Rules The new man on the mark rule is utterly ridiculous.

[Obeanie1]

But for neutral viewers you switch both games off at half time and don't come back.

Did you enjoy the Swans v Essendon game?

 

[HTT]

Did you enjoy the Swans v Essendon game?

I enjoyed the parts I watched, yes.

 

[Leeda]

Tom, Jom, Jimpey, K.C, meej=k,,, big log... they are all subject to instances of discrimination.. plus many more...

 

[Boston tiger]

It has a netball vibe about. Less blokey and more something but if you had the misfortune of having to watch your daughter do the netball thing then you’ll know what I mean.

Umpirery .. that’s the word I was looking for.

 

[Roby]

Thought it was a poor decision

Should just scrap it based on 1 poor decision last night. Probably should also scrap the HTB/incorrect disposal rule after the poor decision in Geelong

One is a free kick, the other is a 50m penalty.

I agree HTB as it stands should be scrapped. Probably the most aggravating, inconsistent and misinterpreted (or misinterpretated according to Jobe) rule in the game.

 

[Roby]

Do you have footage of this? By the sounds of your description it was simply an umpiring error. The rule itself is working exactly as planned and is resulting in much more attractive football.

Don't have it on hand. 16min left 4th quarter. I'm sure if they review it the AFL will say it was the correct decision as Devon was told to stand and he moved off the mark.

 

[RUNVS]

It has a netball vibe about. Less blokey and more something but if you had the misfortune of having to watch your daughter do the netball thing then you’ll know what I mean.

Glad to know you find your daughter boring. I am sure she appreciates it.

 

[Lavender Bushranger]

Glad to know you find your daughter boring. I am sure she appreciates it.

What??

Heaps of shit my kids do is boring as ****.

 

[Tiger2709]

What??

Heaps of sh*t my kids do is boring as fu**.

It all equals out, my youngest thinks Im boring as shit

 

[Lavender Bushranger]

It all equals out, my youngest thinks Im boring as sh*t

I know right.

I mean, what could possibly be boring about sitting on the couch on Saturday night quaffing a glass of pinot noir whilst watching 4 sports at once on Kayo and yelling the odd bit of expert advice in the general direction of the TV??

 

[Ricketz]

top 3 you’ve got to be kidding. It was a sh*t truck game full stop........top 3 game, it’ll give me a chuckle all day long

Stats look almost identical to the game last night to be honest.

 

[Obeanie1]

I enjoyed the parts I watched, yes.

How about the Port game?

Anotther good close game.

Good balance between defense and attack? Both teams actually played a more defensive style by forcing the other down the line protecting the corridor.

Evenly matched teams who both play well play close games. Out matched teams or teams that play poorly can get smashed. Thats football.

 

[Obeanie1]

It has a netball vibe about. Less blokey and more something but if you had the misfortune of having to watch your daughter do the netball thing then you’ll know what I mean.

Umpirery .. that’s the word I was looking for.

For a game of netball the Port Tigers game had a lot of players limping off after big tackles. And Dixon was bleeding from the mouth at the end.

 

[HTT]

How about the Port game?

Anotther good close game.

Good balance between defense and attack? Both teams actually played a more defensive style by forcing the other down the line protecting the corridor.

Evenly matched teams who both play well play close games. Out matched teams or teams that play poorly can get smashed. Thats football.

So you’re saying the rules have had no real impact on the game?

 

[RUNVS]

So you’re saying the rules have had no real impact on the game?

Massive impact as in 2019 or 2020 there would have been a lot more rolling mauls and stoppages in a similar game than there was last night. Despite it being super hard-fought the ball was constantly moving.

 

[HPKS]

Stats look almost identical to the game last night to be honest.

People get wrapped up in stats way way to much. I’ll take Dustin Martins stats over our stat king Jake Lloyd every day of the week.

 

[Ricketz]

People get wrapped up in stats way way to much. I’ll take Dustin Martins stats over our stat king Jake Lloyd every day of the week.

My point point being that your perception is clouded by your bias.

Brisbane v Pies decided by 1 point in a low scoring cracker.

Adelaide over GC by ten points in another one that didn't crack the tonne.

Dogs v North and all five games on Saturday and Sunday one sided.

Geelong v Hawks went down to the wire and decided by less than a goal.

Question: which of those one sided games would you have put ahead of the Cats v Hawks?

 

[Roby]

Rowan Marshall

19

Rowan Marshall

Age

30

Ht

201cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.4

4star

K

8.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

CL

3.4

5star

HO

20.2

5star

D

12.9

3star

K

9.3

4star

HB

3.6

2star

CL

2.8

4star

HO

17.8

5star

D

10.6

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

4.8

4star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

7.8

5star

couldn't stand because he was injured, gets paid a 50m penalty against. Great rule.

 

[Boston tiger]

Glad to know you find your daughter boring. I am sure she appreciates it.

Have seen a game of netball ? The umpires are the stars and control it it to the enth.
It’s a women thing and our game is starting to look very umpirery.
Don't you think ?

As for the daughter comment? You are obviously a **** wit.

 

[Vassp]

Rowan Marshall couldn't stand because he was injured, gets paid a 50m penalty against. Great rule.

Yep, the nazi of all afl rules at work. Still hope the game evens out at some point and gets a little more balanced instead of the ping pong it has become.

 

[Roby]

So we're averaging only one more goal a game than 2019 after three rounds. If scoring doesn't improve soon...

 

[RUNVS]

So we're averaging only one more goal a game than 2019 after three rounds. If scoring doesn't improve soon...

Doesn't matter as the way the ball moves is so much better than in previous years. It just looks better and that is what matters more than anything.

 

[Roby]

Doesn't matter as the way the ball moves is so much better than in previous years. It just looks better and that is what matters more than anything.

It looks worse. Particularly shots at goal.

 

[RUNVS]

It looks worse. Particularly shots at goal.

I don't think you would be in the majority with that opinion.

 

[Roby]

I don't think you would be in the majority with that opinion.

So you like when they kick shots inside 50, they're not kicking over a mark?

Also, why is scoring down if the game is so open? I'm not seeing it so open, I'm just seeing the congestion somewhere else.