Another thread about the Melbourne media having NFI about Sydney Footy...

[Beerman]

I thought the Rohan 50 was definitely there - although a bit soft as you say. As for the Tippett incident, can't believe they looked at the 50m issue but didn't look at the original ridiculous decision given against him.

To be fair, they were looking at what is a 50m and what isn't, which is reasonable enough. They can't go into every decision in the game. I actually find these segments quite helpful on interpreting the rules.

[Conor_Dillon]

The 50m penalty was definitely there...he didn't just brace for contact he actively dug the shoulder in...he could have just as easily protected himself by putting his hands up. Anyone that has played will know he was trying to sit him on his bum.

[mcs]

To be fair, they were looking at what is a 50m and what isn't, which is reasonable enough. They can't go into every decision in the game. I actually find these segments quite helpful on interpreting the rules.

I like them too beerman - but if I had to choose which of those two to choose from to look at, it wouldn't have been the 50m penalty.

[Danzar]

Anyone subscribe to Foxsports digital?

Check AFL360 from last night (22/08/16), jump to 09:30. Whateley asks Sheehan about the prospects of a weekend with two finals in Sydney, but answers himself with 'that's what it was all set up for wasn't it'? Sheehan does a double take, says nothing.

It's worth a look just for Sheehan's silent reaction. I won't comment on WTF Gerard may be implying, simply because I cannot see any basis in any reality for what that might mean.

[KTigers]

Yes, I saw that. Even Whateley who mostly appears to be a slightly brighter than the average Melbourne commentator is burdened by the usual prejudices about footy in NSW.
We also must commend the great job by the GWS midfield to deliberately allow Nic Nat to kick a goal with 8 seconds on the clock to lose that game last week and so likely set up two Sydney finals on the same weekend. And the way Nic Nat disguised his involvement in the Sydney two final set up by sacrificing his own knee a week later to hurt West Coast's chance of getting a home final. These guys are seriously good.

Anyone subscribe to Foxsports digital?

Check AFL360 from last night (22/08/16), jump to 09:30. Whateley asks Sheehan about the prospects of a weekend with two finals in Sydney, but answers himself with 'that's what it was all set up for wasn't it'? Sheehan does a double take, says nothing.

It's worth a look just for Sheehan's silent reaction. I won't comment on WTF Gerard may be implying, simply because I cannot see any basis in any reality for what that might mean.

[Bloods05]

Yes, I saw that. Even Whateley who mostly appears to be a slightly brighter than the average Melbourne commentator is burdened by the usual prejudices about footy in NSW.
We also must commend the great job by the GWS midfield to deliberately allow Nic Nat to kick a goal with 8 seconds on the clock to lose that game last week and so likely set up two Sydney finals on the same weekend. And the way Nic Nat disguised his involvement in the Sydney two final set up by sacrificing his own knee a week later to hurt West Coast's chance of getting a home final. These guys are seriously good.

It's not Whateley's style to indulge in conspiracy theories. I'm sure what he meant was that GWS was set up to be a successful team from the outset, so this kind of outcome is not unexpected. He is not "slightly brighter than the average Melbourne commentator", he is about 15 IQ points ahead of them, as is Sheahan. I think you are both misreading that exchange.

[Danzar]

It's not Whateley's style to indulge in conspiracy theories. I'm sure what he meant was that GWS was set up to be a successful team from the outset, so this kind of outcome is not unexpected. He is not "slightly brighter than the average Melbourne commentator", he is about 15 IQ points ahead of them, as is Sheahan. I think you are both misreading that exchange.

No, just found the comment interesting. I was probably on the fence with this one, but it did come across strange.

[Doctor]

Yes I was watching at the time and thought it a bit odd, but I suspect it was to be taken at face value and it was more the way he said it.

[Kumarangk]

It's not Whateley's style to indulge in conspiracy theories. I'm sure what he meant was that GWS was set up to be a successful team from the outset, so this kind of outcome is not unexpected. He is not "slightly brighter than the average Melbourne commentator", he is about 15 IQ points ahead of them, as is Sheahan. I think you are both misreading that exchange.

Agree 100% Bloods.These two are the rare few who don't have agenda's and call it as they see it. I'd include Healy in this group but he does show a leaning towards us so who could blame him !

[jono2707]

He is not "slightly brighter than the average Melbourne commentator", he is about 15 IQ points ahead of them, as is Sheahan.

I think that's a bit harsh on both Whateley and Sheehan, especially Whateley who I consider one of the very best sports journos/callers in the country.

[KTigers]

I don't mind Sheehan, I pretty much always watch his show, I just wish he would get over this fascination he has with the biff side of the game. Even last night, talking to Andrew Ireland, he brought up the time Ireland got flattened by Leigh Matthews. The show is only 30 minutes long, and I think Ireland's stories about the behind-the-scenes machinations at the Lions and the Swans are much more interesting to hear about.

[sharp9]

Anyone subscribe to Foxsports digital?

Check AFL360 from last night (22/08/16), jump to 09:30. Whateley asks Sheehan about the prospects of a weekend with two finals in Sydney, but answers himself with 'that's what it was all set up for wasn't it'? Sheehan does a double take, says nothing.

It's worth a look just for Sheehan's silent reaction. I won't comment on WTF Gerard may be implying, simply because I cannot see any basis in any reality for what that might mean.

I think you've got the wrong end of the stick there....the comment was just to say that having 2 successful Sydney teams was what the AFL wanted...and 2 Sydney finals in one weekend would be proof of their strategy paying off.

[Doctor]

I don't mind Sheehan, I pretty much always watch his show, I just wish he would get over this fascination he has with the biff side of the game. Even last night, talking to Andrew Ireland, he brought up the time Ireland got flattened by Leigh Matthews. The show is only 30 minutes long, and I think Ireland's stories about the behind-the-scenes machinations at the Lions and the Swans are much more interesting to hear about.

We all look at the era of the game we grew up with through rose coloured glasses. I'm not saying he's right, just that I understand it. He's retired from footy writing now, so he's able to indulge his love of the era of the game he truly still relates to. Having said that, he has consistently been a true supporter of the game being a genuine AFL, and not just a Victorian run code where teams from outside Victoria get to participate as long as they don't win too much.

[Bloods05]

I think that's a bit harsh on both Whateley and Sheehan, especially Whateley who I consider one of the very best sports journos/callers in the country.

That's what I was saying. 15 IQ points is a lot.

[jono2707]

That's what I was saying. 15 IQ points is a lot.

Nah I reckon at least 30 points higher than the 'average Melbourne commentator'... ????