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Mindless deafening woof-woof music is a scourge everywhere – every restaurant, every shopping centre, every sporting event – nothing is sacred.
I’m never too sure who it’s actually for. I believe most people, including young people, would be happier without it. Or at least toned down. It seems to be primarily for the organisers, advertisers and in restaurants, the staff.
It is, of course, magnified a hundred percent at the footy. Impossible to have normal conversations.
AFL News: Collingwood calls for AFL to introduce premiership rings, Prestia eyes return for Tigers
Thank the umpires for 2016
Even Bulldogs fans know your time is up, Luke Beveridge please do us a favour and move on as painlessly as possible
Swans and Geelong best managed clubs in the comp.
It seems to me that part of Richmond and Hawthorn’s problems now relate – in part at least – to their previous coaches – clever enough to win premierships +++ but at the same time neglecting to renew and replenish the well.
It’s sad how – unless you’re a player – the fizz of a premiership, let alone three or four in a row, goes flat so quickly especially if the club sinks to the bottom of the ladder and has trouble lifting.
What’s it all about, Alfie???
From injuries to coaching decisions and even umpiring calls, it's all going wrong at Richmond in 2024
‘THE AFL has found the umpiring in the 2016 Grand Final fell short of the standard expected from the three umpires of that elite calibre.‘
Massive overreaction to Sam Draper non-story proves players can't even enjoy harmless fun anymore
The world can’t enjoy harmless fun anymore.
Massive overreaction to Sam Draper non-story proves players can't even enjoy harmless fun anymore
@The Iron Dingo
2016 Grand Final
Six Points: Bevo's Bulldogs reach breaking point, dangerous tackle loophole must be closed, and 2024's worst coach-killer
Does this mean the umpires have to mind read?
Six Points: Bevo's Bulldogs reach breaking point, dangerous tackle loophole must be closed, and 2024's worst coach-killer
Regardless of how good the Swans are, Giants are a different kettle of fish to Hawthorn.
Will be surprised in Swans get on top of them Sat arvo – in the wet.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 8: Showdowns, QClashes and blockbusters galore - but who wins?
And personal pronouns of any description are all banned.
AFL News: 'Shame for our game' - legend unloads on Greene ban, 'world's gone mad' as skinfold tests punted
I picked Sydney because I can’t not.
As there’s no money involved what the heck…
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 6: Can the Bulldogs bounce back after a week of scrutiny?
Gold Coast could win. Suns have a history of winning at the SCG even back in the days of mediocre teams and coaches, which is not the case now.
A Swans victory is not a lay-down misère.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 6: Can the Bulldogs bounce back after a week of scrutiny?
Eddie, the perennial toddler who never knows when to shut-up.
‘It’s better to say nothing and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt’ – a lesson he’s never learned.
Finlayson's wife blasts 'incredibly embarrassing' reporting on husband's response to homophobic slur ban
Apart from the billionaires who own the various social media platforms, it’s hard to see what use social media is for the rest of us. We all managed our lives perfectly well without it. It’s easy to say ‘don’t use it’, however, for people – young people in particular – it is obviously addictive and almost impossible to walk away from.
The only answer is to ban anonymity but, of course, the platform owners don’t want that as it would seriously damage their advertising revenue. Others claim that banning anonymity goes against freedom of speech principles.
Smart phones and social media are just as damaging to children and young adults as cigarettes were in the era when everyone was encouraged to smoke as soon as they hit puberty, if not before. At least it was possible to eventually turn tobacco use around. This addiction is way more sinister and, it would seem, impossible to control.
Social media trolling of our sportspeople has its newest victim - but Sonja Hood won't be the last unless we take a stand
Selwood. is. really. boring.
Footy Fix: Chris Fagan's finest hour? How the Lions gave the Dees - and Simon Goodwin - the mother of all baths
Couldn’t agree more 13th.
