Round 1: the other games. Normal service has been resumed.

[i'm-uninformed2]

Would love to have Jackson in our side.

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I'm sure that about a month ago, the AFL announced that they were going to crack down on illegal disposal. I've seen no evidence of the crack down in this game.

You idiot. You clearly didn’t read the AFL’s sub clause 8.27 that reads: “Unless the player, in attempting to dispose of the ball, is wearing red, white, and blue. In which case, the tackling player shall have a penalty awarded against them for daring to tackle the red, white and blue player.”

[wolftone57]

Beverage slooks like a '70's Serial Killer. Or Chopper lol

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[dejavoodoo44]

Beverage slooks like a '70's Serial Killer. Or Chopper lol

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Actually, whenever the camera goes on him, I start hearing the chorus of YMCA.

[stevoswan]

19-9 frees to the Cheats at half time. What a farce.

25-14 at 3/4 time......business as usual it seems.

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Would love to have Jackson in our side.

I'm sure that about a month ago, the AFL announced that they were going to crack down on illegal disposal. I've seen no evidence of the crack down in this game.

+1 on both those.

[dejavoodoo44]

You idiot. You clearly didn’t read the AFL’s sub clause 8.27 that reads: “Unless the player, in attempting to dispose of the ball, is wearing red, white, and blue. In which case, the tackling player shall have a penalty awarded against them for daring to tackle the red, white and blue player.”

I know, perhaps the most laughable one was just before half time, when English was being brought down in a legitimate tackle, but halfway down, he just handed the ball to a nearby team mate. He then got a free for the tackler holding on.

[i'm-uninformed2]

Between the umpiring here, and the DRS in the test in Pakistan, I’m drinking even more than usual.

[dejavoodoo44]

Nice exclamation mark from Petracca.

[stevoswan]

Satisfying....suck on that Pups.

Free kicks: 30-17 !!

[Thunder Shaker]

This year is going to be really ugly for the Eagles. In another thread I picked them for the spoon. They're down to 25 fit players, and that's just counting uninjured players.

My round 1 tip - Gold Coast will break a record against the Eagles. Possible records that could fall:
* Their biggest win against the Eagles (well, bigger win, they've only beaten the Eagles twice) was a 44-point win at Carrara in 2020.
* Their highest score against the Eagles was 113 points in 2013, in a game they lost.
* Their biggest win was 86 points against Hawthorn in 2017. This was the first time they beat Hawthorn.
* Their highest score was 148 points against GWS in 2013.

Let's just say I am not optimistic about the Eagles' chances this year.

[Thunder Shaker]

The fixture for round 1 with last year's finishing positions after finals: 1st v 2nd, 13th v 12th, 10th v 17th, 4th v 8th, 6th v 7th, 5th v 3rd, 14th v 18th, 15th v 11th, 9th v 16th. The AFL appears to have made the first round balanced with teams playing other sides of similar strength.

[stevoswan]

Blues v Tigers game isn't too bad. Good to see Nic Newman selected in what is an obviously improved (early call) Carlton side this season. Good player.....and Hewitt scrapping relentlessly as usual. I'm gonna miss George....but our team probably won't.

Storm leading Rabbitohs as well.

[Faunac8]

George having a good game for the Blues 26 disposals and a goal. Seems to have been given licence to play a more positive role with them and showing what he can do. Dominating this quarter. Happy to see him do so.

[Bexl]

Hewett has been ripping Richmond apart.

[i'm-uninformed2]

George is playing a very George game isn’t he.

Whether they win or not you can see what’s going to be better about Carlton this year. Curnow has been quiet but adds a lot, as do George and Cerra in the midfield and De Koening I’ve always rated. Plus a fitter Cripps.

We will see if it amounts to anything over a season and I’ll believe it when I see it. Plus it’s more fun to laugh at them. But as someone who’s been scathing about them for years, better to be honest about their potential improvement.

[stevoswan]

Carlton have definitely improved. After being seriously challenged and passed in the third, they are pantsing Richmond in the last. 7 goals (in a row) to 1 and 33 pts up with 6 minutes left.

Vossy!