The 2011 AFL Thread: *insert desired expletives here* - Page 36

Vlad n U 2 · 04-16-2011, 03:29 AM

They're still doing rivalry round? If they still were then wouldn't the Eagles be playing Fremantle this weekend?

Axver · 04-16-2011, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cobl04

Really? Why? Surely Sydney/Geelong holds greater interest for anyone who's not a Crows/~~Bogans~~Port fan.

I'd rather watch an intense and fiercely fought local derby with a lot of pride on the line beyond just a place on the ladder. Plus Sydney's a team I just cannot give two shits about, and I'm only lukewarm towards Geelong, so it's not a contest I see a substantial degree of interest in. I'll still put it on and (assuming it's not a shit match) enjoy it, but I'd rather watch the Showdown.

Vlad n U 2 · 04-16-2011, 03:38 AM

Suppose you'll find a stream, Ax?

cobl04 · 04-16-2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlad n U 2

They're still doing rivalry round? If they still were then wouldn't the Eagles be playing Fremantle this weekend?

Maybe not... I just assumed. Is there a lot of passion in Adelaide at the moment for this game?

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Originally Posted by Axver

I'd rather watch an intense and fiercely fought local derby with a lot of pride on the line beyond just a place on the ladder. Plus Sydney's a team I just cannot give two shits about, and I'm only lukewarm towards Geelong, so it's not a contest I see a substantial degree of interest in. I'll still put it on and (assuming it's not a shit match) enjoy it, but I'd rather watch the Showdown.

My point is that I'm not sure this game will be as intense/fierce/have as much pride on the line as any other game. But I could be wrong.

Vlad n U 2 · 04-16-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cobl04

Maybe not... I just assumed. Is there a lot of passion in Adelaide at the moment for this game?

You could certainly say so, yes.

But both team's supporters are more cynical about the game than bagging each other over who's going to win.

Naturally, with Port being 0-3 and Crows dishing up a disappointing performance last week.

Axver · 04-16-2011, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlad n U 2

Suppose you'll find a stream, Ax?

Nah, too much effort to be honest. Geelong/Sydney should get me through the evening fine enough.

And I'd just like to say that I think rivalry round is a fair bit of bullshit, trying to cash in on genuine rivalries and sucking the spirit out of them. Just let the genuine rivalry matches happen when they happen rather than trying to manufacture a special week.

Axver · 04-16-2011, 05:10 AM

Wow, pretty wet game in Sydney right now.

Vlad n U 2 · 04-16-2011, 05:14 AM

lolport

intedomine · 04-16-2011, 05:30 AM

I suspect that both the showdown and the derby exert a lot more passion from fans than that Collingwood - Essendon bollocks.

Adelaide, Port, West Coast and Freo are all relatively new teams. The decision to support one of these sides is more likely to be politically motivated, or inspired by a locally relevant cultural attitude, or as a means of resistance to the market entrant (WC/Adelaide). Or even geographical!

Melbourne Heart already have 4000 members in Melbourne, most of those weren't Victory traitors, but were instead people who had been ambivalent to the Melbourne Victory Club and brand since our inception. There is already an intense rivalry between the two clubs, both on and off the field. Dugandzic is gonna cop all sorts of ribbing from Victory fans after his recent transfer to Heart.

Still, Sydney and Geelong is the right match to be screened tonight by TEN. Both clubs ate top four contenders, while Port are almost bottom four certainties and Adelaide seem destined for mid-table mediocrity (despite a quality list).

Really, Channel Seven should be showing the Showdown and abandon the Gold Coast-Melbourne match tomorrow.

Vlad n U 2 · 04-16-2011, 05:51 AM

The second term once again proves that the Showdown is Port's "Grand Final".

Vlad n U 2 · 04-16-2011, 06:26 AM

Fucking pathetic piece of shits we are.

Vlad n U 2 · 04-16-2011, 06:38 AM

*need a punching bag*

Vlad n U 2 · 04-16-2011, 06:59 AM

This is the first time I will say that I'm ashamed to be a Crows supporter.

I will stop now.

bono_man2002 · 04-16-2011, 08:26 AM

Happy I tipped Port, that's all I'll say. Also was at the draw today, can't fucking get away from seeing draws lately. 3 in the last 12 months I've been to in person.

