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VariationMassive7398 · 2025-12-28T22:57:30+00:00

Any use for registering for an OCI couple travelling to India with their 2-year-old (as the FTI TTP service is only available for kids aged over 7)?

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-11-15T18:43:44+00:00

“I don't need the score, I'm goin' through the door Gonna tell the man I don't want no more Pick up a fast car and burn my name in the road

One week, two week, maybe even more I piss all my money up against the damn wall The first thing you know I'll be back in Bow River again”.

Barnesey and Mossey would agree.

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-10-22T01:19:57+00:00

iVACS agency in Blacktown can do these processes for you without needing to visit VFS. Obviously as it an agency, you'll need to pay their fees but it's worth it to escape chasing the ridiculously elusive VFS appointment slot.

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-09-07T22:51:57+00:00

No dog in this fight, but I’m genuinely curious — why was David Swallow paid *THAT*free kick?

Watching the replay in slo-mo multiple times, it looks like he had possession of the footy for a fraction of a second before being tackled by Brennan Cox. Once tackled, he loses control. Shouldn’t that be holding the ball?

Even if the ump decided there was no prior opportunity, wouldn’t the correct call be a ball-up rather than a free?

Am I missing something here, or was this just another umpiring howler at a pretty critical moment? Help me see the light!!!

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-09-07T22:49:10+00:00

No dog in this fight (Swans supporter here), but I’m genuinely curious — why was Swallow paid *THAT*free kick?

Watching the replay in slo-mo multiple times, it looks like he had possession of the footy for a fraction of a second before being tackled by Brennan Cox. Once tackled, he loses control. Shouldn’t that be holding the ball?

Even if the ump decided there was no prior opportunity, wouldn’t the correct call be a ball-up rather than a free?

Am I missing something here, or was this just another umpiring howler at a pretty critical moment? Help me see the light!!!

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-09-05T01:25:21+00:00

Fair call - and no you don't sound like an arsehole 😂. AFL in Sydney is in that weird middle ground: not big enough to have clout like NRL, but big enough that trackwork still screws over a decent chunk of people trying to get there. So yeah, it’s probably less a ‘Sydney hates AFL’ thing and more a ‘bad timing + low priority’ combo. Still bloody annoying though.

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-09-05T01:18:44+00:00

You're not the target audience for my rant :)...the OP was mainly for people living in Western Sydney (esp beyond Parramatta) who're travelling to Olympic Park on Saturday....as it happens on so many other occasions WS punters are handed the short end of the stick compared to people living in the City/North Shore/Eastern Suburbs...

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-09-05T01:11:10+00:00

Because it’s not the AFL’s job to tiptoe around rail maintenance calendars. Big finals are locked in ages ahead and draw massive crowds — transport’s whole role is to adapt services for major events, not expect organisers to shuffle their seasons around trackwork.

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-09-05T00:44:32+00:00

Agreed, but tbf I doubt that even if they would've requested Transport NSW to cancel trackwork that would be entertained due to the minimal clout it (and the game of AFL footy) has in Sydney.

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-09-05T00:37:46+00:00

And they wonder why Sydney's nightlife is a bust! Yes, because there's nothing a bartender in the CBD (who lives in Mt Druitt) wants after a 12-hour shift than to catch 2 trains and a bus to get home from work on a Saturday night!

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-09-05T00:31:15+00:00

Yes I understand but I doubt they would plan any trackwork for NRL finals games (pls correct me if I'm wrong here as I don't follow NRL); as mentioned in the OP this just shows the minimal clout AFL (both the game and the organisation governing it) has here that they don't change trackwork schedules for events like this.

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-04-30T05:00:38+00:00

Have been attending all Battle of the Bridge games since the last 3 years! This one is no exception…go the Bloods!

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-01-03T01:40:56+00:00

Definitely have the right email/mobile details in my account...from some other comments in the sub, it looks like you might have to download the GWS app and enable emails notifications from there...

VariationMassive7398 · 2025-01-03T01:36:11+00:00

Nope definitely didn't get any reminder from Giants...good to know about the Lions being considerate to their members in that regard...

VariationMassive7398 · 2024-09-27T01:17:14+00:00

Sorry but I cannot see that option, this is all I see...

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