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  1. PerthBoy86

    Umpiring Does the AFL/umpires have something against the Adelaide Crows?

    Umpiring has been diabolical in recent times, and most sides get the wrong end the stick at times, but how many times do the Crows seemed to got screwed over in important decisions? Dawson, Rankine against the Pies, Keays goal, and last night...Rachele taps the Port player in the side, called a...
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    Which is the smallest rivalry between Victorian clubs?

    I was surprised to learn the Hawks and Tigers played their FIRST final ever in 2018 or 19, and they don't really seem like rivals at all. They generally haven't been that competitive at the same time. Had they been so, an 'eastern suburbs' rivalry could have developed. I guess St Kilda, North...
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    How would you place each team in the 'premiership' cycle?

    If you believe in such a thing, there's the idea teams go through a cycle from rebuilding, being average, contending for finals, and in the premiership window. There might be also categories for perpetually mediocre or at the bottom, or perpetually challenging. How would you describe classify...
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    I realised the reason I don't care that much about the 2026 premiership season

    Well one reason of many...still love Aussie rules and will always do, but on top of the AFL's tone deaf lunacy, from Opening Round to 'Wildcard Round', the fixturing and other inequalities, its the same old teams challenging again. I know this is the case in many sporting leagues, and even...
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    Best Final 2 Minutes of a Game Ever

    Today was undoubtedly game of the round (with 3 contenders), with so many lead changes. Hawthorn lead with minutes to go, then Geelong edge in front by a goal with that Shannon Neale set shot with a minute and changs to go. Most thought Hawks best result was a draw, but they get the quick...
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    When did wearing team colours/merch become the norm?

    Prompted by the thread about wearing your team guernsey in public. Watching older footage it seems most people just wore ordinary clothes to the footy, whereas now most will wear some club merch. Its increased even since I started going in the 90s and early 00s. It seems there were also more...
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    Are the Bulldogs the real deal in 2026?

    Very early days, but the Bulldogs last night showed a resilience and maturity I didn't really see in 2025. They seemed more balanced and solid in defence. I don't know all the specific changes they made, but their youngsters have stood up really well. Maybe someone more knowledgeable than I can...
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    Suspensions for accidental contact are getting too much

    I'm a bit sick of how accidental contact is resulting in more and more suspensions which often shape games or seasons for teams. I get how the league wants to stamp down on injuries, especially concussions, and I'm for making the game safer - within reason - but at the end of the day we have to...
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    Most Overrated Grand Finals

    What are some of the most overrated grand finals, in your opinion? My memory only extends to the early 90s, but I have watched a few replays from before that. The 1989 VFL Grand Final is widely considered the greatest ever, but as a game, I wouldn't even put it in the top 5, to be honest. Maybe...
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    Which side has the highest peak performance/ceiling?

    I don't mean overall performance or ladder position of course, but which team - at their best - has the highest performance level, even if their base level might be lower. You can measure that with pressure (tackles, spoils, etc), possessions, effective disposals, speed of ball movement, metres...
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    2024 vs 2025 Premiership, which is a greater achievement?

    Hard to really split them I would think as a Lions supporter, but personally, does one feel more amazing or special to you? I would argue 2025 is at least as great, in some ways. 2024 was the 21 year droughtbreaker, the fairytale of coming from 5th, the comebacks against GWS and Geelong, loss...
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    Is this one of the greatest grand final performances of the AFL era? Can Brisbane be stopped in 2026?

    I know emotions are high as the dust has barely settled at the MCG, but I still cannot believe what I just witnessed today. You could argue this was as big or even bigger from the Lions than last year. Yes, they came from 3rd instead of 5th, but they also played 4 finals, had many injuries, and...
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    Your Preferred Grand Final Matchup and Premier

    I know many are lamenting the remaining teams left, same old same old, but I'm still pretty excited about the matchups. There isn't much in the prelim battles imo, although Geelong and Collingwood deserved favourites. As for matchups: Geelong vs Brisbane: my worry is it will be a repeat of the...
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    How does general NRL/Rugby League 'culture' compare to AFL/Aussie rules?

    Growing up in WA rugby generally wasn't even on our radar. Some might follow the Wallabies in big matches, and we had the very short lived Reds and Western Force, but the average person on the street would be pretty clueless about either league or union. Many wouldn't know the difference. I've...
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    How would other athletes have been as AFL players?

