2018 non-freo nonsense (aka discussion)

[Marty Whitelaw]

Subi got pushed out of Subiaco Oval in stages from 1987 when the Eagles joined the then VFL. They extracted a very high price from their "misfortune" to the point they now have enough money to do as they wish against clubs with very very little money. This situation is a blight on the WAFL and has been pushed to the back burner in recent years with Peel beating them in the past two Grand Finals. The West Australian Football Commission lack the means and desire to do something about the situation unfortunately.

For many years prior to 1987 Subi were one of the poor relations of the WAFL and only won 1 flag in 50 odd years and almost went belly up at one stage. They were so stuffed that at WAFL games people used to carry a blanket around inside the boundary and you could throw coins into the blanket to help them out. It was called SOS (Save our Subi) A classic example of careful what you wish for in hindsight

Good summary of the situation which has created an extremely uncompetitive league.

Heard an interview with the Subiaco CEO on ABC radio yesterday. He claimed to support equalisation and admitted they have an unfair advantage. But then went on to say that “it needs to be a case of other clubs coming up to Subiaco’s level rather than forcing Subiaco down to theirs”, which is an idiotic statement because there’s absolutely no way that any of the other clubs will be able to manufacture a deal which delivers them similar financial advantages.

 

[masai]

They continue to get kickbacks from Optus stadium as compensation too

Do you know the background of this deal ?.

Why are the Demons not getting kickbacks ?, Burswood would be in their zone !!!!.

 

[FreoRicci]

Chris Scott. Oh lord. He talks garbage. Now says Geelong weren't a contender all year? Then why get Ablett?

 

[mightymouse75]

Chris Scott. Oh lord. He talks garbage. Now says Geelong weren't a contender all year? Then why get Ablett?

For old times sake

 

[Taylor]

Gary was coming back to Melbourne no matter what and if Geelong didn't get him then their fans would have torn the club apart when they didn't make finals and Gary was playing at a club that did.

 

[Scham]

Gary was coming back to Melbourne no matter what and if Geelong didn't get him then their fans would have torn the club apart when they didn't make finals and Gary was playing at a club that did.

Classic tale of the tail wagging the dog.

 

[mightymouse75]

Classic tale of the tail wagging the dog.

Is he that bad. I havnt seen him play this year.

 

[TheMcManusNose]

Is he that bad. I havnt seen him play this year.

Not bad. Still very good on occasion with flashes of brilliance.

Just slow these days which is problematic for an already slow Geelong team.

He would be an amazing get if they had the mid depth to play him 70% in the forward pocket, and they didn't already have a bunch of forwards who don't put on much pressure or, like Menzel, any pressure.

 

[Crippa]

Mark Brayshaw will be on Open Mike this week.

Hopefully it is not more Gaff image rehabilitation.

Turns out Andrew was furious his father carried on the way he did, telling the world Andy was fine when he wasn't the one forced to drink through a straw with 5 dead teeth and wires stuck in his face depriving him of the ability to sleep.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...s/news-story/e28496a978f37257b4992b0723d35397

 

[scon]

Watched half of it before turning it off.

Didn't sound as though any other family member agreed with Dad's assessment.
The Kumbaya kid.
#poorgaffy

Good to see the s**tstain Alan Jones cop a whack.

 

[armpit]

What's the collective noun for a group of west coast fans?
A boo?
A clusterfukk?
I think I'll vote for a thicket as that is the term for a collection of idiots

It's a baa.

 

[nurries]

https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/w...ans-after-loss-at-optus-stadium-ng-b88958543z

The man allegedly held his finger aloft for two or three seconds, prompting a chorus of boos from the crowd.

I want to know how they can tell the difference from when the booing started and stopped during the game. Or was it the same boo?

