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  • sharkS Offline
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    Well the Roos out up a helluva scrap until around 10 mins to go when we finally pulled away and the final margin was 30. Fritsch kicked six. Dees out on their own at the top of the table. Awesome stuff.

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    @kiwiinmelb said in AFL 2021:

    The new rules allow teams to pile on more points when they get that run of momentum

    The defending team appears to be more power less to now to Halt that run of momentum,

    So while overall it’s been great to have more open footy , I think the amount of one sided blow outs might be a concern if competitive football is also a priority

    I don’t know about that because you still have to get centre clearances and generally get more inside 50s than your opposition.

    I agree that in play and the pace of the game means there will be should be more scoring opportunities, and if you have quicker on ballers it will definitely help. But get those first two things right (centre clearance and inside 50s) you will win footy games.

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    @act-crusader said in AFL 2021:

    @kiwiinmelb said in AFL 2021:

    The new rules allow teams to pile on more points when they get that run of momentum

    The defending team appears to be more power less to now to Halt that run of momentum,

    So while overall it’s been great to have more open footy , I think the amount of one sided blow outs might be a concern if competitive football is also a priority

    I don’t know about that because you still have to get centre clearances and generally get more inside 50s than your opposition.

    I agree that in play and the pace of the game means there will be should be more scoring opportunities, and if you have quicker on ballers it will definitely help. But get those first two things right (centre clearance and inside 50s) you will win footy games.

    I think centre clearances have become more important now , first use of the ball

    Richmond as an example are a team that didn’t put a lot of emphasis on that ( I think they were bottom 4 statistically) they relied on turnover ball and would hurt you going the other way , I guess it’s still early days but that might be harder to do now .

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    how good are the Dees going?

    7-0 and clear top of the ladder.

    And now they sign Petracca for 7 years (8 really because he still has a year left on his current deal) and for what many consider unders. Seems like a win-win type deal actually, good move by both parties.

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    @mariner4life said in AFL 2021:

    how good are the Dees going?

    7-0 and clear top of the ladder.

    And now they sign Petracca for 7 years (8 really because he still has a year left on his current deal) and for what many consider unders. Seems like a win-win type deal actually, good move by both parties.

    Ssssshhhhh

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    @shark said in AFL 2021:

    @mariner4life said in AFL 2021:

    how good are the Dees going?

    7-0 and clear top of the ladder.

    And now they sign Petracca for 7 years (8 really because he still has a year left on his current deal) and for what many consider unders. Seems like a win-win type deal actually, good move by both parties.

    Ssssshhhhh

    you're probably going to win the flag 😉

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    @kiwiwomble said in AFL 2021:

    @shark said in AFL 2021:

    @mariner4life said in AFL 2021:

    how good are the Dees going?

    7-0 and clear top of the ladder.

    And now they sign Petracca for 7 years (8 really because he still has a year left on his current deal) and for what many consider unders. Seems like a win-win type deal actually, good move by both parties.

    Ssssshhhhh

    you're probably going to win the flag 😉

    shutthefuckup 🙂

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  • sharkS Offline
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    Ouch Richmond. Ouch.

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    @shark said in AFL 2021:

    Ouch Richmond. Ouch.

    Yeah the Cats big forwards were pretty unstoppable. 15 goals between 3 players has been pretty rare in recent years.

    Saints came to play in the final quarter to take out the win against the Suns.

    Suns are a hard scrappy side and not easy to get run against.

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  • boobooB Do not disturb
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    Last I looked Port were grinding down the Good Guys ... 😞

    Still are .... 39-16 in Q3

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  • sharkS Offline
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    Dees now 8-0. Thoroughly tested by the Swans by all accounts, and based on the highlights package.

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    It's been a few weeks now since MFC have featured on Sky which is annoying given how well we're going and how great they are to watch. Last game was the Richmond clash on ANZAC weekend. So two rounds since then, which doesn't seem that bad and I can forgive not showing a game against the worst side at an inspiring venue last week but when you consider Sky are showing 5 games this weekend you'd think Melbourne vs Sydney would feature among those. If it wasn't the game of the round it was at very least the biggest clash on a Saturday on which Sky broadcast three AFL games.

    But I wonder if the games SKY shows has something to do with which broadcaster in Australia has the rights? I'm sure someone can tell me that.

    Hopefully we're back on the box next week.

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    Brisbane take care of Freo in a very casual fashion

    Lol at Carlton

    I did not see Geelong suddenly being really good.