    Watching the US Open at the moment, and was reminded of how Lleyton Hewitt at one point had aspirations to be an AFL player, but either never made the grade or was too busy with tennis. Not the biggest of frames or the tallest at about 5'11, but would've been a good running outside midfielder...
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    Players who Should've Played for Another Club

    Dane Swan for the Swans Tom Hawkins for the Hawks Nathan Eagleton for the Eagles Easton Wood for the Magpies Garry Lyon for the Lions Joel Ducker (aka Selwood) for the Dockers
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    All Australian Team vs Premiers Exhibition Game

    Just a random thought I had, what if we had an exhibition game say 4 weeks after the grand final between the All Australian Team and the Premiers? They could have a month to train together etc. The AA members from the premiership side would still play for their team and their AA spots would be...
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    Week 1 Finals Tips and Who You Hope Wins

    Adelaide d Collingwood by 24 Obviously hoping Adelaide, but I can see the Pies get the jump and pull away if Adelaide allow as many i50s again. I think they will again get off to a fast start and lead by 20+ at one point, before the Crow's pressure and forwards come to the fore. GWS d Hawthorn...
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    Should commentators be held accountable for their bias? Where's the professionalism?

    Watching the game last night, I don't recall a commentator show as much blatant bias towards a side as Garry Lyon did towards Collingwood and against Adelaide. At one point he even yelled 'yes' when a Pies player marked it. It was ALWAYS from a Collingwood point of view, what they needed to do...
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    Post your predicted ladder

    Thought it might be fun for the last few weeks of the season. This is what I've predicted for the last 3 rounds. All favourites except Hawthorn beating Collingwood and Sydney beating Geelong. It is a bit surprising having GC in top 4 and Collingwood out, but I don't think these results are that...
  21. PerthBoy86

    Bulldogs or Lions, which midfield would you take?

    I haven't compared the stats or crunched the numbers, but most agree they are the two best midfields in the comp - maybe Gold Coast third. Obviously Bont, Libba, Richards, Kennedy, Dale etc, Neale, Ashcrofts, McCluggage Dunkley are incredible players, but which would you pick? Overall results...
  22. PerthBoy86

    Is it no longer sustainable to dominate for the whole season?

    Much has been said about 'peaking' at the right time. Like you don't want to peak early then falter later. Many are saying Collingwood peaked too early and are faltering now, but whether it's a sustained decline to a finals exit, or just a lull before a renewed finals push remains to be seen...
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    What do you think of current AFL players in gameday media roles?

    Seems to be becoming more of a thing. I think it really started with Joel Selwood (correct me if wrong), then Dangerfield, Fyfe, and now Touk Miller and even Toby Greene. I don't care much either way if there isn't a conflict of interest, though can seem a bit odd. Someone here said they hated...
  24. PerthBoy86

    Let's talk about GWS

    On SEN Buckley pointed out that GWS often lose the inside 50 count quite handily - which you can tell from the eye test simply watching them - but still win, way more than other sides. They don't seem too bothered by it because there so good defending and intercepting. They of course rely a lot...
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    Why haven't the Bulldogs under Bevo finished top 4?

    He's been at the helm for a decade, yet the Dogs have amazingly - as we know - never finished in the top 4. Which is amazing because they won a premiership and played in a grand final, the year they finished 5th. They also demolished Port in Adelaide in the prelim. Other than that they've mostly...
  26. PerthBoy86

    If throwing was allowed, how would it change the game?

    Before you come at me, this is purely hypothetical. I'm in no way suggesting the rules should be changed to allow throwing, but sometimes it's fun to speculate on how certain rule changes would change the game. I thought about it, and I wonder just how much of a difference it would make. It...
  27. PerthBoy86

    Do you find the commentary over dramatic?

    One thing you notice when watching old games, is the commentary seems a bit more sedate usually, depending on the caller, but on average they didnt get that excited unless something really exciting happened. Now it seems every possession is the last 5 minutes of a grand final, if a side is...
  28. PerthBoy86

    Bulldogs, Melbourne, St Kilda and North, which side has the greatest potential for future growth? Which the least?

    For me it's easily the Bulldogs. Yes, I lived in Footscray for quite a few years and yes they're my second team, but I say this because theyre based in the western suburbs of Melbourne, the fastest growing region in Australia in terms of net population growth. Also in terms of being tied to a...
  29. PerthBoy86

    Non South Aussies, do you prefer the Crows or Power?

    As a neutral, which team do you like more, if you have a preference? And why? I always kind of liked the Crows, saw them as our little brother. Loved watching players like McLeod, Modra, Ricciuto, Edwards, Hart, Burton etc during the 90s and 00s. For some reason never warmed to Port Adelaide...
  30. PerthBoy86

    The anatomy of a comeback

    With the Lion's coming back from 39 yesterday, thought it might be interesting to discuss big comebacks in AFL footy specifically. How they happen, how teams do it, try to stop it, and is it a viable 'strategy' if you like. I think most of the reasons are clear. * big change in form in games...

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