Analysis How the state of the game has evolved, is the increased rate of injuries a result of of the evolution

[Tarkyn_24]

Needs more cowbell.

 

[iluvparis]

Don't think that concussion rule is workable.

What about a player needing a finger put back in? A player getting a knock to the knee who needs to be checked for damage?

Be careful what you wish for.

None of the crazy ideas you mentioned happen in soccer - it would be the same as that - if you have a knock/blood rule you go off and your team plays a man short until you come back.

 

[LongPause]

Agree, although the quality of a teams list has been stretched a bit thin by recent expansions. The entire "game style" has changed dramatically with increased professionalism. You will see things that would never happen back then and vice versa. Oh and OP get ready for a lot of insecure replies for even daring to suggest this on the MB

 

[underthestars]

game was a slow burn but hot its peak in 66. Been mostly downhill since then.

 

[didaksrightfoot]

game was a slow burn but hot its peak in 66. Been mostly downhill since then.

Surely mid 2010 to Aug 2011 was when the league was at its best?

 

[SwampCreature]

No, it was way better when [my team was good]/[I was in the peak years of my life] in the [70s]/[80s]/[90s]

Pick your own

 

[SumTingWong]

Footy has always been great. The only people who complain are those whose teams are shit or the media because they have to talk about something to make money.

 

[00Stinger]

Football was at its best and puriest form in 1964

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[Furn2]

So much insecurity!!

 

[Tiger2709]

It's ok dude. Just 'cos modern footy is fugly it doesn't mean Richmond weren't worthy premiers.

The point is our footy isnt ugly its high scoring by moving the ball quickly while still defending the oppo attack with high work rate etc, the same with WCE our teams and a couple of other are still scoring well and playing with skill and dare.

Half the problem is the ridiculous scheduling of the AFL, surely the derby should have been the friday game, that alone would rid us of many complaints.

 

[Tiger2709]

Another Richmond fan trying to validate their game plan.

The Premiership validated it, its a great style far better than the terrible defensive styles that the Saints and Swans used to display, the issue isn't Richmonds game plan as Sundays game showed, we can break out of congestion and score heavily its the weaker teams trying to hold it in.

Just leave the game alone and as a few have said, pay the frees that are there, especially incorrect disposal/dropping the ball

 

[SwampCreature]

Slightly off topic, but to 'older' watchers of footy, has there ever been a specific moment or game of footy where you thought, "The game is evolving" or something similiar?

This is a good thread idea

Do a thread

 

[Cmarsh]

I thought the game was better from 2001 to 2003. I'm astounded a Tiger fan has started this thread.

Does it annoy anyone else that those cups are out of year order?

 

[NaturalDisaster]

Another Richmond fan trying to validate their game plan.

Our game plan even during our wins in 2015 was boring to watch, we are more exciting now.

Richmond fans are so in denial about the state of the game it's hilarious. You're a really good side and you've got every right to be happy with it, but come on....the game is "high quality", "fast scoring" and "unpredictable"?

Nope.

We have been one of the highest scoring teams this season so far.

The issue with the game now is players can't execute basic skills under pressure and set shots is ****ed. If that was cleaned up a bit the game would be excellent the way it is.

 

[Tiger Snake]

Slightly off topic, but to 'older' watchers of footy, has there ever been a specific moment or game of footy where you thought, "The game is evolving" or something similiar?

out on the full in 1969 was a great rule...
the centre diamond before it became a square in the 70's...
interchange...

 

[olimauldon]

This is a good thread idea

Do a thread

Will do

 

[mr bagcroft]

The Premiership validated it, its a great style far better than the terrible defensive styles that the Saints and Swans used to display, the issue isn't Richmonds game plan as Sundays game showed, we can break out of congestion and score heavily its the weaker teams trying to hold it in.

Just leave the game alone and as a few have said, pay the frees that are there, especially incorrect disposal/dropping the ball

It’s round 7 champ.

 

[olimauldon]

To 'older' watchers of footy, has there ever been a specific moment or game of footy where you thought, "The game is evolving" or something similiar?

 

[demondavey]

WB finals in 2016.

 

[Cincinnatus]

Has there ever been a bigger level of insecurity following a premiership before?

Every year people complain about something.

Your cup is still your cup.

Stop trying to get everyone to think the same way. Waste of time and effort.

 

[Altum Volantes]

Long-Monkhorst in 1995 - just the fact that we hadn’t seen someone confront that on the field before.


*yes I know, Winmar’s ‘stand’ predates this but it was the Long incident that actually invoked change in policy and confronted the situation.

 

[Coaster2012]

The thing is though, people forget 5 weeks ago when we were hailing the "return of the full forward," and saying how great the game looked. This is why I'm not sold on the idea that the game has to change. I think it will come back to center. All it will take is a team to somehow find an advantage in not congesting the contest, and off we go again.

 

[Boxhead_31]

Rd6 2007 on a Sunday afternoon at Dockland's

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Hawks v Swans in Rd 22, 1999
First time a team used the interchange as a weapon, and the Swans had no answer. Interchanges have skyrocketed ever since

 

[Barry_Badrinath]

Not sure why everyone’s saying Richmond fans are being insecure. Maybe we just view things differently because our team plays entertaining football each week, and that warps our view of the state of the overall.