Competitions WAFL 2017

[stinger05]

He was larger when he played a few weeks ago. Didn't stop him playing well.

Yeah and he did his other hammy, if he was in the right condition he possibly wouldn't have got injured. All that pudding would put extra strain on a hamstring.

 

[stinger05]

Yeah nah

Like his uncle Maurice he's naturally a bit tubby and that's unlikely to change. Hasn't put on 8kegs

Naturally tubby? Are you saying he is unable to get his weight down. Let me guess his just big boned.

 

[stinger05]

Name another player in the afl that is carrying that much? Gov might be a bit floppy but he doesn't have a keg on him.

 

[Biggie]

Naturally tubby? Are you saying he is unable to get his weight down. Let me guess his just big boned.

Think Gov

He'll drop weight but will he ever be ripped? I wouldn't think so

 

[stinger05]

Think Gov

He'll drop weight but will he ever be ripped? I wouldn't think so

Gov was a bit chubby but he now he has a dad bod. I think gov can get ripped, he's brother is going to be an Adonis when he's done. I heard the teams personal trainers call Gov "chicken skins" due to his poor diet.

 

[Keys]

Naturally tubby? Are you saying he is unable to get his weight down. Let me guess his just big boned.

He puts on weight easily like a reverse Tony Notte. It's genetics and if you look at other members of his family you'll see what I mean

 

[stinger05]

He puts on weight easily like a reverse Tony Notte. It's genetics and if you look at other members of his family you'll see what I mean

I understand Maurice was chubby so was Dean. What I can't understand that in 2017 a professional AFL player can look that chubby. I'm sure if you ask any nutrionist they would agree with me, he's obviously not sticking to the plan the club has put in place for him.

 

[Keys]

I understand Maurice was chubby so was Dean. What I can't understand that in 2017 a professional AFL player can look that chubby. I'm sure if you ask any nutrionist they would agree with me, he's obviously not sticking to the plan the club has put in place for him.

Probably not sticking to eating plan no

 

[stinger05]

Probably not sticking to eating plan no

That's a lack of professionalism, I know Gaffy could eat 5 whoppers a day and still be a rake. The thing is Gaff has to work extra hard in the wieght room to maintain strength. Each player has there flaws and working hard to minimise those flaws is what makes a professional.

 

[Biggie]

I think gov can get ripped

I don't think he wants this

Does this make him less professional?

 

[ziad]

I understand Maurice was chubby so was Dean. What I can't understand that in 2017 a professional AFL player can look that chubby. I'm sure if you ask any nutrionist they would agree with me, he's obviously not sticking to the plan the club has put in place for him.

lacks dedication - he could learn to kick as well.

 

[ziad]

That's a lack of professionalism, I know Gaffy could eat 5 whoppers a day and still be a rake. The thing is Gaff has to work extra hard in the wieght room to maintain strength. Each player has there flaws and working hard to minimise those flaws is what makes a professional.

you can be an amateur and still be a champion - some people just don't want to put in the extra effort (paid or not)

There is a sign on the AIS pool wall - 'everybody wants to be a champion, not everybody wants to do the work required to be a champion'

Eagles look to be coasting. I suggest Priddis may be favoured because he is an example of what is required. Perhaps this is why a few are in the WAFL as well.

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Bennell named for Peel

For draft watchers, KPD prospect Aaron Naughton has been named on the extended bench for Peel as well

Good to hear. Loved Harley's game at the GC, feel for any guy that battles injury. Here's hoping he comes back and plays well, except against us.

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

So, as Keys predicted, WAFL teams are not happy about Fremantle chasing premierships with Peel.

https://thewest.com.au/sport/freman...sh-another-super-team-in-finals-ng-b88533471z

Peel will be able to unleash another super team in the WAFL finals in search of successive premierships in a scenario that rival clubs have branded as disgraceful.

The premiers are on the brink of having eight Fremantle-listed players with at least 50 games of AFL experience qualified for this year’s finals.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Two of those players would be Dawson and Suban though so they hardly count.

 

[Keys]

So, as Keys predicted, WAFL teams are not happy about Fremantle chasing premierships with Peel.

https://thewest.com.au/sport/freman...sh-another-super-team-in-finals-ng-b88533471z

Peel will be able to unleash another super team in the WAFL finals in search of successive premierships in a scenario that rival clubs have branded as disgraceful.

