No Oppo Supporters 2021 General AFL Discussion

[GotTheGoodes]

Yep, 100%. Having grown up around that time as well, that period of time between 1988 and 1995 (in particular 92 and 93) and not having the success of the Hawks and the Blues of this world when I was at primary school and also nearly seeing the side killed off makes me feel lucky and grateful for the success we have had the last 25 years all that much more.

Ditto here.

... Kels, Luffy, Lewy, Dezza (Kickett), Dunks, Cressa...

It's when I learnt every name can be nicknamed!

 

[Angry Red Bull]

I don't know about stacking trophies , 1 will do in the next decade , take 2 even , i've only had 2 in 90 decades. All you said is absolutely spot on. Hope your safe over there , we are all Swans .

I had no idea you were 900 years old Bedford. Explains a lot really

 

[bedford]

I had no idea you were 900 years old Bedford. Explains a lot really

903 in fact

 

[Kapers]

For someone who is only in his 20s, I haven't had the chance to support my team at their lowest, and these last 2 years have been really fun for me. Feel like true supporter when I'm watching the team get thrashed (not that we do).

 

[JackSwans]

For someone who is only in his 20s, I haven't had the chance to support my team at their lowest, and these last 2 years have been really fun for me. Feel like true supporter when I'm watching the team get thrashed (not that we do).

Also in my 20's and agree, it's been humbling but this group has me so excited, the ceiling looks so goddamn high from here

 

[SwansProudly]

Also in my 20's and agree, it's been humbling but this group has me so excited, the ceiling looks so goddamn high from here

Like your profile picture

 

[bungee]

Well i get called old on here. I've been lucky now to see 2 flags , should have been 4 and then i look at the flog St Scum fans.

What about the 1933 flag ? Surely you were there ?

Just kidding. Thanks for the good wishes Bedders. You're absolutely right, we're all Swans here and I hope we all have plenty of reasons to celebrate over the coming years. I have a good feeling about our team.

Meanwhile I'm keeping my head down on Plague Island (GB) and enduring the strict lockdowns. It's tough, the winter is cold and dull, and I long for some footy, but there's spring, Swannies and an end to the pandemic to look forward to. Stay safe Swannies

 

[sataris]

What about the 1933 flag ? Surely you were there ?

Just kidding. Thanks for the good wishes Bedders. You're absolutely right, we're all Swans here and I hope we all have plenty of reasons to celebrate over the coming years. I have a good feeling about our team.

Meanwhile I'm keeping my head down on Plague Island (GB) and enduring the strict lockdowns. It's tough, the winter is cold and dull, and I long for some footy, but there's spring, Swannies and an end to the pandemic to look forward to. Stay safe Swannies

Have it on good authority that SBD Gonzalez has watched every season since 1896

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Have it on good authority that SBD Gonzalez has watched every season since 1896

I’m a grandparent in my late 50s but it looks like I might have been playing up the grumpy old codger archetype a little TOO eagerly. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

And a big hi and a very happy new year to everyone on the Swans board.

Of late I’ve been a bit preoccupied over on the political forums gleefully mocking the idiot Trump and his dwindling band of supporters, but my love for our great club continues undiminished.

 

[ScottBo]

Random observation of the day. If the Swans gave Buddy an additional nine years starting this season, at the end of it he'd still be younger than Tom Brady is now.

I know NFL quarterbacks don't run as much as AFL players, but every play Brady has a line of big men trying to bring him down. Impressive longevity for someone still performing at a high level. I'll be happy if we can get two more good years out of Bud.

 

[bedford]

Our first 11 signings for the VFL/NEAFL comp are out . Interesting Ben Silvagni on it

 

[Mister B]

So has there been any reasoning as to why they have decided on East Coast VFL as the league name and not just ECFL? The V seems to be a little redundant.

 

[JackSwans]

So has there been any reasoning as to why they have decided on East Coast VFL as the league name and not just ECFL? The V seems to be a little redundant.

Is that the definite name or just the placeholder for the time being?

 

[Kiama Chris]

So has there been any reasoning as to why they have decided on East Coast VFL as the league name and not just ECFL? The V seems to be a little redundant.

Not if you're a Victorian.

 

[Slingshot Footy]

So has there been any reasoning as to why they have decided on East Coast VFL as the league name and not just ECFL? The V seems to be a little redundant.

Because the die hards can't let go of the past so easily. I'm sure the AFL has their own grand vision for what they want their second tier competition to look like but the changes will need to be gradual.

 

[Angry Red Bull]

So has there been any reasoning as to why they have decided on East Coast VFL as the league name and not just ECFL? The V seems to be a little redundant.

Redundant not quite the word rather misnomer more apt. You can’t have an entire east coast league spanning 3-4 states described as “Victorian”. Plain stupidity and obstinance anchored in the past. This almost on a par as locking the GF in for MCG for next 50 years.

 

[bedford]

Not if you're a Victorian.

Not me , it should have it's own name . The VFL will be all AFL teams and they want the stand alones out . Would be good to go back to the VFA .

 

[Ticky009]

Our first 11 signings for the VFL/NEAFL comp are out . Interesting Ben Silvagni on it

I've hear anything on him for a while, did his form warrant the pick Bedders?

 

[Bear31]

Funnily enough there is plenty of money for Grass Roots footy without even impacting those salaries but $800,000 seems to me excessive for what they are doing.

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I think at AFL headquarters there are about 8 people that earn more money than Buddy.
Name me another high profile sport in the world where executives get paid more money than the best player.
Why is that?

 

[Ticky009]

I think at AFL headquarters there are about 8 people that earn more money than Buddy.
Name me another high profile sport in the world where executives get paid more money than the best player.
Why is that?

Hence the call for an Independent review. Can't come soon enough.

 

[bedford]

Tom Scully

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Tom Scully

Age

32

Ht

181cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.7

5star

K

9.9

4star

HB

10.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.5

5star

CL

2.3

4star

D

12.6

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

5.1

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.1

2star

CL

0.8

3star

D

19.8

5star

K

8.8

4star

HB

11.0

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

4.6

5star

CL

3.8

5star

might have played his last game !

 

[Punts]

Hopefully his mental health is ok that’s the main thing

 

[Kapers]

Really happy to hear the afl is harder on concussions. Imo the harder the better. As much as I love the game, couldn't watch any loved ones get concussed multiple times.
Such a scary injury.

 

[sataris]

Really happy to hear the afl is harder on concussions. Imo the harder the better. As much as I love the game, couldn't watch any loved ones get concussed multiple times.
Such a scary injury.

This is always true.