#AFL Round 2 Weekly Discussion Thread

[stevoswan]

Adding salt? From the 'Nine Things We Learned' article:

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-03-31/nine-things-we-learned-from-round-two

3. Home is where the heart is for Dahlhaus and Rohan

Much was made of the inclusion of Luke Dahlhaus and Gary Rohan as off-season acquisitions to the Cattery. Already the astute recruiting of the two players, both locals from the Geelong area, is paying dividends. The impact the pair have made to Geelong's game style has been evident, with Dahlhaus' 11 tackles and two goals against Melbourne setting the tone for an 80-point thumping in slippery conditions. Rohan booted three majors and his gut-busting efforts are already starting to win plaudits. Add in Tom Atkins and Gryan Miers – players hungry to make the most of their opportunities – and the transformation in personnel of Geelong's forward line from a team that struggled to put heat on the opposition has quickly become one of its main weapons. Undoubtedly, Dahlhaus and Rohan have been central to Geelong's 2-0 start to the season. - Ben Guthrie

No one has a crystal ball I know and I always think hindsight is just too easy but this one may haunt us. Two things may be contributing.....the Cats may have said this is your role, we'll leave you there and we'll back you.....and also maybe he's just happy being 'home' in the Geelong area. Early days......but he's happy on top of the ladder at the moment.

[dejavoodoo44]

Adding salt? From the 'Nine Things We Learned' article:

Nine things we learned: Time to find your mojo, Tigers - AFL.com.au

3. Home is where the heart is for Dahlhaus and Rohan

Much was made of the inclusion of Luke Dahlhaus and Gary Rohan as off-season acquisitions to the Cattery. Already the astute recruiting of the two players, both locals from the Geelong area, is paying dividends. The impact the pair have made to Geelong's game style has been evident, with Dahlhaus' 11 tackles and two goals against Melbourne setting the tone for an 80-point thumping in slippery conditions. Rohan booted three majors and his gut-busting efforts are already starting to win plaudits. Add in Tom Atkins and Gryan Miers – players hungry to make the most of their opportunities – and the transformation in personnel of Geelong's forward line from a team that struggled to put heat on the opposition has quickly become one of its main weapons. Undoubtedly, Dahlhaus and Rohan have been central to Geelong's 2-0 start to the season. - Ben Guthrie

No one has a crystal ball I know and I always think hindsight is just too easy but this one may haunt us. Two things may be contributing.....the Cats may have said this is your role, we'll leave you there and we'll back you.....and also maybe he's just happy being 'home' in the Geelong area. Early days......but he's happy on top of the ladder at the moment.

Well, the fact that he's not injured is probably helping. I seem to recall that his major role for us, was member of the rehab group.

[stevoswan]

Liam Picken has retired from football due to concussion issues....sad for him, even if he was a Dog.

[MattW]

Liam Picken has retired from football due to concussion issues....sad for him, even if he was a Dog.

Agreed. Sounds bloody awful. Hope he gets totally over it medically, receives appropriate support, and finds another occupation that sustains him.

[stevoswan]

Just saw this on the AFL website and it pisses me off just a tad

Did the umps cost Hawks and Freo? - AFL.com.au

Did the umps cost Hawks and Freo? ......Excuse me?!

The footy world just rolls on seemingly oblivious to the umpiring nightmare the Swans endure on a regular basis and right under their live TV noses last Friday night!

Business as usual then I suppose......

[Legs Akimbo]

Just saw this on the AFL website and it pisses me off just a tad

Did the umps cost Hawks and Freo? - AFL.com.au

Did the umps cost Hawks and Freo? ......Excuse me?!

The footy world just rolls on seemingly oblivious to the umpiring nightmare the Swans endure on a regular basis and right under their live TV noses last Friday night!

Business as usual then I suppose......

Maybe it is because we never do things

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/an-unhappy-team-hawthorn-seek-answers-on-umpiring-calls-20190401-p519s8.html

[neilfws]

Maybe it is because we never do things
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/...01-p519s8.html

The Swans do seek clarification and are doing so in this case. It just doesn't make the front page.

Sydney Swans to seek clarification from umpires after loss

[Blue Sun]

The Swans do seek clarification and are doing so in this case. It just doesn't make the front page.

Sydney Swans to seek clarification from umpires after loss

I am relieved Longmire is doing something about it. It is frustrating for fans to watch these kinds of games, and I find I'm not as excited about football in general because of it.

[stevoswan]

I am relieved Longmire is doing something about it. It is frustrating for fans to watch these kinds of games, and I find I'm not as excited about football in general because of it.

It definitely makes the game harder to love.......

[goswannies]

Liam Picken has retired from football due to concussion issues....sad for him, even if he was a Dog.

Sad to see the forced retirement of the the son of a former Swan

[barry]

Sad to see the forced retirement of the the son of a former Swan

I agree, was my favourite dog. (even though I hate the dogs).

[neilfws]

I see Cox got a week for having Grimes run into him. Should definitely challenge that one!

They did and I see his suspension was overturned just now. Right decision IMO.

[KSAS]

The Sicily incident was interesting with many in the media protesting against the free kick, when in fact ONLY the central umpire had clear view of it determining Sicily had made unnecessary contact with a clenched fist. The TV replay only showed rear view of the incident as Sicily's contact was partially obscured. Chris Judd on Footy Classified critized Sicily for his action as letting his team down.

Thinking this rule was intended to eliminate unnecessary punches, I'm now confused because Jonathon Brown said OTC that this new rule also includes open hand contact! This flies in the face on Friday night when Cameron Ling analysed a slo mo replay of Zac Jones with late open hand contact on a Adelaide player as he kicked the ball, saying it was OK because it was an open hand!

I also saw free kick paid against Scott Lycett for a timid shoulder bump on his Carlton opponent as unnecessary contact!

[Blood Fever]

The Sicily incident was interesting with many in the media protesting against the free kick, when in fact ONLY the central umpire had clear view of it determining Sicily had made unnecessary contact with a clenched fist. The TV replay only showed rear view of the incident as Sicily's contact was partially obscured. Chris Judd on Footy Classified critized Sicily for his action as letting his team down.

Thinking this rule was intended to eliminate unnecessary punches, I'm now confused because Jonathon Brown said OTC that this new rule also includes open hand contact! This flies in the face on Friday night when Cameron Ling analysed a slo mo replay of Zac Jones with late open hand contact on a Adelaide player as he kicked the ball, saying it was OK because it was an open hand!

I also saw free kick paid against Scott Lycett for a timid shoulder bump on his Carlton opponent as unnecessary contact!

Similar to 100 metre penalty rule, unnecessary and embarrassing.

[barry]

The Sicily incident was interesting with many in the media protesting against the free kick, when in fact ONLY the central umpire had clear view of it determining Sicily had made unnecessary contact with a clenched fist. The TV replay only showed rear view of the incident as Sicily's contact was partially obscured. Chris Judd on Footy Classified critized Sicily for his action as letting his team down.

Thinking this rule was intended to eliminate unnecessary punches, I'm now confused because Jonathon Brown said OTC that this new rule also includes open hand contact! This flies in the face on Friday night when Cameron Ling analysed a slo mo replay of Zac Jones with late open hand contact on a Adelaide player as he kicked the ball, saying it was OK because it was an open hand!

I also saw free kick paid against Scott Lycett for a timid shoulder bump on his Carlton opponent as unnecessary contact!

i dont think anyone knows what the rule is including Ling and Brown, and the players. Most people expected the AFL to come down hard on off-the-ball punches. So far, we cant tell if they have or not.