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The AFL trialed some new rules at Saints training today. Here's the stupid poo poo they tried:quote:The AFL is determined to reduce congestion and in a scratch match consisting of 10-minute halves, the 6-6-6 formation at centre bounces was implemented, the length of the goalsquares was doubled to 18m, there was no prior opportunity (with ball-ups instead of frees conceded) and the ball was thrown up quicker.
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Jul 26, 2018 09:50
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Ball was thrown up quicker but no mention of whether they got rid of the ruck nomination?
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Jul 26, 2018 09:58
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snaeksikn posted:Ball was thrown up quicker but no mention of whether they got rid of the ruck nomination? Not that I can see (apologies for not posting the source): http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-07-26/saints-trial-new-rules-but-richo-has-worries I do like that Richo basically shits on the whole "games of no consequence" thing: quote:"It's incredibly naïve to think they're not important games for a young bloke who hasn't played a game of AFL footy, a person who's uncontracted who's looking to cement his position on a list, for a footy club who hasn't had a strong year that needs to finish off strongly," Richardson said.
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Jul 26, 2018 10:05
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Double posting for NicNat: https://twitter.com/NicNat/status/1022074073809993730
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Jul 26, 2018 10:09
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I wonder if some genius in the rules committee has decided that they get bashed each time they bring in a rule change so they've decided to get it over and done with in one hit and bring in a decades worth of rule changes in in one hit
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Jul 26, 2018 10:10
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Just put a loving 15m exclusion zone around the contest, get rid of the enormously stupid ruck nomination and call it a loving day.
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Jul 26, 2018 11:07
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snaeksikn posted:Ball was thrown up quicker but no mention of whether they got rid of the ruck nomination? They had one of the saints’ assistant coaches on sen after the game. I’m pretty sure he said that they were throwing it up as soon as the umpire got there and they weren’t nominating ruckman. He also said the whole exercise was pretty pointless because afl players don’t get tired enough in ten minute halves to see if the positioning changes did anything. Everyone was fit enough and fast enough for the duration that there wasn’t much difference to normal rules.
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Jul 26, 2018 11:24
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Diet Crack posted:Just put a loving 15m exclusion zone around the contest, get rid of the enormously stupid ruck nomination and call it a loving day. I’d be worried that would lead to people coming in full pelt from 15 metres away and colliding like Lloyd on Sewell
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Jul 26, 2018 11:42
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Adding another goal square will eliminate this how exactly? Even the zoning poo poo isn't going to stop congestion, players will move up the ground after a stoppage - then we'll have a case of the game slowing down too much because players are loving gassed all the time because the interchange limit has CHANGED TO loving 40 ROTATIONS. Not to mention the clusterfuck of rules 'interpretations' by our amateur hour umpires - games will probably take another 20 minutes to complete while they have to resort to checking WHERE EVERY SINGLE PLAYER ON THE FIELD IS RELEVANT TO THEIR LISTED "POSITION." Honestly, I think the rules committee just involves a bird in a cage above a bunch of post it notes, and whichever ones the bird shits on become rule engagements for the 2019 season. Gillon is an absolute loving moron - bring back Big D. Gillon is also an incredibly stupid loving name for a being. This is all so dumb. I seriously can't get over how dumb and shortsighted it is. Diet Crack fucked around with this message at 11:57 on Jul 26, 2018 |
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Jul 26, 2018 11:51
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It's almost like old boy aristocrats are often ill-equipped for the responsibility of the executive positions they get parachuted into
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Jul 26, 2018 12:00
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Theoretically they could have the virtual fencing they use for controlling livestock, and give the player a shock when they enter the prohibited zone
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Jul 26, 2018 12:03
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I don't even recall poo poo being this contentious and ludicrous under Demetriou's tenure. The game just "worked" and he developed it into a branded, money making powerhouse. Then lanky fuckallforbrains comes along and year in year out it's just been stupid idea after stupid idea. The only thing good to come from Gil's posting is the AFLW comp, but that would've been set in motion well before his promotion.
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Jul 26, 2018 12:04
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Diet Crack posted:I don't even recall poo poo being this contentious and ludicrous under Demetriou's tenure. The game just "worked" and he developed it into a branded, money making powerhouse. Then lanky fuckallforbrains comes along and year in year out it's just been stupid idea after stupid idea. The only thing good to come from Gil's posting is the AFLW comp, but that would've been set in motion well before his promotion. He's been pushing towards it for years (even as Demetriou's deputy) and is pretty much the only reason it's as big as it is.
