Mega Thread Port Forum 'General AFL Talk' Thread Part 4

[Waspy79]

they are from 1897-2017. The afl is an extended vfl from a statistical point of view. What is your point? or dont you understand the concept of a database?

No point, just curious! But I don't care much for VFL stats. They mean no more to me than SANFL or WAFL etc.

 

[Macca19]

Locketts was a point.

 

[finbarr]

This page has really rammed home just how meaningless stats have infested this game. I blame Bruce McAvaney.

 

[Pappagallo]

This page has really rammed home just how meaningless stats have infested this game. I blame Bruce McAvaney.

Hey did you know that no current AFL player has the first name John? The last one was Butcher.

#cultpoints

 

[SilenceOz]

I pray Geelong get rolled today, we would hold 3rd and have a good percentage lead to keep them out.
Yeah it probably wont happen, but the entire competition currently makes no sense.
One game behind Adelaide, we need to at least match them with wins for me to have any confidence we wont get slaughtered in finals this year.

 

[Sewer de Lance]

So Melbourne now have one of, if not the best ruckman in Gawn.

2 very good KPF in Hogan and MacDonald

Frost has improved out of sight down back and is a joy to watch taking the game on.

They have one of the best midfield units in the comp, equal to GWS IMO, Viney, Jones, Oliver, Tyson & Lewis.

Bernie plays the QB role beautifully of HB

Petracca is an up and coming gun.

It's a young playing list which is capable of winning multiple Premierships.

 

[philreich]

So Melbourne now have one of, if not the best ruckman in Gawn.

2 very good KPF in Hogan and MacDonald

Frost has improved out of sight down back and is a joy to watch taking the game on.

They have one of the best midfield units in the comp, equal to GWS IMO, Viney, Jones, Oliver, Tyson & Lewis.

Bernie plays the QB role beautifully of HB

Petracca is an up and coming gun.

It's a young playing list which is capable of winning multiple Premierships.

But they're still untried in September, which is a whole new ball game. That said, Goodwin is doing a fine job, and is definitely in the discussion for AFL coach of the year.

 

[finbarr]

I was glad the Messages On Hold Eagles were beaten last night. I do however hate seeing Simon Goodwin happy.

 

[Janus]

So Melbourne now have one of, if not the best ruckman in Gawn.

2 very good KPF in Hogan and MacDonald

Frost has improved out of sight down back and is a joy to watch taking the game on.

They have one of the best midfield units in the comp, equal to GWS IMO, Viney, Jones, Oliver, Tyson & Lewis.

Bernie plays the QB role beautifully of HB

Petracca is an up and coming gun.

It's a young playing list which is capable of winning multiple Premierships.

It's a playing list built on an antiquated model of how to play the game, and won't do anything because of that, because GWS is better than they are all across the ground.

They've managed to score 35 points less and concede 150 points more than we have in the same amount of games - 185 points. And that includes our 70 point thumping at the hand of Essendon when we looked like witches hats.

Until they actually start defending, they won't win s**t. They don't have enough talent to win on talent alone. No team does.

 

[Schulzenfest]

But they're still untried in September, which is a whole new ball game. That said, Goodwin is doing a fine job, and is definitely in the discussion for AFL coach of the year.

Nah. He's just in the right place at the right time.

 

[philreich]

Nah. He's just in the right place at the right time.

You may be right, but the AFL loves a fairytale, and if the Dees finish in the top 4, there'll only be a field of 1 for coach of the year. Who are the other candidates at this stage?

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Leigh Matthews getting stuck into the stupidity of the umpires over the 30 seconds to kick a goal re Higgins and the umpire from 30-40m away making the call and the one 5m away saying nothing. He mentioned Dixon. He was fired up and said he didn't care about Jumper punches, bumps etc interpretations but said if you have earned the right to have a shot on goal you should be given clear instructions you can hear. Basically confirmed what I was saying about Dixon that you can't assume the player can hear you. Higgins was on the panel and confirmed he didn't hear the umpire.

 

[drazah]

Leigh Matthews getting stuck into the stupidity of the umpires over the 30 seconds to kick a goal re Higgins and the umpire from 30-40m away making the call and the one 5m away saying nothing. He mentioned Dixon. He was fired up and said he didn't care about Jumper punches, bumps etc interpretations but said if you have earned the right to have a shot on goal you should be given clear instructions you can hear. Basically confirmed what I was saying about Dixon that you can't assume the player can hear you. Higgins was o the panel and confirmed he didn't hear the umpire.

Funny how the panel all got stuck into Dix, yet stuck up for Higgins.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Funny how the panel all got stuck into Dix, yet stuck up for Higgins.

Was Matthews on that panel?

 

[LFC2010]

Scott whinging about the umpires in the Bulldogs/norf game last night.

Said he'll go and seek answers this week.

 

[drazah]

Was Matthews on that panel?

Don't remember.

 

[edgie]

Scott whinging about the umpires in the Bulldogs/norf game last night.

Said he'll go and seek answers this week.

Every coach should do this vs the Bulldogs.

Sent from mTalk

 

[OneGreatClub]

Scott whinging about the umpires in the Bulldogs/norf game last night.

Said he'll go and seek answers this week.

Geez does he ever give it a rest?

 

[Port01]

Would have preferred west coast got up last night, I just think they will lose more on the run home.
Jetta's sealer miss reminded me too much of Port Adelaide.

 

[Port01]

Feel sorry for Higgins, had an umpire right next to him that said nothing. How could you possibly think you've been told to play on when they only umpire close by is fine with it.

 

[JohnHinckleyJr]

Geez does he ever give it a rest?

I wish ken would sometimes

 

[JohnHinckleyJr]

Feel sorry for Higgins, had an umpire right next to him that said nothing. How could you possibly think you've been told to play on when they only umpire close by is fine with it.

Mate that impact could have buckled his knees if he was majorly injured could that be on the umpired for neglect?

 

[Magpiespower]

"Port are tough and resilient, the Crows are nice guys. They're spoodles. Cocker-spoodles."

CRowie backed up by naming (a fit) Robbie the best player in the comp. Better than Fyfe, Ablett, Dangerfield, etc. "I love the bloke."

Now he's singing SPP's praises. "Could've been a Crow!"

He's ready to jump ship...

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

From the Crows board with apologies to the Angels:

Went down to Adelaide Oval
Where Blighty stands in Bronze
The Crows have jumped the shark
Just like the bloody Fonz

Are we ever gonna win the flag again?
Are we ever gonna win the flag again?

Brave Andy Otten
Like a waxwork that can’t move
Defenders pass him
Cos' Gov’s fitness not yet proved

Are we ever gonna win the flag again?
Are we ever gonna win the flag again?

With all the loose men
JJ got no place to go
Wait in the goal-square
Maybe get a Joe

Are we ever gonna win the flag again?
Are we ever gonna win the flag again?

We've got to stop these kick-outs
Going long and right
If you can’t take a grab
At least please show some fight

Are we ever gonna win the flag again?
Are we ever gonna win the flag again?

Are we ever gonna win the flag again?
Are we ever gonna win the flag again?

Can't stop the memory
All aboard the D-Mac train
The Hawks just pantsed us
So the question still remains

Are we ever gonna win the flag again?
Are we ever gonna win the flag again?

 

[LFC2010]

J Selwood KO'd