No Oppo Supporters Non Bulldog Footy Talk - Bulldogs only - Part 4

[Sentinel]

Wouldn't mind at least seeing medals given out to all who played a final for the flag winner

Yeah agree, when I say squad I don't mean everyone down to the last CatB rookie, there'd need to be a minimum threshold such as finals player or min games played across the season (even if that is a single game). Not sure where you'd draw the line, but I quite like the idea rather than simply recognising the 22 playing on the day.

New protocols enforcing mandatory breaks in my opinion makes this a lot more appealing too. Given how often we see MRP/tribunal controversy in the lead-up to the Grand Final, you can be sure this new rule will be making headlines come finals time.

 

[Sentinel]

Me too, most European soccer leagues have a games played qualification for players to get a league winner a medal. EPL minimum is 5 games out of 38, about 13% of games played. 13% of a 25 games season is about 3 games. Probably not enough for an AFL winners medal.

It's difficult to draw an equivalence to European soccer leagues given they award the season winner to what we would call the minor premier, without any finals series. Unlike the AFL they are effectively forced to draw the line somewhere.

 

[dogwatch]

Yeah agree, when I say squad I don't mean everyone down to the last CatB rookie, there'd need to be a minimum threshold such as finals player or min games played across the season (even if that is a single game). Not sure where you'd draw the line, but I quite like the idea rather than simply recognising the 22 playing on the day.

New protocols enforcing mandatory breaks in my opinion makes this a lot more appealing too. Given how often we see MRP/tribunal controversy in the lead-up to the Grand Final, you can be sure this new rule will be making headlines come finals time.

I reckon anyone who plays a senior game in a flag winning year deserves a minor medal (can be from the club,not the AFL itself) for being part of the flag-winning effort. Sure you could extend that argument to everyone down to the boot studder and the membership clerks but that's where I'd draw the line: minimum one senior game.

The 22 who played the GF get the premiership medallion instead.

 

[Mattdougie]

I reckon anyone who plays a senior game in a flag winning year deserves a minor medal (can be from the club,not the AFL itself) for being part of the flag-winning effort. Sure you could extend that argument to everyone down to the boot studder and the membership clerks but that's where I'd draw the line: minimum one senior game.

The 22 who played the GF get the premiership medallion instead.

Does this include the VFL?

Imagine for example Libba plays ONE game back from long term injury and Footscray win the flag, does he get a medal?

Honest question on how you think that would work?


For this to work I think you would have to have a premiership medal and a grand final team medal IMO

 

[Dry Rot]

They should also award The Cameron-Rohan Medal to the biggest choker player/dud/non-performer of the finals.

 

[Spiritof82]

They should also award The Cameron-Rohan Medal to the biggest choker player/dud/non-performer of the finals.

Should be "The Cameron-Rohan- Franklin (Sydney version) Medal"

 

[dogwatch]

Does this include the VFL?

Imagine for example Libba plays ONE game back from long term injury and Footscray win the flag, does he get a medal?

Honest question on how you think that would work?


For this to work I think you would have to have a premiership medal and a grand final team medal IMO

Hadn't really thought about it for the VFL where, to be honest, it's been a moving feast and somewhat compromised since the latter days of the VFA. Nice to win one but it's not the bees knees.

The AFL is where the prestige lies. I reckon those associated with an AFL flag would treasure a token they can show their grandkids for the part they played in a premiership season, even if it was only a small role.

 

[maddog37]

Should be "The Cameron-Rohan- Franklin (Sydney version) Medal"

He was on one leg and still gave his all. Buddy is buddy.

 

[Spiritof82]

He was on one leg and still gave his all. Buddy is buddy.

He gave us a premiership by his crap attempt to try and run away from Morris, he thought he was better than what he was

 

[ossie_21]

He gave us a premiership by his crap attempt to try and run away from Morris, he thought he was better than what he was

It was a poor take and this is just about worse. You cannot say Buddy goes missing in finals, which is the whole point.

 

[King Harold]

He gave us a premiership by his crap attempt to try and run away from Morris, he thought he was better than what he was

And for good reason , the blokes been a superstar.

 

[Spiritof82]

And for good reason , the blokes been a superstar.

Maybe when he was with Hawthorn but he's been a liability with the Swines, spends more time on the sidelines with "mystery injuries" than playing drawing a massive wage for doing SFA (which I don't mind, anything to send the Swines broke is a good thing)

 

[King Harold]

Maybe when he was with Hawthorn but he's been a liability with the Swines, spends more time on the sidelines with "mystery injuries" than playing drawing a massive wage for doing SFA (which I don't mind, anything to send the Swines broke is a good thing)

been a great player at Sydney as well.
The only reason they were in a GF in 2016 was L Franklin.
No Franklin no Sydney.

 

[MYOB]

This is damning of the Collingwood Football Club.

Collingwood Football Club is guilty of systemic racism, review finds - ABC News

amp.abc.net.au

 

[ossie_21]

This is damning of the Collingwood Football Club.

Collingwood Football Club is guilty of systemic racism, review finds - ABC News

amp.abc.net.au

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**** I hope we batter them in round 1

 

[Boristown]

fu** I hope we batter them in round 1

Those dot points could easily be describing the AFL as an organisation.

 

[Fossie 32]

This is damning of the Collingwood Football Club.

Collingwood Football Club is guilty of systemic racism, review finds - ABC News

amp.abc.net.au

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Yikes - wonder how bad it is in other clubs

 

[Virgin Dog]

Those dot points could easily be describing the AFL as an organisation.

Or most major organisations. Speaking out on issues is often career-destroying

 

[D Mitchell]

Yikes - wonder how bad it is in other clubs

The ABC just loves a headline with the word 'Racist' in it. Taking into account the authors of the report, the recommendations made and the publisher, the headline is no surprise, few, if any, organisations, let alone professional sporting organisations, in the State, would have attracted much different headlines. As to the implied criticism of Collingwood for holding the report for a month, if Collingwood commissioned and paid for the Report, then whether and if so, to whom, it chooses to publish is up to Collingwood.

 

[BRWB]

The ABC just loves a headline with the word 'Racist' in it. Taking into account the authors of the report, the recommendations made and the publisher, the headline is no surprise, few, if any, organisations, let alone professional sporting organisations, in the State, would have attracted much different headlines. As to the implied criticism of Collingwood for holding the report for a month, if Collingwood commissioned and paid for the Report, then whether and if so, to whom, it chooses to publish is up to Collingwood.

Looking forward to hearing you likewise criticise the Murdoch owned Herald Sun

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[Boyd oh Boyd]

You spin me right round, baby, right round like a record, baby, right round, round, round...

 

[D Mitchell]

Looking forward to hearing you likewise criticise the Murdoch owned Herald Sun

The Herald Sun doesn't use the word 'Racist' enough in its headlines.

 

[Bro_Pro]

Arrrrrr to not be in the pies position at the moment!!! The 4 points, a 6 goal win and treloar to get 3 Brownlow votes!!!!

 

[BEaston]

The Herald Sun doesn't use the word 'Racist' enough in its headlines.

Why does it trigger you so badly?

 

[Virgin Dog]

I actually think this offseason by the Pies rivals the Collective Minds offseason for the Crows when it comes to brand damage.

Their press conference could not possibly have been handled worse. The report highlights that the club has an issue with prioritising their public appearance over admitting fault, and they literally make the exact same mistakes once again in the presser. Starting off by saying it's a "Historic and proud day" is just incredible. They need a cleanout from the top