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

[Cataholic]

Still, we got a decade without a Hawks prelim.

They have won a single final since 2015.

Yeah, that's one consolation.

I just wanted to see them become a basket case for a while.

 

[Mr Meow]

Yeah, that's one consolation.

I just wanted to see them become a basket case for a while.

Well let's put it this way, if we don't make a prelim between now and 2034 we'd be pretty disappointed. They've gone through that. Let's see how they go now they're finally back in the mix.

 

[Cataholic]

Well let's put it this way, if we don't make a prelim between now and 2034 we'd be pretty disappointed. They've gone through that. Let's see how they go now they're finally back in the mix.

No, they wouldn't be happy, but I want them to wallow in abject misery for just a bit.

Not for too long though, mind you. Just the next decade or so would be ok.

 

[Mr Meow]

No, they wouldn't be happy, but I want them to wallow in abject misery for just a bit.

Not for too long though, mind you. Just the next decade or so would be ok.

We owe them in a grand final. Maybe 2025 will be the year.

 

[Cataholic]

We owe them in a grand final. Maybe 2025 will be the year.

That'd be the sweetest of all in my eyes.

 

[The rabbi]

Not a single person can fight just wild haymakers

At least over at Richmond they are training in grappling.
It looks like a bit of 'guard pass' training.

 

[Strange Cat]

At least over at Richmond they are training in grappling.
It looks like a bit of 'guard pass' training.

Hey it looks like my gym isn’t the only one having white belts month in grappling

P.S to the Tiger players move your feet back when standing up in closed guard passing

 

[Hamingja]

At least over at Richmond they are training in grappling.
It looks like a bit of 'guard pass' training.

Who are the players?

 

[cats_09]

7 news just mentioned that as well as Phillipou now managing a stress fracture in his femur, Rowan Marshall is dealing with a stress fracture in his pelvis

 

[patience]

It feels like a lot of players are breaking before the season even starts.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

It feels like a lot of players are breaking before the season even starts.

Not ours though which is a refreshing change of pace...

.... touch wood

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Not sure if it belongs here but Joel was at my local.cafe in Adelaide today catching up with Erin Phillips. Not sure what was on the agenda. Might be they are about to get expanded roles in the media.

Also, some idiot kept trying to talk to him about Ken Hinkley. Just let the man have a coffee ffs

 

[cats_09]

Not sure if it belongs here but Joel was at my local.cafe in Adelaide today catching up with Erin Phillips. Not sure what was on the agenda. Might be they are about to get expanded roles in the media.

Also, some idiot kept trying to talk to him about Ken Hinkley. Just let the man have a coffee ffs

Both are (were) employed by the AFL and guessing that Joel would likely be visiting the two SA clubs this week. The following is from an article Dec 2023:

AFL Executive General Manager Football Laura Kane is pleased to confirm the appointments of Erin Phillips and Joel Selwood to the AFL Football Operations department.

Premiership Captains in their own right, and more than 400 games combined, Phillips and Selwood will be specifically focused on the on-field football product and player engagement with the role supporting the football operations department relating to Game Analysis, Talent Pathways, Player Movement and Player Engagement across both AFL and AFLW.

I frustratingly can't find the info now but watched something on it a week or two ago, where Joel will be visiting all AFL clubs over the pre-season in the capacity as an AFL employee, and potentially from a leadership type perspective



Above quote link - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1072876...d-join-afl-football-operations-department/amp

 

[frggr]

Noah Balta has pled guilty to assault in court today, per Mitch Cleary

 

[The rabbi]

Noah Balta has pled guilty to assault in court today, per Mitch Cleary

 

[cats_09]

 

[My Tilly]

I don't get the fuss about Wardlaw.
He's going to be an excellent footballer but so many people classify him as a Judd-esque talent.
Reminds me more of another Serong which is still a pretty handy player.

 

[The rabbi]

 

[The rabbi]

 

[cats_09]

 

[cats_09]

More Bulldogs injury news

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Interesting pre/post wedding catch up shot by the former team mates

 

[cats_09]

 

[Vdubs]

Rumour on SEN - Saints offering Tom De Koning 1.7M a year for 7 years. Impossible to match

 

[cats_09]

The Herald Sun has named their 'Team of the Century so far'

Criteria:
Must have played at least 150 games in the 25-season window.

It takes into account performances across that period, factoring in impact on the game, finals performances, personal and team achievements, longevity, leadership, durability, X-factor and importance to their team.


The first 23 -





The second 23

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-25-jon-ralph-and-glenn-mcfarlane-name-the-team-of-the-century-so-far/news-story/f70a3372e7c7f7f18d4d8d6a12b47817

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-25-glenn-mcfarlane-and-jon-ralph-name-their-second-best-23-of-the-century-so-far/news-story/503fbb55f21a0d24838deb0a07648fab