Opinion Posts That Don't Deserve a Thread (Random Opinion or Questions)

[bedford]

Well after a season out Horses club Corowa returns this Saturday against Albury . Horse has taken training , made video's encouraging the town to get behind them , i just wonder whether he will be there and head to Melbourne Sat night , you never know

 

[caesar88]

My favourite part about Ben Ronke

25

Ben Ronke

Age

26

Ht

183cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.5

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.7

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.7

4star

G

0.0

1star

D

13.2

4star

K

9.8

4star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

5.2

5star

G

2.4

5star

's 7 goal haul against Hawthorn is that it's going to be - and already is - such a famous part of Swans history and he'll be mentioned alongside absolutely legendary names purely because of it.

Exhibit A - here is Ben Ronke

25

Ben Ronke

Age

26

Ht

183cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.5

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.7

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.7

4star

G

0.0

1star

D

13.2

4star

K

9.8

4star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

5.2

5star

G

2.4

5star

in a thumbnail alongside three of our greatest ever in JPK, Skilton and Buddy for an old video on the Swans Youtube channel that popped up on my feed.

We can laugh and say he's a pub trivia question etc., but I do also think there's something really cool about the fact that anyone can leave a massive imprint on the club's history in some way, shape or form regardless of the career they go on to have. I think it'd be a great example to show to young players or long-running squad players particularly, that your chance to impact and be a part of Swans history isn't over as long as you are still on our list.

 

[Millky95]

My favourite part about Ben Ronke's 7 goal haul against Hawthorn is that it's going to be - and already is - such a famous part of Swans history and he'll be mentioned alongside absolutely legendary names purely because of it.

Exhibit A - here is Ben Ronke in a thumbnail alongside three of our greatest ever in JPK, Skilton and Buddy for an old video on the Swans Youtube channel that popped up on my feed.

We can laugh and say he's a pub trivia question etc., but I do also think there's something really cool about the fact that anyone can leave a massive imprint on the club's history in some way, shape or form regardless of the career they go on to have. I think it'd be a great example to show to young players or long-running squad players particularly, that your chance to impact and be a part of Swans history isn't over as long as you are still on our list.

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I was at that game. It was magical

 

[MR0808]

I was at that game. It was magical

I was in hospital and had the nurses tell me off a few times for being too loud

 

[SwansProudly]

I was in hospital and had the nurses tell me off a few times for being too loud

Obviously Hawthorn supporters

 

[Callipygian]

My favourite part about Ben Ronke's 7 goal haul against Hawthorn is that it's going to be - and already is - such a famous part of Swans history and he'll be mentioned alongside absolutely legendary names purely because of it.

Exhibit A - here is Ben Ronke in a thumbnail alongside three of our greatest ever in JPK, Skilton and Buddy for an old video on the Swans Youtube channel that popped up on my feed.

We can laugh and say he's a pub trivia question etc., but I do also think there's something really cool about the fact that anyone can leave a massive imprint on the club's history in some way, shape or form regardless of the career they go on to have. I think it'd be a great example to show to young players or long-running squad players particularly, that your chance to impact and be a part of Swans history isn't over as long as you are still on our list.

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Like Mitch Morton!

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

I was at that game. It was magical

Me too. Ben was brilliant.

 

[Ticky009]

I wonder who will be the first team to really start clogging the corridor on us this year. Keen to see how we respond when it happens. I'm expecting the Cats to action it perfectly. Not sure who else.

 

[dosser]

Was thinking that a little while ago. I hope we can move to Plan B seamlessly when it happens

 

[Ticky009]

Was thinking that a little while ago. I hope we can move to Plan B seamlessly when it happens

I remember we were playing the corridor heavily in the year we made the GF, and then in the 2nd half of the year teams started clogging the middle.

Ross Lyon & Brad Scott are 2 coaches who I expect will have some means to try and stop us.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

I remember we were playing the corridor heavily in the year we made the GF, and then in the 2nd half of the year teams started clogging the middle.

Ross Lyon & Brad Scott are 2 coaches who I expect will have some means to try and stop us.

I think we counter clogging a couple of different ways by kicking on the diagonal and via aggressive running inc of handball chains.

 

[hairy biker]

Now Callum Coleman-Jones

21

Callum Coleman-jones

Age

24

Ht

200cm

Wt

104kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

7.0

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

5.0

5star

G

0.0

1star

No current season stats available

D

13.0

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

7.0

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

5.0

5star

G

0.0

1star

may not be the best or even the smartest footballer running around, but I thought the Foxsports title was still somewhat disappointing given he'd snapped his achilles;

 

[wills2g]

Hey peeps

Im flying to melb tomorrow to watch a day of footy and I ended up buying an extra ticket at Marvel for WB vs WCE - $75 one which were the best seats available.

Giving it away for free!

 

[Ticky009]

Hey peeps

Im flying to melb tomorrow to watch a day of footy and I ended up buying an extra ticket at Marvel for WB vs WCE - $75 one which were the best seats available.

Giving it away for free!

Would that I was down there mate. Unfortunately no.

 

[hairy biker]

Very much a random question, but can a field umpire pay an out of bounds?

Always assumed the answer was yes, but in the Ess v St Kilda game today a ball clearly went out on the full, off a player's shin, and the field umpire was standing outside the boundary (ie grandstand side), with a clear view, right in front of the incident.
Instead of signalling an OOF he actually called in the 2 boundary umpires, who were far further away to consult with them.

Correct decision was made, but it should have been immediately clear to the field umpire, without needing to ask the boundary umps.

There was also the shocker earlier in the season (Port v WCE) when the field umpire was clearly in the best position to call an obvious out of bounds.
In that case the umpire may have been focused on the action inside, but no such excuse today.

