Author Topic: AFL thread: games, results, discussion (Read 125385 times)

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #3560 on:** June 20, 2012, 05:31:32 AM »

Quote from: Discipline on June 20, 2012, 05:25:22 AM

Most improved player of the season thus far?

Gary Ablett

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #3561 on:** June 20, 2012, 08:49:19 AM »

Quote from: Discipline on June 20, 2012, 05:25:22 AM

Most improved player of the season thus far?

Thunder thighs Clancee Pearce.

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #3562 on:** June 20, 2012, 09:54:35 AM »

Lewis Jetta

Pyro · « **Reply #3563 on:** June 20, 2012, 03:33:23 PM »

Quote from: Ultimate Bromance on June 20, 2012, 09:54:35 AM

Lewis Jetta

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #3564 on:** June 21, 2012, 05:24:57 AM »

We face a bit of a dilema.

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Freo's giant draft coup

Fremantle are perfectly positioned to attack this year's draft after signing one of the nation's most talented young ruckmen with the knowledge they could also trade him for a coveted pick in the Greater Western Sydney mini-draft.

The Dockers have been developing 203cm, 84kg Craig Moller under the NSW scholarship scheme since he was just 14.

The dreadlocked youngster was also part of basketball's national junior development program and considered a future NBL player capable of representing Australia.

An exceptional athlete whose 20m sprint times are comparable to Eagle Nic Naitanui at the same age, Moller recently agreed to a two-year contract to join Fremantle in 2013.

He will start on the rookie list so the Dockers can have an extra pick in the national draft.

But he could also become a blue-chip trade commodity in October when clubs chase the two picks available in the GWS mini-draft.

WA midfielder Jack Martin and key forward Jesse Hogan are leading the mini-draft race after starring last weekend against Vic Country in the under-18s national titles.

The Giants, who cannot keep the mini-draft picks, are keen to bolster their ruck stocks. Moller is part of their academy and has played in the under-18s and State league for the club. He was discussed last year when Fremantle attempted to recruit Perth midfielder Jaeger O'Meara.

Moller's manager Peter Blucher said the ruckman was desperate to play AFL and signed with Fremantle because they had supported him brilliantly for three years.

But he said Moller understood he could still be traded.

"There's nothing to prohibit that from happening. Fremantle are now in the driver's seat because he's their player," Blucher said.

"He understands Fremantle have been good to him and his family for three years.

"That's a starting point.

"He's pretty open-minded about things after that."

Having Moller - New South Wales' best player at the under-16s national titles - on their list would give the Dockers enviable ruck depth.

It would also guard against further injuries to All-Australian Aaron Sandilands, or the prospect of losing the out-of-contract Jon Griffin.

But the opportunity to recruit a 17-year-old who could be the No. 1 draft pick in 2013 would also be a significant recruiting bonus.

Fremantle are chasing quick and skilled midfielders and Martin has exquisite skills, pace and athleticism.

Hogan is a power forward who has monstered opponents and could fill the hole in attack when Matthew Pavlich retires.

They were WA's best players against Vic Country.

Martin's 23 disposals included 13 contested possessions. He laid nine tackles and kicked goals off both feet in the first term.

Hogan kicked three goals and four of his six marks were contested. That performance followed 20 possessions, nine marks and 2.3 against NSW. He is 193cm and 91kg.

With an AFL contract assured, Moller has been advised not to play again this year because of knee and hip injuries.

He will travel to Perth during the school holidays to get assessed by Fremantle, then return to NSW to complete Year 12.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/14001124/

We need a key forward but also need a young ruckman to develop and be ready in 5 years. Hmmmmm. I think maybe take him and pick up young Mason Shaw in the draft to learn from Pav for a couple of years. He is a good South Freo boy who looks like he is going to be a decent key forward. Saying that, I would be happy with either of those 3 in the article.

Discipline · « **Reply #3565 on:** June 21, 2012, 10:09:56 AM »

Quote from: Ultimate Bromance on June 20, 2012, 09:54:35 AM

Lewis Jetta

Great shout.

LFC Jim · « **Reply #3566 on:** June 21, 2012, 02:01:21 PM »

Melbourne or Giants? Thoughts on the outcome.

nino_lfc · « **Reply #3567 on:** June 21, 2012, 02:20:52 PM »

Quote from: LFC Jim on June 21, 2012, 02:01:21 PM

Melbourne or Giants? Thoughts on the outcome.

Would love to see the Giants beat the Demons, but I just cant tip them.

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #3568 on:** June 22, 2012, 11:28:53 AM »

It's bullshit that us as the home team have to wear white shorts instead of purple because it clashes with Essendon's black. The only sport in the world where the home team has to change their strip in case of a clash.

Quote from: LFC Jim on June 21, 2012, 02:01:21 PM

Melbourne or Giants? Thoughts on the outcome.

