Mega Thread Port Forum 'General AFL Talk' Thread Part 5 - Cont. in Part 6

[xflamedancer]

Gillon McLachlan earned $1.7 million in his first full year as AFL chief executive (2015?).

Rowen Craigie (Crown's CEO) was paid $5.69 million in 2016.

I'd say the financial incentives would be substantial.

For $5.69 mil who GAF about prestige?

 

[HinkleysHeroes]

For $5.69 mil who GAF about prestige?

 

[chiwigi]

Plenty of `prestige ' with a salary like that.

And a lot less bullshit from plebs like us.

 

[edgie]

AFL umpire Ray Chamberlain has stepped up the campaign to scrap the bounce, highlighting the anxiety a number of umpires are feeling over the issue.
HIGH-PROFILE umpire Ray Chamberlain has stepped up the campaign to scrap the bounce.
The traditional centre bounce is under threat with the league’s whistle blowers calling for it to be abolished due to health and safety issues.
The bounce has already been scrapped in elite junior competition the TAC Cup.
“Razor Ray” described the bounce as his own “kryptonite” and said colleagues were forced to medicate anxiety due to the pressure of bouncing the ball during matches.
More...
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/af...e/news-story/a0b093d2e1a98f98f2f337a212d8b2d1
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Oh Ray ... you are even straining trying to throw the ball up

Sounds like a good reason to keep it IMO.

 

[edgie]

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I haven't really got past the top half of that pic before, and just noticed the bottom half. What is up with that sparkly belt that's hanging loose like early 2000s fashion, and jeans? Jeans with that ensemble?

 

[TeeKray]

I've never heard him speak - does he sound like a jockey too?

You've never heard Razor Ray speak? Haven't you ever watched an AFL telecast?

 

[TeeKray]

I haven't really got past the top half of that pic before, and just noticed the bottom half. What is up with that sparkly belt that's hanging loose like early 2000s fashion, and jeans? Jeans with that ensemble?

And what's with the ticket/card hanging off the belt?

 

[Del80659]

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why is he wearing an emo belt from 2004

 

[Smithy7]

You've never heard Razor Ray speak? Haven't you ever watched an AFL telecast?

Well I suppose its hard to hear him speak when he makes decisions 50m off the ball ..

 

[Lagooner]

why is he wearing an emo belt from 2004

Haha I’ve seen that photo heaps of times on BigBall but never noticed it. Odd choice.

 

[Steve Dore]

I haven't really got past the top half of that pic before, and just noticed the bottom half. What is up with that sparkly belt that's hanging loose like early 2000s fashion, and jeans? Jeans with that ensemble?

I've always assumed the theme for the day was "bad taste".

 

[Doctor Feel]

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lol the guy in the background holding up his tinnie

 

[mic59]

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He must have bought the jeans recently and forgotten to take the sticker with the barcode off them.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Gil's sales pitch to Crown - 'And they love me in China!'

 

[SteppingTiger]

I haven't really got past the top half of that pic before, and just noticed the bottom half. What is up with that sparkly belt that's hanging loose like early 2000s fashion, and jeans? Jeans with that ensemble?

Today was the first time I noticed Gil was blessed with two hands on his left arm

 

[Nemisis]

I haven't really got past the top half of that pic before, and just noticed the bottom half. What is up with that sparkly belt that's hanging loose like early 2000s fashion, and jeans? Jeans with that ensemble?

Plus look closely, he has 3 hands - no wonder he can juggle so well

 

[mic59]

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Does that guy behind Gil know that if you're going to crush a beer can on your forehead then it's the top or the bottom of the beer can you press against your forehead, not the side?

 

[badbeats]

 

[TeeKray]

Going to watch Travis and Chad in the IRS this arvo. Play up and don't get injured lads

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Gil's sales pitch to Crown - 'And they love me in China!'

Reminds me of what Hawkie used to say when talking about his international credentials. But it was more than just one country. It was, they love me in <insert country people were discussing> .

 

[RossFC]

The opera singer is back!

 

[Greasyrhys]

Well despite being Subiaco’s farewell, looks like another dismal crowd for the pointless IR$ tonight. Hope it’ll send a message to the AFL

 

[Greasyrhys]

Glad Ryder won’t be playing in this game, hope both Boak & Wingard avoid any injuries

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

AFL umpire Ray Chamberlain has stepped up the campaign to scrap the bounce, highlighting the anxiety a number of umpires are feeling over the issue.
HIGH-PROFILE umpire Ray Chamberlain has stepped up the campaign to scrap the bounce.
The traditional centre bounce is under threat with the league’s whistle blowers calling for it to be abolished due to health and safety issues.
The bounce has already been scrapped in elite junior competition the TAC Cup.
“Razor Ray” described the bounce as his own “kryptonite” and said colleagues were forced to medicate anxiety due to the pressure of bouncing the ball during matches.
More...
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/af...e/news-story/a0b093d2e1a98f98f2f337a212d8b2d1
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Oh Ray ... you are even straining trying to throw the ball up

They never fail to project the image of a bunch of softcocks

 

[RossFC]

lol this is a lot worse than the first game.