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Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:25 pm
by Dutchy
Thankyou Daniel Rioli, Richmond line backers rejoice

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:33 pm
by Dutchy
Found it interesting that players shared water bottles after all the instructions for grassroots footy was to have individual labelled water bottles

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:40 pm
by LMA
Dutchy wrote:Thankyou Daniel Rioli, Richmond line backers rejoice


Depending on the agency Carlton line backers too +24.5

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:44 pm
by Armchair expert
Dutchy wrote:Found it interesting that players shared water bottles after all the instructions for grassroots footy was to have individual labelled water bottles


They all shook hands too

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:46 pm
by LMA
Armchair expert wrote:
Dutchy wrote:Found it interesting that players shared water bottles after all the instructions for grassroots footy was to have individual labelled water bottles


They all shook hands too


And cupped each others balls.........wait that was the Crows camp #-O

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:06 pm
by Dutchy
LMA wrote:
Dutchy wrote:Thankyou Daniel Rioli, Richmond line backers rejoice


Depending on the agency Carlton line backers too +24.5


Didnt realise the line got out that far, that would have hurt some bookies

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:23 am
by Magellan
Good to see Carlton give it a shake after half-time and make it a (kind of) contest, but Richmond reaped the rewards of their strong start out of the blocks and continue on their merry winning way. Cripps impressive.

I found the game hard to watch and get enthused about without a crowd. It emphasised how much the crowd is an integral part of a footy match. James Brayshaw's presence in the commentary box didn't help things, mind you.

I'm keen to see how the AFL's telly ratings fare over the coming 'season.' I suspect there's the possibility of a drop in audiences above what the AFL and networks would've been expecting - some neutral supporters might prefer to watch/do something else if there's no crowd atmosphere to make the game seem more important, because an empty ground makes it feel like you're watching an inter-club practice match.

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 6:51 am
by Booney
Like watching Woodville play Torrens in a mid week Escort Cup match.

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:42 am
by amber_fluid
Senor Moto Gadili wrote:Carlton have 22 frees to Richmond's 16 and they have kicked 6 goals from frees. You cannot have any complaints with the umpiring.


We all know it’s where and when you get the frees not how many.

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:57 am
by helicopterking
amber_fluid wrote:
Senor Moto Gadili wrote:Carlton have 22 frees to Richmond's 16 and they have kicked 6 goals from frees. You cannot have any complaints with the umpiring.


We all know it’s where and when you get the frees not how many.


I heard this morning Carltons 8 of 12 goals were from free kicks.

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:09 am
by Corona Man
amber_fluid wrote:
Corona Man wrote:
Armchair expert wrote:Our skills are awful

I close my eyes every time Dow gets it

I see what you mean. As it is written in the good book..... Dow shall not kick.


Dow shall not cheat.
We are never going to win this but the umps are **** cheats.

Log out and log back in again Wubsy!

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:11 am
by The Bedge
I enjoyed the game.

Sure I giggled at the start at the no crowd and training session like atmosphere, but once I got into watching the game I found it just as enjoyable.

Didn’t like them constantly panning to the empty stands and making reference to the no crowd though, just kept bringing back to reality.. just focus on the game.

Also didn’t like the boundary rider with the microphone stand so ordinary.. and laughed at the end with Richo & Riewoldt who did it then when interview finished went and patted each other on the back. :roll: :lol:

Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:31 am
by whufc
    Got to admit whilst I’m anti AFL as a business, shocker they decided to play and the game felt like no more than a slightly glorified trial match it certainly has lifted my spirits having something to look forward to on the weekend. Even if it’s just to follow my SuperCoach team

    I think as a society we have probably underestimated the mental health impact on coronavirus both from our work and personal lives.

    Whilst we need to protect the vulnerable we need to consider the health of all 24 million Australians and part of that is trying to make life as normal as possible. There has to be a balance.

    Can see lots of significant secondary consequences from the current situation arising. Especially in communities where sport is the social fabric of that towns existence

    Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

    PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:25 am
    by Magellan
    The Bedge wrote:I enjoyed the game.

    Sure I giggled at the start at the no crowd and training session like atmosphere, but once I got into watching the game I found it just as enjoyable.

    Did it sound like this?


    Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

    PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:13 pm
    by Rik E Boy
    helicopterking wrote:
    amber_fluid wrote:
    Senor Moto Gadili wrote:Carlton have 22 frees to Richmond's 16 and they have kicked 6 goals from frees. You cannot have any complaints with the umpiring.


    We all know it’s where and when you get the frees not how many.


    I heard this morning Carltons 8 of 12 goals were from free kicks.


    amber wants MORE ASBESTOS MORE ASBESTOS

    regards,

    REB

    Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

    PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:43 pm
    by amber_fluid
    Rik E Boy wrote:
    helicopterking wrote:
    amber_fluid wrote:
    Senor Moto Gadili wrote:Carlton have 22 frees to Richmond's 16 and they have kicked 6 goals from frees. You cannot have any complaints with the umpiring.


    We all know it’s where and when you get the frees not how many.


    I heard this morning Carltons 8 of 12 goals were from free kicks.


    amber wants MORE ASBESTOS MORE ASBESTOS

    regards,

    REB


    I wouldn’t expect fans of teams who get home ground advantages with the umps to understand.

    Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

    PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:27 pm
    by Rik E Boy
    LMAO amber. Salty as.

    Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

    PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 2:18 pm
    by Corona Man
    Looking forward, with much anticipation to Pirates Friday Forecast.....

    Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

    PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 2:21 pm
    by JK
    Corona Man wrote:Looking forward, with much anticipation to Pirates Friday Forecast.....


    I’m going out on a limb and suggesting he’ll definitely get at least one of his predictions correct

    Re: Round 1 - Corona(man)virus, Spargo Flu & Booney Fever

    PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 2:25 pm
    by Corona Man
    JK wrote:
    Corona Man wrote:Looking forward, with much anticipation to Pirates Friday Forecast.....


    I’m going out on a limb and suggesting he’ll definitely get at least one of his predictions correct

    Its like Mick's multi on Front Bar, it'll come in one day.