The numpty questions thread

[Kevvo]

dlanod Yrrab

Technique question: How do you do this (link a poster without replying to a post)?

 

[Haso]

Technique question: How do you do this (link a poster without replying to a post)?

Just add an @ before typing the persons name, like @ Kevvo but without the space.

 

[Kevvo]

Thanks.

 

[Paul D]

Making our way up to Brisbane for the Adelaide game in a couple of weeks time. Haven't been to the Gabba in about 5 years.

Question is: can I just scan my Vic membership at the gate and sit in GA, or do I have to purchase tickets via ticketmaster to get in?

 

[PTizzle]

Making our way up to Brisbane for the Adelaide game in a couple of weeks time. Haven't been to the Gabba in about 5 years.

Question is: can I just scan my Vic membership at the gate and sit in GA, or do I have to purchase tickets via ticketmaster to get in?

Its been a while, but from memory you're entitled to GA access for 5 Lions games at the GABBA per year with the standard Vic membership. Just scan your card at the gate and you should be able to walk in to GA.

It might be worth waiting for another response or giving the club a quick ring, but it was easy enough for me when I went a little while back.


Question for the QLDers which isn't Lions related, just doing a bit of research for a piece. In 2011 when the Suns came in, was Karmichael Hunt playing a big draw for many people to head over and have a look (people who perhaps otherwise might not go) or was it mostly just AFL supporters who couldn't give a stuff about Hunt? Or somewhere in between?

 

[whatboutbob]

Question for the QLDers which isn't Lions related, just doing a bit of research for a piece. In 2011 when the Suns came in, was Karmichael Hunt playing a big draw for many people to head over and have a look (people who perhaps otherwise might not go) or was it mostly just AFL supporters who couldn't give a stuff about Hunt? Or somewhere in between?

My sense is it got them media coverage, but few bums on seats. Hard question to answer though.

 

[ashley76]

Ok

When we travel interstate, who are our water boys / trainers?

 

[Cockliff38]

Ok

When we travel interstate, who are our water boys / trainers?

The trainers definitely travel and from what I understand as do the water boys. A former junior coach is one of them and I regularly see him on the tele during away games...could be wrong though

 

[Bert Man]

How do I change my username?

 

[Fatcat08]

How do I change my username?

Not sure but I'm pretty confident they only let you do that if you put a stupid amount of underscores in it

 

[James North]

How do I change my username?

Pay money!

 

[Robbo18!]

How do I change my username?

Yeah you have to upgrade your membership
Think it's about 10 bucks?

 

[James North]

Just remember that Karnezis 1 through 12 is unavailable.

 

[ZoBlitz]

Since others may be wondering, you can find out about username changes here - http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/change-your-bigfooty-screen-name.262674/

 

[Happy_Neale]

The trainers definitely travel and from what I understand as do the water boys. A former junior coach is one of them and I regularly see him on the tele during away games...could be wrong though

For some clubs they will travel, but I know the Lions used to employ interstate trainers/waterboys for our 4/5 games in Vic. Not sure if that is still the case.

 

[James North]

What's better, a jet or a gun?

 

[Tairy Greene]

Thanks for the bump of this thread James North, I actually had a question to put in here but couldn't be bothered searching for it.

Does a spoil count as a 1%er?

 

[Davemonkey]

What's better, a jet or a gun?

A jet with a gun.

 

[Davemonkey]

Thanks for the bump of this thread James North, I actually had a question to put in here but couldn't be bothered searching for it.

Does a spoil count as a 1%er?

According to Wikipedia, yes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_percenter_(Australian_rules_football)

Definition[edit]
There are four actions which constitute a one percenter according to official AFL statistics: knock-ons, spoils, smothers, and shepherds.

Knock-ons[edit]
A knock-on is using the hand, either clenched or open, to tap the ball to the advantage of a team-mate, without ever taking possession of the football (except out of the ruck). It has the same advantage as a quick handpass or kick, but is not recognised as a disposal because the player never has possession. (Australian football knock-ons, which help the team, are not to be confused with rugby football knock-ons, which are negative.)

Spoil[edit]
A spoil is preventing an opposition player from taking clean possession of a pass from a team-mate. This is most usually done by punching the ball away from the contest. In the 2011 semi-final against Sydney, Hawthorn defender Josh Gibson compiled an AFL record 21 spoils.[1]

Smother[edit]
A smother is the act of using the arms or body to get in the way of an opponent's kick, as it leaves the player's boot. A player who smothers the ball is generally seen diving across in front of the kicking player, hoping to trap the ball as it is kicked. Smothers sometimes lead to turn-overs, but not always.

Shepherd[edit]
Main article: Shepherding (Australian rules football)
A shepherd is the legal act of preventing an opponent from obtaining the ball or tackling a team-mate.

Thanks for making me go look it up. Worth knowing.

 

[Davemonkey]

No references listed though - so the hint continues for the definitive answer.

 

[Tairy Greene]

Yeah I really think spoils should start being officially counted.

 

[Crimso]

Is Haso the lady shrink on the Recruit?
I seem to recall "him" becoming employed around the time filming would have started.

 

[Skoob]

Is Haso the lady shrink on the Recruit?
I seem to recall "him" becoming employed around the time filming would have started.

I haven't seen The Recruit, does she have a dodgy horse tattoo?

 

[Crimso]

I haven't seen The Recruit, does she have a dodgy horse tattoo?

I was told Haso got that tattoo when just a wee child & it was actually a Shetland Pony. It must have grown with him / her, so I 'spose a bit later in life as the posterior stretches it may become a draught horse!

(I assume it's on one of the butt cheeks as I've not been in a position / condition to view it personally)

 

[Caiphus]

Haso is a Brony?