Round 5 Vs West Coast Eagles

[troyjones2525]

Already a wreck ... Clarke looked like he didn't know about holding the ball rule ... advertised it like the lemon he is ... Hayward marks ... ignores my plea to kick it forward ... loses ball in middle ... Allir ... what? had enough already ...

Totally agree about the Clarke call, was always going to be holding the ball. He has been poor as expected. Hayward still looks lost down back (was stiff then holding the ball), Longmire clearly loves the kid as anyone else would be dropped by now.

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[Mark26]

These umps are killing us.

[bloodspirit]

Also love McInerney. 2018 draft haul much better than 2017.

[Mel_C]

I'm all for the umpires being strict on the holding the ball rule but you have to take into account prior opportunity. I thought Hayward was stiff especially as he had his arm held. And then 1 minute later the same situation happens and the Eagles player had an arm free to handball but no free kick. You could hear the boos from the small crowd.

[Mark26]

Some of those dubious holding the ball calls need to go our way too.

[mcs]

These umps are killing us.

The umpiring in that quarter would make Clarko proud.... they must have thought it was Hawthorn of about 2015 out there. Dreadful. That holding the ball call against Hayward...

I like how we are trying to play the game, but skill errors are absolutely killing us.

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I'm all for the umpires being strict on the holding the ball rule but you have to take into account prior opportunity. I thought Hayward was stiff especially as he had his arm held. And then 1 minute later the same situation happens and the Eagles player had an arm free to handball but no free kick. You could hear the boos from the small crowd.

Yep spot on Mel. Exactly the same situation. If your going to apply the rule in that way, it has to be applied that way every time.

Between the umpiring and Dwayne's open dribbling in the commentary box.

[Bexl]

F...ing umps Hayward had no prior but @@@@head Clarkson who controls the afl gets whatever he wants.

[Blood Fever]

Some of those dubious holding the ball calls need to go our way too.

Commentators not objective. Hayward holding the ball was preposterous. Mouthpieces for the AFL.

[dejavoodoo44]

WTF Aliir!!!! How can you not take control of the ball?

Though he was looking directly into the sun m

[mcs]

F...ing umps Hayward had no prior but @@@@head Clarkson who controls the afl gets whatever he wants.

And no possible way to dispose of the ball legally when he went to ground in the tackle. What is he supposed to do in such a circumstance?

[Foreign Legion]

I agree with all the above about holding the ball - although I reckon it is better this week than it has been all year.

We are making some mistakes sure, but we are moving it on quickly in most cases. I'd love to see a quick movement from a kick in from a behind.

Kennedy and Rowbottom doing well...Rowbottom was not sited much in 1/4 but did well in that. Blakey showing a better game IMHO

[Blood Fever]

I agree with all the above about holding the ball - although I reckon it is better this week than it has been all year.

We are making some mistakes sure, but we are moving it on quickly in most cases. I'd love to see a quick movement from a kick in from a behind.

Kennedy and Rowbottom doing well...Rowbottom was not sited much in 1/4 but did well in that. Blakey showing a better game IMHO

Considering we have no regular key forwards, going okay. Effort there. Quick game style is the right strategy. Turning it over a bit too much.

[Nico]

Our poor disposals have let us down. Florent is great at kicking over the head of a leading player and we continually turn it over by hand balling to a player's feet.

[dejavoodoo44]

I'm all for the umpires being strict on the holding the ball rule but you have to take into account prior opportunity. I thought Hayward was stiff especially as he had his arm held. And then 1 minute later the same situation happens and the Eagles player had an arm free to handball but no free kick. You could hear the boos from the small crowd.

Yes, you could argue that if your arm is a half-nelson before getting the ball, then it's your free kick. Also watching Rampe's duel with Kennedy. Kennedy is getting away with a lot of crap.

[Foreign Legion]

I will be bold and call for a big 2nd half from Dawson - I hope anyway. HFF and free to roam should be his spot I think.