Melbourne. GWS are resting Chad Cornes as well.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #3569 on:** June 22, 2012, 11:30:16 AM »

Quote from: pepe_carra_stevie_nando on June 22, 2012, 11:28:53 AM

The only sport in the world where the home team has to change their strip in case of a clash.

Exactly, it's why it's so great.

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #3570 on:** June 22, 2012, 11:40:17 AM »

Quote from: nicholasanthony on June 22, 2012, 11:30:16 AM

Exactly, it's why it's so great.

It's ridiculous. Not great. The Eagles had to do it last week against Carlton and we have to this week against Essendon.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #3571 on:** June 22, 2012, 12:36:02 PM »

Quote from: pepe_carra_stevie_nando on June 22, 2012, 11:40:17 AM

It's ridiculous. Not great. The Eagles had to do it last week against Carlton and we have to this week against Essendon.

Hey, you're lucky they let you play in this VFL! Get in line!

Rusty · « **Reply #3572 on:** June 22, 2012, 12:52:40 PM »

Quote from: pepe_carra_stevie_nando on June 22, 2012, 11:28:53 AM

It's bullshit that ~~us as the home team have to wear white shorts instead of purple because it clashes with Essendon's black. The only sport in the world where the home team has to change their strip in case of a clash.~~ the AFL still allows those monstrous Freo jerseys anywhere near a public area

Melbourne. GWS are resting Chad Cornes as well.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #3573 on:** June 22, 2012, 01:27:46 PM »

Great game of Rugby that was. Sydney were just too good at the breakdown in the last few minutes.

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #3574 on:** June 22, 2012, 01:38:13 PM »

Huge sigh of relief, but massive concerns about running out a game. That's two games in a row now we've given up good leads and failed to just close things out.

Fair play to Horse for subbing out Goodes, he was very very poor, then course Everitt kicked the winner. Is that sunburn on his right arm, or a birthmark or something?

OzBomber · « **Reply #3575 on:** June 22, 2012, 03:56:16 PM »

Looks like a scar. Maybe had something hot accidentally tipped on him as a kid? Who knows.

Pyro · « **Reply #3576 on:** June 22, 2012, 03:58:16 PM »

Pretty sure it's a birthmark.

Discipline · « **Reply #3577 on:** June 23, 2012, 02:46:43 AM »

Tipped the Swans! Got nervous but came out okay.

Geelong usually does have a strong second half of the season, so they'll turn it on soon. I wonder if they'll make the fourth spot.

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #3578 on:** June 23, 2012, 07:04:01 AM »

This is embarrassing for the Bulldogs. Brizzy absolutely destroying them.

Carllfc · « **Reply #3579 on:** June 23, 2012, 10:53:10 AM »

Was at the game at the SCG last night. Very exciting at the end and good atmosphere.

nonkiwi-nonblue · « **Reply #3580 on:** June 23, 2012, 11:40:09 AM »

Haha freo fans are hilarious.
When they don't get a few free kicks, the boos come out. Possibly the worst, scummiest fans in the league, just behind Collingwood.

DK · « **Reply #3581 on:** June 23, 2012, 01:05:45 PM »

We lost but a lot to like today. Cox and Natanui were quiet, Kennedy and Le Cras to come back. I'm guessing the media can put the whole 'can't play at the MCG' thing to bed now.

Rusty · « **Reply #3582 on:** June 23, 2012, 01:22:06 PM »

Quote from: pepe_carra_stevie_nando on June 19, 2012, 08:30:05 AM

Gonna kill you.

nonkiwi-nonblue · « **Reply #3583 on:** June 23, 2012, 02:29:38 PM »

Great won bombers!
Super last quarter, and last minute of the third.
Great all-round game, and back in the four.

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #3584 on:** June 23, 2012, 02:49:25 PM »

Piss poor coaching from Ross. Why on earth you would let Heppel run on his own off half back is beyond me. He killed us in that 2nd half. Hurley destroyed us in the first quarter. Lovett-Murray killed us when he came on as he normally does against us. Suban was piss poor. McPhee was piss poor and if either of them is in the team next week then it's bullshit. Morabito, Duffield, and Hill if fit should be in with Suban, McPhee and Crichton going out. It'll be more like Silvagni, Crozier and one of those 3 going out. For some unknown reason we ran out of legs which is inexcusable considering we had a bye last week. Barlow is starting to get back to how he was before his injury although there was almost another exact replica of it. Ballas and Hill were missed. Without them we lost a lot of run which Essendon used to destroy us. Mayne has come on leaps and bounds this year and it's good to see he is starting to kick goals to go with his forward pressure. We actually played good football for 3 quarters which was pleasing to see but 3 quarters doesn't win you a game.

I thought we were at the horses in the first quarter because we didn't seem to have backs. To be fair to the umps, they started paying them in the second half.

