Training Pre-season 2019

[Cataholic]

The members of the 44 year club will still be here as loyal as ever.

Can you imagine if, back then, we were members of today's 'instant gratification required' generation?

 

[you pick one]

Probably, but that also reinforces the fact that the umps are swayed by personalities and their sense of ego when the only factor should be the play.

exactly.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

Side tracking a bit but I reckon big Tom Hawkins gets a better run from the umpires when he just plays the game.

Umpire's are human beings which means that they have ego's aswell. People often forget this.

 

[Cataholic]

exactly.

Becoming more prevalent too.

As the need by some umps to be bigger than the players is slowly ignored, so too it becomes the new 'norm'

 

[you pick one]

Can you imagine if, back then, we were members of today's 'instant gratification required' generation?

Back then you argued you point at the 6 oclock swill on Church st outside the Sale yards hotel,or one of the other watering holes,we were much more civil towards other people in that environment.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

The members of the 44 year club will still be here as loyal as ever.

As will I. Sorry that I'm not as old as you lol!

 

[Stan The Caddy]

Perhaps. There’s a pretty good point in having expectations. Particularly with the amount of bullshit we’ve been fed about Scott and the players that have been brought in. It’s time to deliver.

It was time to deliver 2 years ago to be honest...

 

[Cataholic]

Umpire's are human beings which means that they have ego's aswell. People often forget this.

They do, but an umpire - in any sport - is there to adjudicate the right interpretation in a particular moment of play with impartiality, which precludes their personal ego and opinion of an individual player.

These guys are supposed to be the best within their profession, but are laughably amateurish too often.

 

[you pick one]

Umpire's are human beings which means that they have ego's aswell. People often forget this.

Becoming more prevalent too.

As the need by some umps to be bigger than the players is slowly ignored, so too it becomes the new 'norm'

What do you make of the fact the umpire I've forgotten his name that Hawhins had the run in with never did another Geelong game for the year.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

I honestly didn't take offence but I do find this board to be quite critical and pessimistic on the whole but maybe that is just me

It is mate but you still need to judge each post on its merits.

 

[Cataholic]

What do you make of the fact the umpire I've forgotten his name that Hawhins had the run in with never did another Geelong game for the year.

He was scared

 

[you pick one]

As will I. Sorry that I'm not as old as you lol!

No chance I'll get another 44 year stint.We need Coaches and players who are driven to see YPO at another raising of the flag ceremony.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

They do, but an umpire - in any sport - is there to adjudicate the right interpretation in a particular moment of play with impartiality, which precludes their personal ego and opinion of an individual player.

These guys are supposed to be the best within their profession, but are laughably amateurish too often.

I agree that the umpires at times are shithouse. No doubt. My point was that if players treat them with respect they are more likely to treat the players with respect, that's all.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

What do you make of the fact the umpire I've forgotten his name that Hawhins had the run in with never did another Geelong game for the year.

I imagine that was an AFL decision and a good one at that I would have thought. Take away any doubt.

 

[you pick one]

I imagine that was an AFL decision and a good one at that I would have thought. Take away any doubt.

I agree on it being an AFL decision,what do you mean by take away any doubt?

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Perhaps. There’s a pretty good point in having expectations. Particularly with the amount of bullshit we’ve been fed about Scott and the players that have been brought in. It’s time to deliver.

There's no point having negative connotations towards something that hasn't yet happened. I just think it's better to look ahead as a supporter and not dwell on past failures. We've got an entire season ahead to get excited about. What happens will happen ... until then.

 

[winty]

What do you make of the fact the umpire I've forgotten his name that Hawhins had the run in with never did another Geelong game for the year.

I think his name was Richard Cranium.

 

[you pick one]

I think his name was Richard Cranium.

Nice work.

 

[Spazz Cat]

There's no point having negative connotations towards something that hasn't yet happened. I just think it's better to look ahead as a supporter and not dwell on past failures. We've got an entire season ahead to get excited about. What happens will happen ... until then.

Still a bit early. Usually excitement and forgetting about the previous year comes around NAB cup time.

 

[Spazz Cat]

Can you imagine if, back then, we were members of today's 'instant gratification required' generation?

I reckon it's different for footy. Even now.
Your parents tell you what team you go for, and you stick with them till the end. Win or Lose.
Except If you go for Hawthorn.

 

[Cataholic]

I agree that the umpires at times are shithouse. No doubt. My point was that if players treat them with respect they are more likely to treat the players with respect, that's all.

Yep, fair point

 

[Cataholic]

I reckon it's different for footy. Even now.
Your parents tell you what team you go for, and you stick with them till the end. Win or Lose.
Except If you go for Hawthorn.

Why would anyone do THAT to their kids??

 

[Spazz Cat]

Why would anyone do THAT to their kids??

Maybe when your changing their nappies, you just get used to seeing Hawthorn jumpers.

 

[Cataholic]

Maybe when your changing their nappies, you just get used to seeing Hawthorn jumpers.

But seriously, it's child abuse!!

 

[Stan The Caddy]

No chance I'll get another 44 year stint.We need Coaches and players who are driven to see YPO at another raising of the flag ceremony.

I'm all for that my friend!