The All-Encompassing Footy Thread

[Jhye Clark 13]

They're basically saying that the fact that a document recommending the banned substances exists doesn't mean that the players actually took them.

That would be all well and good if the club hadn't previously admitted to taking the said substance.

 

[Eth]

That would be all well and good if the club hadn't previously admitted to taking the said substance.

Had they?

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Had they?

Yes.

 

[Eth]

Yes.

I should have made the implication that you actually reinforce it less subtle.

 

[beez]

So, what exactly is Essendon Football Club denying? There is documented and irrefutable evidence that players were prescribed a banned substance. The players signed the document and were taken to a secret location for treatment. Well let me see if I've got this right because I'm pretty stupid. Is chairman Davis Evans saying, YES there is a document, YES the document prescribes a banned substance, YES the players signed it...... but what we actually gave them was Smarties. GIVE ME A BREAK. The only question still to be answered is when will the AFL ban these cheats.

You know all too well the situation and why Essendon are still proclaiming they believe parts of their programme and practices deserve to go unpunished. Well, maybe you don't, you do say you're pretty stupid

But yeah, seriously, the players had better be banned, Hird et al. had better be de-registered, Essendon had better lose points (both retrospectively, in the now and future) and they had better be stripped of draft picks.

 

[Wise Guy Sam]

You know all too well the situation and why Essendon are still proclaiming they believe parts of their programme and practices deserve to go unpunished. Well, maybe you don't, you do say you're pretty stupid

But yeah, seriously, the players had better be banned, Hird et al. had better be de-registered, Essendon had better lose points (both retrospectively, in the now and future) and they had better be stripped of draft picks.

And Melbourne should get their % back

It could prove important for us getting a home final.

 

[Itsmyshow]

This is all about the AFL, the Umpires and the UN colluding to ensure that the result of matches and finals teams and the ASADA decision all line up and at the end of it all, Essendon will win a push in the back free kick that will result in a goal and Gary Ablett Jnr will return to finish his career at Geelong as a permanent forward wearing number 5 and never winning another GF because the AFL and the Umpires will be colluding.

 

[Freakie]

You know all too well the situation and why Essendon are still proclaiming they believe parts of their programme and practices deserve to go unpunished. Well, maybe you don't, you do say you're pretty stupid

But yeah, seriously, the players had better be banned, Hird et al. had better be de-registered, Essendon had better lose points (both retrospectively, in the now and future) and they had better be stripped of draft picks.

Ignorance is no a legal of viable defence. It is an irrabuttable presumption that everyone knows the law

 

[beez]

Ignorance is no a legal of viable defence. It is an irrabuttable presumption that everyone knows the law

Don't got casting dispersions on people who have a lesser knowledge of the law. Well, maybe for Mr Meaners, like stealing an eski or something. Look, I'm sure you can make people like patto_man or Sooz escape goats for the situation, but coming from Vermont South (that's just a ruour) gives them an out. Probst best to stay away from pacey's sister too (I give it two weeks tops), just let the worst 200 game player, Anthony Rocca, have his day or the lawyers might be on to you. Wow, I'm tired, I hope I don't get caught lionaround. Thanks, Ben.

 

[Freakie]

Thanks Ben

 

[Claypigeon]

Can you finish me off?

Sorry pants, no happy ending for opposition supporters unless they get their own joy watching a premier full forward in action. ..

 

[Papa Juggs]

Teams 10 years ago were munching steroids and winning flags.

Essendon hasn't done much really.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Cotch out changes my tip for that match. Big loss.
Tips at the moment (subject to change):
Geelong vs Essendon by 14 pts
Port Adelaide vs Richmond
Brisbane vs West Coast
Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne
Hawthorn vs Sydney
Fremantle vs Collingwood
GWS vs Adelaide
Melbourne vs Gold Coast
St Kilda vs Carlton

 

[Papa Juggs]

I'll tip but only if Itsmyshow does too so we can go head to head.

 

[Itsmyshow]

I'll tip but only if Itsmyshow does too so we can go head to head.

I do enough tipping... What has tipping got to do with your lack of real football knowledge...

Apologies Mr Analyst.

