Biased/incompetent media coverage

[Scotland]

Guys like Simmo, Mitchell, and even some players like Xavier Ellis must laugh when they see us in the Vic media.

 

[The Stid]

I never really bothered with The Front Bar before, but I watched it a few weeks ago and have watched everytime it’s been on since. But my god, Andy Maher is by far the worst part of that show. What bland campaigner. He seems to only be there to keep Mick and Sam in line like a bloody babysitter. He’s just keeping it all PC incase someone might get offended by some comedians.

 

[frenchconnection]

And those that bitterly hate West coast winning.

I would put Blight in that category - when he was coach of Geelong during the 90's don't think he ever got over at being beaten by West Coast twice when we won the flag in '92 & '94!

 

[avishka5]

I would put Blight in that category - when he was coach of Geelong during the 90's don't think he ever got over at being beaten by West Coast twice when we won the flag in '92 & '94!

He wasn't happy that we beat his beloved crows in two prelims as well.

 

[Obeanie1]

Pavlich made a bit of a dick of himself with the "I think Nic aimed to hurt Amon in tackle" comment.

Isn't that what every player in every tackle legally would want to do? I remember my junior and senior coaches shouting at us about 'sticking' the tackle and hurt your opponent but within the rules. Just like bumping.

Silly comment really. Pav is certainly learning the media game quick, make inflamatary statements to make headlines!

 

[flamingEMBERS]

I think Pavlich is being misquoted just because it’s good to have a polarising view from an ex dockers.

Footballers always tackle to hurt them I.e. wind them or bruise them. He didn’t however intend nor do many players intend to hurt another’s head


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[boondy]

I think Pavlich is being misquoted just because it’s good to have a polarising view from an ex dockers.

Footballers always tackle to hurt them I.e. wind them or bruise them. He didn’t however intend nor do many players intend to hurt another’s head


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We hear what we want to hear.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

I was sure Barrett would say something gloating about the suspension in his "Sliding Doors But Not Actual Sliding Doors" column. Instead he talked about NicNat's class post-tribunal. Surprising.

 

[Keys]

I was sure Barrett would say something gloating about the suspension in his "Sliding Doors But Not Actual Sliding Doors" column. Instead he talked about NicNat's class post-tribunal. Surprising.

He must have subcontracted the job out to someone else this week

 

[Biggie]

It biased nor incompetent however didn’t warrant a new thread and wasn’t really sure where else to put this

Good article on AFL.com, regarding quarters won in 2018 thus far.

WCE

Qtrs won 18 lost 9 drawn 1

1st qtrs

Won 5 lost 2 162 for 138 against

2nd qtrs (where we put them away)

Won 6 lost 1 205 for 73 against!

3rd qtrs (sleepy after HT oranges)

Won 2 lost 4 drawn 1 156 for 167 against

4th qtrs

Won 5 lost 2 188 for 152 against

Fix that 3rd qtr lads.

 

[Juddy88]

He wasn't happy that we beat his beloved crows in two prelims as well.

Wasn't he commentating? You could basically hear his tears.

 

[HoneyBadger35]

It biased nor incompetent however didn’t warrant a new thread and wasn’t really sure where else to put this

Good article on AFL.com, regarding quarters won in 2018 thus far.

WCE

Qtrs won 18 lost 9 drawn 1

1st qtrs

Won 5 lost 2 162 for 138 against

2nd qtrs (where we put them away)

Won 6 lost 1 205 for 73 against!

3rd qtrs (sleepy after HT oranges)

Won 2 lost 4 drawn 1 156 for 167 against

4th qtrs

Won 5 lost 2 188 for 152 against

Fix that 3rd qtr lads.

We’re also 2-4 against the betting line in the third quarter for all you degenerates out there.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

He must have subcontracted the job out to someone else this week

A monkey with a typewriter, probably.

 

[Keys]

A monkey with a typewriter, probably.

Well that would be a like for like replacement

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Well that would be a like for like replacement

Bit harsh on the monkey.

 

[Matera92]

A monkey with a typewriter, probably.

It was the blurst of times?!

 

[Obeanie1]

I think Pavlich is being misquoted just because it’s good to have a polarising view from an ex dockers.

Footballers always tackle to hurt them I.e. wind them or bruise them. He didn’t however intend nor do many players intend to hurt another’s head


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Not so much misquoted but initially he made a statement that was very much open to interpretation. People reacted and asked 'what do you actually mean by that? Are you saying Nic deliberately tried to knock hkm out?'

Then he tweeted later to clarify his first statement and hosed down the criticism. So either he was either stirring the pot as journos do or he was a tad sloppy.

Sloppy is how this issue is being described.

 

[Mancey]

Ummm...that's actually the complete opposite to what being a journeyman means. I wouldn't put much faith in that dictionary Damo

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

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Ummm...that's actually the complete opposite to what being a journeyman means. I wouldn't put much faith in that dictionary Damo

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[DivideandMultiply]

It biased nor incompetent however didn’t warrant a new thread and wasn’t really sure where else to put this

Good article on AFL.com, regarding quarters won in 2018 thus far.

