No Oppo Supporters General AFL and other clubs discussion thread. **Opposition fans not welcome** Part 2

[Leather Poisoning]

I wonder if any reasonable mids will get tipped out at Arden sr?

Trying to think of one....

 

[The Lemon]

Trying to think of one....

Hahah they are a average bunch.

 

[Pessimistic]

That point is only valid when there's a draft pick at the end of our position.

Finishing 9th and 18th = No finals
9th = Pick 10, 18th = Pick 1.
Therefore, finising 18th is better than 9th.

However, we don't get any benefit from our lower finishing position so we should push to finish as high as possible to not directly strengthen another club.

We actually want GWS to finish as low as possible, so our first pick comes earlier.

Ok but discuss draft picks with someone who's interested

 

[Qlder_19]

Being reported on Footy Classified that the umpires have lodged a OH&S claim over bouncing the ball
Might be going the way of the dodo bird

 

[Gralin]

Being reported on Footy Classified that the umpires have lodged a OH&S claim over bouncing the ball
Might be going the way of the dodo bird

Legit?
What's the OH&S issue with bouncing vs throwing up?

 

[Qlder_19]

Yes I'm afraid it's legit
causing back issues as they have outlined

 

[Steven Tyler]

Being reported on Footy Classified that the umpires have lodged a OH&S claim over bouncing the ball
Might be going the way of the dodo bird

Are they not aware it's a part of the job requirements?

Is this a reaction to the female umpire unable to bounce the ball in the centre, and then being told at quarter time to throw it up at every occasion?

 

[Gralin]

Yes I'm afraid it's legit
causing back issues as they have outlined

If it's actually wrecking backs yeah fair enough, reckon it's more about the criticism and pressure of bouncing the ball

 

[A Cut Above]

Being reported on Footy Classified that the umpires have lodged a OH&S claim over bouncing the ball
Might be going the way of the dodo bird

Sounds like a sly way of hinting to the AFL they'd like a pay rise. Which they should receive, and become full-time professional umpires at the same time. That change is 10-20 years overdue but better late than never.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Why hasn't it caused back issues for the past 100+ years that people have been playing Aussie Rules but is just happening now?

 

[Gralin]

Why hasn't it caused back issues for the past 100+ years that people have been playing Aussie Rules but is just happening now?

I will admit that people just used to out up with s**t for a job, look at concussion for example

 

[Hawthorn United]

It probably was an issue, just was never linked or studied.

 

[Hawthorn United]

Ok but discuss draft picks with someone who's interested

So there is a point coming 9th if you don't care about picks. Builds momentum for next year.

 

[Gliggin]

Sounds like a sly way of hinting to the AFL they'd like a pay rise. Which they should receive, and become full-time professional umpires at the same time. That change is 10-20 years overdue but better late than never.

Get them full time and remove the bounce, which they spend too much time trying to perfect anyway. After a season we won't even notice it's gone, except for all the times we want a poor bounce recalled. Let them focus on making good decisions.

 

[cryptor]

Happy for the bounce to go. If for the sake of history then just do it once at the start of a grand final.

 

[Bumps"N"Grins]

Happy for the bounce to go. If for the sake of history then just do it once at the start of a grand final.

I think we should change the shape if the ball while we are at it, that oval bloody thing is just too unpredictable, geez really.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Are they not aware it's a part of the job requirements?

Is this a reaction to the female umpire unable to bounce the ball in the centre, and then being told at quarter time to throw it up at every occasion?

On the latter point - no I doubt that's the reason. There was a story in The Age before round 1 saying this was going to happen and mentioned back/shoulder injuries.

 

[play2win]

So there is a point coming 9th if you don't care about picks. Builds momentum for next year.

Richmond has been building momentum for 3 decades!

 

[Off The Couch]

Terry Wallace mentioned yesterday that umpires in under 18 down only throw the ball up and they don't train to bounce the ball. Naturally this then indicates a decision has already been made as any coming forward through the ranks won't have the training.

 

[LuckyHawk]

A ball up machine should be wheeled out at every stoppage. This will ensure the exact same spin rate, ball up height and
perpendicular motion which are critical for sanitising our game.

 

[Pessimistic]

Toss a coin for every ball up. Award a free kick. Sponsorship opportunities

 

[Hawthorn United]

A ball up machine should be wheeled out at every stoppage. This will ensure the exact same spin rate, ball up height and
perpendicular motion which are critical for sanitising our game.

Knowing the AFL and how they use technology, it'll be sticking out of the ground and trip over players every week.

The AFL will then review it's use of the tech and say it's working as intended and players have to adjust.

 

[Thaihawk]

So what you don't barrack for a club if you don't agree with every choice they make ?

Judging by your posts, I think you mean any, not every!
I'm sure there are many clubs who would trade 2+ first round picks for one premiership, so we could trade our 4 cups in the last 10 years for 8 first round picks. Would that make you happy? Problem is we would only have 9 falgs, and the AFL wouldn't allow it.

I don't know, I'm sure there's some out there who'd still think/say it

Mr. & Mrs. Judd, maybe?

 

[LuckyHawk]

Knowing the AFL and how they use technology, it'll be sticking out of the ground and trip over players every week.

The AFL will then review it's use of the tech and say it's working as intended and players have to adjust.

Or if they remove it, make sure to leave the exposed anchor bolts so players (like Roughie) have another chance at
ripping their bodies to shreds before having more investigations and reviews with afl lawyers.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Seriously... back injuries??? Maybe they should do some yoga and pilates and strengthen their core.