Axver · 04-16-2011, 04:26 PM

Wow, what happened Adelaide! Where's that good start to the season gone?

Vlad n U 2 · 04-16-2011, 08:07 PM

One good win isn't exactly a "good start". There'd need to be more than one win to earn the title of having a "good start".

Then there's the issue of Port's duds, doing absolutely nothing for the whole year, playing the games of their lives.

I mean, come on, Westhoff? Are you freaking serious?

Axver · 04-16-2011, 09:16 PM

It's a much more good start than last year, still!

Vlad n U 2 · 04-16-2011, 09:20 PM

Yeah, not saying much though if we're going to get the same run of bad results, which looks ever so likely.

The Sad Punk · 04-17-2011, 07:02 AM

Only about 33k at the Showdown, pathetic result. AFL really is in a lot of strife here.

Vlad n U 2 · 04-17-2011, 08:56 AM

33k? Looked a little better than that. But it was a Port home game.

04-16-2011, 03:29 AM	#701
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 03:23 PM	They're still doing rivalry round? If they still were then wouldn't the Eagles be playing Fremantle this weekend? __________________

04-16-2011, 05:10 AM	#707
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:53 PM	Wow, pretty wet game in Sydney right now. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

04-16-2011, 04:26 PM	#715
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:53 PM	Wow, what happened Adelaide! Where's that good start to the season gone? __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

04-16-2011, 09:16 PM	#717
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:53 PM	It's a much more good start than last year, still! __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

04-17-2011, 08:56 AM	#720
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 03:23 PM	33k? Looked a little better than that. But it was a Port home game. __________________

04-16-2011, 03:38 AM	#703
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 03:23 PM	Suppose you'll find a stream, Ax?

04-16-2011, 05:14 AM	#708
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 03:23 PM	lolport

04-16-2011, 05:30 AM	#709
intedomine Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8,104 Local Time: 03:53 PM	I suspect that both the showdown and the derby exert a lot more passion from fans than that Collingwood - Essendon bollocks. Adelaide, Port, West Coast and Freo are all relatively new teams. The decision to support one of these sides is more likely to be politically motivated, or inspired by a locally relevant cultural attitude, or as a means of resistance to the market entrant (WC/Adelaide). Or even geographical! Melbourne Heart already have 4000 members in Melbourne, most of those weren't Victory traitors, but were instead people who had been ambivalent to the Melbourne Victory Club and brand since our inception. There is already an intense rivalry between the two clubs, both on and off the field. Dugandzic is gonna cop all sorts of ribbing from Victory fans after his recent transfer to Heart. Still, Sydney and Geelong is the right match to be screened tonight by TEN. Both clubs ate top four contenders, while Port are almost bottom four certainties and Adelaide seem destined for mid-table mediocrity (despite a quality list). Really, Channel Seven should be showing the Showdown and abandon the Gold Coast-Melbourne match tomorrow.

04-16-2011, 05:51 AM	#710
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 03:23 PM	The second term once again proves that the Showdown is Port's "Grand Final".

04-16-2011, 06:26 AM	#711
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 03:23 PM	Fucking pathetic piece of shits we are.

04-16-2011, 06:38 AM	#712
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 03:23 PM	need a punching bag

04-16-2011, 06:59 AM	#713
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 03:23 PM	This is the first time I will say that I'm ashamed to be a Crows supporter. I will stop now.

04-16-2011, 08:26 AM	#714
bono_man2002 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the wrong band Posts: 28,484 Local Time: 04:53 PM	Happy I tipped Port, that's all I'll say. Also was at the draw today, can't fucking get away from seeing draws lately. 3 in the last 12 months I've been to in person.

04-16-2011, 08:07 PM	#716
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 03:23 PM	One good win isn't exactly a "good start". There'd need to be more than one win to earn the title of having a "good start". Then there's the issue of Port's duds, doing absolutely nothing for the whole year, playing the games of their lives. I mean, come on, Westhoff? Are you freaking serious?

04-16-2011, 09:20 PM	#718
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 03:23 PM	Yeah, not saying much though if we're going to get the same run of bad results, which looks ever so likely.

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04-17-2011, 07:02 AM	#719
The Sad Punk Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VEGA INTL NITE SKOOL Posts: 28,702 Local Time: 03:23 PM	Only about 33k at the Showdown, pathetic result. AFL really is in a lot of strife here.