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Madiel

#60
May 01, 2021, 02:45:06 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 01, 2021, 02:42:43 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.
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Papy Oli

#61
May 01, 2021, 02:54:28 AM
Quote from: Madiel on May 01, 2021, 02:45:06 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  8)

Quote from: Madiel on May 01, 2021, 02:45:06 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 ?  $:)  :laugh:
Olivier

Madiel

#62
May 01, 2021, 02:59:25 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 01, 2021, 02:54:28 AM
Did you tip Geelong or Sydney ?  $:)  :laugh:

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

#63
May 01, 2021, 03:06:54 AM
Quote from: Madiel on May 01, 2021, 02:59:25 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  :laugh:
Olivier

Papy Oli

#64
May 01, 2021, 03:12:38 AM
oh well, it's biting me anyway  :laugh:
Olivier

Holden

#65
May 01, 2021, 03:17:48 AM
Gold Coast had another win.
Cheers

Holden

Papy Oli

#66
May 01, 2021, 03:28:35 AM
Quote from: Holden on May 01, 2021, 03:17:48 AM
Gold Coast had another win.

Everybody beats Collingwood though  :P

(I am teasing, I know nothing, I just looked at the ladder  ;D Congrats on the win  8) )
Olivier

Madiel

#67
May 01, 2021, 04:11:29 AM
Gold Coast is winning more than expected, Collingwood is losing more than expected.

Meanwhile, back in Sydney...

... that WAS tense.  :laugh:
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Papy Oli

#68
May 01, 2021, 04:12:43 AM
oh well....great game to watch still...  :(

Richmond next  :blank:
Olivier

Papy Oli

#69
May 01, 2021, 04:14:27 AM
Quote from: Madiel on May 01, 2021, 04:11:29 AM
Gold Coast is winning more than expected, Collingwood is losing more than expected.

Meanwhile, back in Sydney...

... that WAS tense.  :laugh:

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   8)
Olivier

Madiel

#70
May 01, 2021, 04:22:14 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 01, 2021, 04:14:27 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.
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Papy Oli

#71
May 01, 2021, 04:29:43 AM
Quote from: Madiel on May 01, 2021, 04:22:14 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  0:)
Olivier

Papy Oli

#72
May 04, 2021, 02:08:28 AM
They are all there, in all their glory   8)



Olivier

Madiel

#73
May 04, 2021, 05:39:00 AM
Oh dear. Give me short hair any day.
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Papy Oli

#74
May 04, 2021, 05:51:00 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  :laugh:

That will teach me to follow the AFL tweeter account  ???
Olivier

Papy Oli

#75
May 07, 2021, 02:13:22 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 01, 2021, 02:42:43 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....  >:(  :laugh:

(great footy from Richmond though  :-X )
Olivier

Madiel

#76
May 07, 2021, 02:52:38 AM
*checks the scoreboard*

See, now I wonder what you were complaining about.  ;)
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Papy Oli

#77
May 07, 2021, 02:55:44 AM
Quote from: Madiel on May 07, 2021, 02:52:38 AM
*checks the scoreboard*

See, now I wonder what you were complaining about.  ;)

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

Olivier

Papy Oli

#78
May 07, 2021, 02:58:50 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...
Olivier

Madiel

#79
May 07, 2021, 03:41:55 AM
A minute ago, after the most recent goal, I thought "oh boy, Olivier is really going to be hooked on this sport now".  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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