Swans v Blues Live Match thread

[Mel]

The rules of the game need to be modified so they don't require whistles or verbalisations from the umpires. Without the background crowd noise, the constant whistle blowing is both annoying and makes the game seem puerile.

It's funny you mention this - I took two total newbs to the footy with me yesterday - they are Mariners members and had never seen an AFL game live or on tv. Apart from the hilarity that ensued from the actually genuine questions of "Why is the score 117?" (it was 1.1.7 ) and calls for players to be given a red card, they couldn't believe the amount of whistle-blowing that went on. At one time, it was commented "Oh, that 'ref' hasn't had attention in a while and had to blow his whistle". I'd previously tuned it out, but after that comment it drove me nuts how often the whistle was blown for the rest of the game.

[Agent 86]

Anyone defending that one sided umpiring yesterday needs to get their @@@@@@@ eyes checked ! They were out to get us the minute we hit the front

Haha. Always, the way, hey?

I'm sure they were saying exactly the same thing over at TalkingCarlton.

[TheBloods]

Haha. Always, the way, hey?

I'm sure they were saying exactly the same thing over at TalkingCarlton.

Doubtful

The baggers fans are sharing 5 brain cells around about 60k members they wouldnt know their arse from their mouth let alone the rules of the game !

[neilfws]

Enjoyed our day out at the footy. Got there early for the pre-match ceremonies. I found them quite moving and thought they were very well done. Held the kids' attention too.

As to the game, close enough to be interesting without causing too much stress, we know Carlton just can't go for 4 quarters. For the Blues McKay was good - just outsized all our defenders. Also Cripps, and have to admit I enjoy watching Eddie Betts. Scored one of his trademark "impossible angle" goals right in front of us.

Heeney was excellent and Buddy out-muscling 2 defenders for a goal was good to watch too. Tough day for McCartin but kept at it to his credit and still managed a few good strong marks. In fact I thought most of the players who were a bit "down" kept their heads up and toiled away.

Good day out, solid enough win, onwards!

[Nico]

Agree. So is the call of touched. There were at least three cases when the ball was called touched and the player didn't clearly hear it - Luke Parker's was the most obvious. Imagine if that was in the noise of a GF.

Talking of touched, Buddy's kick to Isaac on the edge of the square was about 13.5 metres. No commentator made any comment about the length of the kick.

[dejavoodoo44]

It's funny you mention this - I took two total newbs to the footy with me yesterday - they are Mariners members and had never seen an AFL game live or on tv. Apart from the hilarity that ensued from the actually genuine questions of "Why is the score 117?" (it was 1.1.7 ) and calls for players to be given a red card, they couldn't believe the amount of whistle-blowing that went on. At one time, it was commented "Oh, that 'ref' hasn't had attention in a while and had to blow his whistle". I'd previously tuned it out, but after that comment it drove me nuts how often the whistle was blown for the rest of the game.

Yes, about the only time that I ever really noticed, just how incessantly umpires blow their whistles to award marks, was when I sat my young niece down to watch a game with me. Until she walked off because the whistling was driving her crazy, she was constantly asking why they were blowing their whistles and I was constantly replying that it was because it was a mark.

Which is sort of interesting. If I can see that it's a mark, I pretty well never consciously hear the whistle, but if a whistle is blown when there isn't a mark, the whistling immediately enters my consciousness.

[i'm-uninformed2]

Most importantly- did anyone else notice just how good a hair day Dane was having? Outstanding!

Does he ever not? Like, Dane’s rare hair off days are A- at worst. Most other players just look on in a combination of askance and envy.

[dejavoodoo44]

Coaches votes for the match.

10 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
6 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
4 Jake Lloyd (SYD)
4 Harry McKay (CARL)
3 Harry Cunningham (SYD)
2 Josh Kennedy (SYD)
1 Tom Papley (SYD)

Seems about right, although I would probably swap Lloyd and Cunningham. And maybe had Mills getting a vote or two.

[MattW]

Coaches votes for the match.

10 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
6 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
4 Jake Lloyd (SYD)
4 Harry McKay (CARL)
3 Harry Cunningham (SYD)
2 Josh Kennedy (SYD)
1 Tom Papley (SYD)

Seems about right, although I would probably swap Lloyd and Cunningham. And maybe had Mills getting a vote or two.

Heeney 5,5
Cripps 3,3
Lloyd 4
McKay 4
Cunningham 2,1
Kennedy 2
Papley 1

[ugg]

Heeney 5,5
Cripps 3,3
Lloyd 4
McKay 4
Cunningham 2,1
Kennedy 2
Papley 1

Or possibly

Heeney 5-5
Cripps 4-2
Lloyd, McKay one had 3-1, the other 4-0
Cunningham 3-0
Kennedy 2-0
Papley 1-0

[Agent 86]

Have to admire the skill in Eddies goal potential GOTW

Was sitting right behind this one - not often that i applaud a goal to the other side, but sometimes you just find yourself clapping.

[liz]

Heeney 5,5
Cripps 3,3
Lloyd 4
McKay 4
Cunningham 2,1
Kennedy 2
Papley 1

Could be
Heeney 5,5
Cripps 4,2
Lloyd or McKay 4,0
Lloyd or Mckay 3,1
Cunningham 3,0
Kennedy 2,0
Papley 1,0

I think. Unless my arithmetic isn't working this afternoon.

[Thunder Shaker]

Was sitting right behind this one - not often that i applaud a goal to the other side, but sometimes you just find yourself clapping.

Eddie Betts is like that.

After he retires, I expect the medal for Goal of the Year will be named after him.

[The Big Cat]

Eddie Betts is like that.

After he retires, I expect the medal for Goal of the Year will be named after him.

He and Harry seemed to be having a good time out there.

[Markwebbos]

Agree. So is the call of touched. There were at least three cases when the ball was called touched and the player didn't clearly hear it - Luke Parker's was the most obvious. Imagine if that was in the noise of a GF.

At least the umpires evened up the HTB against Parker with one the other way.