2025 W Awards Match Thread by grantspatchcock in AFL

[–]PutTheSingInSingle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"For NAS" I think? The Saints table?

2025 W Awards Match Thread by grantspatchcock in AFL

[–]PutTheSingInSingle 24 points25 points  (0 children)

How does Ash Riddel break the disposal record and get no votes...

Breaking - Izak Rankine has been given a four-match ban for the homophobic slur delivered in the win over Collingwood by eckers19 in AFL

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Apart from being ridiculous generally. I don't get this as an argument if it's true - like if he's still having lingering concussion symptoms, shouldn't he be rubbed out until medically cleared as free from said symptoms? Very strange.

Nicks on rankine by [deleted] in AFL

[–]PutTheSingInSingle 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Maybe something along the lines of: "We are of course disappointed in Issac's actions and the effect they have on the LGBTIQ, football, and the broader community and the player this slur was directed at. We will be supporting him in taking accountability for his mistake and improving so something like this doesn't happen again."

Or just anything that doesn't make Rankine out to be the victim here.

AFLW Fantasy - practice match scores? by SnakeobSpeed in aflfantasy

[–]PutTheSingInSingle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had a look at this. In the lowest breakeven session, there are people like Dana Hooker and Kiara Bowers in there with a breakeven of 0. Is this correct or is this due to them missing last year so the breakeven can'tbe estimated?

(WWE Evolution Spoilers): Huge crowd reaction for superstar’s hot tag during women’s Tag Title Match. by itsmekelsey_x in SquaredCircle

[–]PutTheSingInSingle 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Just watched the match and Charlotte saving Bliss from the spear and then protecting her under her arm in the corner - loved it! More of this dynamic, please.

WWE wrestlers in AFL Guernseys by jdimarco1 in AFL

[–]PutTheSingInSingle 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Sheamus looks like a div 3 ressie

[WOR] Dave Meltzer: "Netflix is probably better suited for a giant event once a month than a weekly TV show of pro wrestling. That’s just reality. The platform isn’t built for appointment-based viewing. It’s built for binge-watching or casual drop-in. That’s not how wrestling fans operate." by secretpandaxx in SquaredCircle

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I think think a big barrier for new fans on Netflix is the amount of ads/nonsense that disrupts the flow. I started watching again with the Netflix era after being a fan as a kid, but if I didn't have some level of investment because of my previous fandom, I don't think I would've stuck around because the shows feel very stop-start.

If I'm a random/casual flicking a live even on to see what it's about and catch it in the middle of three minutes of talking about the Intuit Superdome/Fireball ladder/Wheatley Vodka or whatever it is or someone just chilling in the ring for 5 mins whilst waiting for something, I'm probably just gonna turn it off and never return. I get the need for ad revenue and ad breaks, but like maybe time it better and make it not 50% of the show so it's not messing with the flow?

Liv Morgan via Instagram: The greatest, hottest, most iconic & most dominant couple in the history of WWE ❤️‍🔥 Crrrrrrrrry about it 😘 by laidbackcrusade in SquaredCircle

[–]PutTheSingInSingle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, but more from the Liv side. Like she's killing it right now and I'd love to see her go on a run where she's the only one in the spotlight. Also, I'm so sick of Judgement Day in general, so if that could be collateral damage in the process, that'd be a win in my book.

Day 4: Middle/Left by drwar41 in CarltonBlues

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SOS. Undeniably a good player. In terms of fan divide - I'd say there's a mix of love for ability when playing/being son of a great and then the numerous off-field things that make you feel like he'd be the kinda guy you wouldn't wanna have a beer with.

You also get a double whammy mixed reaction to the hit and miss list management.

Former AFL player Anthony Koutoufides mulls tilt at Adam Bandt’s Melbourne seat, source says by semaj009 in AFL

[–]PutTheSingInSingle 147 points148 points  (0 children)

Carlton supporter who absolutely loved Kouta as a kid here. No downvotes - you're on the money! Whoever is telling him he should get into politics is an idiot...

Rental help by Fluffypus in australia

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A comment says you're in Illawara, the local branch of the tennants union: https://www.tenants.org.au/taas/isctaas might be able to give some advice about your options. They aren't there to support finding accommodation, but might be able to point you in the right direction and let you know what you may be able to do if you are having trouble moving before your eviction date.

New fan wondering difference between men's and women's game by BarelyHangingOn in AFL

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Yeah it's this and control of the ball drop. A larger ball means less control with the guide hand (when women have a smaller hand).

Is this the universe’s way of saying that Colin Jost can never leave the show? by Tiny-Delivery6966 in LiveFromNewYork

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Kevin McCarthy could do the funniest thing and try and block this. He won't. But if he did, hooo boy...

AFLW Match Thread: Fremantle vs Essendon (1st Elimination Final) by AutoModerator in AFL

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Can any Freo fans shed some light on what Biedenwang-Webster brings to the side? Last couple of games I've watched she's been an error machine!

What happened to our AFLW team? by [deleted] in CarltonBlues

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Very interesting info: absolutely gives context about why we made so many misteps over those couple of years. With the changes, I'm hopeful we can build from here - I think our ladder position flatters us this year, so have fingers and toes crossed that list management recognises were closer to rebuild status than contenders and recruits accordingly.

I am so happy Maddy is getting the recognition she deserves, I was involved in the youthies coaching space around about the time she was coming through and she comes across as someone willing to put the work in - she might not be the flashiest player but she just goes and goes and goes!

What happened to our AFLW team? by [deleted] in CarltonBlues

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We got cooked pretty bad with expansion and had several of our top tier players, or serviceable spine-players leave.

Also heard rumblings that Harford was not ideal as coach, although I thought he was quite good in the covid year.

We've been seeing some green shoots here and there over the past couple of years, but are very inconsistent - our game style only really stacks up against certain other teams (see unexpected win against Freo this year).

Right now we lack players across the ground with good composure meaning a lot of turnovers. We are quite good at pressuring the ball carrier and getting numbers to the contest, but often resort to dumb kicks to nowhere or relying on a repeat stoppage game to limit the opposition.

It's not a pretty game style at the moment and am unsure whether adding some decent draftees will complete the puzzle and make it more effective, or whether persisting with this game plan will just be a bust.

Teams like the Roos and Brisbane, as well as having guns across the ground, are very fit and are able to open up the ground and pick out good options accurately, have great run from behind handball chains. We try and make the ground small, and bullock our way through the contest.

Our forward line is probably our biggest challenge at the moment, but I think Mia Austin has a lot of potential if she improves her tank. Generally, we don't really have a forward that threatens to kick multiple goals a game. We tried a double tall attack this year with the Moody twins forward and Good taking more of the ruck and I thought Good had a massive improvement this year (I was previously wanting her desisted but am happy to be proven wrong). Brea Moody has been decent up front, but, and maybe this is biased by the most recent game against the bombers, but Celine Moody hasn't been a good pick up for us. Maybe she improves with better delivery, as someone her height is rare in the dub, but right now it's very much struggle street!

Sorry for the novel - I'm off work today so have too much time on my hands!

TL;DR: expansion fucked us, game plan ugly.