Opposition Camp Non-Geelong football (AFL) discussion 2018

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By Bluey do you mean Tim McGrath- not sure that it is hi. Where was this taken?
He was the only one I was unsure about, actually thought it couldn’t been Grant Tanner but that was wishful thinking.

It was on Billy’s instagram with a caption.

“Back in the days when we used to kick 20 goals a game”
Seems to be a common opinion of late
 

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He was the only one I was unsure about, actually thought it couldn’t been Grant Tanner but that was wishful thinking.

It was on Billy’s instagram with a caption.

“Back in the days when we used to kick 20 goals a game”
Seems to be a common opinion of late
agree, dont think thats bluey
 

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Bon Jovi to perform at the AFL Grand Final this year.
Well there’s a pretty penny..

JBJ don’t roll out of bed for an hour show for under a million for a private event. Might be little less for a 20-30 version... but not much.

And the first class airfares and accommodations... shit got real expensive real fast.

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Back to fining players for umpire contact, I see.
So Rioli clearly extending his hand to touch the ump is considered 'careless' (and not intentional) now. Would have definitely been a good laugh under cross-examination at the Tribunal.

Counsel: 'Did you mean to touch the ump?'

Rioli: 'Well, clearly the vision shows that I did. My hand moves away from my body towards the ump, I brush my hand against his hip, and I then move past him without any hint of hesitation from me as a result of having made accidental or incidental contact.'

Counsel: 'So would you call it intentional contact, then?'

Rioli: 'No, not as such, no.'

Counsel: 'The AFL rests...'

Didn't expect any different, of course.

But how the AFL expects to be taken seriously when they offer up such clearly contradictory findings from week to week is utterly astounding.
 

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Back to fining players for umpire contact, I see.
Here the BS with that...

That contact was intentional not careless. Rioli meant to do that. And lets see what happens if thats Elani's ares he taps...

then what? is that accepted with a fine? You are ******* kidding me... there would be a sexual harassment ambulance chasing law suit on the AFL so fast their heads would spin..

Meanwhile.. its just a fine.
Ludicrous.

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dont see the problem tbh.
There won't be a problem if the standard penalty remains as a fine rather than suspension. The problem is that no one knows what the penalty is likely to be for any given case as we've had 2 suspensions and a few fines with most cases showing strong similarities. There is the problem; inconsistency giving the appearance of making things up on the fly.
 
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There won't be a problem if the standard penalty remains as a fine rather than suspension. The problem is that no one knows what the penalty is likely to be for any given case as we've had 2 suspensions and a few fines with most cases showing strong similarities. There is the problem; inconsistency giving the appearance of making things up on the fly.
Have to disagree here. In one specific case at least.

If Toma goes up again on an ump contact charge, we can all be certain of the penalty.

And just when was the last player deregistered by the league, anyway?
 

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dont see the problem tbh.
Well it is unwanted touching so could be sexual harassment particularly given that he touched him on the bum. It can happen male to male. But the real issue is the insistency.
Hawkins w2as judged to be in 'anger' but this one wasn't, so great to see that the AFL is now a mind reader.
Touching an Umpire is just that and there must be a consistent penalty.
 

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As if things weren't 'meltylicious' enough around here, anyway.

Just imagine where this board would be if we had recruited Lids.

:eek:
They won't admit it now but there were a lot around here who wanted us to and were pretty filthy when we missed out. I'm not certain but I might've been one of themo_O
 
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They won't admit it now but there were a lot who wanted to. I'm not certain but I might've been one of themo_O
Cheers for your candour in being prepared to admit it.

I know I'm wrong about many things on here.

But being very keen to avoid putting Lids onto our list didn't turn out to be one of them.
 

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That contact was intentional not careless. Rioli meant to do that. And lets see what happens if thats Elani's ares he taps...
then what? is that accepted with a fine? You are ******* kidding me... there would be a sexual harassment ambulance chasing law suit on the AFL so fast their heads would spin..
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Perhaps- but if it was an AFLW player that did it then there shouldnt be a problem i wouldnt have thought.
 

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Cheers for your candour in being prepared to admit it.

I know I'm wrong about many things on here.

But being very keen to avoid putting Lids onto our list didn't turn out to be one of them.
I honestly can't remember what my thoughts were. I definitely liked the idea of him playing for Geelong but injuries were a concern. Given how tight our cap ended up it was almost certainly either Deledio or Thuoy. There was talk Chris Scott wanted Deledio but there's no question we took the better option.
 

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They won't admit it now but there were a lot around here who wanted us to and were pretty filthy when we missed out. I'm not certain but I might've been one of themo_O
I was one who was happy to get him, until a deal couldn't get done then I realised how injury prone he was and we were lucky to pass on him.
You know, a revisionist...
 
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