The Grand Final. The season is dead: long live the season!

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Gawn’s too old.

I’d trade Sinclair & Naismith for Gawn in a heartbeat

[Bloods05]

Nice diversion from the actual subject in hand .
Nothing to do with social media etiquette we were discussing football supporter etiquette and the fact that boorish behaviour is not something that some supporters of our club resile from.

While we're on the subject of diversions, cobber, I wasn't talking about a small minority of fans booing. The fact that it was such a large number was precisely my point, buddy.

[KTigers]

Isn't that just Gary being Gary? I.e. looking more often than not like he has no idea of what he is actually meant to be do on the football field (i.e. get the ball?)

Yes, I think Gary just sees a bunch of players from both teams forming a small group on the field and then just wanders over to see
what all the fuss is about. And then this strange oval shaped thing suddenly appears out of nowhere in the sky above the group and
Gary thinks, "I'm getting out of here, it might hit me" and he then crashes into an opposition defender in his haste to get away.

[Faunac8]

While we're on the subject of diversions, cobber, I wasn't talking about a small minority of fans booing. The fact that it was such a large number was precisely my point, buddy.

Did you not stop to think that as it was a Grand final where the majority of the spectators in attendance , not just the Dogs supporters, were inclined to support the perceived underdog that they may have become vocal in expressing this ?
Players and teams get booed at the start of and sometimes during games all of the time it’s part of the atmosphere it’s only when it becomes an ongoing and coordinated attack as was the case with Adam that it crosses the line.
Obviously this occurring on that day impacted heavily on you and I could never hope to understand the resulting angst this has caused you but can only hope that eventually the pain will diminish.
You appear to be unwilling to accept the harsh reality that some Swans supporters boo other teams as well and that it’s not just a Bulldogs thing.
Pretty poor attempt to bait by the way Bloods05 but noted and acknowledged.????

[i'm-uninformed2]

English lacks aggression for someone that big. Looks more suited to basketball.

That's my instinct. But, if I was an opposition club, I'd also be wanting to know if it is that, or the fact the coach fails to rate him to the point he played a 190cm third defender as their starting ruck at one point. That'd do jack for his confidence. He's a fascinating case study, and only insiders would know best.

[Markwebbos]

I’d trade Sinclair & Naismith for Gawn in a heartbeat

Pretty sure Melbourne would say no to that deal.

[mcs]

Yes, I think Gary just sees a bunch of players from both teams forming a small group on the field and then just wanders over to see
what all the fuss is about. And then this strange oval shaped thing suddenly appears out of nowhere in the sky above the group and
Gary thinks, "I'm getting out of here, it might hit me" and he then crashes into an opposition defender in his haste to get away.

Sounds more plausible then him taking actions to try and actually get possession stats in a big game!

[KTigers]

Sounds more plausible then him taking actions to try and actually get possession stats in a big game!

No, that's never been a big thing for Gary. He's a good natured bloke and he just likes being out there on the field with the other
guys, especially if it's a nice day and he can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. I think many of us are the same actually. We enjoy
being outside soaking in the rays in springtime with nothing particular on our mind. Once at the races they were interviewing
the jockey of a horse I'd backed who had finished ninth, and the jockey spoke about good natured the horse was, and how happy
the horse was to just to be out on the track following the other horses around. Well, Gary is a bit like that.

[barry]

English lacks aggression for someone that big. Looks more suited to basketball.

A bit like sinkers?

[stevoswan]

Titus finally sees his Dees triumph......it's worth a read.

The Monday Knee Jerk Reaction: Grand Final 2021 - Titus O'Reily | Don’t have faith in yourself

[Bangalore Swans]

Did you not stop to think that as it was a Grand final where the majority of the spectators in attendance , not just the Dogs supporters, were inclined to support the perceived underdog that they may have become vocal in expressing this ?
Players and teams get booed at the start of and sometimes during games all of the time it’s part of the atmosphere it’s only when it becomes an ongoing and coordinated attack as was the case with Adam that it crosses the line.
Obviously this occurring on that day impacted heavily on you and I could never hope to understand the resulting angst this has caused you but can only hope that eventually the pain will diminish.
You appear to be unwilling to accept the harsh reality that some Swans supporters boo other teams as well and that it’s not just a Bulldogs thing.
Pretty poor attempt to bait by the way Bloods05 but noted and acknowledged.????

All booing is deplorable. Any person on here who has ever engaged in booing at a sports ground need to check themselves.

It’s the absolute height of disrespect and disfunction.

Happy to be public enemy number one and face down the clowns who think booing is acceptable.

Bring it on.

[Faunac8]

All booing is deplorable. Any person on here who has ever engaged in booing at a sports ground need to check themselves.

It’s the absolute height of disrespect and disfunction.

Happy to be public enemy number one and face down the clowns who think booing is acceptable.

Bring it on.

Well done to BS you have taken on a huge project.
I was at the double header rugby internationals over the weekend and there was various levels of booing aimed at all four teams when a shot for goal was being lined up.
Now before you get on your high horse let me once again state that booing is not something that I participate in or endorse ( apart from the odd occasion when it is directed at an umpire who has , in my opinion , made a poor call. I will of course now “check myself” in future )
The original comment about booing Bulldogs by Bloods05 resulted in my assertion that unfortunately even Swans supporters participate in the practice . This was not received well but anyone who has been to a Swans game would find it difficult to refute.
Luckily now you have jumped onboard as the arbitrator of crowd behaviour nationally the activity should diminish rapidly and soon become but a distant memory much like standing room terraces , full strength beer and smoking at games.

[Bloods05]

Well done to BS you have taken on a huge project.
I was at the double header rugby internationals over the weekend and there was various levels of booing aimed at all four teams when a shot for goal was being lined up.
Now before you get on your high horse let me once again state that booing is not something that I participate in or endorse ( apart from the odd occasion when it is directed at an umpire who has , in my opinion , made a poor call. I will of course now “check myself” in future )
The original comment about booing Bulldogs by Bloods05 resulted in my assertion that unfortunately even Swans supporters participate in the practice . This was not received well but anyone who has been to a Swans game would find it difficult to refute.
Luckily now you have jumped onboard as the arbitrator of crowd behaviour nationally the activity should diminish rapidly and soon become but a distant memory much like standing room terraces , full strength beer and smoking at games.

What an odd comment. I have been to literally hundreds of footy games over many decades, including 5 grand finals. I have never witnessed this behaviour before. Never once. I have no issue with booing in general and have done my fair share of it myself. I was not being sanctimonious at all. I was simply making the point that this was something exceptional, and utterly distasteful.

[Faunac8]

What an odd comment. I have been to literally hundreds of footy games over many decades, including 5 grand finals. I have never witnessed this behaviour before. Never once. I have no issue with booing in general and have done my fair share of it myself. I was not being sanctimonious at all. I was simply making the point that this was something exceptional, and utterly distasteful.

Ok I wasn’t there you were so I can’t comment on that game in particular and as it had an obvious impact on you I will drop the subject especially since you find it my point of view odd.
My point was, and your comment above confirms it , that in general booing teams is a fairly common occurrence at the football.

[Bloods05]

My point was, and your comment above confirms it , that in general booing teams is a fairly common occurrence at the football.

That was never in dispute.