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If they pay free kicks for dropping at the knees or raising arms to draw free kicks (doing a Selwood, Ducker Hunter) then they are enabling high contact, therefore not paying free kicks for ducking is hopefully going to get them to stop doing it and reduce the amount of high contact.
Umpires' anti-Ginnivan bias has reached a new low - it's time for the AFL to step in
The kicking efficiency stat came up late in the game and the Swans were at about 50% and much of that was due to the Tiger’s pressure. Did the Swans turn up thinking it would be an easy game? Complacency is every team’s weakness and there were a number of Swans that were off.
Six Points: Commonsense solution to score review influx, and why this star Tiger should get two weeks
Kudos to Collingwood for the tackling. Their pressure has been poor for the last few weeks. To have that many inside 50s against and the other team convert so few is bad kicking and poor coaching from the Lions, and some improved defensive work by the Pies.
Footy Fix: The worst grand final rematch ever just proves the Pies have slightly fewer problems than Brisbane
So he should have written a letter to the AFL commission? There’s a reason the people came to him, came to him. He’s an MP and Parliament is a valid public forum to raise this issue.
Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests
Tim, you need to stop whingeing about the Swans. Not the Bulldog’s fault that the Swans recruited Buddy and Mike Fitzgerald promised that the Swans would never win a flag while he played for them and that’s what came to pass.
Six Points: Papley's hypocrisy, Wright's Tribunal verdict the wrong call, and why are we retiring Pendlebury?
So one is going back with the flight of the ball, the other is running toward him with clear vision of him and it’s Ok for him to take out the one going back? That is not going to fly.
Six Points: Papley's hypocrisy, Wright's Tribunal verdict the wrong call, and why are we retiring Pendlebury?
The colours are awful and the design terrible. Reminds me of that putrid Freo guernsey they used for years. I don’t mind the Devils image – someone could do something with that like the poster on the right.
Devils ready to raise hell: AFL's newest club goes back to the future with traditional jumper as stadium furore rages on
$$$ is all the management cares about
Footy Fix: Adam Kingsley gave Craig McRae an absolute coaching bath - and this utterly bonkers stat proves it
Sorry, I strongly suspect it will be back – see my other comment about the money.
Footy Fix: Adam Kingsley gave Craig McRae an absolute coaching bath - and this utterly bonkers stat proves it
Any question about the AFL if it involves money can be answered by looking at the dollars. Round O was a winner. Healthy attendance on the Gold Coast, sell out elsewhere plus an extra week of television revenue. Especially note the sell out for the Giants. The AFL would be very happy – all those bonuses.
Footy Fix: Adam Kingsley gave Craig McRae an absolute coaching bath - and this utterly bonkers stat proves it
I’d have Dane Rampe on that list, denied at several drafts and didn’t land a spot on an AFL list until the age of 22. Rookie-listed in November 2012, debut in Round 1 of 2013 and played his 200th match in 2022. He’s an All Australian, an emergency for the greatest NSW team of all time and a Bob Skilton medallist, and leads the Swans as a co-captain.
The not-so-traditional pathway of the Rookie Draft: Top 10 stars who have used this route to success in the past decade
Will he focus on management and leave the football to the coaches?
Does new CEO Don Pyke have too much past baggage to lead the Eagles back to glory?
You can only recruit who’s available and who wants to come to your club. I think they tried and unfortunately didn’t get anyone this year. There’s a go home factor at play sometimes for West Australians but it seems to go more against Freo than for them.
Will Dockers come to rue lack of trade activity?
The Sun’s should have enough points to draft three first round players. Interesting contrast to the Swans. I agree the Swans have done brilliantly – four players at little cost to fix weaknesses versus Suns getting three brilliant draftees. Tough call.
The Swans have already won the trade period - and it's set them up perfectly for another crack at a flag
Reid is back running. He had very good years in 2012 and 2022 leading to a flag and a disaster. He’s had long periods of injury other years.
Hopefully he’s fully fit next year.
The Swans have already won the trade period - and it's set them up perfectly for another crack at a flag
I think your feelings are hurt at the loss of Hamling.
The Swans have already won the trade period - and it's set them up perfectly for another crack at a flag
Hamling is more than competitive depth. Hopefully the ankle is good to go. I think he’s a brilliant pick up.
The Swans have already won the trade period - and it's set them up perfectly for another crack at a flag
Good on you for being brave enough to write this. I’m not brave enough to put predictions on paper!
AFL Oracle revisited: Grading my pre-season predictions for 2023
Good suggestion Tim – I like it.
COMMENT: THAT advantage call wasn't a shocker - the rule is just completely broken, and the fix is simple
12.18 vs 13.8 Inside 50s: 57 vs 43. Collingwood were the better side on the day – deserving premiership indeed.
COMMENT: THAT advantage call wasn't a shocker - the rule is just completely broken, and the fix is simple
Ducker Daicos – got two frees from dropping at the knees, one goal.
'Disgraceful', 'Lions robbed', 'umpires won Collingwood a premiership': AFL world erupts over last-gasp 'advantage' call
GWS in a Prelim would definitely be wild fantasy at the beginning of this year. I like their chances but think it’s a 50:50 game. Collingwood have dropped some form while GWS seem to have gone to another level.
Early last year I thought Carlton looked top four but then they faded. They’re a better team now with return of Martin and adding Acres. Unfortunately, I think they make too many errors, they’re carrying too many injuries and have had to change four players. On top of that is the Gabba.
I’m hoping for a GWS Brisbane Grand Final.
Blues and Giants have had seasons out of a storybook - but can either get their happy ending?
Hawkins is an interesting idea. I like it but doubt he would move. Apparently he is on minimum pay? But he has a lot of property investments in Geelong (which is very popular at Geelong – apparently they get a good deal).
A big part of Melbourne’s forward issues this year was injuries. They’ve had a lot of players through there this year so I think the lack of connection makes sense. No mention of Ben Brown – I think they are better with him in the team. Harrison Petty seems to be a very good option. If any team gets a good year with injuries, it makes a huge difference.
TOM MORRIS: Is a Luke Hodge-esque un-retirement from Jack Riewoldt exactly what Melbourne needs?
Carlton already played their Grand Final – maybe but the same could be said for GWS – tough second half of the year. I still don’t like the bye before finals. Pies will have played two games in four weeks while GWS three. Maybe the match fitness is better.
I agree that the Lions GWS Grand Final would be well liked at AFL House, especially if GWS win. They would love it if GWS filled that stadium regularly and TV ratings build in western Sydney.
Could Daicos' return backfire on the Pies? Five burning questions ahead of AFL preliminary finals
We lived in Perth for three years and I did a trip to Sydney and could not believe the jet lag. It’s only a few hours difference but it knocked me around on that trip. I’d hate to be doing it regularly. Much admiration for the Eagles and Docker’s players.
Victorian teams not getting a home ground/state advantage is nonsense.
Six Points: Clutch kings do it again, footy's dirtiest player, and debunking 'Vic-centric' fixture myth