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Gentlemen, PLEASE, CAN EVERYONE STOP COMPARING UMPIRES TO PLAYERS? THE COMPARISON IS SIMPLY NOT THERE. Players make mistakes due to both implied and physical pressure both from the other team, the coaches (some battling to keep their spot/game time/needing to lift their side), fans etc...

Gentlemen, What a week it has been in AFL football. I myself was amazed at the scenes that occurred not only on Friday night, but on Wednesday morning as well. I was stunned to think this is happening to such a respected and idolised figure such as Adam Goodes. It made me wonder - has anyone...

Now Gentlemen, Let's leave past week behind us and look forward to this week's games. Unfortunately for the rest of the forum's participants I will start off with a little bit about my favourite club, with respect to it's champion defender Lee Wells's 300th game. He has been a pillar of the...

Agreed OtP. I logged in here to find a stream of comments and I feel my point was misread. Yes I was disappointed with the umpiring (though clearly not as disappointed as some) and my aim wasn't to take anything away from the great team that is Therry. The main point I wish I had raised was...

Now Gentlemen, Umpires Appreciation Round is something to be admired. It was an idea initiated to show admiration for the men that make the game we love possible. And nine times out of ten the officials do a fantastic job. Unfortunately, the Modest Gryphon as has been tradition, followed his...

A week is a long time in football, but it's even longer when you're waiting for the year to commence. To help me through what will be an almost unbearable countdown, is anyone willing to put their reputation on the line and pick a final 10? My ladder reads as follows: 1. ELTHAM 2. ST. JOHN'S...

Hello my fellow VAFA Division Two scribes, I am a long time reader, first time poster in the Big Footy threads. Unaccustomed as I am to the written word, I will do my best to present an honest, fair and above all coherent opinion at all times. As my moniker suggests, my heart does lie with the...