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What is is that all football fans want and love? We all want a premiership! What do we want even more? Multiple premierships! What…
Yes, the NRL should look to expand the greatest and most successful sporting mini-series throughout our region of the world. Let’s take Origin to…
Liam Baker has been playing AFL since 2018 & is quite a skillful player. Some coaching to be more disciplined when attacking the ball would be a good idea. Some would say it’s basic commonsense. BTW, Macca’s position on a lot of issues are also a long way from commonsense!!!
Wright learns fate as massive hit on Swan sent directly to Tribunal
A couple of times yesterday he got caught high before he got a chance to raise his arm & drop his legs. The no calls have brought this to a “head”, excuse the pun.
Umpires' anti-Ginnivan bias has reached a new low - it's time for the AFL to step in
Did you watch the game yesterday? I am not sure this issue is as bad as the article suggests but I saw a couple of no calls on Ginnivan yesterday that were straight forward free kicks. Macca, you would have been seething if these same no calls were repeatedly ignored on Patrick Cripps. BTW, there were a couple of free kicks given yesterday where players from both teams were unaware what offence was for & who’s free kick it was. It was a bit comical when the commentators were puzzled as well after reviewing the replays.
Umpires' anti-Ginnivan bias has reached a new low - it's time for the AFL to step in
The easiest & most simple step to reduce the amount prolonged score reviews is for the AFL to use the same logic of the rest of the sporting world. If the ball brushes the inside of the posts without being touched, full points are awarded & move on. Soccer, Rugby, Basketball, NFL, Hockey, Golf & NRL don’t waste needless time reviewing endless replays to see that the ball has gone through cleanly. The same rule applies to both sides, so just back to the centre & get on with the game.
Six Points: Commonsense solution to score review influx, and why this star Tiger should get two weeks
https://www.afl.com.au/video/1099067/fireworks-spark-after-bakers-brutal-flying-contact?videoId=1099067&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1711864948001
That’s your thoughts?
Six Points: Commonsense solution to score review influx, and why this star Tiger should get two weeks
Ando, Baker didn’t have eyes for the ball & made front on contact with his shoulder to the opponent’s head. He won’t be playing next week. It’s as simple as that. BTW, Specsavers are having a special offer. Any two pairs for $199.
Six Points: Commonsense solution to score review influx, and why this star Tiger should get two weeks
https://www.afl.com.au/video/1099067/fireworks-spark-after-bakers-brutal-flying-contact?videoId=1099067&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1711864948001
Six Points: Commonsense solution to score review influx, and why this star Tiger should get two weeks
It should be a great season with the betting very open. I can not see a clear favourite. As a Hawks man, I am going into the season with the view of “no expectations, no disappointments”.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
BTW RT, nice win yesterday. Tigers fans must be very proud of that performance.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
I understand that WADA tests for Cocaine as a performance enhancing drug as a pIayer may go into the toilet during the half-time break & snort a line in an attempt to limit short term fatigue etc. Although I don’t claim to be an expert, I would imagine WADA doesn’t want put itself in a position where it has to set a bench mark that clearly separates the levels found are actually performance enhancing or just residual from previous use. For example, the police use 0.05 when performing roadside alcohol testing. If it was possible to set an agreed benchmark, would you be happy for just the performance enhancing levels to be published by WADA & the residual levels be documented as negative? I believe any young person who gets themselves into a drug dependent lifestyle is setting themselves up to under achieve. I believe in personal accountability, but I don’t believe an employer should have the right to submit it’s staff for random testing for recreational drugs no matter what your occupation is. A bit of light reading attached.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
A player goes out after a game on Friday or Sat night & takes a line of coke, do seriously think that is going to lift their game performance on the following weekend? Friday, Saturday or Sunday?
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
When you are sick & you go to your doctor seeking medical treatment. It is critical that doctor is able to diagnose your symptoms & prescribe the correct medication. It is a very important position in our community. Doctors aren’t subjected random testing for recreational drugs so why are subjecting football players to it?
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
WADA can state anything, but I am sure anyone with a bit of knowledge & common sense would agree that cocaine use 7 days prior to match day is not going to assist player performance.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
In many positions where work safety & public safety is concerned, I believe in random drug & alcohol testing. Train drivers, bus drivers, crane drivers on construction sites etc. But if it’s not for safety reasons, I don’t believe an employer should have the right to test for recreational drugs. If an employee turns up to work & they are pissed or stoned, obviously there will be repercussions.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
If a Lawyer or an AFL player is under performing he is not going to reach any great heights & he himself is going to suffer the consequences of his own actions. But if he is starring, why are you imposing separate standards due to his profession. The Demons & West Coast won premierships under the cloud of recreational drug use so lets not assert that it is always going to be a highway to hell. The best players in the competition over the last 10 years are Buddy Franklin & Dustin Martin. Do you truly believe neither of them have never taken a pill or used a straw? The AFLPA agreed to this due to public appearance. I am not going sit & dictate that a player is going to be held to higher or lesser standards due to his profession. Testing for performance enhancing drugs must be undertaken & enforced as it gives a team an unfair advantage on the football field. Recreational drug use is a totally different issue & must be treated as such.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
A highly paid Lawyer goes to a Friday night party & indulges in a recreational substance. Come Monday, they start work at 7:00am & put in 5 x 10 hour days & their KPIs are exceeded. Do you believe their employer has the right to drug test them on a regular basis? This substance indulged on Friday night was a non performance enhancing for the week ahead.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
RT, you obviously support random testing for recreational drugs. Is that just for AFL players? Or in any other professions as well?
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
Seriously BM? If a player took a bit of white powder on a Sunday night outing & play the next Saturday afternoon, tests might show traces of recent Cocaine use, but no way is it going improve your match day performance in anyway shape or form. Wada rules that way to simplify things. How can they publish or document a standard stating when cocaine levels are performance enhancing or just residual amounts from previous drug taking. Melbourne’s recent Premiership is no way tainted. This is a societal issue.
Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests
James, in full respect, I am just querying whether you have changed your views on this subject now that Essendon have conceded that the offence has been committed?
Six Points: Papley's hypocrisy, Wright's Tribunal verdict the wrong call, and why are we retiring Pendlebury?
This isn’t performance enhancing drugs, salary cap issues or supplements. Very different concept, their is no unfair advantage.
Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests
It’s a societal problem. Politicians, Judges, Police, Surgeons & CEOs don’t get tested. Footy fans going into the grounds don’t get tested. PD, people with common sense get past drugs, the dumb ones don’t. The war on drugs is dead. Education & specialist club support staff are the ones that will have the most effective outcomes for our youth. Lets not exist with our heads in the ground.
Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests
How about we all take a drug test before we enter our workplace everyday? General society would not accept it but we ask football players to?
Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests
How do you know it is the truth?
Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests
Nice article Les. We all know club talent isn’t enough to win you a flag. The Pies have the talent in their playing roster, Pies supporters are going to be very disappointed if the effort & commitment continue to go missing.
Stuff the excuses - Collingwood are making the same mistakes as always after success, and it's time to act
Both Essendon wins this year have something in common. Both their opponents kicked their way to a loss. Saints kicked 9.13 & the Hawks kicked 11.17. Reasonable kicking performance by these opposing teams would have Essendon 0.4.
Footy Fix: Does the Essendon Edge not apply to Connor Rozee or something?