After an interesting Round 1 where all teams played, we now have this ridiculous situation where momentum for the season halts to allow byes for clubs in Round 2, 3 and 4.
And this is even before discussing the inequalities OR creates in match ups between teams coming off breaks.
Its a...
Very hard for their supporters given their clubs have been so poorly run with hope limited
I genuinely feel for them. It's been 20 years now while irrelevant. Supporters deserve better
One of the things I've noticed over the years is the ability of older chaps to continue playing elite football into their mid 30s.
Here's a list of players 33 and onwards still at the top of their game
37 - Pendlebury
36 - Boak, Zorko
35 - Dangerfield, Taylor Walker
34 - Rampe, Sidebottom...
In what looks to be a open season with no clear standout team, it will be interesting to see how many teams assume the mantle as the flag favourite
Before season began, Lions were outright fave. As at today after 1 game being played the new flag favourite is Hawthorn
Why do we tolerate the Senate that throws up unelected swill like Babet, Antic and others including Thorpe who walked away from her elected platform to pursue her self indulgent agenda
All these people have views that are important to them but they aren't reflective of the voters and don't...
Port not a winner
Eagles also probably would have liked time again
Tigers with a huge haul to take to the draft even if it meant losing 3 of their better players
Been some interesting examples last few days of players leaving under Free Agency and how that's played out at BnFs.
Obviously these can be sensitive occasions and each players circumstance is different.
We've seen Barrass acknowledge this sensitivity but then use the ocassion at the Eagles...
What's your highlight of the Paris Olympics?
For me it was Sayas win in the BMX. Never thought I'd say that about this sport, but the back story and family connection for one another was inspirational
Who has worst injury list- Richmond or Collingwood?
Collingwood
Name
Injury
Return
Aiden Begg
Knee
Season
Jack Bytel
Concussion
Test
Josh Carmichael
Concussion
TBA
Mason Cox
Leg/concussion
6 weeks
Jordan De Goey
Abdomen
3-4 weeks
Jamie Elliott
Vascular
TBA
Josh Eyre
Hamstring...
Is Saturday 4.30pm now considered a new marquee timeslot?
Have noticed a few high profile games scheduled then. Personally I hate that timeslot but seemingly others like it given 87k turned up yesterday for Geelong Carlton.
Northball - a bold new game plan or just marketing hype?
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/02/21/kane-cornes-early-observations-of-the-kangaroos-new-northball-game-style/
The first month is critical.
Like they say in golf on Saturday of a major you don't win it then, but your certainly can lose it.
History shows if you lose 3 of your first 4 you're done.
What do you expect from your team in those first 4 weeks?
Senior Dons stars say they've had enough of mediocrity and determined to rise up in 2024
https://www.3aw.com.au/star-bombers-brutally-honest-comments-ahead-of-crucial-2024-campaign/
It's embarrassing the pronunciation of the word defence in last few years. Are the sheep that enamoured in American sports that they feel it necessary to change the way the word has been pronounced here for a 100 years.
Will the ADF be soon referred to as the Australian Deeefence Force or does...
Never known a handover to take so long.
They took forever to find a replacement and now he has to cool his heels while Gill enjoys the long, self indulgent send off
I remember the Crows talking up their sports science fitness program under Neil Craig 20 or so years ago where heavy training and tapering off for finals was considered elite end sports management. More recently Pies losses last 2 weeks have been put down (in part) to the heavy training loads...
This has ramifications not only in the immediate term for those facing possible criminal charges at PwC, but also for governments and how they are totally reliant on consultancies for what historically had been a Public Service capability.
On a lighter note I found this on PwCs website amusing...