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Jul 26, 2018 12:34
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Schlesische posted:He's been pushing towards it for years (even as Demetriou's deputy) and is pretty much the only reason it's as big as it is. It wasn't his 'idea' though, and he can't take sole credit for it. Other than that he's been pretty poo poo as a commissioner of a sports league.
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Jul 26, 2018 13:20
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Solemn Sloth posted:I’d be worried that would lead to people coming in full pelt from 15 metres away and colliding like Lloyd on Sewell 10 metres is probably more reasonable and wouldnt be much different from a centre bounce at all.
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Jul 26, 2018 14:19
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Diet Crack posted:I don't even recall poo poo being this contentious and ludicrous under Demetriou's tenure. The game just "worked" and he developed it into a branded, money making powerhouse. Then lanky fuckallforbrains comes along and year in year out it's just been stupid idea after stupid idea. The only thing good to come from Gil's posting is the AFLW comp, but that would've been set in motion well before his promotion. Less congestion & higher scoring means more ad breaks. Which is why channel 7 commentators are talking about the state of the game while broadcasting. They've been told to.
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Jul 26, 2018 14:30
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If there were a way to watch footy outside of 7 and the crap AFL Live offering, I'd boycott this poo poo.
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Jul 26, 2018 18:02
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Gianrs hit 25k members. Thats pretty loving good. Membership tally ends on the 31st so i guess the afl will publish their official counts in like 2-3 weeks.
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Jul 26, 2018 23:48
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drunkill posted:Gianrs hit 25k members. Thats pretty loving good. Dont they literally give away memberhips a lot?
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Jul 27, 2018 04:38
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Nutsngum posted:Dont they literally give away memberhips a lot?
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Jul 27, 2018 10:35
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Richmond literally signed up corpses with posthumous life membership http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-07-21/tiger-flag-heroes-get-their-life-memberships
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Jul 27, 2018 10:41
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Nutsngum posted:Dont they literally give away memberhips a lot? They give away lots of match day tickets to local school kids, but I don't think they give away actual memberships
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Jul 27, 2018 10:47
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Didn't the doggies get people to sign their dogs to memberships a while ago as well?
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Jul 27, 2018 11:02
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Lol “That man is mad, he is actually vibrating”
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Jul 27, 2018 11:16
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The weirdest part of this year is how many times I’ve wanted the Bombers to win.
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Jul 27, 2018 11:42
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Heeney with a Harveyesque move to get a 50 and goal
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Jul 27, 2018 11:44
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snaeksikn posted:Didn't the doggies get people to sign their dogs to memberships a while ago as well? I thought a lot of clubs had pet memberships.
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Jul 27, 2018 11:52
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Mark Baguley looks like the rich jerk boyfriend of an 80s teen drama
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Jul 27, 2018 11:59
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Haha what a minute
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Jul 27, 2018 12:01
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Mitch Brown looks like the science teacher from the same 80s teen drama
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Jul 27, 2018 12:01
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I think a not unreasonable number of GWS members are Victorians living in Canberra that want to see some top grade footy 3-4 times a year.
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Jul 27, 2018 12:08
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Or sydney fans who want tickets to the derby.
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Jul 27, 2018 12:20
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And people hedging on grand final tickets
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Jul 27, 2018 12:21
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On a heartwarming note, Mitch 'Horrible Pornstache' Brown is playing a bit of a blinder tonight. He was a list clogger at the cats for years - couldn't get on the park due to injuries and better players. Got delisted, looked like his career was over, became one of the Bomber top ups, fought to stay on the list, and now he's a valued senior player. Couldn't feel better for him. Shave that loving mo tho please. Also this is a great Friday night game I'm glad I stayed in. EDIT: Get Ronked
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Jul 27, 2018 12:44
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Hello yes I would like to order one Ben Ronke special for tonight, please
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Jul 27, 2018 12:46
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Oh my god shut the gently caress up BT
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Jul 27, 2018 13:00
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boy undead posted:Oh my god shut the gently caress up BT Also gently caress richo and Bruce for egging him on
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Jul 27, 2018 13:01
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Reckon this would be better if Carlton were playing
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Jul 27, 2018 13:02
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That was a special kind of dumb
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Jul 27, 2018 13:08
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Feeling a little bit better about the Eagles losing to Essendon now. I mean it's still poo poo but at least Sydney got done by them as well.
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Jul 27, 2018 13:12
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