Opinion Non-Crows AFL 8 - Daddy Donuts Delivers Dream Drubbing

[The Perfect Stranger]

No, I do apologise The Perfect Stranger. I didn’t mean to cause offence, it was just a bit of fun, after how much you talk up Port’s midfield, I was surprised to see you refer to Melbourne as such I genuinely meant no harm, but at the end of the day it isn’t my teams board so I shouldn’t overstep.

I guess (and it is my issue) I get frustrated as I have genuine belief in what the AFC are doing, I think overall things have been fairly sound in terms of your overall drafting, trading and list management over the last 2-3 years (Sloane new contract aside of course!), but then I see an almost obsession over what Port do and how good they are etc. You are not that far off them A visit to their board reveals all. They hate their coach, hate their chairman, hate the board, hate the CEO etc. A long winded post I know and I totally get it, a lot of the thoughts here are a byproduct of some disappointment and down times, but your club is still a good one and has the potential to be a challenger/contender again. I do believe that. What Port do shouldn’t matter.

Anyway again I apologise for any offence caused.

Nervy for the weekend. I have absolute no faith or trust in Brisbane. They have a big monkey on their backs. Maybe they have changed. We can only hope

No need to apologize mate Shuestar13. Complete overreaction on my part. Port being a genuine contender has rattled me. Hate the ****s. Happy Friday!

 

[Geoffa32]

Unfortunate for Brayshaw, but he falls across into the path of Maynard when he’s in the air, not something Maynard can account for.
They most like would have missed each other as well.
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Brayshaw instigates contact.

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[chazwazza]

This can’t be serious

JFC

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Nah, they haven’t been in their absolute best form for 2 months. Brisbane have more weapons all over the ground, this is their best chance to win it with no other absolutely dominant team.

Brisbane have a reputation for choking in finals though. I'd be surprised if they win it.

 

[WeeBlake]

JFC

I would take a passionate Port supporter, as AFL chair, over anyone from the Victorian footy establishment

 

[BunjiMC]

I would take a passionate Port supporter, as AFL chair, over anyone from the Victorian footy establishment

But what does Kochi love more; Money or Port?

I think the answer is money.

 

[cleanhands]

No need to apologize mate Shuestar13. Complete overreaction on my part. Port being a genuine contender has rattled me. Hate the ****s. Happy Friday!

 

[daniel_4tw]

Where is the onus on Brayshaw to protect himself?

Maynard didn’t surprise Bradshaw from behind while I was walking without the ball… he approached him face on as he was running in a straight line towards goal. Surely Brayshaw has a responsibility to protect himself and could have stopped or changed path to avoid the guy in the air.

 

[The Perfect Stranger]

Surely Maynard gets at least a game. What a fool.

 

[Owen_AFC97]

Lol Maynard was absolutely clumsy and knew exactly what he was doing. It just doesn't come across as intentional.

 

[FR0GGY]

Where is the onus on Brayshaw to protect himself?

Maynard didn’t surprise Bradshaw from behind while I was walking without the ball… he approached him face on as he was running in a straight line towards goal. Surely Brayshaw has a responsibility to protect himself and could have stopped or changed path to avoid the guy in the air.

He changed path into Maynard.

 

[George Kramer]

Port may well be playing Collingwood in a prelim, free Brayden

 

[cleanhands]

But what does Kochi love more; Money or Port?

I think the answer is money.

But not money for port

 

[Scorpus]

Maynard would have gotten off even if he deliberately jumped into Brayshaw's head off the ball

 

[Eagleboy2011]

This can’t be serious

Prison bars for PA anyone.

 

[BACCS]

I thought i saw a stat about the trend being bad. Have to admit if anyone asked I would have put us down for a bad goal kicking season.

I guess we remember the ones the burnt, like the loss to Collingwood

I guess if that's a bad goal kicking season, then if we can become more accurate we will be the highest scoring team in the league by some margin!

 

[kirky]

This can’t be serious

Is it April 1?

 

[cleanhands]

He changed path into Maynard.

Perfect opportunity for a Darren Jarman bulk

 

[kirky]

Brayshaw instigates contact.

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Yes of course the player with the ball.

Maynard didn’t just go up to smother he went forward. His intention was clear.

I have no doubt he will get off but if we see the same occurrence of this next year (which we will) then so be it.

 

[PeterSalt]

This can’t be serious

Prison bars for PA anyone.

I get the impression Goyder has been on the nose for a while, both with Qantas and the AFL commission

I'm a bit conflicted by this. It was floated last year that Eddie may be an option as an appointment to the commission as well.

Perhaps having someone who has a better understanding of the challenges of interstate clubs would be a bonus?

I doubt the commission would get involved in a debate on guernseys. That seems to fall back to the AFL executive.

 

[FR0GGY]

Yes of course the player with the ball.

Maynard didn’t just go up to smother he went forward. His intention was clear.

I have no doubt he will get off but if we see the same occurrence of this next year (which we will) then so be it.

Yes because he was running, he wasn’t on the mark, that’s what you do go towards the footy.
If brayshaw didn’t fall off to the side after the kick they would have missed each other.

 

[Eagleboy2011]

Bit early EB another coffee may help

Wrong Thread. More than a coffee needed.

 

[Brett Cummings]

Maynard will get off. Nothing in it. What was he supposed to do?

 

[SugarShane]

Where is the onus on Brayshaw to protect himself?

Maynard didn’t surprise Bradshaw from behind while I was walking without the ball… he approached him face on as he was running in a straight line towards goal. Surely Brayshaw has a responsibility to protect himself and could have stopped or changed path to avoid the guy in the air.

That's what I was wondering. At what point is he expected to be take some responsibility. Surely he sees Maynard jumping in the air in front of him, yet on the footage he appears oblivious and just waits to cop the contact without bracing. Was he trying to milk a downfield free? Not trying to victim blame but he could hardly have been surprised by the contact, yet barely attempted to brace.

 

[Brett Cummings]

Crows should be playing tonight. That's f!@ked.