Football Related Random Thread

[Chief]

Continued in Part 2

Football Related Random Thread - PART 2

Introducing, The Random Thread: In an effort to keep threads from being derailed (unintentionally or otherwise), occasionally mods will move posts from other threads to this 'catch-all' thread when they can't find a more appropriate home for them. Feel free to continue the discussion but...

www.bigfooty.com

 

[Dalions]

Anyone seen Mitch's new haircut? Just when I thought he couldn't get me further on side he went and brought back that classic Acker style.

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I'm guessing he did it to help raise funds for the bushfire victims?

He needs the contrasting dark Goatee.

 

[Maroon Monsoon]

He needs the contrasting dark Goatee.

I ran some complicated simulations of what we can expect from Mitch in 2020 if he adds that dark goatee - results below:

 

[trikster]

Anyone seen Mitch's new haircut? Just when I thought he couldn't get me further on side he went and brought back that classic Acker style.

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I'm guessing he did it to help raise funds for the bushfire victims?

I think he said he'd do it if he raised $10k ... got 15

 

[CarterS]

Midnight on Fox there is a replay of 2006 R5 v West Coast. We get smashed and Judd puts on a clinic tho so I wouldn't stay up for it.

Game info

AFL Tables - West Coast v Brisbane Lions - Sat, 29-Apr-2006 5:40 PM (7:40 PM) - Match Stats

Same round as the sirengate game btw

 

[Haso]

When was the last time that a completely new team with no history was successful, in any sport? Titans, Suns struggle, GWS average crowds, not sure how Western United go in the A League? I'd prefer to see Ipswich Jets or Logan Brothers get a go, or Redcliffe Dolphins or something, playing out of Brisbane.

If I recall correctly, the Broncos themselves were somewhat successful only a short (about 4 years?) while after entering the national comp.

 

[CarterS]

If I recall correctly, the Broncos themselves were somewhat successful only a short (about 4 years?) while after entering the national comp.

True, Adelaide Crows didn't have a history in SANFL did they... have to go pretty far back to find examples tho. Maybe Melbourne United in basketball and Melbourne City in soccer? Can't say for sure

 

[Section 5]

Melbourne storm NRL first year 1998
Premiers in 1999

 

[KissKiss]

True, Adelaide Crows didn't have a history in SANFL did they... have to go pretty far back to find examples tho. Maybe Melbourne United in basketball and Melbourne City in soccer? Can't say for sure

As above I think Melbourne Storm is probably the most recent.

Melbourne United I think were a re-brand of the already successful Tigers so dont think they count.

Western Sydney Wanderers entered the competition in 2012 and finished on top of the ladder in 2013 but lost the Grand Final. Not sure which way around is the more prestigious for A-League. Premier or Champion?

 

[dlanod]

Western Sydney Wanderers entered the competition in 2012 and finished on top of the ladder in 2013 but lost the Grand Final. Not sure which way around is the more prestigious for A-League. Premier or Champion?

GF.

 

[BrainOfMorbius]

Am I really behind? How long has Simon Black been presenting the sports news on Ten in Brisbane?

 

[Dalions]

Am I really behind? How long has Simon Black been presenting the sports news on Ten in Brisbane?

Is he getting any better?

 

[BrainOfMorbius]

Is he getting any better?

I have no prior standard to compare him to. He was on one of the monitors at gym today, with the sound off

 

[PattyKwasagun]

Am I really behind? How long has Simon Black been presenting the sports news on Ten in Brisbane?

Only since December I think. Very recent.

 

[bungalow_bill]

Been a month or two and was a bit wooden to start as expected but has improved

 

[Lace Out]

 

[rangatangtang]

That is glorious

 

[Saucery]

This article reminds me of the old expecting free kicks to be more or less even. I imagine the same kind of patterns can be seen in how AFL umpires pay them, as this example from baseball.

"As a final test, the team analysed umpires’ decisions in Major League Baseball games. In this case, the umpires were about 1.5% less likely to call a pitch a strike if the previous pitch was also called a strike – a small but significant bias that could make all the difference in a game. Kelly Shue, one the co-authors of the study, says that she was initially surprised at the results. “Because these are professionals and they're making decisions as part of their primary occupation,” she says. But they were still vulnerable to the bias."

The simple maths error that can lead to bankruptcy

The “gambler’s fallacy” - which can affect everyone from athletes to loan officers - creates deceptive biases that lead you to anticipate patterns that don’t really exist.

www.bbc.com

 

[Happy_Neale]

Harris Andrews being mentioned as a trade target for the Tigers is about as random as it gets.

 

[briztoon]

Harris Andrews being mentioned as a trade target for the Tigers is about as random as it gets.

 

[Dalions]

Harris Andrews being mentioned as a trade target for the Tigers is about as random as it gets.

Where?

 

[Gadzorks]

Given how are players are performing I expect quite a few players will draw trade attention over the next few years.

Here’s hoping father fagan and co have created an atmosphere that will keep players Hereford three peat. After that level of service I’d give my blessing for them to go dollar hunting.

Having said that, by then we’ll have a 30 membership readership group and who’d throw that opportunity away?

 

[M Malice]

I expect Hugh McCluggage to get some massive offers over the coming years. I just had a look at our roster thread, 24 players coming out of contract the end of 2021 including McCluggage, Andrews, Rayner, Cameron, Bailey, although you would expect a fair few contract extensions over the course of this season.

 

[Brett C]

I expect Hugh McCluggage to get some massive offers over the coming years. I just had a look at our roster thread, 24 players coming out of contract the end of 2021 including McCluggage, Andrews, Rayner, Cameron, Bailey, although you would expect a fair few contract extensions over the course of this season.

2-3 years ago we would have been ecstatic to have those types of players tied up for the next 2 years. Would hope with the uptick in performance and support the main ones sign on this year for extensions.

 

[bungalow_bill]

It's nice knowing that some of our key players are from QLD or asked to be traded here so zero go home factor

 

[briztoon]

It's nice knowing that some of our key players are from QLD or asked to be traded here so zero go home factor

Careful now. Someone will do a Brad Hill.