    This season is anyones

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    Richmond are going through a difficult phase that alot of people probably arent quite aware of ,

    their depth has taken a big hit ,

    lost good players who werent quite getting regular games , like Conca , Butler , higgins , markov , townsend , lloyd etc through salary cap and them getting better offers elsewhere and wanting to play at the higher level,

    A couple of years ago their firsts and seconds were both winning flags , atm their seconds are struggling ,

    when they have been hit by injuries previously those guys mentioned wouldve been playing , now they have had to go to kids who are a bit overawed and its brought them back to the pack , all of a sudden their depth isnt where it was ,

    Salary cap at work evening things out

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    Bad news for Richmond

    Shai Bolton fractured his wrist in a pub fight. Dan Rioli with stitches in his head.

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    @mariner4life said in AFL 2021:

    Bad news for Richmond

    Shai Bolton fractured his wrist in a pub fight. Dan Rioli with stitches in his head.

    yep really going to make things difficult now , midfield very depleted

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    @shark said in AFL 2021:

    It's been a few weeks now since MFC have featured on Sky which is annoying given how well we're going and how great they are to watch. Last game was the Richmond clash on ANZAC weekend. So two rounds since then, which doesn't seem that bad and I can forgive not showing a game against the worst side at an inspiring venue last week but when you consider Sky are showing 5 games this weekend you'd think Melbourne vs Sydney would feature among those. If it wasn't the game of the round it was at very least the biggest clash on a Saturday on which Sky broadcast three AFL games.

    But I wonder if the games SKY shows has something to do with which broadcaster in Australia has the rights? I'm sure someone can tell me that.

    Hopefully we're back on the box next week.

    Ok Melbourne aren't back on Sky until Friday the 28th vs the Dogs. That's fucked. Absolutely fucked

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    @shark said in AFL 2021:

    @shark said in AFL 2021:

    It's been a few weeks now since MFC have featured on Sky which is annoying given how well we're going and how great they are to watch. Last game was the Richmond clash on ANZAC weekend. So two rounds since then, which doesn't seem that bad and I can forgive not showing a game against the worst side at an inspiring venue last week but when you consider Sky are showing 5 games this weekend you'd think Melbourne vs Sydney would feature among those. If it wasn't the game of the round it was at very least the biggest clash on a Saturday on which Sky broadcast three AFL games.

    But I wonder if the games SKY shows has something to do with which broadcaster in Australia has the rights? I'm sure someone can tell me that.

    Hopefully we're back on the box next week.

    Ok Melbourne aren't back on Sky until Friday the 28th vs the Dogs. That's fucked. Absolutely fucked

    well, you are playing Carlton in the Sunday arvo slot, and then Adelaide in the Saturday arvo slot. None of that is being shown on live tv in NZ for the 1 Demon supporter outside of metropolitan Melbourne.

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    @mariner4life said in AFL 2021:

    @shark said in AFL 2021:

    @shark said in AFL 2021:

    It's been a few weeks now since MFC have featured on Sky which is annoying given how well we're going and how great they are to watch. Last game was the Richmond clash on ANZAC weekend. So two rounds since then, which doesn't seem that bad and I can forgive not showing a game against the worst side at an inspiring venue last week but when you consider Sky are showing 5 games this weekend you'd think Melbourne vs Sydney would feature among those. If it wasn't the game of the round it was at very least the biggest clash on a Saturday on which Sky broadcast three AFL games.

    But I wonder if the games SKY shows has something to do with which broadcaster in Australia has the rights? I'm sure someone can tell me that.

    Hopefully we're back on the box next week.

    Ok Melbourne aren't back on Sky until Friday the 28th vs the Dogs. That's fucked. Absolutely fucked

    well, you are playing Carlton in the Sunday arvo slot, and then Adelaide in the Saturday arvo slot. None of that is being shown on live tv in NZ for the 1 Demon supporter outside of metropolitan Melbourne.

    Probably pretty comparable to the amount of North, Dogs, Suns and Freo fans.

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    @shark said in AFL 2021:

    @mariner4life said in AFL 2021:

    @shark said in AFL 2021:

    @shark said in AFL 2021:

    It's been a few weeks now since MFC have featured on Sky which is annoying given how well we're going and how great they are to watch. Last game was the Richmond clash on ANZAC weekend. So two rounds since then, which doesn't seem that bad and I can forgive not showing a game against the worst side at an inspiring venue last week but when you consider Sky are showing 5 games this weekend you'd think Melbourne vs Sydney would feature among those. If it wasn't the game of the round it was at very least the biggest clash on a Saturday on which Sky broadcast three AFL games.

    But I wonder if the games SKY shows has something to do with which broadcaster in Australia has the rights? I'm sure someone can tell me that.

    Hopefully we're back on the box next week.

    Ok Melbourne aren't back on Sky until Friday the 28th vs the Dogs. That's fucked. Absolutely fucked

    well, you are playing Carlton in the Sunday arvo slot, and then Adelaide in the Saturday arvo slot. None of that is being shown on live tv in NZ for the 1 Demon supporter outside of metropolitan Melbourne.

    Probably pretty comparable to the amount of North, Dogs, Suns and Freo fans.

    quite

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