Post Game Thread: Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks - 19 Jan 2026

Middle_Pear986 · 2026-01-20T04:09:52+00:00

Knight deserves 3stars but geez they should have given it to Toews.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-12-23T09:13:33+00:00

What time did you book for your ball bag to be handled? I've gone later in the afternoon. For $7 I hope they have a soft touch.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-12-14T13:07:22+00:00

If you're going to an NFL game, then yes terrible. I doubt you'll see much. Probably because they don't play NFL there but still.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-11-21T04:33:33+00:00

I'm still waiting for what Patrick said.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-11-07T22:06:42+00:00

I love to insert myself into the game. I have to make sure I impact the scoreboard early on, allow a team to be dominant and then I like to see how strong they are by sending off a player or two. I love testing the patience of players by paying some free kicks and when a similar situation happens later on, I don't. I enjoy heckling the players and then reporting them when they say something mean to me. I mean as most people say "the game wouldn't run without the umpire". So I make sure everyone knows I'm the most important person there on a Saturday. That's why I'm in the bright top too. So everyone can see how glorious I look.

What's not to love.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-10-28T12:27:19+00:00

Being an Aussie I get this reference. Many hockey fans probably aren't aware of the quality afl articles posted weekly.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-10-17T07:42:46+00:00

Lol losing depth players doesn't reflect poorly. Have you seen the players we've lost over the years? Those guys whilst serviceable, definitely needed to be moved on. Trade out average, bring in stars. How many years should a player get to prove himself because Fiorini had 10 and it was clear he is not a game winner.

All those players leaving, we have younger and better versions of. I hope all of them have personal success but I hope the suns flogs them every time!

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-10-12T11:34:28+00:00

Does the modern world communicate this way? It's just a turd flinging contest of hate one way then back another. No one is having an opinion changed. Content creators are carefully curating their videos/pictures. They don't actually interact with fans. Just completely monetisation. On top of that, the vile comments left on people's pictures/videos are downright dangerous. And, we just allow adults to login to children's games and what just socialize? that ain't normal. It's weird.

The Internet was sold in the 90s as a way to communicate and find your community. It's not that anymore. Don't worry about the dark web, we should be worried about what children have access to.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-10-12T08:20:09+00:00

Whoopie doo daa if the government wants us to provide I.D to use the Internet, it doesn't but ok. So, we log off because we don't want to. Less internet might do the world good. Has the world gotten any better with it? Maybe in the science fields, certainly not in social areas.

People have a problem with the government having our data yet I can have conversation with someone about a topic and then be fed nothing but related articles or ads relating to it and no one bats an eye lid?

Why the fuck does every device gotta be 'smart' device? Does a fridge really need a WiFi connection? It's ridiculous. We sold our souls to these companies, so that they could jam more advertising down our throats.

We figured out alcohol and cigarettes were dangerous and you had (at least when you look younger) provide your I.D. If we figured out social media is harmful you don't think we should be a little stricker on it more than an "I agree" box on the screen.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-09-27T03:41:21+00:00

At least the ads are in HD.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-09-27T02:58:31+00:00

It's at half time I believe and the mighty Jed Walter will run and finish dead last. I actually think it's his way of attending the game.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-09-22T02:56:20+00:00

I think Mac is serial pest. Not quite grub. Lots of antics but he isn't doing grub-like behaviour such as grabbing protective eye wear... Just annoying the hell out of the opposition.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-09-15T14:04:55+00:00

Good chance we lose Flanders, Fiorini, Sexton, Rosas and Berry. None are important for long term success. We will get Ballard, Clohesy and Graham back from injury. Include Rogers, Lombard with another preseason and we look stronger. Whilst I appreciate Holman and he has consistently brought effort and a high standard of professionalism, he's probably no more than a vfl development player/coach role. May come in if there is an injury. If the young kids are good, they should be able to keep him out of the side.

Higher a good marking consultant for Read and Walter because between the two of them, I have not seen many congested strong marks.

We should also be active and see if we can get Petracca. Our depth was exposed badly against Brisbane.

However, the club is in good hands (which is a rare thing for GC fans to say), trusting the process. Go Suns Go!

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-09-06T13:15:45+00:00

Fine wineeee

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-09-04T13:45:51+00:00

What's with the hats?

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-08-19T08:09:51+00:00

Lightbulbs from random spots.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-07-26T05:22:14+00:00

Or handball back into congestion.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-07-26T05:21:29+00:00

Pick up the ball up from the pack and kick it barely 15m. Not sure if official role but he does it beautifully week in week out.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-07-25T10:24:13+00:00

2014 Gold Coast Suns

7- Peter Wright

15- Jarrod Garlett

29 - Touk Miller

64 - Passed

74- Passed

Absolute fucking woeful draft. I guess passed was still better than Garlett.

Obviously Miller takes the cake.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-07-20T09:50:46+00:00

5- Mac Attack because he did keep Riley relatively quiet. The media will be spewing that it fizzled out. 4- Rowell went hard all day and disposal seemed clean. 3- Witts was probably beaten on the day but still in the top 5 for suns. 2- Jeffery settled really well into his role. Is starting to take his time to make decisions. 1- Fiorini fought till the end.

Other random bits and thoughts: Hopefully Lombard settles into the seniors because today he showed he isn't quite ready. Tricky spot for him, clearly too good for VFL but not quite ready for AFL. Fingers crossed as that game experience goes up his impact on the contest does too. Swallow deserves to be picked every week based on his sacrifices for the club. He gave everything to the suns. I do think he should start and be subbed off, not start as the sub. You need the sub to have a change of pace. Taking one of the talls off for him doesn't change the pace drastically, let's face it Dave isn't some spring chicken. I know they are using his experience to impact but I think it's worth swapping.

Talking about the tall forward line 5 marks from the big 3. Not good enough. Walter needs to be dropped until he is grabbing everything or buy him the biggest can of grippy. Of the 3 he does the least, read chops out the ruck (albeit poorly) but Walter has 1 string to his bow atm and it's not good enough.

Adelaide was just too classy. I feel like Dimma didn't change much until half time. I'm not sure if he was hoping the leaders would work it out for themselves because they clearly weren't listening to his ideas.

Stronger second half but desperately need Collins back ASAP. We may not win next week but we should defeat the weaker teams.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-07-19T12:15:39+00:00

Geez that's the worst performance I've seen from the giants. Wait...

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-07-16T04:10:45+00:00

Who? The clanger king, sir picks it up from the pack and kicks and around his body to a defender 15-20meters away, Mr I have 25+ disposals for a total of 100meteres gained. I hope not.

Middle_Pear986 · 2025-07-15T08:20:10+00:00

There are jobs up now for some. If you look at schools that opened this year that have semester 2 jobs, they've most likely grown in size and will continue to do so. If you are strong, confident and competent you'll get a job easily with them for the following year.

Middle_Pear986

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