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  • TheGrimReaper
    Suspended by the MRP
    • Sep 2007
    • 2203

    #31
    Originally posted by thejones,s
    Well lets show those butt kissers by starting a petition supporting
    Roos and all our boys...
    I'll sign up, where do I sign mate? Dimwitriou needs to be shown who's boss! And it's the AFL club's that are the boss' not him.

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    • TheGrimReaper
      Suspended by the MRP
      • Sep 2007
      • 2203

      #32
      Originally posted by 573v30
      Several reasons:

      Dimwitriou and his cronies don't have anything else better to do and need to justify their salary rises.
      Roosy has never taken the NAB Cup seriously and the AFL want him to take it seriously.
      The AFL don't have the balls to punish Carlton after their tanking in order to gain priority picks.
      Dimwitriou still has a grudge against the Swans for winning the 2005 Premiership after labelling Roos' style "ugly" earlier in the season, which prompted rule changes to hinder our style of play.
      The AFL is run by Melbournians who can't stand to see Sydney have success.
      The Vics think that dud players like Jude Bolton and McVeigh are great players.

      The list goes on...
      You had me until you brought the Melbourne/Sydney thing into the equation.

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      • thejones,s
        On the Rookie List
        • Feb 2008
        • 308

        #33
        thats so so true Grim...

        Now how do we go about it is the issue?

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        • Chow-Chicker
          Senior Player
          • Jun 2006
          • 1602

          #34
          Originally posted by Dr Diabolical
          Yeah - getting more points for a long goal makes the game unwatchable...
          More like laughable. Super goals being scored in the goal square after a 50 metre penalty is really thrilling. Seeing players (and goal umpires) confused after the ball rebounds back into play after hitting the post is riveting. Players shocked to hear a "play on" call after marking the ball just under 20 metres from the kick is exciting. Inconsistency in awarding 3 points for a "rushed" behind is a real spectacle........

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          • Big Al
            Veterans List
            • Feb 2005
            • 7007

            #35
            Originally posted by 573v30
            Several reasons:

            The AFL is run by Melbournians who can't stand to see Sydney have success.
            Rubbish.

            This whole Melbourne/Sydney debate is crap.
            ..And the Swans are the Premiers...The Ultimate Team...The Ultimate Warriors. They have overcome the highly fancied Hawks in brilliant style. Sydney the 2012 Premiers - Gerard Whately ABC

            Here it is Again! - Huddo SEN

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            • TheGrimReaper
              Suspended by the MRP
              • Sep 2007
              • 2203

              #36
              Originally posted by Big Al
              Rubbish.

              This whole Melbourne/Sydney debate is crap.
              I totally agree mate!!!

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              • Big Al
                Veterans List
                • Feb 2005
                • 7007

                #37
                Originally posted by Chow-Chicker
                More like laughable. Super goals being scored in the goal square after a 50 metre penalty is really thrilling. Seeing players (and goal umpires) confused after the ball rebounds back into play after hitting the post is riveting. Players shocked to hear a "play on" call after marking the ball just under 20 metres from the kick is exciting. Inconsistency in awarding 3 points for a "rushed" behind is a real spectacle........
                Couldn't agree more. The only rule I like in the Who Cares cup is the umpires throwing the ball up around the ground. This gives less time for the taggers to slow the game down.
                ..And the Swans are the Premiers...The Ultimate Team...The Ultimate Warriors. They have overcome the highly fancied Hawks in brilliant style. Sydney the 2012 Premiers - Gerard Whately ABC

                Here it is Again! - Huddo SEN

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                • Chow-Chicker
                  Senior Player
                  • Jun 2006
                  • 1602

                  #38
                  Originally posted by Dr Diabolical
                  It's hardly less exciting than seeing a normal goal after a 50m penalty.

                  Inconsistency is hardly something new and it's never hurt the spectacle.

                  What ridiculous things to complain about and to suggest that the game is not watchable.
                  I didn't say it wasn't watchable, I said it is laughable. And it is, whether you like it or not. And quite frankly, I couldn't care less that you do.

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                  • liz
                    Veteran
                    Site Admin
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 16758

                    #39
                    According to the story on Fox Sports news, Roos says that the interchange steward misinterpreted some interplay between him and Longmire on the phone and it was something to do with McVeigh's less than perfect conversion rate at goal last season.

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                    • CJK
                      Human
                      • Apr 2006
                      • 2170

                      #40
                      i'm loving this

                      throwing the comp FTW!!


                      EDIT - lousy spelling
                      Last edited by CJK; 1 March 2008, 09:14 PM. Reason: real lousy spelling (FTL)
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                      • DeadlyAkkuret
                        Veterans List
                        • Oct 2006
                        • 4547

                        #41
                        Originally posted by Chow-Chicker
                        More like laughable. Super goals being scored in the goal square after a 50 metre penalty is really thrilling. Seeing players (and goal umpires) confused after the ball rebounds back into play after hitting the post is riveting. Players shocked to hear a "play on" call after marking the ball just under 20 metres from the kick is exciting. Inconsistency in awarding 3 points for a "rushed" behind is a real spectacle........
                        Completely agree with you. The rules in the DRAB Cup are a farce, and the 9pointers that are a result of a 50 metre penalty, are cringe-worthy at best. As long as these ridiculous rules stay in place, I'll continue to hope we drop out of this cup as early as possible each season.

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                        • Big Al
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                          • Feb 2005
                          • 7007

                          #42
                          I wouldn't have thought McVeigh needed instructions on how to bugger up a game. He does that quite nicely all by himself.
                          ..And the Swans are the Premiers...The Ultimate Team...The Ultimate Warriors. They have overcome the highly fancied Hawks in brilliant style. Sydney the 2012 Premiers - Gerard Whately ABC

                          Here it is Again! - Huddo SEN

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                          • ugg
                            Can you feel it?
                            Site Admin
                            • Jan 2003
                            • 15968

                            #43
                            Originally posted by liz
                            According to the story on Fox Sports news, Roos says that the interchange steward misinterpreted some interplay between him and Longmire on the phone and it was something to do with McVeigh's less than perfect conversion rate at goal last season.
                            What Roos actually said:
                            "Go forward, just don't kick like Bevo."

                            Simple misunderstanding.
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                            • Glenn
                              ROLLLLLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!
                              • Mar 2003
                              • 2443

                              #44
                              Hmmm could be argued they were instructed to do that in some regular season games last season.
                              Premiers 09,18,33,05

                              "You Irish Twit", Quote attributed to a RWO member who shall remain nameless.

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                              • ugg
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                                • Jan 2003
                                • 15968

                                #45
                                More on the scandal. Roosgate? Interchangegate? McVeighgate? TankNABgate?

                                AFL out to get me: Roos - realfooty.com.au
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