"104 tackles, and only 3 free kicks!" - Alistar Clarkson 2016 after straight setting.

[H2F]

Clarko sounded like he was suggesting the Dogs were cheating.

No need to bring it up during his presser. Wait for the coaches meeting or contact the umpires coach.

He did nothing of the sort ...

Going down to the opposition rooms and hugging Bevo was something we've never seen. I was so proud of him as usual.

He was using his last public forum of the year to question the corruption of the AFL and good on him ...

 

[Two Eyes]

What are you talking about in the 2008 GF we conceded a point ALL game to setup and start our rebound.

They changed the rules because they didn't like it.

Last time I realised you couldn't drop the ball or did I miss the memo?

So it was so disgusting and reprehensible they changed the rules

Glass houses, floggo

 

[Westy Bogan]

By the way. Now that the Hawks are out and so it doesn't look like I am just pointing them out can we get rid of this allowing players to shepherd the man on the mark?

 

[Westy Bogan]

He did nothing of the sort ...

Going down to the opposition rooms and hugging Bevo was something we've never seen. I was so proud of him as usual.

He was using his last public forum of the year to question the corruption of the AFL and good on him ...

It was his chance to be graceful in defeat like he suggested earlier they would be. Then he
Complained about the umps not paying them enough frees
Suggested that Bulldogs were dropping the ball and getting away with it
Tongue in cheek said we will have to do the same to keep up.
Also Shitted on Collingwoods 4 peat


Sour and salty.

 

[BG32]

Get rekt mate, GG AFLs love with you is over

 

[sikm8]

Clarko was telling it how it was as usual, the Doggies just chuck the ball away when tackled, it's an embarrassing blight on the game, the entire Footscray club should be fined for bringing the game into disrepute, the umpires sacked and Hawthorn members compensated by the AFL for fraudently taking money on the premise it would be a fairly adjudicated and administeted competition based on a set of rules. Rules that are apparently ignored or subject to interpretation depending on who is playing, what qtr it is, if it is a final, ladder position etc...complete farce.

Without the umps, you wouldn't have made the finals FFS! Nice m3lt floggo.

 

[H2F]

So it was so disgusting and reprehensible they changed the rules

Glass houses, floggo

Are you a bit slow?

The rules state you drop it then it's a free kick.

In 2008 we did not break the rules. They changed the rules afterwards and to be honest it's proven to be stupid because they never apply the rule ... I had no problem with them changing it but what's that got to do with dropping the ball?

 

[sikm8]

Why can't someone just answer. Really good question for once?

It doesn't mean we should have won.

They just wouldn't pay a dropping the ball all night. Why? Have the rules changed na none of us got the memo?

Don't know what game he was watching, but most of those tackles were in tight, never going to have prior when there's 20 blokes around the ball. Play on every day.

 

[Two Eyes]

Are you a bit slow?

The rules state you drop it then it's a free kick.

In 2008 we did not break the rules. They changed the rules afterwards and to be honest it's proven to be stupid because they never apply the rule ... I had no problem with them changing it but what's that got to do with dropping the ball?

Knocked loose in the tackle is not the same as dropping the ball. Been happening all year and more often the not #freekickhawthorn were the beneficiaries.

Your problem is that as usual in finals the umpires put their whistles away. No wonder you straight setted, you weren't used to having only 18 players on the ground.

 

[QuietB]

No one unites tha bay like the Hawks. When you are all old and grey you will look back at these Hawks Threepeat times as the happiest years of your lives.

You are welcome

 

[H2F]

Without the umps, you wouldn't have made the finals FFS! You win floggo.

Actually that's total BS that only stupid people believe.

You know like people who believe that speed cameras aren't revenue raising.

Or that vote for Pauline Handon...

 

[H2F]

Knocked loose in the tackle is not the same as dropping the ball. Been happening all year and more often the not #freekickhawthorn were the beneficiaries.

Your problem is that as usual in finals the umpires put their whistles away. No wonder you straight setted, you weren't used to having only 18 players on the ground.

Yet if we won it would be because of #freekickhawthorn ...

Admit it.

 

[Purple Suit]

Yet if we won it would be because of #freekickhawthorn ...

Admit it.

We don't like to deal in hypotheticals around these parts. Not when there is some straight setting going on.

 

[Two Eyes]

Yet if we won it would be because of #freekickhawthorn ...

Admit it.

That's the while point of the meme you stupid flog! Umpires got you over the line numerous times this year. Then the whistles were put away and you straight setted.

 

[sikm8]

Actually that's total BS that only stupid people believe.

You know like people who believe that speed cameras aren't revenue raising.

Or that vote for Pauline Handon...

Didn't vote for her.

Don't speed, don't get fined.

Umps were worth 12pts for you this year...

 

[augie]

Just watched the press conference. Seems the grumpy thug wants free kicks awarded as a percentage of tackles. 1 in 5 I think it was.

Hawks have taken that final step over the edge of a cliff. I look forward to seeing more of the true character of him, good bloke, bald spot and the knee raiser as the losses flow in 2017.

 

[Theprofessional]

Holy shit- this is the first time I've heard of this 1 in 5 tackles need to be rewarded nonsense- it's exciting!

Is that the ratio the Hawks players got told on a lovely lunch session talking about family members with the umpires?

I never knew it was dependent purely on it being a tackle- I thought it had to be a tackle which caused the opposition to incorrectly dispose of it/not dispose of it for a free kick. This opens new doors!

 

[Laphroaig]

Just watched the press conference. Seems the grumpy thug wants free kicks awarded as a percentage of tackles. 1 in 5 I think it was.

Comes from the cynical 2017 game plan to hang out of the contest and ambush tackle timed for the instant of prior opportunity.

Worked fine in the home and away - come finals time it's **** off and win your own ball time.

In other news:

 

[IQ3]

I'd probably blame the contested possession count rather than umpiring. Hawks always bad winners and bad losers

 

[Geelong Dynasty]

So all of a sudden the game is stuffed and the umps are useless, and this is only an issue now that the Hawks have #straightsetted.

 

[IQ3]

Clarko was telling it how it was as usual, the Doggies just chuck the ball away when tackled, it's an embarrassing blight on the game, the entire Footscray club should be fined for bringing the game into disrepute, the umpires sacked and Hawthorn members compensated by the AFL for fraudently taking money on the premise it would be a fairly adjudicated and administeted competition based on a set of rules. Rules that are apparently ignored or subject to interpretation depending on who is playing, what qtr it is, if it is a final, ladder position etc...complete farce.

U mad bro?

 

[IQ3]

Was the clangermakers comedy show included in the price of entry? I got a free show from my lounge room, still amuses me that they let that dud run around. Reminds me of the kid in u10s who can't get a kick, but we all love watching him try

 

[H2F]

So all of a sudden the game is stuffed and the umps are useless, and this is only an issue now that the Hawks have #straightsetted.

My job is finally completed ...

Woah I thought I'd have to retire on here if it took much longer ...

 

[Paul007]

I have only been quoted 8 times in this thread, that's a disgrace, plenty of room in the Esky for more carp. #freekickbulldogs Go Giants!

 

[Paul Kersey]

Feel sorry for the OP's family and friends (if he has any). On the basis he has been banned, his outlet for his Hawthorn obsession is gone and now they'll be on the receiving end of it 24/7.