Recent content by speedpeck23

That's hardly surprising though.....those clubs you mention have been around for at least 125 years.....( Port of course 154 years),,, they will have supporters everywhere by virtue of generational connection. Ironically it's the very reason the AFL is trying to build the game in NSW and Qld...

I absolutely agree with you. The whole GWS thing is very clunky. The original plan as I understand it was to have one game each week in NSW and QLD.....hence 2 clubs each. Sydney Swans we are told is the biggest football club (any code) in NSW. I guess they had to come up with a club that...

Yeh, agree with you re Alice Springs 2 and Darwin 9 games. Personally I think the AFL are very unlikely ever to relinquish Canberra as part of GWS.

Yes, fair enough, but they effectively have 2 home grounds. If they have a base in Adelaide....as you say they could play Crows, Port, GR in Adelaide in 3 of first seven games....so 4 others away....then base themselves in Darwin. Interesting to note that there is a big push for another SA...

Agree. The case for NT is all about creating a vehicle to help disadvantaged communities. You need everyone on board.. Govt, Corporate . If the Giants and Suns end up being self reliant (that's a big IF) as you say then AFL will have taken off truly in NSW and Qld and the game may well be in...

No doubt NT would have to have a club structure and playing fixture like no other. Majority of their income would have to come from share of broadcast rights, government backing and because they would likely have a high profile ( unique club, isolated but iconic location) they may get...

Guess it remains to be seen but St Kilda and Geelong have both won against formidable opponents after only having the 5 day break. Provided you have no injuries maybe it in fact can be an advantage sometimes. Not suggesting that it should be routine.

You are concerned about the integrity of gambling in the AFL....... The AFL's illicit drug policy is effectively minimizing the likelihood of a player taking the field under the influence of drugs which may enhance or compromise their performance..... which is important for many reasons...

That's what you think. You are not privvy to multiple patient medical records unless you are a health professional. There are many instances where patients want their confidentiality maintained including some of the ones you have mentioned. Epilepsy, STI's, Mental Health, Cancer ( at the very...

They can only know if the player authorizes release of the medical information to a 3rd party .....otherwise the doctor could lose their medical registration and/or be sued by the player.

I totally get your point, but that is the dilemma and necessity of medical confidentiality.

So the "image of the game" does not include player welfare ??

Yeh some go with wisdom, others believe punitive measures actually work........incredible...

Punishment is not the real answer anyway........

Guess you don't believe in rehab