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[The hands of stone]

Maybe the media will be questioning why the premiers gave up a 25 point lead with about 7 minutes to go instead of trying to blame an umpire. Did they defensive too early. And even though it may have only gained the Pies about 1-2 seconds extra, (if the free hadn't been called)the reason a player would do that is to get his team a bit more time to set up defensively

It's a Friday night game so with so many games to go it'll quickly fade to the background .
Ours was a Sunday game on a day when most expected 3 fizzers .
Already been described as 'brave' this morning to hang on.

They should get the same analysis as us but they won't.

 

[grumbleguts]

I find it interesting that there is a specific rule for the boundary one in the rule book, Rule 18.10.2 (c), but there is not a specific rule for handing the ball back direct to field umpire.

Umpire didn’t pay the free for delay of game, he said you have to hand it back direct to me. I’d just like to see where that ‘rule’ is written.

There was a memo towards the end of the 2023 season, issued to al clubs.

"Players are reminded that if they are in possession of the ball and the Umpire calls for a ball up to either leave the ball on the ground, or give the ball directly to the Umpire (as opposed to another Player)"


There is also a rule against the simple handing of the ball to another player. (but that is more in line with incorrect disposal):

18.13 OTHERA field Umpire shall award a Free Kick against a Player whoa) Throws the football;(b) hands the football to another Player;(c) whilst in possession of the football, does not bounce or touch the football onthe ground at least once every 15 metres, irrespective of whether such Player isrunning in a straight line or otherwise. For the purposes of this Law, a Player shallbe deemed to be in possession of the football during the period when the Playerkicks or handballs the football to themself and regains possession without thefootball touching the ground;(d) engages in Time Wasting;(e) makes unreasonable or unnecessary contact with an injured opposition Player;(f) intentionally lifts a Player from the same Team to interfere with play;(g) engages in misconduct;(h) uses abusive, insulting, threatening or obscene language; or(i) uses an obscene gesture.

Perhaps this is what the umpires think is happening?

 

[Cleavy]

outside of the incident, clearly the umpires needs to brush up on enforcing the rules since blatant throws and handing the football to another player happens constantly.

 

[TassieGrown]

I remember the days when you earnt goals the hard way. This charity stuff is pathetic.

I remember the days when throwing & dropping the ball was a free instead of play on, pay the frees it clears congestion

 

[Paul Kersey]

Assume Collingwood are yet to study our last quarter from last week.

 

[Argy]

I'm not sure who passed the ball to Daicos but after watching the Norf/Scum free above, I think in both instances the player's with the ball, heard the whistle, thought there was a free for their team mate and passed the ball to them.

I just hope that the AFL enforce umpires calling it, every single time.

It's the rules but I think the majority of watchers would say it's a stupid rule to be so rigid.

Oh, come on mate! This is the AFL!

 

[Leather Poisoning]

Something about McRae with how he answers questions. Don't trust him.

Every coach is either a psychopath or a borderline psychopath

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Assume Collingwood are yet to study our last quarter from last week.

I think they studied it too hard and memorised it.

 

[Mojo]

I don't know if it's the way Box Hill played this afternoon, but I'm cross at North Melbourne.

Why so shit, North Melbourne? Please explain at your earliest convenience.

 

[Cleavy]

Another ton up against Norf.

 

[Kanga Commando]

outside of the incident, clearly the umpires needs to brush up on enforcing the rules since blatant throws and handing the football to another player happens constantly.

when the ball was thrown to Daicos i'm surprised they didn't make the reflex call "play on"

 

[Flukey!]

GWS should almost have iced this game by now

 

[Off The Couch]

How on earth was that a free to Henry when the fend off hit the face

 

[VandoHawk]

Feels like teams are finally starting to keep Stewart accountable defensively

 

[macdaddio]

I should be thrilled to death that the Cats are getting pumped, but I tipped them and I’m also doing my sister in laws tips too so my reputation is on the line

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Would be great karma if Cats lose after they arrogantly rested Hawkins last week so he could have his milestone game at Kardinia Park. Go Giants!!

 

[grumbleguts]

I should be thrilled to death that the Cats are getting pumped, but I tipped them and I’m also doing my sister in laws tips too so my reputation is on the line

You wouldn't like this to be a sound bite in the future.

 

[I got the outside word]

How in the **** did Geelong get that 50 paid that wasn’t paid to the Giants 5 minutes ago? **** me dead. Exactly the same thing.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

I should be thrilled to death that the Cats are getting pumped, but I tipped them and I’m also doing my sister in laws tips too so my reputation is on the line

I tipped Cats too but I don't care if they lose. Nearly everyone in my tipping comps (except the cellar dwellers) tipped them as well so it won't matter.

 

[macdaddio]

You wouldn't like this to be a sound bite in the future.

Hahahaha

 

[grumbleguts]

I tipped Cats too but I don't care if they lose. Nearly everyone in my tipping comps (except the cellar dwellers) tipped them as well so it won't matter.

I'm leading my tips and tipped gws.

 

[grumbleguts]

Now, I wonder how Geelong have managed to get back into this.

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

Going to water under pressure are the Giants. Not a good sign for a supposed contender. Should have put the game to bed when they had a chance ( Hogan's miss the turning point) and now will struggle to keep in touch. Be funny if Cats lose it from here with all the momentum they have.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Wow have the giants made some basic errors

 

[MasterSamurai]

Both the giants and suns can win as many games as they want, but, until they come to Victoria and beat top 6 sides they are nothing but a waste of space!! Hawthorn will win another premiership before those two plastic franchises.