AFL Round 18: Geelong v Melbourne Saturday 7:25pm AEST @GMHBA

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

I think it is a good rule, poorly umpired... with the nominations.

But i don't think i heard supporters of the game paying any attention... whinging.

True
I'm not sure what you do about the nominations, be harsh on teams not nominating quickly I guess. To my mind there's no doubt Dangerfield exploited the rules, but he's not the first player that's ever done that

 

[Luv_our_club]

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I'm not sure what you do about the nominations, be harsh on teams not nominating quickly I guess. To my mind there's no doubt Dangerfield exploited the rules, but he's not the first player that's ever done that

You did prove me wrong.

 

[Headless]

Melbourne supporters i know how you feel.

Carn

 

[gutsroy]

Back when Blitz was smashing records for third-man-up hitouts all these nongs were going red in the face and blustering, "there orta be a rule!"

Well, now there is a rule, and when Geelong get a correctly adjudicated free kick under it the nongs are still losing their minds.

Don't think Danger had any intention of contesting in the ruck. He exploited the rule to milk a free.
Clever, good gamesmanship, poor sportsmanship (in my opinion).
It worked. Good luck to him.

 

[Gazey]

Don't think Danger had any intention of contesting in the ruck. He exploited the rule to milk a free.
Clever, good gamesmanship, poor sportsmanship (in my opinion).
It worked. Good luck to him.

How was it bad sportsmanship? He nominated and Brayshaw blocked him it probably was a free even if Danger wasn’t the nominated ruck as Brayshaw had his back to the ball and wouldn’t let Danger get to it.

 

[gutsroy]

Commiserations to Dees fans, did a lot right but maybe missed some opportunities to possess the ball and run time off the clock. McDonald was great and he made a few blues, but Petracca caused Geelong problems.
Cats with the great escape helped by excellent conversion, Ablett was great in the last quarter, he lifted offensively and defensively (more importantly, was good to see), Menzel is so good at thinking his way through situations, such a clever footballer.

 

[gutsroy]

How was it bad sportsmanship? He nominated and Brayshaw blocked him it probably was a free even if Danger wasn’t the nominated ruck as Brayshaw had his back to the ball and wouldn’t let Danger get to it.

He continually pushes up into Brayshaw's back and draws attention to it, struggle to see how that is a block, and he does it with the aim of milking a free, had no intention of contesting as a ruck imo.
You don't have to agree.

 

[Gazey]

He continually pushes up into Brayshaw's back and draws attention to it, struggle to see how that is a block, and he does it with the aim of milking a free, had no intention of contesting as a ruck imo.
You don't have to agree.

Was Brayshaw allowing Danger to get get to the ball? No

Can you block a player without watching the ball at least? No

Clear free no argument required. Melbourne had a dream run and are clutching at straws.

 

[gutsroy]

Was Brayshaw allowing Danger to get get to the ball? No

Can you block a player without watching the ball at least? No

Clear free no argument required. Melbourne had a dream run and are clutching at straws.

Brayshaw never took his eyes off the ball.
Dangerfield initiated the contact by pushing hard up against his back and elbow as I saw it.
Players engage in contact at every ruck contest.
The difference here was Danger nominated as ruck in order to feign blockage as a ruck.
He exploited the rule.
Clever. Unsportsmanlike.

 

[Gazey]

Brayshaw never took his eyes off the ball.
Dangerfield initiated the contact by pushing hard up against his back and elbow as I saw it.
Players engage in contact at every ruck contest.
The difference here was Danger nominated as ruck in order to feign blockage as a ruck.
He exploited the rule.
Clever. Unsportsmanlike.

How is it unsportsmanlike? Danger was the ruck Brayshaw wouldn’t let him compete what should Danger have done?

 

[Strange Cat]

Brayshaw never took his eyes off the ball.
Dangerfield initiated the contact by pushing hard up against his back and elbow as I saw it.
Players engage in contact at every ruck contest.
The difference here was Danger nominated as ruck in order to feign blockage as a ruck.
He exploited the rule.
Clever. Unsportsmanlike.

Get your hand off it

 

[Strange Cat]

Seriously, I never heard anyone call for a rule against 3rd man up. It came out of nowhere. Would be interested to be proved wrong.

Blics has done well as defender this year.

Didn’t hear Eddie whining continuously about it? Interesting

 

[Wojcinski]

Brayshaw never took his eyes off the ball.
Dangerfield initiated the contact by pushing hard up against his back and elbow as I saw it.
Players engage in contact at every ruck contest.
The difference here was Danger nominated as ruck in order to feign blockage as a ruck.
He exploited the rule.
Clever. Unsportsmanlike.

Danger nominated for the ruck, Brayshaw obviously didn't realise despite the umpire saying so, blocked him as he usually would block another midfielder and got pinged.

How is it unsportsmanlike?

 

[dazbroncos]

FMD

doubt anyone would sober...

HAHAHAHAHAHAAH

Go Catters

 

[Tap Tap Tapperoo]

Danger nominated for the ruck, Brayshaw obviously didn't realise despite the umpire saying so, blocked him as he usually would block another midfielder and got pinged.

How is it unsportsmanlike?

People's issue is that he had no intention of competing in the ruck, but only to draw the free. Why do you think he tapped his temple afterwards as if to say it was smart play?

TBH, I have no issue with Dangerfield, all he did was take advantage of a stupid rule. The third man up rule is one of the many reasons I have no faith in the decision makers in this whole state of the game committee they are carrying on with.

 

[Moggy]

Not often you would see a side 4 goals up at 3/4 time, kick 3.5 in the last quarter & still lose.

What's the Melbourne version of Richmondy??

Dees-appointing - according to the guys who invented Richmondy.

I.e. 2 Guys, 1 Cup podcast with Will Andersen and Charlie Clausen

 

[Gavin Excell]

A great win for sure and id say Hawkins played the best key forward game by any player at the club over the last 10 years, but.... Cats arent a contender while they routinely get beaten for midfield clearances

 

[Runk]

Mission Accomplished.

P.S. StevenwellerHFC you were full of crap as per usual tonight btw.
At some point you really should get a clue.

Clearly the team runner was on the gameday thread and showed him what I said.

You are welcome.

 

[Lunchlady Doris]

People's issue is that he had no intention of competing in the ruck, but only to draw the free.

Angus Brayshaw could really use your mindreading skills right now.

How can anyone have any complaint about that free?

 

[Gazey]

People's issue is that he had no intention of competing in the ruck, but only to draw the free. Why do you think he tapped his temple afterwards as if to say it was smart play?

TBH, I have no issue with Dangerfield, all he did was take advantage of a stupid rule. The third man up rule is one of the many reasons I have no faith in the decision makers in this whole state of the game committee they are carrying on with.

How do you know he had no intention of competing in the ruck?

 

[WCE Wizard]

Petracca can get the ball but does nothing with it time after time

He is so over hyped its not funny has done nothing this year or last year

 

[WCE Wizard]

I,want Melbourne to win but **** me Jesse Hogan needs to do something

Yep like Petracca when the big game comes against a good team he goes to water

 

[DickieKnee]

Bad luck Dees, keep your chin up.

 

[Gavin Excell]

Kelly what a gun. Hopefully he can change the Cats culture - or get out before he gets infected.

The winning Cats culture?

 

[WCE Wizard]

Pinched, absolutely stolen. Demons should’ve won that

Yep they had 13 more inside 50's and 8 more shots on goal