Author Topic: The AFL / Aussie Rules Thread (Read 1197 times)

Madiel · « **Reply #60 on:** May 01, 2021, 01:45:06 AM »

Quote from: Papy Oli on May 01, 2021, 01:42:43 AM

One element that still takes some adjusting (both ways): sometimes a 30-point lead means nothing...

Like now

And this is precisely why I love AFL (and what makes it different from a lot of sports). A shift in momentum can have a huge impact on the scoreline. In a really good game you can see the momentum shifts, and the key thing is whether a team can convert its momentum into points.

No-one is doing very well in the office tipping competition this weekend, so far. I'm on 1 out of 4. The leader is on 2.

Papy Oli · « **Reply #61 on:** May 01, 2021, 01:54:28 AM »

Quote from: Madiel on May 01, 2021, 01:45:06 AM

And this is precisely why I love AFL (and what makes it different from a lot of sports). A shift in momentum can have a huge impact on the scoreline. In a really good game you can see the momentum shifts, and the key thing is whether a team can convert its momentum into points.

I see that point now. Nicely poised game now and some good phases so far on both sides. Quite a nice Saturday morning

Quote from: Madiel on May 01, 2021, 01:45:06 AM

No-one is doing very well in the office tipping competition this weekend, so far. I'm on 1 out of 4. The leader is on 2.

Did you tip Geelong or Sydney ?

Madiel · « **Reply #62 on:** May 01, 2021, 01:59:25 AM »

Quote from: Papy Oli on May 01, 2021, 01:54:28 AM

Did you tip Geelong or Sydney ?

I tipped Sydney, given it was in Sydney... I also tipped Port Adelaide against Brisbane and Brisbane is currently winning handsomely.

Papy Oli · « **Reply #63 on:** May 01, 2021, 02:06:54 AM »

Quote from: Madiel on May 01, 2021, 01:59:25 AM

I tipped Sydney, given it was in Sydney... I also tipped Port Adelaide against Brisbane and Brisbane is currently winning handsomely.

I am NOT going to say "1 out 6 then" because that will come back and bite me in an hour's time

Papy Oli · « **Reply #64 on:** May 01, 2021, 02:12:38 AM »

oh well, it's biting me anyway

Holden · « **Reply #65 on:** May 01, 2021, 02:17:48 AM »

Gold Coast had another win.

Papy Oli · « **Reply #66 on:** May 01, 2021, 02:28:35 AM »

Quote from: Holden on May 01, 2021, 02:17:48 AM

Gold Coast had another win.

Everybody beats Collingwood though

(I am teasing, I know nothing, I just looked at the ladder

Congrats on the win

)

Madiel · « **Reply #67 on:** May 01, 2021, 03:11:29 AM »

Gold Coast is winning more than expected, Collingwood is losing more than expected.

Meanwhile, back in Sydney...

... that WAS tense.

Papy Oli · « **Reply #68 on:** May 01, 2021, 03:12:43 AM »

oh well....great game to watch still...

Richmond next

Papy Oli · « **Reply #69 on:** May 01, 2021, 03:14:27 AM »

Quote from: Madiel on May 01, 2021, 03:11:29 AM

Gold Coast is winning more than expected, Collingwood is losing more than expected.

Meanwhile, back in Sydney...

... that WAS tense.

edge of seat stuff...why wasn't it a mark by Cameron right at the end by the way ? No a proper kick or out of bounds ?

I think I am properly converted now

Madiel · « **Reply #70 on:** May 01, 2021, 03:22:14 AM »

Quote from: Papy Oli on May 01, 2021, 03:14:27 AM

edge of seat stuff...why wasn't it a mark by Cameron right at the end by the way ? No a proper kick or out of bounds ?

The umpire said the kick wasn't 15 metres (which is the minimum distance). The commentators seem to think it was.

Papy Oli · « **Reply #71 on:** May 01, 2021, 03:29:43 AM »

Quote from: Madiel on May 01, 2021, 03:22:14 AM

The umpire said the kick wasn't 15 metres (which is the minimum distance). The commentators seem to think it was.

OK, must have missed that while I was swearing/shouting at the TV

Papy Oli · « **Reply #72 on:** May 04, 2021, 01:08:28 AM »

They are all there, in all their glory

Madiel · « **Reply #73 on:** May 04, 2021, 04:39:00 AM »

Oh dear. Give me short hair any day.

Papy Oli · « **Reply #74 on:** May 04, 2021, 04:51:00 AM »

Quite.

I'd take a good pair of clippers to them with a No.1 or No.2 on...if I could catch them, that is

That will teach me to follow the AFL tweeter account

Papy Oli · « **Reply #75 on:** May 07, 2021, 01:13:22 AM »

Quote from: Papy Oli on May 01, 2021, 01:42:43 AM

One element that still takes some adjusting (both ways): sometimes a 30-point lead means nothing...

I am just quoting myself to convince myself of this when we'll be in that position after Q1....

(great footy from Richmond though

)

Madiel · « **Reply #76 on:** May 07, 2021, 01:52:38 AM »

*checks the scoreboard*

See, now I wonder what you were complaining about.

Papy Oli · « **Reply #77 on:** May 07, 2021, 01:55:44 AM »

Quote from: Madiel on May 07, 2021, 01:52:38 AM

*checks the scoreboard*

See, now I wonder what you were complaining about.

the fast counter-attacking of Richmond... that's what

Papy Oli · « **Reply #78 on:** May 07, 2021, 01:58:50 AM »

Geelong is definitely improving compared to the first games though, that's good.

Oh Cameron yeeees !!! you beauty...

god I need that half time...

Madiel · « **Reply #79 on:** May 07, 2021, 02:41:55 AM »

A minute ago, after the most recent goal, I thought "oh boy, Olivier is really going to be hooked on this sport now".

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