Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2024

[james haish]

So based on this no non-Vic team has ever won a flag outside of Top 4 under the current system?

I don’t see why “current system” matters. Adelaide in 1998 had a harder run, all the teams they played finished top four, all the games were away

 

[CapitalA]

I don’t see why “current system” matters. Adelaide in 1998 had a harder run, all the teams they played finished top four, all the games were away

Because they lost the first final, under current rules they would have been eliminated.

 

[james haish]

Because they lost the first final, under current rules they would have been eliminated.

No, they wouldn’t have. They would have played Essendon at home.

The problem with the old final 8 system is that the 4v5 games were effectively dead rubbers, with their being minimal incentive to win one.

 

[CapitalA]

No, they wouldn’t have. They would have played Essendon at home.

The problem with the old final 8 system is that the 4v5 games were effectively dead rubbers, with their being minimal incentive to win one.

They were 5th? 5th doesn't get a double chance.

 

[pK75]

They were 5th? 5th doesn't get a double chance.

They were 5th playing away against 4th, if it was this year, they would have played 8th at home and likely won, just like Brisbane did.

 

[CapitalA]

But the fact is they lost a final and got another go.

 

[Kram]

Have Geelong been blaming the bye and last week off for the loss yet.

 

[mattis117]

How was good was it live mate?!

Pretty impressive lions turnout. Even in the mcc, it was awesome to see.

You could feel hearts breaking when Stanley hit the post.

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Yes, what a crowd too, 93k!

 

[Madas]

So is the WAFL GF on tv this afternoon?

 

[Shoeless Joe]

Can someone help my understanding of the rule regarding general field play throw ups

I have always thought that the umpires were meant to throw the ball up as soon as possible after a stop play

How come they now wait for the rucks to catch up to where the ball is before they throw it up

Bloody annoying OR do I not know the rules?

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[Sturty2Hurty]

Can someone help my understanding of the rule regarding general field play throw ups

I have always thought that the umpires were meant to throw the ball up as soon as possible after a stop play

How come they now wait for the rucks to catch up to where the ball is before they throw it up

Bloody annoying OR do I not know the rules?

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I think they have to wait for someone to nominate. Although over the years the umpires literally just confirm who it is and get on with it. i.e. “Darcy, English. ”