Unofficial Preview Changes & Pre-match Discussion - Round 23 vs. Carlton, Sun 21/08, 3:20pm MCG

[JOELY]

Yes. TV viewing is definitely even more excruciating!

Yes me too, I think it's because at the ground, illogical as it is, you feel more in control of the situation. In some small way you are apart of it. At home you are giving up all control of something so far removed from you, yet care so much about the outcome, and its harder to deal with. Also seeing every minute detail of the action on TV somehow makes it harder too.

 

[hellfire]

Yes me too, I think it's because at the ground, illogical as it is, you feel more in control of the situation. In some small way you are apart of it. At home you are giving up all control of something so far removed from you, yet care so much about the outcome, and its harder to deal with. Also seeing every minute detail of the action on TV somehow makes it harder too.

Agree. And also because there are fundamental standards of behaviour in a social setting that forces a degree of restraint, whereas at home, without the shackles of those standards, the prospect of having to replace your TV creates anxiety.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

They must be some nasty skin sores to be lumped in with eternal damnation

The same god inflicts both on unsuspecting infidels and atheists - the god of vengeance. Then just to keep those he loves on their toes, he sometimes inflicts nasty things on them too.

 

[Vicky Park]

Tomorrow they’ll probably be showing the live ladder for the whole game

Not sure if they will 76. The MCC might have some reason not to. But time will tell. It sure adds another dimension to tomorrow’s game.

Reminds of when all teams played on a Saturday, and if you were at the footy you could see the scores from other games on the scoreboard. The crowd would ooh or ahh at any surprising results. I think the teams were given a number, or a letter, and you had to look it up in the Footy Record, so there was often confusion as to who the scores belonged to.

Im sure there are a few on here who remember this, and might correct me if I’ve got it wrong.

Very pre-digital and pre-just about everything else in modern footy.

 

[Kings_Gambit]

Yes. TV viewing is definitely even more excruciating!

I totally agree. At least at the ground you only have bias umpires. Television introduces bias commentary and BT actively barracking for the other team!

 

[76woodenspooners]

For a sense of what’s on the line this weekend …

… I reminded myself of this little news item from 12 months ago: New Carlton President (moments after sacking Teague) saying that he expects Carlton to be playing finals in 2022:

‘We are looking to make finals in 2022’: Blues president makes bold call for next AFL season

Carlton’s president just made a bold finals claim that could haunt his club for 12 months

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[docks]

Vividly remember Round 22 1979 at Vic Park when we needed Geelong to beat Fitzroy at Geelong to clinch the double chance. Our game was basically over and Fitzroy were 10 points ahead at 3/4 time but Geelong came from behind to win by five points. There was more attention paid to the radio broadcast from Geelong than the game going on in front of us. When Geelong hit the front in the dying minutes the tension was palpable and Collingwood clinched the double chance.

 

[WalterBlaknWhte]

Not sure if they will 76. The MCC might have some reason not to. But time will tell. It sure adds another dimension to tomorrow’s game.

Reminds of when all teams played on a Saturday, and if you were at the footy you could see the scores from other games on the scoreboard. The crowd would ooh or ahh at any surprising results. I think the teams were given a number, or a letter, and you had to look it up in the Footy Record, so there was often confusion as to who the scores belonged to.

Im sure there are a few on here who remember this, and might correct me if I’ve got it wrong.

Very pre-digital and pre-just about everything else in modern footy.

Yep

The letters for the other games forced you to buy a record (and not rely on newspapers for Oppo numbers)

Many of the scoreboards also had the race results

The attendant(s) pulling in the slot and putting numbers and letters on nails

 

[Capital Magpie]

Not sure if they will 76. The MCC might have some reason not to. But time will tell. It sure adds another dimension to tomorrow’s game.

Reminds of when all teams played on a Saturday, and if you were at the footy you could see the scores from other games on the scoreboard. The crowd would ooh or ahh at any surprising results. I think the teams were given a number, or a letter, and you had to look it up in the Footy Record, so there was often confusion as to who the scores belonged to.

