2012 AFL Thread III - Why Do We Even Bother With Our Stupid Teams? - Page 12

Axver · 07-21-2012, 12:07 AM

The team was tracking down fast under Knights though. He took them to 12th (with heaps of injuries), scraped into the eight on sheer luck in 2009, and then dived to 14th in 2010. Hird, on the other hand, has had Essendon in the top eight for almost the entirety of 2011 and 2012. Knights never got Essendon near the top four; Hirdy had Essendon in equal first earlier this season. Results speak for themselves.

The Worsfold comparison really doesn't hold - especially since Worsfold's experience is a massive anomaly rather than any kind of rule.

Vlad n U 2 · 07-21-2012, 12:18 AM

Ugh why does Tippett have to keep on getting concussed.

Axver · 07-21-2012, 01:42 AM

What the hell has happened to West Coast over the last two weeks?!

Vlad n U 2 · 07-21-2012, 01:46 AM

What the hell are we doing beating West Coast by 50 points without our best two forwards.

bono_212 · 07-21-2012, 02:31 AM

Why is this game clooooooose?

Axver · 07-21-2012, 02:56 AM

What we have learnt today: the Hawks are absolutely devastating even without Buddy and Hodge. If they hadn't eased off and let Collingwood get a few late goals, that margin would be even more considerable.

Totally expect the Bombers to get thumped by the Hawks next Friday.

My tips have sucked this week. Hope Brisbane hold on to their lead just so I can notch up my first correct tip!

Axver · 07-21-2012, 03:36 AM

The Suns/Brissie game looks pretty dire based on the score ... 1.3 9 to 1.4 10 for the whole fourth quarter? I can't imagine that being terribly watchable.

LemonMelon · 07-21-2012, 05:01 AM

I'm glad I'm not staying up for the entirety of this crap. Doggies went off to a 12-0 start, but we're stabilizing now. There's like 5 starters out there for us, so I guess I have no reason to be surprised.

Axver · 07-21-2012, 05:02 AM

Early days yet, but at this stage I'm wondering if Carlton have slipped even further than I thought.

And wait, shit, the Demons "home" game tonight against Port is in Darwin? Shiiiit. I only picked Melbourne because I thought they were, y'know, at home in Melbourne!

Vlad n U 2 · 07-21-2012, 06:30 AM

Howe takes another screamer. I think it's just as good as the one against Sydney!

Vlad n U 2 · 07-21-2012, 06:33 AM

'HOWWWW DID HE DOOO THAATTT' /Anthony Hudson

Axver · 07-21-2012, 06:38 AM

Oh man, if the Bulldogs win by less than a goal, that fifty on the three quarter siren is going to be SO controversial.

I'm not sure what I want - an unexpected Bulldogs victory, or Carlton to win so that I can salvage something from what is shaping up to be my worst week of tips so far this year.

Vlad n U 2 · 07-21-2012, 06:39 AM

> Garland in forward pocket, ball stationary (or close to) on the ground
> soccers it
> ball goes straight to Port player 15-20 metres who marks
> kicks goal

One of the stupidest decisions I've ever seen a professional footballer make.

Vlad n U 2 · 07-21-2012, 07:00 AM

Strong lulz at Melbourne being gifted gettable shots at goal to which they miss badly. They are so hilariously inept they make Port look stable.

Axver · 07-21-2012, 07:01 AM

Goddamnit, and here I was thinking my Melbourne tip was inspired at quarter time!

Vlad n U 2 · 07-21-2012, 07:03 AM

I tipped Port for like the first time this year.

Vlad n U 2 · 07-21-2012, 07:05 AM

Melbourne's 7 goals have all come from the right side of the ground on TV.

Axver · 07-21-2012, 07:16 AM

Carlton sneak home with a win ... kind of wanted the Dogs to do it, especially since Carlton spent the first half of the game playing from the same textbook as Essendon did on Friday, but my tips breathe a slight sigh of relief. No matter what happens tomorrow though, this'll be my worst week of the year.

LemonMelon · 07-21-2012, 12:55 PM

I can't believe we're still in the thick of it for the 8. As long as North and St Kilda lose, there's like 5 teams with 32 points.

We'll beat Brisbane at home, as well as Gold Coast, but that's probably it. I'm not sure about the season-closing St. Kilda. And I'm definitely not sure about next week's Richmond match; they're hot or cold.

bono_man2002 · 07-21-2012, 03:39 PM

Pies will not win the flag if they have to face Hawthorn in any sort of final. They are like Geelong of last year and have our number.

