General Sport Discussion (non-AFL)

[mikey127]

They were allowed to play for points once they had their salary cap under the limit. It was conditional. They got their salary cap under control by the end of round 9 and so were allowed to play for points after that. Melbourne weren't given that option admittedly but I'd argue that they would have struggled to reduce their wages by over $1M during the course of that season anyway so it is probably a moot point.

That Parramatta had no titles to be stripped (other than the Auckland Nines) doesn't change the fundamental nature of the punishment. That's like saying two offenders got 10 years jail time but the bloke with a really awesome life got a worse punishment than the homeless guy. One might feel worse than the other but it is still the same punishment.

Also Gallop rushed the punishment through very quickly for Storm were as Greenberg took his time with Parra. Whilst Storm did wrong Gallops handiling was appauling.

 

[Billy Puller]

Jon jones popped for roids. What could've been.

 

[Dylan12]

Jon jones popped for roids. What could've been.

Was he stripped of the win in his recent fight against Cormier?

 

[Billy Puller]

Was he stripped of the win in his recent fight against Cormier?

It's up to the commission whether it becomes a no contest or a DQ. I don't think we'll know for a month or so while they test the other samples etc.

 

[JasperBeardly]

Well that's a hell of a trade...



http://www.nba.com/article/2017/08/...s-discussing-isaiah-thomas-kyrie-irving-trade

The unprotected Nets pick really swings it in Cleveland's favour for mine. I know it's a long way out but early reports suggest next year's draft pool looks high quality and chances are the Nets will still suck next year.

Only 4 players left on the Celtics roster from last season now and Ainge suggested he mightn't be finished yet.

 

[POBT]

The Cavs will likely lose LeBron next season, so looks like they are aggressively building a new list.

They get the best of both worlds. They get to have one more crack at it this year with a very good Kyrie replacement plus some defensive grunt. And they get a long term piece of the puzzle for their rebuild if/when LeBron and Thomas leave them as free agents at the end of the year.

 

[Albi_Mangler]

Blockbuster trade for sure but whether it is actually a good deal for both teams remains to be seen. Personally I think trading with your main conference rival is not a good idea. However on the face of it - Isiah hip injury??, Lebron almost certainly going to LA next season!!, Net improved roster for this season - I tend to think Celtics will come out on top.

It is probably all moot either way as still don't think either team has the pieces to challenge the Dubs at full strength.

 

[winged1]

It's up to the commission whether it becomes a no contest or a DQ. I don't think we'll know for a month or so while they test the other samples etc.

He should be dqed and banned. What a waste
Ufc is pretty dirty drug wise.

 

[Billy Puller]

He should be dqed and banned. What a waste
Ufc is pretty dirty drug wise.

I think most sports everywhere are pretty dirty drugwise.

 

[M Malice]

I think most sports everywhere are pretty dirty drugwise.

 

[MacMum]

Way to go Dasha!! Woohoo!

Daria Gavrilova has just won her first WTA tournament in Connecticut. She hopped, skipped and jumped around like only Dasha can do!

 

[Hollow Knight]

3 more years of Vettel at Ferrari, one more for Raikonnen.

Times nicely with Ricciardo coming out of contract at Red Bull end of next season.

That would be my dream team if it happens. Bring Leclerc though slowly at Sauber.

 

[winged1]

3 more years of Vettel at Ferrari, one more for Raikonnen.

Times nicely with Ricciardo coming out of contract at Red Bull end of next season.

That would be my dream team if it happens. Bring Leclerc though slowly at Sauber.

Vettel won't allow it, already been beaten once by Ricciardo

 

[winged1]

Demi Lovato doing the bleeding gums murphy version of the us anthem

 

[Hollow Knight]

McGregor showing predictably good intent early but he will be gassed by round 5.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Mayweather about to take total control now.

McGregor needs a lucky lights out miracle punch.

 

[Billy Puller]

Outcome as expected but a lot better fight than I thought it was gonna be.

 

[M Malice]

Money needs to fight in the cage next, it wouldn't last 60 seconds.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Belgian GP in 35 mins. Spa is the best circuit in F1 and it's usually a great GP.

 

[JasperBeardly]

Belgian GP in 35 mins. Spa is the best circuit in F1 and it's usually a great GP.

A mate of mine was at the recent Spa 24 hour. Said the change in elevation around the track has to be seen to be believed.

 

[Hollow Knight]

A mate of mine was at the recent Spa 24 hour. Said the change in elevation around the track has to be seen to be believed.

Eau Rouge looks terrifying from the drivers perspective.

Hamilton too strong today with that Mercedes PU. Probably the same result again in Monza but then there are some Ferrari friendly tracks to come.

 

[JasperBeardly]

Eau Rouge looks terrifying from the drivers perspective.

Yeah he made special mention of the section from La Source to Eau Rouge.

 

[Fatcat08]

Yeah he made special mention of the section from La Source to Eau Rouge.

I'd love to go there to compare it to Bathurst. Walking down the hill through the dipper its hard work to not build up too much momentum. Can't imagine what its like in a car.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Losing to Bangladesh.

 

[Billy Puller]

Supporters should strike the ashes