Absolute hypocrisy. Not defending Jeremy nor disputing his ‘sentence’, however, in my view, letting fly in the heat of a game is understandable. On the other hand, a coach – supposedly a role model in charge of young men living their lives in a glass bowl – having a tanty on the sidelines using the slur that he did deserves significant time out if not sacking.
But no, old Clarkie gets off with a fine that would barely dent his bank account.
'Totally unacceptable': AFL bans Port star for 'unprompted and highly offensive' homophobic slur
Oh, that’s really mean Roger.
Footy Fix: Does the Essendon Edge not apply to Connor Rozee or something?
Terrific article
Particularly liked this:
Here’s the reality: it was IN because the officiating umpire said it was in. Whether the decision is technically right or wrong is irrelevant. It was paid in, so it’s in. Bleating about it, examining it, and screenshotting it, isn’t going to change it, and does nothing but offer another excuse for failure, rather than examining the real problems.
Stuff the excuses - Collingwood are making the same mistakes as always after success, and it's time to act
William Butler Yeats must be turning over in his grave…
Footy Fix: Fly's Pies have officially been worked out - but that's just the start of their problems
Great article.
I hate the way it’s stuffed the ladder.
'Dripping in inequality and stupidity': Footy is back... and so is AFL interference
Agree NH
It’s not just the ground that impacts games, the crowd also potentially plays a part.
The psychological help of a huge roaring crowd v a smaller, quieter crowd is, I believe, huge. And, yes, considering the 2016 GF also has the potential to affect the umpiring.
As well, followers of teams outside Vic have to consider airfares and accommodation (pricey especially for a family) if their team plays a Vic team in the GF. Locals can front up for the cost of a ticket, which adds to the lopsided crowd support at some GFs at the jolly old G.
Despite this, yes, the best teams can overcome these hurdles nevertheless there’s a significant advantage for Vic teams in GFs playing the out-of-towners.
There’s no indication that this will ever change.
'Dripping in inequality and stupidity': Footy is back... and so is AFL interference
Well said TID.
On the one hand Victorians want ‘their’ game aka Australian Rules to flourish across the nation, on the other hand not at the expense of sharing the love in equitable ways. Or ditching one of their ‘historic’ teams to help spread the game beyond Victorian borders and the hallowed ground of the jolly old G.
There is also the rubbishing and loss of players back to the ‘home of Australian football’ expansion teams have to contend with as they struggle build up members and fans in a country of 26 million that has four codes of football all fighting for attention.
I assume Tasmania is well prepared for the rocky road ahead.
Devils ready to raise hell: AFL's newest club goes back to the future with traditional jumper as stadium furore rages on
An excellent result.
How long before Eddie starts whinging about the Swans Academy, salary caps and related gripes to do with the northern clubs?
I’d give him a couple of weeks especially if the Swans crack on next w/e as well.
Footy Fix: Don't panic just yet, Pies fans... but there's now a blueprint to bring the premiers down
Oh, Macca…
Give it a break mate, you’re embarrassing yourself.
The AFL didn't need to rob the NRL's house with Opening Round - it's more than big enough already
Lovely Doc, thank you.
Local to a north shore resident?
Depending on location, probably the Giants.
And yes, they need members. The Swans are travelling well in that regard.
If I wasn’t a dedicated Swan I’d definitely be a Giant. The only time I don’t barrack for the Giants is when they play the Swans. And yes, their song is great.
Love Toby and a whole heap of the others especially the blokes who’ve hung in there and not run off to a Victorian team.
Their new coach is brilliant. What a bonus to snap him.
I wasn’t a fan at all of Leon Cameron (who’s now at the Swans). He always looked half dead and often publicly dissed his players, which I didn’t care for.
I reckon the Giants have a good chance of getting the hardware this year.
Imagine a GF Swans v Giants…
The Victorians would have a nervous breakdown at the very thought.
Footy Fix: Adam Kingsley gave Craig McRae an absolute coaching bath - and this utterly bonkers stat proves it
Yair, I know, what a curse
I’m working on it.
Even Bulldogs fans know your time is up, Luke Beveridge please do us a favour and move on as painlessly as possible