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Thanks guy. I really enjoyed the read, and recalling those moments. That crunch on Selwood. I imagine history will make a giant of Dusty, and so it should, but Cotchy will always have a special place in the hearts of Tiger’s fans, who watched him weekly.
A warrior on the field, a gentleman outside footy: Trent Cotchin's perfect contradiction
It’s a good theory, but it’s not the way it plays out (overall). Stronger clubs have a stronger hand, and weaker ones have to pay overs to attract talent to strengthen their team – but the cap only allows so much of that. I personally believe 16 to 18 tier one teams is probably the right number, but good luck pruning the Victorian teams.
AFL News: 'Playing for cash' - Eagles legend's brutal call on senior stars, Hardwick's coaching reveal
I think you’re correct – do you know why they celebrated it on an away game? Was it so they could get the cups out with another 16 cup team and not look stupid (ignoring actual result)? Or some other reason? They could have done it at any home game, aside from Dreamtime (or Anzac if that was a home game). Seems odd, without context.
AFL News: Tigers great in hospital after horror car crash, Blues and Dons roasted over 'beyond cringeworthy' MCG scene
Are you just trolling Carlton at this point, or was leaving Essendon out an honest omission? Neither club had any business trotting out cups, given their recent (20 years) status.
Thinking of Bachar.
AFL News: Tigers great in hospital after horror car crash, Blues and Dons roasted over 'beyond cringeworthy' MCG scene
“Here come the Crows” is a bit early by some pundits (and the obvious media heads), but it is building. See 2024 for details.
I’m very interested in the stat someone put on here about every team Dew is associated with always getting a flag.
Footy Fix: This simple, U10s gameplan sparked the Suns' greatest ever performance
Assuming he already filled his tank – free petrol?
AFL News: Roos boss blasts Hawks for no Clarko heads-up as personal toll revealed, Kennett's admission on racism review
Assuming he already filled his tank – free petrol?
AFL News: Roos boss blasts Hawks for no Clarko heads-up as personal toll revealed, Kennett's admission on racism review
Mitch Duncan is not playing.
One player from every AFL team who must stand out from the pack: Round 10
We have a roar after a goal, when it’s our home game. It’s not as bad as some others, but if it had to go to get rid of the more jarring ones, I could wear that. It’s pretty short, as is.
Six Points: The move to save the Swans' season, the worst thing a fan can do, and why the Blues are closer than you think
We’re not forgetting 2018
Six Points: The move to save the Swans' season, the worst thing a fan can do, and why the Blues are closer than you think
My take out of it would be the number of matches with large margins, but other than the Tigers, Crows and Freo wins, yeah I didn’t find it a particularly gripping round.
To be fair to the Swans, I’m not sure any other team was faring any better against the Cats in the GF last year. While statistically their current results this season probably adds to the curse, I think their problems aren’t mental, as is usually the cause, but key injuries recently and two very close losses. Other than that, they’ve got 2/3 of a season to recover. I also don’t want to belittle Freo having a win in Sydney – I can’t recall the last time they won there? Must have been a long time ago, so good on them. Having the Cats next week will be a telling game now.
Agree on Friday night – on both points 😁
While I’m commenting, I’m not down with the pile-on that’s going on against Carlton – Tim could well be right on with his comparison, and the Blues ‘click’ to win ten or so games from here. Writing their season off, and talk of sacking Voss, is premature, and their supporters booing them is baffling (and a bit sickening TBH). The media will always jump on anything for sales, so of course they love turmoil, but we general public are surely better than that. My thought anyway.
Six Points: The move to save the Swans' season, the worst thing a fan can do, and why the Blues are closer than you think
Agree – good article, and let’s keep a lid on it. Good to see the Tigers on the offensive though, and kudos for recognising Broad’s game Tim.
Cat’s will look to steady the ship next week against Freo, that will be an interesting game at Optus – as for us, what a great form builder for next week’s Dreamtime at the ‘G’!!
Footy Fix: Are Richmond back... or is the Tiger time machine good for one trip only?
Is it the same for NRL?
Footy race: Well-run AFL is miles ahead of lumbering NRL - and here are six reasons why
I can help you with that. If you look at the timestamps on the comments, Bretto posted before Macca, therefore he was waiting to see Macca’s reaction.
Michael Voss has Carlton shaping as a bottom six candidate
Good read 😊
Six Points: We need to change thinking on dangerous tackles, and why Duncan is the AFL's luckiest man
Would we have the best list, having previously having had the worst list?
Footy Fix: Boring, brainless and utterly broken - it's time for Freo to find Plan B
Would he then have to hate on himself?
Footy Fix: Boring, brainless and utterly broken - it's time for Freo to find Plan B
You don’t have to be too worried – I did play, I’m not a newcomer to it, and half the time I have no idea why a free kick was awarded (or not awarded), and neither do many of the people in the crowd.
Daisy has definitely lifted her game in the last 18 months. I thought she really broke out as a commentator last year, previously being too deferential and parroting other commentators, in my opinion, now she has a lot more confidence and as a result she voices the things she sees, as she sees them, which makes for a much better experience.
Kelli is probably still getting there – I think she has the confidence required off-field, in that she keeps things moving when the blokes get bogged down with inane stuff; possibly time/familiarity will improve her calling performance.
I have no issue with either of their voices – if someone wants to throttle James Brayshaw however . . .
Six Points: 2023's biggest umpiring farce, Kelli Underwood's commentary, and was Gather Round really THAT good?
Desperately, desperately dim. Yeah, I somehow deserve that for mentioning something I heard on the radio.
Daisy Pearce changeroom controversy highlights AFL’s lingering sexism
No idea, ring SEN, they seem to know something about it.
Daisy Pearce changeroom controversy highlights AFL’s lingering sexism
Ring SEN and tell them your concerns fellas.
Daisy Pearce changeroom controversy highlights AFL’s lingering sexism
I was half listening to one of the Gerards (Healey I think) the other day – the dual role IS because of sex, the coaching gig is paid for by the AFL, it’s not at full rate so she needs to keep the media role to make a full wage.
Daisy Pearce changeroom controversy highlights AFL’s lingering sexism
Love your work, Charlie. Am I just in a good mood, or are you writing better this year? Last week and this week I thought were really good articles, had some humour, some serious in-depth analysis, and a couple of contentious positions – hard to argue with most of your reasoning though. Not saying that your previous entries weren’t good, I just think you’ve lifted your game, and good on you. Keep it coming (but be kind next week, if the unthinkable happens and we fall to the black and white scourge).
AFL power rankings Round 2: Flagpies already? Scintillating Swans? Faltering Fremantle?
“rainbow styled immorality” – are you a homophobe?
Footy Fix: Sure, the Swans' shocking kicking butchered a win... but the Cats blew it just as badly