny?
Not interested in excuses – especially before the game.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 6: Can the Bulldogs bounce back after a week of scrutiny?
On one of the gaming apps, the Cats are 2.46. Excellent value for a team 5-0 against a 2-3 team.
Not recommending you put your money on them (usually a kiss of death) but hard to see the reasoning other than a home game for the Lions.
AFL News: Why Cameron escaped ban for dumping tackle, Blues star hit for six, Dees re-sign fan favourite
I think the end decision was correct as it was low impact but their justification is flawed.
I doubt that if I was charged with a serious crime that I would get off because I hadn’t done it before.
AFL News: Why Cameron escaped ban for dumping tackle, Blues star hit for six, Dees re-sign fan favourite
Yeah but calling him Mr Cameron is a bit over the top. Sounds like they had to ask his permission to issue the fine!
Having had my laugh, I think it was the right decision in the end.
AFL News: Why Cameron escaped ban for dumping tackle, Blues star hit for six, Dees re-sign fan favourite
I think there are some good uses of social media.
Some of my elderly relatives are currently travelling around the world. They keep their extensive friends and relatives informed of their progress – this is useful not only because we are interested in their lives but also knowing that they are safe (and they don’t need to call or email everyone to confirm this).
I regularly communicate with many relatives in other countries via social media.
My business also benefits from income generated from social media marketing.
There is a dark side to social media and it could be significantly reduced (perhaps it will never be eliminated) by identification of every user.
As I said previously, it is not in the social media’s interests for this to happen as it would involve extra costs and lower advertising revenue.
However, it is in society’s interests for this to happen.
Social media trolling of our sportspeople has its newest victim - but Sonja Hood won't be the last unless we take a stand
Most of the people who abuse others online are not open to rational discussion and education on the error of their ways. They need to be identified and banned.
There is minimal abuse (although not zero) on Link’d In – where everyone has to provide their name.
It is actually quite easy for the social media companies to sort this out – the identity of every account holder has to be verified and the account holder’s name must be published with all comments and videos.
The reason why the social media companies wont do this is because they like their clients abusing each other and posting violent videos – it causes a stir and generates traffic which in turn generates revenue for them.
So it is up to our legislators to force them to do this.
Social media trolling of our sportspeople has its newest victim - but Sonja Hood won't be the last unless we take a stand
Unfortunately, that’s a defeatist attitude and will not solve the problem.
Perhaps a public demand to the social media operators to identify and ban the offenders might help. It’s not going to work for one person but if many started to do it, maybe both the social media companies and the Government would start to listen.
Social media trolling of our sportspeople has its newest victim - but Sonja Hood won't be the last unless we take a stand
To be fair, dumb politicians are not all Victorians!
Social media trolling of our sportspeople has its newest victim - but Sonja Hood won't be the last unless we take a stand
I agree BG. I’m not aware of the abuse Dr Hood faced but it is rife in society – both online and in person.
I’m not a high profile sports person but I have been subjected to both online and face to face abuse and neither are nice. It’s not fair or reasonable that the victim should have to close their social media account as this signals a win for the perpetrator.
Time for social media companies to verify and publish the identities of all commenters. I’d be happy if The Roar took the first step. No reason we can’t keep out nick names but I see no reason why our full names couldn’t be published – it might even moderate some comments on here!
Social media trolling of our sportspeople has its newest victim - but Sonja Hood won't be the last unless we take a stand
Word is, McDonald is about to re sign with Sydney.
Problem with your combination is one injury and you’re back to Taberner as a third tall forward (he can clunk it but can’t kick a goal).
Six Points: Why Dogs' disaster isn't all Bevo's fault, Eagles on their way, and 2024's biggest beat-up
Also Flynn. He’s no world beater but crucially would have allowed Bailey Williams to go forward for 60-70% of the game. No Allen and no Williams in the forward line has exposed Darling (who, at best should be 3rd tall forward).
Six Points: Why Dogs' disaster isn't all Bevo's fault, Eagles on their way, and 2024's biggest beat-up
It is not the ultimate insult being compared to Freo (but it’s close).
Six Points: Why Dogs' disaster isn't all Bevo's fault, Eagles on their way, and 2024's biggest beat-up
Didn’t watch the game but talent doesn’t disappear overnight. He’s still coming, maybe a better deal for WCE if he has an ordinary year.
Six Points: Why Dogs' disaster isn't all Bevo's fault, Eagles on their way, and 2024's biggest beat-up
What about the hair?
Six Points: Greene lucky to only get a week, 2024's two best wins, and the moment that sums up woeful Roos