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Lincoln9

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Newspaper journalist / sports editor. Football tragic.

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Some interesting responses, thanks!

To respond to a couple:
“every game could have 10 good goal scoring opportunities spoiled by players shoving attackers onto their backside in full knowledge that they’ll only get a caution.” I disagree, as I stated – if they shove the player outside the box, it’s still a red card. If it’s inside the box and a caution, then it’s still a penalty. A caution and free kick isn’t harsh enough, I agree.

A penalty isn’t a 50/50 chance for a goalkeeper by any means. If you think a penalty isn’t a deterrent for fouling in general, then that’s a completely separate issue.

Also – “One wonders if this would be raised if Panta had gone in studs raised & chopped down Emmo causing injury so that he(Emmo) could no longer continue? If we followed this line of thought a referee would have to make decisions on the viciousness of the action”.
If he chopped down Emerton with studs raised, of course that’s different. It’s a red card challenge in it’s own right. And heaven forbid a referee would have to make a decision on the viciousness of an action – isn’t that what they’re paid to do on virtually every challenge throughout the match?!

I’m choosing not to comment on the implication I look like Pantelidis either 🙂

Is football's double punishment too harsh?

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Football
 
2012

Thanks for the comments guys, I don’t believe that football is in a bad state domestically. To me, there’s not much doubt that season 10-11 has been somewhat tumultuous, albeit due to some external factors like the WC bid focus, then natural disasters which obviously can’t be planned for.

I’ve got complete faith in the game’s ability to produce continued grow. Once the FFA’s focus returns to the A-League, things should recover. And bring on the feast of football in 2011!

Australian football's defining month

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Football
 
2011

The Broncos averaged 35k last season, and only they and the Bulldogs averaged over 18k. I’m certainly not suggesting the NRL is in poor shape, but when every other team is averaging crowds of 10-18k, there’s no doubt they would be looking at ways to increase attendances.

Overall, I admit my idea is somewhat fanciful (particularly considering the dramas of the WC bid – something I hadn’t really considered), but I still see some overall benefit if such a proposal could come to fruition, however unlikely that may be…

Codes need to work together to pull crowds

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AFL
 
2011
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