Mega Thread Port Forum General AFL Thread Part 25

[backtozero]

If there's a way for Carlton to win and still finish 9th, I want that.

 

[Alberton Proud]

Right in front of me !

 

[Palpatine_Power]

Maynard doing some off spin, totally fine

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

How good is this clash strip!

 

[Palpatine_Power]

Lol that’s out

Again

 

[JimmyBC]

How good is this clash strip!

How does it even get ticked off? lol madness

 

[Jojay]

Apparently there's been a bet of $1m for a Collingwood win tonight (which is a record for a single bet apparently) @ $1.40.

A cool 400k if they get up.

 

[Steve Dore]

This will of course re-ignite the discussion/debate over the effectiveness of helmets in reducing brain concussion in a high velocity, high impact game of Aussie Rules at the elite/professional level of AFL.

Anyone who understands the mechanics of what causes a concussion realises that helmets do not prevent concussions.

 

[PowerBaz]

How does it even get ticked off? lol madness

It’s their league I guess…

 

[JimmyBC]

Apparently there's been a bet of $1m for a Collingwood win tonight (which is a record for a single bet apparently) @ $1.40.

A cool 400k if they get up.

Looking pretty safe at present.

 

[Capital Power]

I can almost tell the dark blue and black apart, but it's a struggle. When are we finally going to have genuine clash strips?

 

[chachi11]

This clash is balls

 

[JimmyBC]

I can almost tell the dark blue and black apart, but it's a struggle. When are we finally going to have genuine class strips?

I think what makes it worse is when it's both dark kits with white numbers.

 

[Capital Power]

Apparently there's been a bet of $1m for a Collingwood win tonight (which is a record for a single bet apparently) @ $1.40.

A cool 400k if they get up

That kinda puts a bodgy free kick or a missed out-of-bounds into context, doesn't it?

 

[afl2004]

Apparently there's been a bet of $1m for a Collingwood win tonight (which is a record for a single bet apparently) @ $1.40.

A cool 400k if they get up.

Carlton richy with a classic jynx bet

 

[JimmyBC]

Now they hit the post from 15m out lol

 

[Troopsy]

Of course when they play us they hit every damn goal

 

[Palpatine_Power]

MCG grass looks like shit

 

[Brian McGee]

Sidebottom held that about as long as Farrell…

 

[Palpatine_Power]

DISSENT IS BACK ON THE MENU

 

[Enviable Tradition]

This will of course re-ignite the discussion/debate over the effectiveness of helmets in reducing brain concussion in a high velocity, high impact game of Aussie Rules at the elite/professional level of AFL.

I'd imagine the point of helmets will be sensory moreso than protective.

They will have sensors in them that will be used to determine when players need to sit it out.

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[Greasyrhys]

MCG grass looks like s**t

It’s gonna look even more sh!te in 24 hours time after the rugby

 

[Duck Farmer]

Carlton getting reamed by the umps.

 

[Festerz]

Same here. If I had to name my 10 closest friends probably 6 or 7 of them are from my days playing at the Blacks. Visiting Choco's room during uni days was always good fun, given it was close by, when I was doing eco/commerce. One of those mates put down some words about Fred that sums him up nicely;

Today we said farewell to the most all-round talented man I've ever known. A SANFL footballer, he was North Adelaide B&F and a Grand Finalist, he was Professor of Economics and Dean of the Commerce faculty at Adelaide University, a talented musician and singer and, best of all, was his ability to deliver speeches that rivalled the best stand-up comedians, leaving audiences in stitches.
Vale Fred “Chocka” Bloch

I knew you would be touched by Fred. Anyone who met him was but your love of SA footballing history and those who have shaped it demanded it.

My history with Fred was less symbolic or footy related but affected me deeply nevertheless.

My first stab at Uni was in the 80s trying to get an economics degree. And taking Accounting 1 was mandatory back then.

I hated every bit of that subject except for Fred. His lectures were legendary his tutorials even better. 30% of the grading was based on finalising a set of books on fake accounts set by Fred. And all the accounts were from businesses from former NAFC greats. The holding company was Barrie Robran Pty Ltd. Reading a Uni assignment with tears of laughter streaming down your face is something I have never experienced before or since. I reckon no graduate has experienced it either.

I got a Distinction for Accounting I even though I hated it with a passion. My love of Chokka and his sense of humour is what got me that grade. He thoughts on life have been close to my thoughts ever since.

I dealt with him professionally in later years but it is that first contact that made its impact. Which is no better measure of the quality of someone imho.

 

[Palpatine_Power]

That’s not late that’s ****ing soft