In the Port game the ump was Rebeschini (#31) (57 games start of 2024), today it was Bailes (35) (6 games start of 2024), so not first game nerves or the such.

Now there have been some very sketchy boundary line calls this year, but surely if the field ump is in the right spot, s/he should be able to make the call.

So

 

[SwansProudly]

<happy dancing>
Sam Mostyn our Governor General 1 July 2024
former Sydney Swans director

Samantha Mostyn announced as Australia's next governor-general

Samantha Mostyn AO will replace current Governor-General David Hurley, becoming the second woman to hold the position.

www.abc.net.au

My connections to this country and people have come in so many forms — from contributing to governance around executive investment and board tables, to cheering at the footy, to being moved and inspired in the audience at our extraordinary music and arts events or packing food boxes in my local community," she said.

Samantha Mostyn announced as Australia's next governor-general

Samantha Mostyn AO will replace current Governor-General David Hurley, becoming the second woman to hold the position.

www.abc.net.au

Samantha Mostyn appointed next governor-general of Australia

The Governor-general is the monarch’s representative in Australia and takes on a range of constitutional and ceremonial duties.

www.independent.co.uk

first woman appointed to the AFL Commission in 2005, she served on the Commission for 11 years and was a trailblazer for women in the industry. Mostyn was a key figure in the establishment of the AFL’s Respect and Responsibility Policy and was among those who led the push to establish AFLW.

Sam Mostyn honoured

She has long been an inspiration to many at the Sydney Swans, and today director Sam Mostyn has been acknowledged with Australia Day honours.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Adnico26Parker]

<happy dancing>
Sam Mostyn our Governor General 1 July 2024
former Sydny Swans drector

Samantha Mostyn announced as Australia's next governor-general

Samantha Mostyn AO will replace current Governor-General David Hurley, becoming the second woman to hold the position.

www.abc.net.au

Samantha Mostyn appointed next governor-general of Australia

The Governor-general is the monarch’s representative in Australia and takes on a range of constitutional and ceremonial duties.

www.independent.co.uk

Sam Mostyn honoured

She has long been an inspiration to many at the Sydney Swans, and today director Sam Mostyn has been acknowledged with Australia Day honours.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

I thought she'd be the perfect successor to Pridham as the next Chairperson - well done!

 

[Kiama Chris]

<happy dancing>
Sam Mostyn our Governor General 1 July 2024
former Sydny Swans drector

Samantha Mostyn announced as Australia's next governor-general

Samantha Mostyn AO will replace current Governor-General David Hurley, becoming the second woman to hold the position.

www.abc.net.au

Samantha Mostyn appointed next governor-general of Australia

The Governor-general is the monarch’s representative in Australia and takes on a range of constitutional and ceremonial duties.

www.independent.co.uk

Sam Mostyn honoured

She has long been an inspiration to many at the Sydney Swans, and today director Sam Mostyn has been acknowledged with Australia Day honours.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Great choice. Heard her speak a couple of weeks ago. Fantastic.

 

[bedford]

Jack Viney

7

Jack Viney

Age

30

Ht

179cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.1

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

12.6

5star

M

2.8

3star

T

5.7

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

21.8

5star

K

10.3

4star

HB

11.5

5star

M

2.5

3star

T

4.5

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.6

4star

HB

4.8

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

3.6

5star

was the 28th player to play 200 for the Demons in 137 years.
West Cokes have been going for 37 years and have 28 players to play 200

 

[The King!]

<happy dancing>
Sam Mostyn our Governor General 1 July 2024
former Sydney Swans director

Samantha Mostyn announced as Australia's next governor-general

Samantha Mostyn AO will replace current Governor-General David Hurley, becoming the second woman to hold the position.

www.abc.net.au

Samantha Mostyn announced as Australia's next governor-general

Samantha Mostyn AO will replace current Governor-General David Hurley, becoming the second woman to hold the position.

www.abc.net.au

Samantha Mostyn appointed next governor-general of Australia

The Governor-general is the monarch’s representative in Australia and takes on a range of constitutional and ceremonial duties.

www.independent.co.uk

Sam Mostyn honoured

She has long been an inspiration to many at the Sydney Swans, and today director Sam Mostyn has been acknowledged with Australia Day honours.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Interesting choice to say the least but won't get into the political


Do we get some sort of trade ban

 

[bedford]

Interesting choice to say the least but won't get into the political


Do we get some sort of trade ban

Even a rat like Jeff Kennett said it's a great appointment

 

[The King!]

Even a rat like Jeff Kennett said it's a great appointment

So?

 

[bedford]

So?

Because he's a right winger of the highest order

 

[The King!]

Because he's a right winger of the highest order

Lol so? I still don't know why it's relevant

Let's not derail the thread anymore but I don't know why you always frame your opinion based so heavily on the random approval of someone else.

 

[dosser]

<happy dancing>
Sam Mostyn our Governor General 1 July 2024
former Sydney Swans director

Samantha Mostyn announced as Australia's next governor-general

Samantha Mostyn AO will replace current Governor-General David Hurley, becoming the second woman to hold the position.

www.abc.net.au

Samantha Mostyn announced as Australia's next governor-general

Samantha Mostyn AO will replace current Governor-General David Hurley, becoming the second woman to hold the position.

www.abc.net.au

Samantha Mostyn appointed next governor-general of Australia

The Governor-general is the monarch’s representative in Australia and takes on a range of constitutional and ceremonial duties.

www.independent.co.uk

Sam Mostyn honoured

She has long been an inspiration to many at the Sydney Swans, and today director Sam Mostyn has been acknowledged with Australia Day honours.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Sure, but can she sing?