Shot Clock

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • wheels27
    On the Rookie List
    • Mar 2005
    • 397

    #16
    Seems that the rule was introduced to stop players taking an inordinate amount of time kicking for goal, however I wouldn't think they ever intend to actually enforce it on the field.
    Lloyd was much quicker than last year kicking for goal, seemingly from the talk of shot clocks, so the rule change would seem to have worked.

    What gets me is the calls of 'play on' every time a player moves in to kick from a free kick, should only be play on if they are attempting to take their kick outside the line of the mark. Play on is called as they run up to kick, the man on the mark rushes the kicker, and should the kicker change their mind and baulk before they kick they will be tackled and called holding the ball.
    I hear not what you say, for the thunder of who you are.

    Comment

    • CureTheSane
      Carpe Noctem
      • Jan 2003
      • 5032

      #17
      I think what they need, is the unpires with 'shot watches' on.

      The hit a button when the mark is taken, there is a beep at 20 secs and they notify a player that a GENUINE 20 secs have passed, and then it beeps twice at 30 secs and they blow time on.

      I can see it becoming a farce, with the umps losing track of time and calling 20 secs at 30 or 35 secs and it just gives everyone something new to gripe about.

      If you bring in a shot clock, then it's just a waste of time if there is no sense of accuracy.
      The difference between insanity and genius is measured only in success.

      Comment

      • NMWBloods
        Taking Refuge!!
        • Jan 2003
        • 15819

        #18
        Originally posted by wheels27
        Seems that the rule was introduced to stop players taking an inordinate amount of time kicking for goal, however I wouldn't think they ever intend to actually enforce it on the field.
        I think that's exactly right - it's used as a guideline rather than to be strictly enforced. I think it is much better this way. The forwards aren't too rushed or penalised, but still get reasonable time to kick.
        Captain Logic is not steering this tugboat.

        "[T]here are things that matter more and he's reading and thinking about them: heaven, reincarnation. Life and death are the only things that are truly a matter of life and death. Not football."

        Comment

        • Sanecow
          Suspended by the MRP
          • Mar 2003
          • 6917

          #19
          The SCG should show the count-down clock on the big screen for the opposition teams, and the crowd should count it down too.

          Comment

          • Sanecow
            Suspended by the MRP
            • Mar 2003
            • 6917

            #20
            Oh, and organ music too.

            Comment

            • Refried Noodle
              Warming the Bench
              • Jul 2005
              • 327

              #21
              And you have to bounce the ball for every step? haha

              Ch10 would start the 30 seconds as soon as the mark was taken and I only remember the clock on the tv when Lloyd had taken a mark.
              On one occaision the ump was heard saying "Thats 20 seconds" when Lloyd was running in to kick, but the clock had passed 28 seconds....

              What exactly is the rule? is it 30 seconds from when the mark is taken, or when the mark is awarded etc?

              30 seconds is way too short. They should make it 45 at least. Gives the players a bit of a breather as well. With the fast kick ins coming into effect too, they'll prob need it.
              That's the problem with modern day medicine - there's no more natural selection of the species.
              No wonder there's so many Collingwood fans.

              Comment

              • NMWBloods
                Taking Refuge!!
                • Jan 2003
                • 15819

                #22
                I think it's the most stupid rule to be implemented nearly ever!
                Captain Logic is not steering this tugboat.

                "[T]here are things that matter more and he's reading and thinking about them: heaven, reincarnation. Life and death are the only things that are truly a matter of life and death. Not football."

                Comment

                • stellation
                  scott names the planets
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 9723

                  #23
                  It certainly did seem too short for poor Ted Richards, he had just made a big leap and grabbed a pack mark, taken a couple of whacks (and I think gone to ground too) then he was up and having to rush back for his shot on goal.
                  I knew him as a gentle young man, I cannot say for sure the reasons for his decline
                  We watched him fade before our very eyes, and years before his time

                  Comment

                  • hammo
                    Veterans List
                    • Jul 2003
                    • 5554

                    #24
                    I hate the shot clock! This isn't basketball.
                    "As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk

                    Comment

                    • mocaholic
                      Regular in the Side
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 575

                      #25
                      Originally posted by Refried Noodle
                      What exactly is the rule? is it 30 seconds from when the mark is taken, or when the mark is awarded etc?
                      It's from when the ump sets the mark, not when the possession is gained. Lloyd gets possession (mark or free) and then walks deliberately off the line away from goal, doesn't look behind him and gets himself in position before the ump sets the mark and the direction of the kick.

                      Lloyd has already worked his way around it, and I don't really begrudge him. Stupid rule. If you call time off from when the ump blows the whistle to indicate possession and then time back on when running into goal, what's the problem? As I didn't watch any tv I couldn't makke a comment about the patheticness of Ch10.


                      And will they start 'timing' blokes for a kick after the siren, when there's no game time at all?

                      As I said, stupid rule.
                      Insert Your Life [HERE]

                      Comment

                      • Sanecow
                        Suspended by the MRP
                        • Mar 2003
                        • 6917

                        #26
                        Agree, stupid rule and I was glad when 10 stopped showing the clock. It was driving me nuts when it got to 0 and nothing happened. It was like the front car not moving when the light goes green.

                        Comment

                        • ScottH
                          It's Goodes to cheer!!
                          • Sep 2003
                          • 23665

                          #27
                          Code:
                          1. Matthew Lloyd Essendon 8 
                          2. Mark Williams Hawthorn 8 
                          3. Barry Hall Sydney Swans 7 
                          4. Brendan Fevola Carlton 5 
                          5. Brad Johnson Western Bulldogs 5
                          Considering the goals kicked this weekend by the regualr goal kickers, I don't think it had that much of an impact.

                          Comment

                          • stevej
                            On the Rookie List
                            • Jun 2004
                            • 134

                            #28
                            Re: Re: Re: Re: Shot Clock

                            Originally posted by goswannie14
                            If they are aiming for the boundary line that is deliberate. There are always some spoils that will go OOB, but when you are punching with a double fist aiming at the boundary and it goes out then how can that not be deliberate?
                            Hall is the olnly player i have ever seen pinged for it. Remember, the last minute at TS last year against Collingwood. I nearly kicked the TV in. I must say with that in mind i gave out an almighty "DEEELLIBERATE" at the ground on Sat night when Fletcher did that. Copped a fair spray from the bummers moronic supporters as well
                            go bloods!!

                            Comment

                            • giant
                              Veterans List
                              • Mar 2005
                              • 4731

                              #29
                              Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Shot Clock

                              Originally posted by stevej
                              Hall is the olnly player i have ever seen pinged for it. Remember, the last minute at TS last year against Collingwood. I nearly kicked the TV in. I must say with that in mind i gave out an almighty "DEEELLIBERATE" at the ground on Sat night when Fletcher did that. Copped a fair spray from the bummers moronic supporters as well
                              Agreed that Sydney will be the only team ever to get pinged for this & it will happen in the dying minutes of a very tight game.

                              Nevertheless, GS14 is correct that this was intended as one of the new "stricter interpretations". These umpires must have terrible short term memories.

                              Comment

                              • stevej
                                On the Rookie List
                                • Jun 2004
                                • 134

                                #30
                                Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Shot Clock

                                Originally posted by giant
                                GS14 is correct that this was intended as one of the new "stricter interpretations".
                                Geez, if i had have remembered that i would have jumped the bloody fence. Good point G.
                                go bloods!!

                                Comment

                                Working...