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The good thing about Norwood is they would almost exclusively take support away from the Crows.
WA does make more sense population wise but you wouldn’t want to diminish Freo. Some mention South Freo. Presumably a lot of their fans support the Dockers. Splitting the WC support down the middle would be ideal.
Unfortunately I suspect Norwood would only ever be a pawn for the AFL. A good way to extract more of what they want from another bidder.
AFL News: Surprise new team enters race for 20th licence, Eagles close in on priority pick for 'self-inflicted incompetence'
They should have looked at this in Gill’s time. I think he was a Sturt fan. At least I saw Bruce interview him at half time once and he asked who his favourite was as a kid. Gill said “I liked the Jumbo Prince!”) This got Bruce salivating but most viewers probably didn’t know what they were talking about.
AFL News: Surprise new team enters race for 20th licence, Eagles close in on priority pick for 'self-inflicted incompetence'
Rowdy, I know you are not a Nicks fan, but do Crows have the players to be much better? A genuine question as I haven’t seen them play yet this season.
PS new photo I see
'Disproportionate reaction': Forget the doomsayers - Sydney's shock loss to Richmond means absolutely nothing
You can’t blame them for living elsewhere. Riewoldt previously said he would only consider leaving Richmond if there was a Tassie team to play for. Tim Lane’s career took him elsewhere too. Not sure who Richie is.
GWS has held on to players ok. GC lost a few but that is more likely a result of their mediocre performance. That is why the AFL is pushing for Tassie to be a success from the start. (Dont forget that GWS and GC had extended lists to start. Thet were always going to lose a large number of players.)
They will get better attendances in Hobart and Launceston than GC and GWS.
How Tasmania's AFL dream could be killed by a $750 million dilemma
All these filters do is teach me rude words I don’t otherwise know.
The problem with coaches staying too long: Will Brisbane have the courage to punt Fagan if they don't contend?
Worth a try
AFL News: Tribunal verdict in for Tiger over Swan hit, Cats in the clear over Hawkins' phone use
I am sure they have used the potential clause before but I don’t remember which players. I take your point though.
AFL News: Huge triple blow for Tigers, former greats slam Lions' Vegas story, Saint cops ban
Good comments, but I don’t see how Baker could have got longer under the guidelines (unless he did more damage) and I think Richmond have a good case to downgrade it.
Meanwhile a Swans player punched a Richmond player in the head in a spoiling attempt. It was the 3rd quarter I think on the boundary line on the outer side. It wasn’t late but it was poorly executed. The only real difference was the level of publicity in the media.
AFL News: Huge triple blow for Tigers, former greats slam Lions' Vegas story, Saint cops ban
Which would be 100% more, not 200%.
Umpires' anti-Ginnivan bias has reached a new low - it's time for the AFL to step in
I didn’t watch the game, but I’m not convinced this is a Ginnivan-specific problem. Is not like the umpires get all the other head high decisions right. There just always seems to a focus on him and it’s getting boring.
Umpires' anti-Ginnivan bias has reached a new low - it's time for the AFL to step in
It was a nice surprise. I thought Sydney were pretty average in their kicking skills. In fact, in the games I have watched this season, kicking skills have been poor across the league.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
Mr Right, your point is irrelevant. If you test positive, WADA will ban you.
I don’t know if WADA allow traces, but regardless, a normal user should only test positive (urine sample) for 3 days.
Presumably some players can’t help themselves and use closer to game day, then self report and do a test before playing . Given that are risking their careers, they probably need help. I don’t think we or they should be too concerned about the apparent forthcoming changes.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
It will be more fun to write when they botch their season, like they always do.
Six Points: Commonsense solution to score review influx, and why this star Tiger should get two weeks
Nevertheless, WC is the most likely win in that group, followed by Fremantle. Freo even lost at home to Richmond last year.
Freo have a history of inconsistency and underachievement. They are a team you would always give yourself a chance to beat.
Richmond must embrace rebuild or risk getting 'mired in mediocrity' - here's how they can do it
Agree with most of that, but criticism of the crowd against Port us pretty rough. Historically we rarely get a good crowd against them (no support in Melbourne), 41000 being the best home crowd ever. Add in the worst timeslot and an average team, means I thought the crowd was pretty good.
Richmond must embrace rebuild or risk getting 'mired in mediocrity' - here's how they can do it
Cocaine is considered performance enhancing by WADA if positive on game day. That’s my point. Otherwise I would agree.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
No I don’t. But it’s not the same. If that was my lawyer and he/she can’t go to court for me on Monday because of some drug taking 2 nights earlier, then I will be pretty annoyed and the law firm will suffer reputational damage. There is currently (allegedly) some issues with the AFL in recreational drug use that does not affect the mythical law firm in the same way.
Let’s not forget the AFLPA agreed to all this.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
Not in principle. I don’t believe it is anyone’s business. However it is a complicated issue for the AFL because recreational drug use can lead to doping bans if they are still in your system on game day. A large number of players getting suspended for doping impacts every interested party, so I think in this case the AFL has grounds to undertake these tests. MacGuire is also correct in pointing out that drugs stem from organised crime as does match fixing. The AFL are sensible to try and minimise risks.
There are many other professions where drug testing is appropriate but typically only matters on “game day”. I am not going to list them all.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
I mean when they have 5 30 pm start times at Peeth Stadium on a Friday. Ridiculous for people attending.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 3: Which of last year's grand finalists is going to stay winless?
Yes. And we don’t care if you miss the start of a game on a Friday night either.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 3: Which of last year's grand finalists is going to stay winless?
I don’t think it is the same. Cocaine is fine with WADA if used outside of competition.
I don’t think the AFL is catching wannabe cheats and letting them off, rather they are checking the more stupid members of their playing group to prevent them from inadvertantly cheating (and getting suspended).
Having said that, I am in favour of immediate suspensions as Eddie suggested was coming soon.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
Would WADA ban them if they tested positive for cocaine outside of game day? If not, then there s no issue.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
Therefore they are not competing with a performance enhancing drug.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
Isn’t this whole thing about doctors testing pre match and if positive the player feigns an injury? That way they can’t compete with a PED.
'Strongest drugs code in sport': AFL set to revamp three-strikes policy amid new 'secret immunity' bombshell
Hopefully you’ve got two things wrong there.
AFL News: Surprise new team enters race for 20th licence, Eagles close in on priority pick for 'self-inflicted incompetence'