Discussion 2023 General AFL Discussion

[Mowman]

The problem with the dissent rule is the inconsistency, they pluck out one free while ignoring other similar examples so no one knows where the line is.

That's the problem with all rules

 

[Hayes4PM]

It's annoying how the games on Sunday overlap with each other, they brought this up on AFL 360 last week, with only 3 games it shouldn't happen.



The problem with the dissent rule is the inconsistency, they pluck out one free while ignoring other similar examples so no one knows where the line is.

The problem with the dissent rule is it shouldn’t exist. It should simply be umpire abuse. It’s not a crime to disagree or even say that you disagree. Just rule out any disrespectful and aggressive interactions with umps.

 

[plugger66]

It's annoying how the games on Sunday overlap with each other, they brought this up on AFL 360 last week, with only 3 games it shouldn't happen.



The problem with the dissent rule is the inconsistency, they pluck out one free while ignoring other similar examples so no one knows where the line is.

I can’t see how they can avoid overlapping in most rounds.

 

[plugger66]

That's the problem with all rules

That’s why it’s a great game watch.

 

[Mowman]

bloody hell, even the tackle was before the playon call

How can anyone defend that

And the ump needs a rest for more then a week

 

[plugger66]

How can anyone defend that

And the ump needs a rest for more then a week

How can umpires be dropped for one error. Imagine if footballers were.

 

[Plugger35]

The problem with the dissent rule is it shouldn’t exist. It should simply be umpire abuse. It’s not a crime to disagree or even say that you disagree. Just rule out any disrespectful and aggressive interactions with umps.

That's what the rule used to be, where only outright abuse of umpires was penalised, now players can be penalised just for questioning a decision.

As so often happens the AFL have brought in new rules to make it even more confusing and inconsistent which just annoys players and supporters.

I can’t see how they can avoid overlapping in most rounds.

Well they could have started the first game today earlier, it started an hour later than it normally does which just makes the problem even worse.

 

[plugger66]

That's what the rule used to be, where only outright abuse was penalised, now players can be penalised just for questioning a decision.

As so often happens the AFL have brought in new rules to make it even more confusing and inconsistent which just annoys players and supporters.



Well they could have started the first game today earlier, it started an hour later than it normally does which just makes the problem even worse.

But they still overlap most weeks. You would have to play freo or wce every Sunday or start games at 6. Surely that’s to late on a Sunday.

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Looks like ole mate clay clay has surged to the lead in the Worst Hairdo in the AFL stakes. Elite levels of s**tness.

 

[Barrels]

Wowee Charlie Ballard

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Charlie Ballard

Age

25

Ht

196cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

8.8

3star

HB

3.1

3star

M

4.7

4star

T

1.2

3star

MG

185.6

3star

D

11.3

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.6

2star

M

4.9

5star

T

1.3

2star

MG

158.9

3star

D

9.4

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

4star

MG

156.0

3star

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Superb roost!

 

[bergholt]

Benny Long looking pretty good in this one tbh

 

[bergholt]

Reigning premier starts the season 0-3 - couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of campaigners imo

 

[bergholt]

Lukosius kicked a killer set shot goal from 73m, worth watching

 

[Plugger35]

A great win for the Suns, hopefully it goes to their heads so that it makes it easier for us to beat them next week, they won't be pushovers though.

Reigning premier starts the season 0-3 - couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of campaigners imo

Yeah I can't say I feel any sympathy for them or their arrogant supporters, they have had a great run for the last 15 years, nice to see them struggling.

 

[sunny3193]

If Geelong loses at the Gold Coast, and no one is there to see them lose, did they really lose?
Metaphysics on a Saints thread.
Unique post.

 

[plugger66]

If Geelong loses at the Gold Coast, and no one is there to see them lose, did they really lose?
Metaphysics on a Saints thread.
Unique post.

The moon landing all over again.

 

[mighty_sainters]

Does anyone know if the boys will be training at Moorabbin tomorrow morning?

Planning to get there before I head back to Perth in the afternoon.

 

[Hayes4PM]

Dees looking good. Geelong go 0-3, but they have a lot of injuries. You'd have to be some kind of superstar, elite club to be winning games with the amount of important outs that Geelong have had.

 

[austinnn]

BT talking about the ladder: "only 3 teams undefeated, St Kilda, surprisingly..."

Surprisingly for a half-wit media clown maybe

 

[plugger66]

Dees looking good. Geelong go 0-3, but they have a lot of injuries. You'd have to be some kind of superstar, elite club to be winning games with the amount of important outs that Geelong have had.

Or at least have a handy coach.

 

[austinnn]

It's good to see Melbourne taking some of that percentage off Sydney for us.

 

[plugger66]

BT talking about the ladder: "only 3 teams undefeated, St Kilda, surprisingly..."

Surprisingly for a half-wit media clown maybe

What about a clown saints supporter

 

[plugger66]

It's good to see Melbourne taking some of that percentage off Sydney for us.

We now have the highest percentage as well as equal most wins. And only 2 teams have won all their games.

 

[austinnn]

What about a clown saints supporter

A lot of us didn't expect to be top dogs this early either, but that was the pessimism talking.

Here's a talking point; Saints are undefeated BECAUSE of our massive injury list, not despite it.

 

[austinnn]

We now have the highest percentage as well as equal most wins. And only 2 teams have won all their games.

Yes, hence why we are above the other team. 150.3 percent after 150 years and 3 games is pretty sweet too!

BTW you're right, but 3 teams are undefeated, which is what they said.