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Didak2Dawes said:
well, the league was renamed for a start, and it officially became a national comp.

What went before it was the VFL.

New comp, new start, new name.
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But how is it the Victorian Football League when there is a team from Western Australia? Bayer's point is valid, its simply a name change by technicality.
 

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Close to 17 said:
Can you change your sig to "Why can't South Africa be competitive in a Cricket World Cup?"
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because that would be insulting to the south african cricket team
i could make it Darrel Hair is a white racist
vox et praetera nihil
 
Bayer said:
Agree, association football premierships mean very little for most clubs, as in most instances they've bought their way to success.

I find it funny that Carlton flogs think their 16 premierships are legitimate not to mention so many of them happening before colour TV. The Scum's flags are equally dubious, and Collingwood's almost all happened pre-WWII.

You'd have to really look at the time the league became national, when the interstaters entered in 1987.

By that measure, the tally is as follows:

Hawthorn - 4
West Coke - 3
Foldroy - 3
Carltank - 2
Filth - 2
Scum - 2
Camry Crows - 2
Norf - 2
Handbaggers - 2
MyATM Power - 1
Bloods - 1

All others are entirely irrelevant.

Seems to be a logjam around the number 2, a couple of impressive clubs with 3, and one standout with 4.

Good thread, would read again.
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..actually if you're simply basing it on non-vic teams being involved, it went 'national' in '82 with swans relocating to sydney..
 
Didak2Dawes said:
Theres plenty of underlying substance.

And it was a new league in 1990, hence the name change.
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You're ruining the Hawk circle jerk with facts Didak...talk about a spoil sport:rolleyes:
 
lol at Bayer claiming hawks national immortality from '87, because an a non Vic team, the West Coast joined. :o
LMFAO.
Is that the year when you consider being the best of the land, mate? ;)
 
David the Cat said:
You're ruining the Hawk circle jerk with facts Didak...talk about a spoil sport:rolleyes:
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So a name change means a huge difference does it, David? I guess you only recognise Max Rooke's contribution to your club 2007-2010? There's no difference between 1989 VFL and 1990 AFL, and if you can't see that, you're a moron.

chefmeister said:
lol at Bayer claiming hawks national immortality from '87, because an a non Vic team, the West Coast joined. :o
LMFAO.
Is that the year when you consider being the best of the land, mate? ;)
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Actually, it was West Coast and Brisbane that started in 1987. The same number of clubs were around in 1990 with the name change to AFL.

My point is not that flags start counting when those two interstate teams started in 87 - my point is that Collingwood w***ers claiming 1990 as the beginning of the modern era is complete bullshit, as there is no substance to it.

But you two please keep on letting your hatred of Hawthorn blind you from the Collingwood stupidity. :)
 

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Bayer said:
My point is not that flags start counting when those two interstate teams started in 87 - my point is that Collingwood w***ers claiming 1990 as the beginning of the modern era is complete bullshit, as there is no substance to it.
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Wholeheartedly agree with this point, Bayer. :thumbsu:

But you two please keep on letting your hatred of Hawthorn blind you from the Collingwood stupidity. :)
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Pah-lees...
You Hawks supporters have some stupidity/arrogance issues of your own to address... :rolleyes:
 
AussieFTW said:
As regards the OP - I know that some Association Football clubs have those trophies, but it's not really a fair competition over there, as there's no reall salary cap and if you've got more money than other clubs you can buy better players than other clubs, which results in effectively buying premierships..

And isn't it funny how Carlon flogs think they're the only AFL club on 16 premierships?
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Happy to cop it from say a Bomber, maybe even a Pie but a GWS fan giving us crap about 16 flags seems like a fight between a train and a pedestrian
 
Bayer said:
So a name change means a huge difference does it, David? I guess you only recognise Max Rooke's contribution to your club 2007-2010? There's no difference between 1989 VFL and 1990 AFL, and if you can't see that, you're a moron.



This is Bay 13...I didn't think it was a forum for sensible debate. Nevertheless.........

I don't recall stating that there was a huge difference between VFL Premierships and AFL Premierships and I certainly don't believe that Premierships before 1990 were worth " diddley squat" as Didak put it. But AFL Premierships started in 1990 ... didn't they? Just a name change yes...but a change all the same. IT's now an AFL Premiership Cup and they began to be handed out in 1990. That doesn't demean the achievements of teams before that date....you can only beat the opponents put in front of you.

My circle jerk comment relates to the following...

I am a " here and now" type of bloke and while I got a kick out of 2007 and 2009 I don't rely on past performance as proof of present greatness. I find those that indulge in that to be involved in a bit of a wank to be honest. It's just not my scene. Hence my comment. I prefer to comment and assess more on the present...



But you two please keep on letting your hatred of Hawthorn blind you from the Collingwood stupidity. :)
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I don't hate Hawthorn.



PS: As this is the Bay.................Varcoe>>>>>>Rioli :D:thumbsu:
 
blue gunslinger said:
Happy to cop it from say a Bomber, maybe even a Pie but a GWS fan giving us crap about 16 flags seems like a fight between a train and a pedestrian
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Bollocks to that.
I was merely stating it's a bit pathetic for Carlton floggos to pretend they're the only team with 16 flags..
I KNOW you have 16, that's a fact.. And when the Giants come in I am not going to be like these Collingwood or Hawks w***ers and say "oh lets just count the ones from 1990 or 2010" or any of that bullc*ap.
I'm not giving you crap about winning 16 flags, that's an awesome achievement, but am giving your fellow floggos crap about pretending Essendon don't also have 16 flags.. That's just pathetic.
 

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does the saints display have a photo with the captain wearing a pies jumper?
saint fail once more
 
chefmeister said:
Wholeheartedly agree with this point, Bayer. :thumbsu:



Pah-lees...
You Hawks supporters have some stupidity/arrogance issues of your own to address... :rolleyes:
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pot. kettle. black.

proof: even having the cajoines to troll varcoe>rioli.
 
themarkedman72 said:
pot. kettle. black.

proof: even having the cajoines to troll varcoe>rioli.
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If Hawthorn flogs can troll Ellis >>>Judd, or Shiels>>>>Selwood or Shoenclangers as an AA CHB then others can suggest a more realistic suggestion that Varcoe>>>>>>>>Rioli.

So which pot is calling which kettle black here Squarker?
 

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