 

[Footypie32]

Cotch out changes my tip for that match. Big loss.
Tips at the moment (subject to change):
Geelong vs Essendon by 14 pts
Port Adelaide vs Richmond
Brisbane vs West Coast
Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne
Hawthorn vs Sydney
Fremantle vs Collingwood
GWS vs Adelaide
Melbourne vs Gold Coast
St Kilda vs Carlton

Pretty much the same for me, except I've gone for Brisbane over West Coast. Reckon the Lions will grab the win at the Gabba.

 

[pantskyle]

I do enough tipping... What has tipping got to do with your lack of real football knowledge...

Apologies Mr Analyst.

Lol anal.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

I do enough tipping... What has tipping got to do with your lack of real football knowledge...

Apologies Mr Analyst.

Says the naive expert with a lack of any realism.

 

[Marlowe]

Cotch out changes my tip for that match. Big loss.
Tips at the moment (subject to change):
Geelong vs Essendon by 14 pts
Port Adelaide vs Richmond
Brisbane vs West Coast
Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne
Hawthorn vs Sydney
Fremantle vs Collingwood
GWS vs Adelaide
Melbourne vs Gold Coast
St Kilda vs Carlton

You are stealing my tips.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Cotch out changes my tip for that match. Big loss.
Tips at the moment (subject to change):
Geelong vs Essendon by 14 pts

Unsure, though wouldn't be surprised to see Essendon win big.

Port Adelaide vs Richmond

Richmond easily

Brisbane vs West Coast

I wouldn't be surprised if the Lions caused an upset. Eagles should win.

Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Roos should win. The Dogs are 2 years away. Although again it wouldn't surprise.

Hawthorn vs Sydney

Tough one. Mumford out hurts, although he's been largely ineffectual this season anyway. Swans in another classic.

Fremantle vs Collingwood

Collingwood know how to win away. Task ask for the Dockers with key players absent. 50/50

GWS vs Adelaide

Yep

Melbourne vs Gold Coast

Ablett will prove the difference. 200 SC coming up.

St Kilda vs Carlton

I smell what's cooking.

My tips.

Essendon
Richmond
West Coast
Nth Melb
Sydney
Collingwood
Adelaide
Gold Coast
Carlton

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Unsure, though wouldn't be surprised to see Essendon win big.

Richmond easily

I wouldn't be surprised if the Lions caused an upset. Eagles should win.

Roos should win. The Dogs are 2 years away. Although again it wouldn't surprise.

Tough one. Mumford out hurts, although he's been largely ineffectual this season anyway. Swans in another classic.

Collingwood know how to win away. Task ask for the Dockers with key players absent. 50/50

Yep

Ablett will prove the difference. 200 SC coming up.

I smell what's cooking.

My tip for Essendon/Geelong may change before first bounce. Gut says the Bombers, head says the Cats (although part of that may be wishful thinking).

I'm not so sure with Richmond/Port. With Cotchin out, Hinkley will be licking his lips. Deledio dies whenever he's tagged, and Cornes will make sure of that most likely. That pretty well leaves Martin and Conca to hold up the midfield and I'm not sure they're up to that yet. I'd take Boak/Ebert/Cornes/Wines over Conca/Martin/Tuck/Grigg.

 

[Papa Juggs]

Geelong
Richmond
West Coast
North Melbourne
Sydney*
Collingwood
Adelaide
Gold Coast
Carlton

*Hawks are the most hyped team there ever has been, what a joke that they're favourites and by quite a way too. I'm going to laugh when the fail.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_AFL_Grand_Final

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

I'm not so sure with Richmond/Port. With Cotchin out, Hinkley will be licking his lips. Deledio dies whenever he's tagged, and Cornes will make sure of that most likely. That pretty well leaves Martin and Conca to hold up the midfield and I'm not sure they're up to that yet. I'd take Boak/Ebert/Cornes/Wines over Conca/Martin/Tuck/Grigg.

I disagree. The Tigers weakness is their composure in the back half. Forget the midfield battles, Richmond's structures have Port well covered. The factors on the outside of the contest will prove the difference. I expect Richmond to dominate in this area and expose Port's lack of talent in defense.

In saying that. expect Port to win by 50+.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

*Hawks are the most hyped team there ever has been, what a joke that they're favourites and by quite a way too. I'm going to laugh when the fail.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_AFL_Grand_Final

I couldn't agree any more.

 

[Papa Juggs]

I couldn't agree any more.

Poor value especially without Suckling, Young and Rioli.

I might have to get down the TAB. Hawks couldn't win then, how the hell will they win now?