The premiers are on the brink of having eight Fremantle-listed players with at least 50 games of AFL experience qualified for this year’s finals.

The players named in that article are legit - the likes of Suban, Dawson, Pearce etc have all been playing legitimately in the WAFL

However, the situation with Bennell is bullshit. He was named last week for no other reason than to ensure he gets the five game qualification for finals. They pulled the same stunt last year with Balic and whilst WAFL rules allow it, it's a shameless gaming of the system especially from a club that routinely likes to claim the moral high ground

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

The five-game minimum rule is there to ensure that the players have actually made a sufficient contribution to the season to justify playing finals.

Allowing them to actually play four games and to hang around in civvies for a fifth game just undermines the whole rule.

 

[Happy Mastenator]

The players named in that article are legit - the likes of Suban, Dawson, Pearce etc have all been playing legitimately in the WAFL

However, the situation with Bennell is bullshit. He was named last week for no other reason than to ensure he gets the five game qualification for finals. They pulled the same stunt last year with Balic and whilst WAFL rules allow it, it's a shameless gaming of the system especially from a club that routinely likes to claim the moral high ground

When you're starved for success as an AFL club i guess WAFL partnership flag have to do?

 

[swannies]

The players named in that article are legit - the likes of Suban, Dawson, Pearce etc have all been playing legitimately in the WAFL

However, the situation with Bennell is bullshit. He was named last week for no other reason than to ensure he gets the five game qualification for finals. They pulled the same stunt last year with Balic and whilst WAFL rules allow it, it's a shameless gaming of the system especially from a club that routinely likes to claim the moral high ground

Well, if the WAFL is stupid enough to allow the rule that naming is adequate, good luck to Peel. Can't believe the WAFL is stupid enough to deem that as acceptable for a game. Surely they should have to run on to the ground, or be on the interchange bench, for the first siren, for it to count as a game appearance??? Surely???
I take it back. I'm not even remotely surprised that the WAFL is that stupid......

 

[Keys]

Well, if the WAFL is stupid enough to allow the rule that naming is adequate, good luck to Peel. Can't believe the WAFL is stupid enough to deem that as acceptable for a game. Surely they should have to run on to the ground, or be on the interchange bench, for the first siren, for it to count as a game appearance??? Surely???
I take it back. I'm not even remotely surprised that the WAFL is that stupid......

Agree that the WAFL is pretty stupid for allowing the rule to exist but then it takes a certain kind of desperation for a club to take advantage of it

 

[swannies]

Agree that the WAFL is pretty stupid for allowing the rule to exist but then it takes a certain kind of desperation for a club to take advantage of it

I thought you were going to say it takes a special kind of stupid....and I was about to tell you we might have found that, but alas that is not where you are going. Most clubs (ask me about what some of these guys get up to at junior cricket) would take advantage of it if they could. I don't like Peel and I don't agree with them doing it, but as the governing body you've got to take the bullets out of the gun so it can't be used.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Would Freo prefer Bennell to play finals or to get an early start on his 2018 pre-season? I'd have thought the latter.

 

[Keys]

I thought you were going to say it takes a special kind of stupid....and I was about to tell you we might have found that, but alas that is not where you are going. Most clubs (ask me about what some of these guys get up to at junior cricket) would take advantage of it if they could. I don't like Peel and I don't agree with them doing it, but as the governing body you've got to take the bullets out of the gun so it can't be used.

I get that there are some toxic/petty people involved in sport at junior and amateur levels that would bury their own grandmother if it helped their little darlings win but we should be expecting a higher level of professionalism from an AFL club (it's Fremantle pulling the strings here without question) when it comes to these matters

Our admin had/has their own faults but I'd be disappointed if they pulled shit like this

 

[FKASC]

Would Freo prefer Bennell to play finals or to get an early start on his 2018 pre-season? I'd have thought the latter.

They're thinking of the marketing opportunities perhaps

Makes it look like the Bennell gamble has paid off. Gives them something to spruik over the offseason

 

[Keys]

They're thinking of the marketing opportunities perhaps

Makes it look like the Bennell gamble has paid off. Gives them something to spruik over the offseason

Bennell leads Peel to another flag. Gets caught snorting lines celebrating with his cousin. Freo are forced to terminate his contract for bringing the game into disrepute

Spruik that