Opinion Non-Crows AFL 9

[CrowToon]

That makes no sense. it’s a knock out competition

They play the seconds because other fixtures are more important

• Probabilities
• Automatic entry to Europe
• Silverware
• Hope (if only slim) for fans/club
• + More

These are all things I would talk to you about if I could be bothered so let's allow you to fight it out with others while I know I am correct and you, ya little bloody cutey, assume you are correct.

 

[Slime Roy]

The big difference is saying a racial slur to a player who is black and making a homophobic comment to someone who is straight. If it was an outwardly gay player I would agree 100%

The Tex sledge wasn't made to a black player, it was made to a team mate & overheard/reported by an indigenous crows trainer.
A homophobic comment can be taken as offensive by anyone who heard it. A player may have a brother, nephew, friend, or father who is gay and not want to tolerate it. In a league that stands for equality yet "doesn't have any" gay players, would (or should) very much treat any discriminatory behaviour the same way.

 

[FR0GGY]

******* Jobe Watson another who makes games less enjoyable with his mind numbing obvious comments.

This is a mind numbing obvious comment thanks Jobe.

 

[FR0GGY]

Now we have two Vic teams, watch the umpiring get alot more neutral....

it’s actually enjoyable to watch teams go at it at a neutral venue.

 

[ams4crows]

What's with the long hair, blonde, headband crew at Geelong?? Is it a cult??

 

[FR0GGY]

Darcy is a spitting image of his dad

 

[Scorpus]

What's with the long hair, blonde, headband crew at Geelong?? Is it a cult??

Yes

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

The big difference is saying a racial slur to a player who is black and making a homophobic comment to someone who is straight. If it was an outwardly gay player I would agree 100%

I think that’s a cop out

 

[FR0GGY]

What's with the long hair, blonde, headband crew at Geelong?? Is it a cult??

The cult of winning

 

[Drummond]

Candidate for worst review of all time?

 

[FullyBigKPro]

OMG that 'review'.....

 

[Eagleboy2011]

Candidate for worst review of all time?

I believe it's a goal. I need it checked. omg

 

[Drummond]

I believe it's a goal. I need it checked. omg

I think even the field umpire was thinking ummm okay…

How strong are the Geelong bodies? What a difference it makes.

 

[Sanders]

Old overweight angry man living in the basement in England.

Lets post random articles supporting our claim.

Why the FA Cup is such an important part of the English football calendar

Jack Patmore discusses the tradition of the FA Cup and its continued importance in the football landscape.

backpagefootball.com

You really are clueless if you think The freaking Spectator is random

 

[WetCrow1991]

Bulldogs are a mosquito fleet. So funny watching Geelong's big bodies just brushing off tackles from these tiny Bulldogs players.

 

[Sanders]

• Probabilities
• Automatic entry to Europe
• Silverware
• Hope (if only slim) for fans/club
• + More

These are all things I would talk to you about if I could be bothered so let's allow you to fight it out with others while I know I am correct and you, ya little bloody cutey, assume you are correct.

You have Grotto on your side. Let that sink in

A weird unit who compares The Spectator - an incredibly influential publication who is currently subject to a takeover bid by the Qatari Government, which is being blocked by the UK Government because of the undue influence in public life - with something like this:

Write for BPF

We're always welcoming talented writers to the BPF Team! In our over 10 years online, we have platformed hundreds of writers who have gone on to write books, feature on some of the biggest platforms in the world or contribute to the most popular podcasts. Do you enjoy the Bundesliga or fancy a...

backpagefootball.com

That ought to alarm you

 

[CrowToon]

You have Grotto on your side. Let that sink in

A weird unit who compares The Spectator - an incredibly influential publication who is currently subject to a takeover bid by the Qatari Government, which is being blocked by the UK Government because of the undue influence in public life - with something like this:

Write for BPF

We're always welcoming talented writers to the BPF Team! In our over 10 years online, we have platformed hundreds of writers who have gone on to write books, feature on some of the biggest platforms in the world or contribute to the most popular podcasts. Do you enjoy the Bundesliga or fancy a...

backpagefootball.com

That ought to alarm you

I'm gonna back in the boys

 

[brucetiki]

If Tex got 6 weeks for his comment, this should surely be the same.

Cant play moral equivalence here.

100%

But I bet you the AFL will give him a reprimand and bleat about all the wonderful things they’re doing for the LGBTIQA+ community

 

[GROTTO]

I'm gonna back in the boys

You have a bitter angry old man "living" in the UK, thats angry with posters in Adelaide, let that sink in.

 

[brucetiki]

The big difference is saying a racial slur to a player who is black and making a homophobic comment to someone who is straight. If it was an outwardly gay player I would agree 100%

Homophobia is homophobia, no matter who it’s aimed at

 

[Slime Roy]

Never more uncomfortable than looking for something at Bunnings eh Jobe?
So I spose the Commentary Box just comes naturally then?!

Conspiracy Theory: Do you think Jobe sports an ear piece with Tim feeding him lines? (Cirano De Berg. Style)
He seems to say nothin.. then boom, comes through with a f@&n' unholy rush of stats,opinions ramblings & cliches that sound fairly f@$n less than natural.

*Though having heard Tim before,
I'm thinking there's a third shooter...
no-way those two clowns would know what a "Book Depository" is.

 

[Sanders]

• Probabilities
• Automatic entry to Europe
• Silverware
• Hope (if only slim) for fans/club
• + More

These are all things I would talk to you about if I could be bothered so let's allow you to fight it out with others while I know I am correct and you, ya little bloody cutey, assume you are correct.

Maybe the New York Times owned The Athletic can’t compare with Grotto’s basement blog, but you might find this interesting from May 2022

The FA Cup's fight for relevance

The FA Cup has become more predictable in recent years, with a few top sides almost always winning it - but it still matters to some clubs

theathletic.com

A couple of key paragraphs

“The FA Cup will always have that charm and nostalgia to draw in newcomers such as Klopp and Tuchel, but its slide down the list of priorities for England’s biggest clubs is undeniable.”

“The FA Cup remains a competition worth winning but in a season that saw Manchester City rest several influential players for their semi-final against Liverpool last month, we face regular reminders there is usually something more important demanding focus.”

“Club owners have very different priorities, too. Louis van Gaal and Antonio Conte lifted FA Cups with Manchester United in 2016 and Chelsea in 2018 but were both sacked within weeks of those triumphs.”


“United’s failure to defend the trophy they won as part of their treble in 1999, owing to their involvement in the FIFA Club World Championship held in Brazil at the same time the 1999-2000 third round was being played back at home, inflicted particular reputational damage.”


ManU didn’t even bother to the defend the FA cup the following year after winning treble.

But if you’re Boreham Wood, then maybe it’s still got that appeal

 

[brucetiki]

Candidate for worst review of all time?

Same goal ump that was reviewing everything in our game last week

 

[GROTTO]

Homophobia is homophobia, no matter who it’s aimed at

If the AFL do nothing, it will make it more challenging for any player to ever come out publicly.

 

[Sanders]

You have a bitter angry old man "living" in the UK, thats angry with posters in Adelaide, let that sink in.

is that meant to make sense?