So you want to send a protest to the AFL?

[ROK Lobster]

Boycott games, pfft.

Make a banner, pfft.

Boo the umpires, pfft.

Sign a petition, pfft.

Hit them where it hurts - write to Toyota and complain. Tell them that the AFL sucks and that you will not be considering buying a Toyota until the AFL tidies itself up. Write to Coca-Cola, tell them that the rules changes are affecting your Dream Team (ie Hall gets no points) and that you will be drinking Pepsi until things are changed. Write to NAB and mention that while the fat controller is controling the fat you wont be considering NAB for a mortgage. Let the ARMY know that if you alter your stance and suddenly no longer consider it unethical, immoral or illegato occupy Iraq and want to take part, you will be looking to do so via the AirForce or Navy...

That's how to make a difference. 20 letters to Toyota would make a difference. A couple of hundred would really make a difference. They can exert influence over the AFL, bringing your own pie to the footy wont.

[AnnieH]

Boycott games, pfft.

Make a banner, pfft.

Boo the umpires, pfft.

Sign a petition, pfft.

Hit them where it hurts - write to Toyota and complain. Tell them that the AFL sucks and that you will not be considering buying a Toyota until the AFL tidies itself up. Write to Coca-Cola, tell them that the rules changes are affecting your Dream Team (ie Hall gets no points) and that you will be drinking Pepsi until things are changed. Write to NAB and mention that while the fat controller is controling the fat you wont be considering NAB for a mortgage. Let the ARMY know that if you alter your stance and suddenly no longer consider it unethical, immoral or illegato occupy Iraq and want to take part, you will be looking to do so via the AirForce or Navy...

That's how to make a difference. 20 letters to Toyota would make a difference. A couple of hundred would really make a difference. They can exert influence over the AFL, bringing your own pie to the footy wont.

as much as it pains me to say this ... out of all the ideas put forward, that's not such a bad one.
soccer moms in america do this all the time with great success ... or was it marge simpson and her mates? can't remember!!

[Danzar]

Mod edit : Original post deleted.

Why? ROK is simply posting an alternative suggestion. Explain yourself.

[Danzar]

Sorry, and who's reincarnation are you? I mean, you MUST be a reincarnation to have such a learn-ed opinion of no less than two regulars here within a mere 24 hours of joining.

I'll let ROK handle the most obvious reply to your 'post'.

EDIT: This was in reply to redisbest's now-deleted 'trolling' attack.

[ROK Lobster]

BTw I drink water or juice, i drive a FORD not jap crap and i use bendigo bank. I am sure i am not the only one. So your suggestion is silly really.

but hey you were being serious right?

You drink water, drive Ford and use Bendigo Bank. I expect that you are also a civilian. And yes, others do too. That is why Coca-Cola, Toyota, NAB and the ARMY advertise. And they pay the AFL millions of dollars a year to do so. If they hear that the product that they attach their product to is on the nose, they will bring pressure to bear on the AFL. Very simple really - but obviously not simple enough - even Annie understands it ( much as it pains her).

The speed of your reply, and the obvious lack of any thought going into it before the personal attack suggests an agenda. My first thought was Diego, but it is not quite psychotic enough for him (but I am not ruling him out). Something about the post suggests that the poster considers that they have a superior knowledge of the AFL and that they are fairly astute on these matters. There is also the unmissable personal dislike. I am guessing that RedIsBest is ***** - am I close?

[Frog]

Sorry, and who's reincarnation are you? I mean, you MUST be a reincarnation to have such a learn-ed opinion of no less than two regulars here within a mere 24 hours of joining.

I'll let ROK handle the most obvious reply to your 'post'.

EDIT: This was in reply to redisbest's now-deleted 'trolling' attack.

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[Jewels]

Sounds a logical idea to me

[Danzar]

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Well done Frog. I must commend you on your speed at deleting offending posts as quick as they appeared, although I was a tad disappointed - haven't had a good fight on this forum since the aggressive greats such as Country Member and Prenda (although Prenda wasn't too bad).

[tawfiq]

I know umpires aren't perfect, but it seems they are making far too many mistakes and seem to be getting away with it as well. This isn't just about sydney, but it's about the umpiring in general and it is evident in the low number of viewers. I remember at the start of they year, some newspaper, reviewed Andrew Demetriou's salary. That review claimed everything had been at a positive and Demetriou deserved the money, however looking at it, we see the worst broadcasting in ages, the worst rules being introduced, the worst umpiring in sometime, and what makes it worse is that whenever someone voices their opinion on the matter, the AFL cant accept the truth and hands out huge fines in order to further increase Demetriou's salary for the next year!!! Something has got to change before it becomes frustrating to watch such a game. If in fact, you aren't frustrated already!

[AnnieH]

by 1pm this saturday, i would have all but forgotton about last saturday - i think the afl kinda thinks like that too.

i've said it before, roosey should just let them have it at the coaches interview after the game (like sheedy did), we'll cop and pay the fine. it worked for sheedy - his boys are untouchables.

[Danzar]

Well, another 72-odd point schlacking of the Hawks this week should do it nicely.

The AFL is a @@@@ing dictatorship, we know that.

[AnnieH]

Well, another 72-odd point schlacking of the Hawks this week should do it nicely.

... from your mouth to the swannies kicking boots!!!
here's hoping

[hammo]

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Such an august albeit brief re-incarnation

[Mr_Juicy]

You drink water, drive Ford and use Bendigo Bank. I expect that you are also a civilian. And yes, others do too. That is why Coca-Cola, Toyota, NAB and the ARMY advertise. And they pay the AFL millions of dollars a year to do so. If they hear that the product that they attach their product to is on the nose, they will bring pressure to bear on the AFL. Very simple really - but obviously not simple enough - even Annie understands it ( much as it pains her).

The speed of your reply, and the obvious lack of any thought going into it before the personal attack suggests an agenda. My first thought was Diego, but it is not quite psychotic enough for him (but I am not ruling him out). Something about the post suggests that the poster considers that they have a superior knowledge of the AFL and that they are fairly astute on these matters. There is also the unmissable personal dislike. I am guessing that RedIsBest is ***** - am I close?

I was hoping you'd think it was me

[Wardy]

you also forgot to mention Hungy Jacks - they are not only a major sponsor of the AFL but also the Eagles (the footy team, not the band ) target them too.
I can write to Toyota under my stage name (tingtong from tooting) as if I were to use my real name my car lease would be cancelled and my brother who works for Toyota sacked! But the idea is good - mind you - we must get into the minds of the ninnies at AFL Control Headquarters as well - Fitzpatrick is a smart man - Rhodes Scholar - he has the brains to see reason and I would value his thoughts more than Demetriou, Geischagirl & Anderson put together. It seems that the once amazing Kevin Bartlett has lost his marbles like he has lost his hair - the more noise made, the better the chance of being heard. You have to hope that a few of the other sides cop the same crap from the umps this weekend like we did last Saturday nigh. Then I can guarantee that there will be a huge stink about it.