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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…
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 suggest, had that been SPP, it would have been 1-2 weeks.
Some players are untouchable.
LISTEN: Yes, Michael Christian is really claiming it's 'not 100 per cent clear' Butters hit Docker high
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
He is a gun but how soon will he re sign? From his point of view, the longer he leaves it, the better the deal.
Six Points: Why Dogs' disaster isn't all Bevo's fault, Eagles on their way, and 2024's biggest beat-up
Would Naughton be a good fit for Freo? One key forward would make a huge difference.
Six Points: Why Dogs' disaster isn't all Bevo's fault, Eagles on their way, and 2024's biggest beat-up
4/6 – missed Carlton and Bulldogs.
Footy Fix: Amazing Adelaide resurrect their season with one of the great wins... but how on earth did they pull it off?
Put you house on the Cats – they wont lose. Unfortunately, all you will get as a profit is new letterbox!
Footy Fix: Amazing Adelaide resurrect their season with one of the great wins... but how on earth did they pull it off?
I wouldn’t be surprised to see an upset tonight.
Melbourne are playing close to the best footy in the comp at the moment but if they have an off night, Brisbane will pounce.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 5: After a weekend of 9s, can our experts back it up?
I spat the dummy like that when we had Sandpaper gate. Swore I’d never watch another game of cricket.
I calmed down.
AFL News: 'No credibility' - Freo slam ex-ump's 'spoilt brat' whack at Clark, Dees to challenge Pickett ban
Maybe you need to do a bit more homework.
EPL competition is a full home and away season – ie every team plays the other teams twice each season (once at home and once away). Additionally, there are no finals, the team finishing on top wins the title.
Travelling around England is completely different to travelling across Australia with different time zones.
Comparisons to other sports are irrelevant.
Six Points: Clutch kings do it again, footy's dirtiest player, and debunking 'Vic-centric' fixture myth
Steele, you’re better than that (or was it a typo).
Which 3 quarters are you talking about? 27.8% is not three quarters, nor is 22.2%.
MCG tenants
Collingwood
Richmond
Melbourne
Hawthorn
Essendon
Docklands tenants
St Kilda
Bulldogs
North
Carlton
Six Points: Clutch kings do it again, footy's dirtiest player, and debunking 'Vic-centric' fixture myth
I get it all Ritchie and I’m over it. I don’t know why Tim decided to stir the pot (maybe I do).
Six Points: Clutch kings do it again, footy's dirtiest player, and debunking 'Vic-centric' fixture myth
I think they just don’t get it and never will.
Six Points: Clutch kings do it again, footy's dirtiest player, and debunking 'Vic-centric' fixture myth
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?