WCE

Qtrs won 18 lost 9 drawn 1

1st qtrs

Won 5 lost 2 162 for 138 against

2nd qtrs (where we put them away)

Won 6 lost 1 205 for 73 against!

3rd qtrs (sleepy after HT oranges)

Won 2 lost 4 drawn 1 156 for 167 against

4th qtrs

Won 5 lost 2 188 for 152 against

Fix that 3rd qtr lads.

I need to refer you to this thread.

Subject in the title. WC 30+ points up go into choke mode, if we can time the choke for the 3rd quarter and not the 4th we are a good chance to win games.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/thre...need-to-choke-in-the-3rd-not-the-4th.1174070/

 

[Turboman1994]

He must have subcontracted the job out to someone else this week

Haven’t even looked at it yet 100% the dockers comment is Lyon loves him the little weasel does

 

[CM9000]

While not related to the Eagles, I think this deserves a mention. Beutbrute Matera92 getgaff The_Reaper this should interest you.

After East Freo's loss to EP, John Townsend wrote this article, which was basically a defamation piece of the Sharks.

In response, EFFC President Mark Stewart wrote an open letter addressing the article's misconceptions. Credit to andana for initially posting it:

To the EFFC Members and Supporters,

You may or may not be aware that John Townsend wrote an article about the East Fremantle Football Club that was published in yesterday’s edition of thewest.com.au (read here)

This letter to you is to strongly refute the majority of the information in that article.

First and foremost, John Townsend has repeatedly written articles about the EFFC and the WAFL in a public domain with little regard for the truth and the ramifications as a result of some of his articles.

John Townsend is often ill informed and uses incorrect information when commenting on the EFFC. The simple fact that he didn’t even speak to anyone at the EFFC to justify and clarify his comments is concern enough in itself.

Yes, we admit we have issues with our current league team form and ladder placing and yes we are not happy and will work desperately hard to fix the situation, but John Townsend has clearly taken liberty to embellish the situation at our great club.

John Townsend attended the recent game v East Perth and he was clearly distracted by the weather as he certainly did not do his homework on a number of points raised below. We have taken the liberty to address each point and hopefully give a more accurate understanding of each:

• The EFFC lacks vision and drive- The Club currently sits on 2 x Redevelopment Committees for a masterplan to redevelop East Fremantle Oval and Fremantle Oval. Both plans will be complete by September this year. The Club has been working closely with both Councils for 2 or 3 years and hope to announce a preferred option for the Club by the end of the year. The Club has a 5-year Strategic Plan for the future which is overseen by a very energetic Board. We have 10 voluntary Directors who put their hand up to provide expertise to help the Club.
• Financial crisis……….life support- The EFFC is non for profit organisation that has no debt, and makes a small surplus each year, with all funds raised, put into the development of players in our district. The Club has never asked for financial assistance from the WAFC.
• No longer produces riches of the past decades- Our Colts last year won the WAFL Premiership by 10 goals and our 16’s & 18’s Programs this year are performing quite well. Seven players were selected in the State 16’s and 6 in the State 18’s. Since the AFL Draft started in 1987 we have produced 105 players for the AFL. Not sure how many more riches we can give you !!
• The ground…. is now a dump- The Club has switched turf & ground contractors in October last year to improve the playing surface. EFFC Players & other WAFL Players have commented on the remarkable improvement in the ground surface this year. The Club has also spent $125,000 over the summer months upgrading the following to keep it to a good WAFL standard : Scoreboard, Lighting Towers, Roof Repairs, Lights & Carpets in Changerooms & Coaches Rooms, plus we have just received a grant from the Town of East Fremantle to upgrade our Showers & Toilets to make them more female friendly for our women’s players.
• Derby crowd third lowest in history - The ANZAC Derby on Sunday 22nd April had thunderstorms and 20 mls of rain on the morning of the event. The game was also televised on Channel 7. Hence why the crowd was very low.
• Radio abandoning the ground…….life support……..no future- ABC Radio did attend our ground for the Derby, but the commentary team didn’t like where they had been allocated to call, so they left. ABC Radio were sent a diagram the previous day allocating where they would be seated.

The EFFC actually survives and thrives on our 100’s of volunteers. We are extremely proud of the voluntary, sponsored and donated work that that goes on at EFFC. We are a proud club with history, culture and brand that is renowned Australia wide and a FUTURE and we won’t let some thewest.com journalist belittle such a proud and traditional club…………………...

Mark Stewart
President
East Fremantle Football Club

John, if you're going to write a smear piece, at least get the facts straight.

 

[southcoast]

Well that would be a like for like replacement

But is there a comparable weight?

It's all about weight now!

 

[Beutbrute]

While not related to the Eagles, I think this deserves a mention.

Cheers for that mate, I'd read the article in the West, nice to see the rebuff

 

[avishka5]

While not related to the Eagles, I think this deserves a mention. Beutbrute Matera92 getgaff The_Reaper this should interest you.

After East Freo's loss to EP, John Townsend wrote this article, which was basically a defamation piece of the Sharks.

In response, EFFC President Mark Stewart wrote an open letter addressing the article's misconceptions. Credit to andana for initially posting it:


John, if you're going to write a smear piece, at least get the facts straight.

But east freo are poo.