Oh and if the train is full, don't try and force your way onto the damn thing you gang of utter c*nts. I don't give a fuck if you are 60 and don't want to stand waiting for the next train, or if you are 15 and think you are hard. The train is fucking full you wanker.

Bring on Collingwood next week.

Quote from: nonkiwi-nonblue on June 23, 2012, 11:40:09 AM

Haha freo fans are hilarious.
When they don't get a few free kicks, the boos come out. Possibly the worst, scummiest fans in the league, just behind Collingwood.

Just like all fans do you hypocrite. Even a bloke sitting near me who never complains about the umpires was having a go at them. Most of the booing you could hear was for that cheating c*nt Jetta anyway.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #3585 on:** June 23, 2012, 02:58:59 PM »

You simply cannot drop the mullet, Pepe, you should know better. I thought the exact some thing as you when Barlow went down. You guys should have stayed with the man on man stuff for all 4 quarters. And for the umpiring, I thought Freo got everything in the second half, especially getting away with a clear illegal disposal in the goal-square. You know it's bad when the commentators are actually pointing out the illegal disposal and criticising the umpire instead of doing their "everything about AFL is great and perfect" routine.

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #3586 on:** June 23, 2012, 03:07:22 PM »

Ah yes, the mullet. You can tell he is from Tasmania can't you. Now all we need is Mayne to grow a curly mullet as well and we'll be set.

I wouldn't say everything in the second half. We did get a lot in the 3rd quarter but that was because we did have a lot of the ball. We barely had the ball in the last quarter to get anything.

I do find it funny they point out an illegal disposal when there is 50 a game yet they pick out 1.

One thing I would like to know is how that wasn't deliberate against Fletcher when he kicked the ball through from 20 meters out?

I will add bring in Son Son (Michael Walters) next week. Tearing it up in the WAFL and has done his time. Play him Rosco. I think Lachie Neale needs a rest as well. Those white shorts with the purple jumpers were shite. Shoulda told the AFL to get fucked and wore our purple ones.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #3587 on:** June 23, 2012, 03:14:33 PM »

Quote from: pepe_carra_stevie_nando on June 23, 2012, 03:07:22 PM

I do find it funny they point out an illegal disposal when there is 50 a game yet they pick out 1.

One thing I would like to know is how that wasn't deliberate against Fletcher when he kicked the ball through from 20 meters out?

I know, they paid that one that you see about 200 times a game. On the commentary, Darcy did his typical kiss the AFL's arse thing, where he thought the one in the goal square you had to "give the benefit of the doubt" and the one they did actually pay a few minutes later, "well you have to dispose of it with your fist". It's the worst.

I know what you mean about the Fletcher one. You see it and think it looked so odd, but I guess he is under pressure, it was a strange one.

But yeah, that mullet is truly glorious in how awful it is.

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #3588 on:** June 23, 2012, 03:25:37 PM »

Quote from: nicholasanthony on June 23, 2012, 03:14:33 PM

I know what you mean about the Fletcher one. You see it and think it looked so odd, but I guess he is under pressure, it was a strange one.

But yeah, that mullet is truly glorious in how awful it is.

There is a difference between being under pressure and being a bitch. If memory serves me correct he had a player about 10 meters to his side he could have hand passed to but instead put it through.

The mullet is ridiculous. It's beautiful in a way but also rather disturbing.

GreatEx · « **Reply #3589 on:** June 23, 2012, 11:39:46 PM »

The "under pressure" rule is ridiculous. Either allow rushed behinds under any circumstances, or make it like the deliberate out-of-bounds rule. As it stands, you have a rule by which players can theoretically be pinged, but it is never ever applied and everyone just end up geting pissed at the white maggots.

Rusty · « **Reply #3590 on:** June 24, 2012, 12:15:10 AM »

OK - that one by Fletch was ridiculous, granted.

Overall I thought we were good value for the win. Hurley as ever stood up, he is a GUN, Jobe was his usual reliable self and the rest of the team backed them up. OK Jetta did his best to cause a drama but the umps weren't having any of it. Tough shit on him.

Crameri played really well tonight even if the stats don't back him up, he was quality.

Rusty · « **Reply #3591 on:** June 24, 2012, 12:00:13 PM »

That mullet is just brilliantly bad. There's the other one at Richmond too (Maric I think?), if the two of them went head-to-head there would probably be too much mullet power and the universe would implode

Can't find a picture of Jesse Chrichton's mullet

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #3592 on:** June 24, 2012, 12:13:56 PM »

You can't have a discussion on mullets without Taylor Walker.

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #3593 on:** June 24, 2012, 12:16:23 PM »

Morabito should have been back next week but got stretchered off in the WAFL today after getting knocked out.

Had a look on the Dockers Facebook page for a pic of the mullet but can't find one.