Im sure there are a few on here who remember this, and might correct me if I’ve got it wrong.

Very pre-digital and pre-just about everything else in modern footy.

Ahh, the good old days! Your recollection is correct Vicky Park . To work out the legend for the other game scores you had to buy a Football Record (cost around $1 in the late 70s) and spectators in the crowd who didn't have a Footy Record would ask you things like "which match is E and F"?

 

[Copeland]

Anyone reporting on this?

They mentioned it on the Blues board

 

[Copeland]

Does anyone know when Carlton last won a final

 

[Clutchmichael]

The same god inflicts both on unsuspecting infidels and atheists - the god of vengeance. Then just for to keep those he loves on their toes, he sometimes inflicts nasty things on them too.

Sounds like my ex

 

[thommo_legend]

Does anyone know when Carlton last won a final

Against Richmond in 2013 elimination final

 

[76woodenspooners]

Does anyone know when Carlton last won a final

IIRC it was that year they scraped into finals from 9th (Essendon were disqualified) and they beat Richmond or something

 

[Scritchyscroony]

Does anyone know when Carlton last won a final

2013 under Malthouse . They finished 9th but took Essingtons finals spot remember.

 

[domus]

I will be completely calm tomorrow. I get far more nervous watching on TV.

What did you do when Billy kicked the winning goal after the siren?

 

[jmac70]

What did you do when Billy kicked the winning goal after the siren?

Jumped around like a fool!

 

[gerryg400]

Ahh, the good old days! Your recollection is correct Vicky Park . To work out the legend for the other game scores you had to buy a Football Record (cost around $1 in the late 70s) and spectators in the crowd who didn't have a Footy Record would ask you things like "which match is E and F"?

And why were the letters chosen as they were. Not all letters were used. If I recall it was something like

A v B
C v D
E v F
G v H
K v N
R v S

WTF was that all about?

 

[Vicky Park]

Does anyone know when Carlton last won a final

When these guys were still around

 

[Piesnchess]

Yes me too, I think it's because at the ground, illogical as it is, you feel more in control of the situation. In some small way you are apart of it. At home you are giving up all control of something so far removed from you, yet care so much about the outcome, and its harder to deal with. Also seeing every minute detail of the action on TV somehow makes it harder too.

Nah, not for me, with my luck, id be stuck next to some overweight slob Bluescum fan, arrogant loudmouth, sitting next too m e in a Caaaarlton area, not putting up with that nowdays. Also I need binoculars now, to see play up other end. I now prefer with these blockbuster matches, being home, new huge 78cm TV, not getting ripped off for food an drink, few calming whiskies, no hassles, and if screaming B T, annoys me, I just mute the sound. It works well for me from home, viewing. Anyway, Go Woods, we should take it by around 16 points.

 

[PIEWITHSAUCE]

If things pan out the way they're looking at the moment (Freo getting pantsed by GWS and hopefully that continues ) there's a good chance that in the very unlikely event that we lose tomorrow , we get an immediate rematch with Carlton in the first final and Richmond have to fly to Freo. We win and we get Geelong and the double chance (Melbourne if Swans lose to Saints). Even the worst case scenario is starting to look better than it might have

 

[Matt_352]

If things pan out the way they're looking at the moment (Freo getting pantsed by GWS and hopefully that continues ) there's a good chance that in the very unlikely event that we lose tomorrow , we get an immediate rematch with Carlton in the first final and Richmond have to fly to Freo. We win and we get Geelong and the double chance (Melbourne if Swans lose to Saints). Even the worst case scenario is starting to look better than it might have

Freo are coming back

 

[PIEWITHSAUCE]

Freo are coming back

Yep..................will shut my trap now lol

 

[ExcitementMachine]

Cannot wait to see what Macrae can do!

 

[KinderSmock]

Cannot wait to see what Macrae can do!

Macrae is probably one of the best of his class. Pick 19 is going to look like robbery for his talent.