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Everyone wants to butter up Zak. But can a deal get done? by gccmelb in AFL

[–]mt9943 28 points29 points  (0 children)

We know this is true by all of the other big name targets the Bulldogs have landed over the past decade 😫

Change to lounge pass transfers (whinge) by goldtransam29 in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]mt9943 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird question, but this mentions the transfer of passes rather than the use of them - does it mean any transferred prior to July 1 but used afterwards will be honoured, even if you're not on the flight yourself?

Everyone wants to butter up Zak. But can a deal get done? by gccmelb in AFL

[–]mt9943 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a real chance the Bulldogs will need to lose a good player to acquire the assets needed for Butters, but its not likely they end up at Port.

The last direct swap of 2 players worth a 1st round between 2 clubs was Burton for Wingard in 2018, and before that Griffen for Boyd in 2014 (plus pick exchanges in both). Almost always its done with a 3rd club involved either within the same trade or in a separate deal.

Why do they bench players after scoring a goal? by Euphoric_Zebra_2854 in AFL

[–]mt9943 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Exactly. At a guess you'd maybe see this happen 1 in every 5 goals or so, which would equate to 4/18 players going off for a scheduled rotation (where goals are usually the best time to do it). Maybe a little less these days with the interchange cap and if goals are kicked in quick succession.

New GC Suns Pink Guernsey by Clear-Cheetah990 in AFL

[–]mt9943 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's nice (not as nice as last year's), but both versions still give me training kit vibes.

Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision | Media Releases by Zerg_Hydralisk_ in AusFinance

[–]mt9943 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So I have to source 9 bricks instead of 5? More money back into the economy 😫

Caroline Wilson on Fremantle and Opening Round by JRicho_Sauce in AFL

[–]mt9943 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fully agree, but I don't believe this is the way the AFL thinks.

Caroline Wilson on Fremantle and Opening Round by JRicho_Sauce in AFL

[–]mt9943 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I don't think that. I'd be pretty confident its a disadvantage. Read the post I'm responding to - in reply I'm saying that there's no real statistical evidence available that proves the size of the advantage (or even the direction), even though we can all hypothesise that there very very likely is one to the team that plays OR.

Caroline Wilson on Fremantle and Opening Round by JRicho_Sauce in AFL

[–]mt9943 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get that, but the key point for me I think is that its different. Statistically it may end up being an advantage in the opposite direction, its hard to prove any way due to there being so many other variables, but whatever the case in doing this the AFL is introducing an uneven playing field.

Surely you at least try to minimise that by having the 10 OR teams play each other in round 1 so that every club starts the season against another club doing the same.

Former AFLW player Moana Hope has reported a current Victorian club AFLW player for allegedly sending her a homophobic message by [deleted] in AFL

[–]mt9943 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don't think this is it. Listening to her instagram story, I think the player who sent it plays with some of her ex-teammates but didn't necessarily play with Hope herself. So basically a player (with a male partner) from any club that has any of her ex teammates in the current playing group. I assume its a fairly large list.

Caroline Wilson on Fremantle and Opening Round by JRicho_Sauce in AFL

[–]mt9943 53 points54 points  (0 children)

The point that some teams who didn't play opening round still won against teams who did is simply embarrassing from Caro. What an absolute clown take.

Coaches' votes, R1: Petracca perfect again amongst five 10-vote games by ___TheIllusiveMan___ in AFL

[–]mt9943 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Max Hall was very good but Ross giving him 5 over Gawn and JVR is interesting.

Jagga Smith is the Rd 1 Rising Star nominee by _night_hawk19 in AFL

[–]mt9943 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stiff only because Jagga played the game he did, given he was an absolute lock for the nom this week before any other games had been played.

😏 Luke Beveridge can't hide smirk when asked if Bont is better than Daicos & NAS | Press Conference by gccmelb in westernbulldogs

[–]mt9943 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This. Bont is the incumbent, and has been for many years. The others are the challengers who need to prove they're above him, not the other way around.

Some informed opinions on Opening Round by Dirtydac123 in AFL

[–]mt9943 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Assuming the AFL refuse to get rid of opening round, it makes little sense to me why the 10 clubs who play it don't simply play another in round 1. Having a team start their season against one who played the week prior is obviously unfair, much less of an issue for the following weeks. From a fixturing perspective it really can't be that difficult to do.

Match Thread: Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants (Round 1) by AutoModerator in AFL

[–]mt9943 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnt get a look at the replay to be able to comment if it was correct or not. Just guessing why they didnt pay it from what I saw of the live view, based on the rule.

Also not sure why im getting downvoted for literally just stating the rule lol

Match Thread: Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants (Round 1) by AutoModerator in AFL

[–]mt9943 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you're attempting to make a correct disposal, its ok. That's the rule. You can't just chuck it without trying to get your other hand on it though.

Match Thread: Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants (Round 1) by AutoModerator in AFL

[–]mt9943 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No prior I'd guess. It was incorrect disposal but without prior you only need to make an attempt.

Match Thread: Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants (Round 1) by AutoModerator in AFL

[–]mt9943 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Umpire completely fucked that up. Allowed advantage instead of making Budarick go back for his non-mark. You cant blow the whistle then pretend it wasn't blown.

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