Oppo Camp Non Geelong football (AFL) discussion 2025, Part 1

[PzBlinky]

What happens if there is some question on who touched it last? Is it reviewed?

The way the AFLW (and I assume the SANFL) interpret this isn't last touch, but last disposal. So a kick up the line that gets punched OOB is still a throw-in, but if that kick just bounces out without anyone getting a touch on it, it's a free kick the other way.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

What happens if there is some question on who touched it last? Is it reviewed?

Umpires call, and to clarify it's only called for a disposal. If it's fumbled OOB it's a throw in. Kicked or handpassed without being touched it's a free against. It's pretty self governing in the SANFL because the outcome is almost always obvious. The players see it happening and start setting up for the call before the whistle even goes.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Let's hope so. If the reviews are as quick, clear and conclusive as those currently conducted by the ARC, it will be truly compelling viewing.

The rule is so uncontroversial no one even thinks about it let alone asks for a review

 

[CatToTheFuture]

That is why it should apply only between the arcs, as a legitimate attack is the lead into a pocket or flank by Cameron or Stengle, and you don’t want to punish an off pass that bounces over the line without reaching them.

I think that's probably too many rules. Just leave it as the easiest version to adjudicate. If you miss the shot then maybe kick better next time

 

[goyoucatters]

The rule is so uncontroversial no one even thinks about it let alone asks for a review

I agree. Sorry if my sarcasm wasn't obvious enough earlier. I find all the review processes now in place across every sport just about equally objectionable.

'On-field official's call' (good, bad, or indifferent) and move on is totally fine with me.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

It was all very predictable that plenty would be winging about sub after they reinstated it. It was hated last time… then brought back for concussion.. Its now a the numbers creep which I hate but Concussion has changed the game. May as well just have the emg as subs. as the concussion demands now are far more officious and non use will be scrutinised..

As many have said, you just have five on the Bench, so if there's a concussion, you still have four players to rotate. It also takes the pressure off the doctors to confirm or clear a concussion in 20 minutes. They can take their time. The AFL thinks the sub-rule adds intrigue to a game; that's why they're keeping it. But everyone hates it, including the fans. They are so out of touch with reality.

 

[BotsMaster]

 

[Hamingja]

Melbourne CEO resigns as Demons turmoil continues - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1250968

If you looked up untenable in the dictionary there was a picture of Gary Pert

 

[Hamingja]

1ST of 13 Group 3 Geelong Cup 2400 metres " Smashed the Geel Cup field in one of the most dominant displays on a Corio Bay sporting field since Gary Ablett Snr booted 12 against Richmond at KP in 1993 " - ha - ha-ha

I was thinking that this must have been my first game of footy as a little kid but a year out. I remember going to KP and we were standing in the forward pocket on the old cement terraces. Ablett Senior fell over the fence #right in front of me. After the game we went to the Jam Factory and watched Cool Runnings. That was released in 1994 here. GAS only kicked 8 against Richmond that day, what a let down.

 

[cats_09]

Pretty sure his career as already over

 

[winty]

Just making a mockery of it now....

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Pretty sure his career as already over

 

[goyoucatters]

This .gif is all very well. But surely Hirdy behind the desk at 'that' press conference is a more relevant meme for AFL-related 'news'.

 

[frggr]

Pretty sure his career as already over

Comments are full of "What about Tyson Stengle?" conspiracies

 

[cats_09]

Comments are full of "What about Tyson Stengle?" conspiracies

Matty Stokes would be a better comparison considering he was one Cat charged by the police over drug possession

 

[cats_09]

Freo to Narkle - "we want you, but not enough to add you to the senior list..."

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Matty Stokes would be a better comparison considering he was one Cat charged by the police over drug possession

Hocking would have informed the police that there was no further investigation into the matter

 

[Strange Cat]

Matty Stokes would be a better comparison considering he was one Cat charged by the police over drug possession

Tbf that police “investigation” was such a waste of time and resources all that wire tapping and covert investigation and it turned up next to **** all in convictions

They needed a big fish and found Stokes being a high profile player holding a small baggie for an interstate mate who was visiting him

 

[My Tilly]

Didn't realize until today Colllingwood acquired Membrey.
They have done very well this trade period.

If McStay, de Goey and Mihocek can get through the preseason unscathed, Collingwood's going to be tough to beat again next year.

 

[cats_09]

Didn't realize until today Colllingwood acquired Membrey.
They have done very well this trade period.

If McStay, de Goey and Mihocek can get through the preseason unscathed, Collingwood's going to be tough to beat again next year.

He only signed on Friday - DFA signing for them

He had to pass a medical and then wait for St Kilda to delist him

 

[Kitcat]

Hawthorn win the new McClelland trophy and get $1 million. What a strange award.
What does the club that tops the AFL ladder get now?

 

[Hamingja]

Hawthorn win the new McClelland trophy and get $1 million. What a strange award.
What does the club that tops the AFL ladder get now?

No one cared about the McClelland trophy before, now they care about it even less.

I don't know why they didn't just keep the McClelland trophy for the men and come up with a new joint award across both.

 

[allrighty]

He only signed on Friday - DFA singing for them

He had to pass a medical and then wait for St Kilda to delist him

A medical as well as having to sing? Wow.

 

[Kitcat]

No one cared about the McClelland trophy before, now they care about it even less.

I don't know why they didn't just keep the McClelland trophy for the men and come up with a new joint award across both.

I agree. But I believe the club that finishes top of the ladder should be rewarded with a piece of silverware that clubs and supporters really want to win. The only way of doing that is granting a draft pick, say second round, to the winner, unless they win the flag (being premiers and getting a draft pick would be too much). Quite often, the top ladder team doesn’t win the flag and get nothing substantial out of the season.

 

[cats_09]

Regarding the McClelland trophy, it's the second year of new format, incorporating both the AFL & AFLW comps

We've got to remember that the McClelland trophy has gone through different iterations over the years since its inception in 1951

It's only been since 1991 that the trophy was been awarded to the club that finished first on the AFL ladder

Prior to that it was awarded to the club with the best overall performance across multiple teams - seniors, reserves and under-19s

I can see why they've decided to bring it back to more inline with that previous format in terms of overall club performance with the combination of AFL & AFLW performance. It would be great if they got a genuine reserves comp up & running again, and they could then add that component into the again revised McClelland trophy criteria