07-21-2012, 12:07 AM	#221
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 02:26 AM	The team was tracking down fast under Knights though. He took them to 12th (with heaps of injuries), scraped into the eight on sheer luck in 2009, and then dived to 14th in 2010. Hird, on the other hand, has had Essendon in the top eight for almost the entirety of 2011 and 2012. Knights never got Essendon near the top four; Hirdy had Essendon in equal first earlier this season. Results speak for themselves. The Worsfold comparison really doesn't hold - especially since Worsfold's experience is a massive anomaly rather than any kind of rule. __________________ __________________ "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

07-21-2012, 12:18 AM	#222
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 02:56 AM	Ugh why does Tippett have to keep on getting concussed. __________________

07-21-2012, 01:42 AM	#223
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 02:26 AM	What the hell has happened to West Coast over the last two weeks?! __________________ "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

07-21-2012, 02:31 AM	#225
bono_212 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 83,919 Local Time: 09:26 AM	Why is this game clooooooose? __________________

07-21-2012, 02:56 AM	#226
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 02:26 AM	What we have learnt today: the Hawks are absolutely devastating even without Buddy and Hodge. If they hadn't eased off and let Collingwood get a few late goals, that margin would be even more considerable. Totally expect the Bombers to get thumped by the Hawks next Friday. My tips have sucked this week. Hope Brisbane hold on to their lead just so I can notch up my first correct tip! __________________ "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

07-21-2012, 01:46 AM	#224
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 02:56 AM	What the hell are we doing beating West Coast by 50 points without our best two forwards.

07-21-2012, 03:36 AM	#227
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 02:26 AM	The Suns/Brissie game looks pretty dire based on the score ... 1.3 9 to 1.4 10 for the whole fourth quarter? I can't imagine that being terribly watchable. __________________ "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

07-21-2012, 05:01 AM	#228
LemonMelon More 5G Than Man Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hollywoo Posts: 68,798 Local Time: 09:26 AM	I'm glad I'm not staying up for the entirety of this crap. Doggies went off to a 12-0 start, but we're stabilizing now. There's like 5 starters out there for us, so I guess I have no reason to be surprised.

07-21-2012, 05:02 AM	#229
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 02:26 AM	Early days yet, but at this stage I'm wondering if Carlton have slipped even further than I thought. And wait, shit, the Demons "home" game tonight against Port is in Darwin? Shiiiit. I only picked Melbourne because I thought they were, y'know, at home in Melbourne! __________________ "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

07-21-2012, 06:30 AM	#230
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 02:56 AM	Howe takes another screamer. I think it's just as good as the one against Sydney!

07-21-2012, 06:33 AM	#231
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 02:56 AM	'HOWWWW DID HE DOOO THAATTT' /Anthony Hudson

07-21-2012, 06:38 AM	#232
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 02:26 AM	Oh man, if the Bulldogs win by less than a goal, that fifty on the three quarter siren is going to be SO controversial. I'm not sure what I want - an unexpected Bulldogs victory, or Carlton to win so that I can salvage something from what is shaping up to be my worst week of tips so far this year. __________________ "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

07-21-2012, 06:39 AM	#233
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 02:56 AM	> Garland in forward pocket, ball stationary (or close to) on the ground > soccers it > ball goes straight to Port player 15-20 metres who marks > kicks goal One of the stupidest decisions I've ever seen a professional footballer make.

07-21-2012, 07:00 AM	#234
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 02:56 AM	Strong lulz at Melbourne being gifted gettable shots at goal to which they miss badly. They are so hilariously inept they make Port look stable.

07-21-2012, 07:01 AM	#235
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 02:26 AM	Goddamnit, and here I was thinking my Melbourne tip was inspired at quarter time! __________________ "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

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07-21-2012, 07:03 AM	#236
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 02:56 AM	I tipped Port for like the first time this year.

07-21-2012, 07:05 AM	#237
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 02:56 AM	Melbourne's 7 goals have all come from the right side of the ground on TV.

07-21-2012, 07:16 AM	#238
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 02:26 AM	Carlton sneak home with a win ... kind of wanted the Dogs to do it, especially since Carlton spent the first half of the game playing from the same textbook as Essendon did on Friday, but my tips breathe a slight sigh of relief. No matter what happens tomorrow though, this'll be my worst week of the year. __________________ "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

07-21-2012, 12:55 PM	#239
LemonMelon More 5G Than Man Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hollywoo Posts: 68,798 Local Time: 09:26 AM	I can't believe we're still in the thick of it for the 8. As long as North and St Kilda lose, there's like 5 teams with 32 points. We'll beat Brisbane at home, as well as Gold Coast, but that's probably it. I'm not sure about the season-closing St. Kilda. And I'm definitely not sure about next week's Richmond match; they're hot or cold.

07-21-2012, 03:39 PM	#240
bono_man2002 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the wrong band Posts: 28,506 Local Time: 03:26 AM	Pies will not win the flag if they have to face Hawthorn in any sort of final. They are like Geelong of last year and have our number. __________________