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This thread is for those who wish to cleanse themselves of any erroneous opinion expressed on BF over the 2021 season whether it arose from misjudgement, alcohol induced emotion and/or blatant stupidity. Please note that I have limited the thread to the 2021 season only (including the...

Does anyone know whether the club has undertaken the Time Trial(s) yet? Do they publish the results anywhere?

Does anyone else remember our baseball team, the Melbourne Monarchs, in the early 90s? Footscray owned the team which played in the (now defunct) Australian Baseball League and was based at the Altona Stadium. I think we won the national championship in 1992 or 1993. They were the glory days...

What is the longest period between flags for a player? If NM win this year, it will be 16 years between flags (1999 and 2016) for Harvey. And at the same club! That must be a record.

I couldn't find a thread on this. I'm really hoping we secure one of the licences in the women's football league. Surely - as one of the early pioneers and if we can make a strong business case - we must be a good chance. I think the deadline for submission of the application is end of April...

I want to develop two small devices which beep and flash when they come within five meters of each other. The devices would not be physically connected (i.e through a wire). How would I do this? What wireless technology would need to be used? Who could develop this for me?

Anyone travelled to Russia? I have booked a trip (with the GF) for 8 nights in March next year. Just booked it on the spur of the moment as a surprise birthday gift for her. I will be flying into Moscow. I plan to do a few nights in each of Moscow and St Petersburg, with perhaps a day trip...

Damian Barrett said on MMM that we were making enquiries about picking up Kreuzer. What do we think? Do we want him? What would we trade for him? How much should we pay him? It probably won't eventuate, but what do people think?

I thought that we were scheduled to tour in May/June 2015, but I cannot locate a fixture anywhere (despite the Ashes dates already being locked in for later). Does anyone know where to locate the fixture? or when it will be released?

Remove the two wing positions for both teams on the field. You then automatically have four less players on the field - creating more space - surely this goes some way to clear up the congestion on the field. You also have the added benefit of improving the depth of the competition with less...

Searched for a general running thread, but no luck. I have just got back into running after a 6 month lay off due to a knee problem. The knee still doesn't feel 100%, but I am just easing myself back into it. Pre-injury, I was running 10-12km at about 50min-1 hour mark. My second run back was...

It looks like we will be seeing two teams matching up in the GF for the first time in VFL/AFL history. There are now 6 teams left with 9 possible GF match up scenarios: Collingwood v Hawthorn v Adelaide v Fremantle West Coast Eagles v Hawthorn v Adelaide v Fremantle Sydney v Hawthorn v...

Just discovered the Bulldogs -v- Power are playing an end of season match at Kia Oval, London, on Sat 3 November! Yes, terrible draw of teams for the neutral supporter, as they are as bad as each other, but it should be a competitive match! Tickets are 20 pounds each, which is not cheap for...

I have noticed over the past couple of months that the Age is increasingly using the term “AFL” in the heading and body of its articles. I can only speak to the online format, as I reside overseas and do not read the hard copy. But I often see that on some occasions more than 50% of the articles...

I was a big fan of Mark Neeld prior to the start of this season. He was making all the right noises with his no nonsense old school approach. It is what Melbourne needed. I actually found myself wishing that he was signed by the Bulldogs. I am, however, a bit disturbed by some of his comments...

Hey I am living overseas this season. What's the best radio podcast (football related obviously) to download and where do I get from? Any recommendations appreciated. I intend on listening to it on an iPhone. Cheers

Hi I am about to commence planning a two week trip to Sicily. I am doing it solo. I have travelled Italy extensively, but never Sicily. Any advice? What would you recommend? Good places to eat, natural sights to see etc? Anyone who has travelled by organised tour groups, please...

I was keen to get along to watch a game as having massive withdrawals at the moment with the cricket on back at home. There are two matches in London: Lords and the Oval. I was hoping to get to take in the match in Lords, but reality (and my wallet) tells me that the Oval is more likely...

I was reading another thread and I came across an interesting post about a tourist scam. I have posted it below. I thought this would make for an interesting, funny and informative thread. Everyone who has traveled has a story of someone trying to scam money from them. I was recently in...

There seems to be a stigma attached with former coaches, who have not achieved premiership success, applying for new senior positions. Rarely do senior coaches get another chance. In recent times I can only think of a few who have been reappointed in the position again at another club. There...

I know this will never happen. It is fairytale stuff, but I wanted to share my grievances with you anyway. I apologise if it has been discussed previously on this board. The AFL is the main tenant and future owner of Etihad Stadium. They were only able to secure future ownership of Etihad...

The AFL needs to introduce a salary cap for the clubs football department. The astronomical salaries (i.e. Ross Lyon) and creation of new positions (i.e. Senior Assistant, Mark Thompson) is out of control. It will only serve to widen the gulf between the have and the have nots. This will...

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/connolly-out-of-football-department-as-dees-change-tack-20110920-1kjlc.html Soft landing for Chris. Looks like mateship has saved him.

We often hear that a club's list is "rebuilding" towards a premiership. The best case in point at the moment is a Richmond, North Melbourne or Melbourne. Or if you look back only a year or two, Carlton. Every club, at some point or another, has been in premiership rebuild mode. The clubs tend to...

Shane Valenti won his second consecutive Liston medal yesterday. After missing 3 games, he still won by a clear 10 votes! See link: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/valenti-seizes-second-liston-20110912-1k632.html Surely he will get another chance at AFL level. Will GWS pick him up to...

We should approach Ross Lyon for the senior coaching job. Experienced. Successful. Respected. Marketable. Tactical. Committed. Stable and a safe pair of hands. Offer him 4 years!!!!

According to C.Wilson at the Age: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/the-clarkson-five-20110818-1j0b2.html If I was Clarkson, I would be inclined to stay at the Hawks if they offered a 3 or 4 year contract on the same money (or better) as Melbourne have offered. Hawks list is better...

Hey I am looking for people to have a kick of the football in London. Nothing serious; just a social kick in a park somewhere. I live near Battersea Park, but happy to meet people half way. If anyone is interested, PM me. Cheers

The comp should be structured as follows: 18 Team Competition (mindblowing, isn't it?). One Victorian Team Moves to Tasmania (not my club). The AFL will then consist of: 9 Victorian Teams. 9 Interstate Teams (which includes the club that has moved to Tasmania). Let's split the...

There is a football myth that must be busted. It has grown to biblical proportions. The exponent of this myth are that shameful rabble that call themselves supporters of the Port Adelaide "Power" Football Club. They are heathens, yet breed in the 'City of Churches'. Their idea of a tax...