 

[Nodgey]

“I was shocked. I couldn’t believe it was happening – there were young kids right there in the front row.”
lol Cue “won’t somebody think of the children” pic

 

[kranky al]

$ubi have played in 12 of the past 16 Grand Finals, have not lost a game in 2018, finished with a percentage of 220, can recruit just about any player they want with their bags of money but the WAFL is stuffed because Peel managed to beat them in the past two Grand Finals.
West Perth went broke this season and most of the other WAFL clubs are operating on a shoestring while Subi are rolling in money. The WAFL needs a major adjustment to even up the competition to enable sides like Perth some chance of competing on an even level.

Why is subi so dominant cash wise?

 

[Frank J Moose]

Why is subi so dominant cash wise?

Because they had a bar and a bunch of seats they could sell at Subi oval. They would make more from their bar at Subi on one weekend than the other clubs would do all season.

 

[kranky al]

Because they had a bar and a bunch of seats they could sell at Subi oval. They would make more from their bar at Subi on one weekend than the other clubs would do all season.

So if they gave invested this money wisely and only live off the interest they can still stay ahead?

 

[Halfbaked]

So if they gave invested this money wisely and only live off the interest they can still stay ahead?

2.5 million in the bank and have asked supporters to chip as much as possible so they can keep the nest egg.

 

[kranky al]

2.5 million in the bank and have asked supporters to chip as much as possible so they can keep the nest egg.

Thanks for the reply.

Interesting.

 

[Joao]

2.5 million in the bank and have asked supporters to chip as much as possible so they can keep the nest egg.

I find it strange that anyone at Subi gets satisfaction out of winning flags in this manner. Like playing video games with cheat codes on, what is the point?

I've played in teams where we are vastly superior to most/all other teams and winning the comp was completely underwhelming for me.

 

[im_a_lazy_sod]

I hate $ubi so much

Yes, West Coast killed the WAFL, but Subi have ensured it has almost zero chance of recovery

 

[Marty Whitelaw]

I find it strange that anyone at Subi gets satisfaction out of winning flags in this manner. Like playing video games with cheat codes on, what is the point?

I've played in teams where we are vastly superior to most/all other teams and winning the comp was completely underwhelming for me.

Totally agree. Quite simply, it is not a level playing field. Not even close.

The grand final day melts of their idiotic coach and supporters over the host club alignments not delivering a level playing field were incredibly hypocritical.

 

[Purpletown]

Totally agree. Quite simply, it is not a level playing field. Not even close.

The grand final day melts of their idiotic coach and supporters over the host club alignments not delivering a level playing field were incredibly hypocritical.

Funny that BS about host clubs having an unfair advantage. $$$ubi have played in 12 of the past 16 Grand Finals and would be going for 5 flags in a row of the back of an undefeated season if it were not for Peel winning the last two flags.
Subi were top or very close to top in the 2nd's and colts just to add a bit more insight into how dominant they are.
Hypocritical bunch of entitled tools who see nothing wrong complaining about Zac Clark playing for Peel and then recruit him and pretend all is well once he is playing for them.
Unfortunately the other WAFL clubs have little chance of being competitive and the whole competition will suffer permanent damage if something is not done to improve this ridiculous situation in the near future.

 

[Spirit Level]

“I was shocked. I couldn’t believe it was happening – there were young kids right there in the front row.”
lol Cue “won’t somebody think of the children” pic

What's the bet that the language being hurled at the bloke wasn't too child friendly

 

[kranky al]

I find it strange that anyone at Subi gets satisfaction out of winning flags in this manner. Like playing video games with cheat codes on, what is the point?

I've played in teams where we are vastly superior to most/all other teams and winning the comp was completely underwhelming for me.

I remember as a kid subi were the crappest team ever - they used to finish last all the time - laughing stock.

Maybe those dudes are scarred for life an they just wanna win

 

[Joao]

I remember as a kid subi were the crappest team ever - they used to finish last all the time - laughing stock.

Maybe those dudes are scarred for life an they just wanna win

Maybe, but good luck to them if they think it is going heal that scar.