The Aussie Rules thread

[JimC]

I echo the above sentiments, but it may be a useful wake-up call to work harder & play smarter...

[Witticism]

I echo the above sentiments, but it may be a useful wake-up call to work harder & play smarter...

A lot of players 'went missing' in that game.

Wy the fuck couldn't we take a mark in the forward line? And then when we did we sprayed shots all over the place ... very strange of Jimmy Bartel to spray two set shots at goal ... he is usually a dead eye dick.

I have a feeling Richmond are going to pay for our boys' sins against Carlton ... at least that is what I am hoping for! That, and the clear record for consecutive number of home game wins (going for 25 in a row at home)

Carlton were bloody good though and am happy to see them do we as it makes for a more even competition.

Nice to see the Swannies (my wife's team and my 'second' team - we used to be members when we lived in Sydney) on top of the ladder. Should be a cracker on Saturday night against Brisbane ... Swannies to power home by 3 goals.

Here's hoping Carlton can play against the Pies like they did against us. Pies played really well on the weekend and it would be good if Carlton could bring them down a peg or two! ... And then whoever Carlton play the following week bring them down a peg or two!

[Witticism]

Things I’ve learnt about AFL from watching Channel 7’s (shit) coverage.

1. No play has endurance anymore – they have ‘a big engine' – or ‘lots of petrol in the tank'
2. No player can run fast – they have ‘good leg speed'
3. No one kicks anymore – they ‘dispose by foot'
4. No one handballs anymore – they ‘dispose by hand'
5. No one gets tripped – they were ‘legged'
6. No one falls over – they become ‘unstuck’
7. Bruce Mcavaney thinks Riolli is ‘delicious’
8. And he ask, ‘Don’t you just love him?’
9. Apparently showing only a close-up of the footy rolling along the ground – and no players – is what footy fans want to see?
10. Apparently showing the look on a coaches face is more important then a player about to play-on from a mark and kick a goal.
11. Apparently 'Goaled' is a verb

So what have you learnt?

[JimC]

Things I’ve learnt about AFL from watching Channel 7’s (shit) coverage.

1. No play has endurance anymore – they have ‘a big engine' – or ‘lots of petrol in the tank'
2. No player can run fast – they have ‘good leg speed'
3. No one kicks anymore – they ‘dispose by foot'
4. No one handballs anymore – they ‘dispose by hand'
5. No one gets tripped – they were ‘legged'
6. No one falls over – they become ‘unstuck’
7. Bruce Mcavaney thinks Riolli is ‘delicious’
8. And he ask, ‘Don’t you just love him?’
9. Apparently showing only a close-up of the footy rolling along the ground – and no players – is what footy fans want to see?
10. Apparently showing the look on a coaches face is more important then a player about to play-on from a mark and kick a goal.
11. Apparently 'Goaled' is a verb

So what have you learnt?

Yes, the cliches flow during TV commentary like free booze at a football club piss-up...

The only answer is to get pleasantly drunk while watching a game...

[redunderthebed]

Police have just cleared the entire crows team from any involvement in the carl williams murder .......... They were found not capable of beating anyone



0 and 6 and the woodenspoons were out amongst the Port Adelaide faithful as the lads ran over the top of the cows to rack up the 15th victory over the fruit tingles.

[redunderthebed]

Adelaide Crows new sponsor!

[JimC]

One of the best displays of schadenfreude I've seen in years!

[redunderthebed]

One of the best displays of schadenfreude I've seen in years!

It's brilliant when they epically fail.

[redunderthebed]

Great win by Port Adelaide i was extremely intoxicated when i watched the game so ill be buggered if i can remember what txt messages i sent to bomber fans but i'm sure they enjoyed them.

[JimC]

Great win by Port Adelaide i was extremely intoxicated when i watched the game so ill be buggered if i can remember what txt messages i sent to bomber fans but i'm sure they enjoyed them.

Port have made a habit of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat this year...

Except when they meet Geelong, of course...

[redunderthebed]

Great win by Port Adelaide i was extremely intoxicated when i watched the game so ill be buggered if i can remember what txt messages i sent to bomber fans but i'm sure they enjoyed them.

Port have made a habit of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat this year...

Except when they meet Geelong, of course...

Its fucking nerve racking but good and

[JimC]

Great win by Port Adelaide i was extremely intoxicated when i watched the game so ill be buggered if i can remember what txt messages i sent to bomber fans but i'm sure they enjoyed them.

Port have made a habit of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat this year...

Except when they meet Geelong, of course...

Its fucking nerve racking but good and

I trust you noticed our quiet little 11 goal demolition of the Swans, a team with pretensions to greatness?

And you must be devastated - the Crows ended their losing streak!

[JimC]

Well, another 12 goal plus demolition of a side with pretensions to greatness, this time Brisbane on their home turf...

Go Cats!

Next week will be a titanic struggle against the Magpies, real last man standing stuff...

[redunderthebed]

I hope you squish the maggots jim.

Old habits die hard Port lost due to a last quarter fadeout.

[JimC]

I hope you squish the maggots jim.

Old habits die hard Port lost due to a last quarter fadeout.

Yeah, I watched most of the game. Your boys tried for most of the match, but faded a little...

And Carlton have been the fucking surprise packet of the season, actually...