2012 AFL Thread III - Why Do We Even Bother With Our Stupid Teams? - Page 9

intedomine · 07-16-2012, 03:46 AM

Should have tipped Gold Coast. No Maric, no Richmond

bono_man2002 · 07-16-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Axver

Can't believe Charlotte and I are three points clear of the rest of you folk in the tipping competition!

I believe its called not overanalysingitbeginers luck haha!

LemonMelon · 07-16-2012, 12:50 PM

I'd be in the thick of it if it weren't for the three matches I forgot to tip.

Axver · 07-16-2012, 06:44 PM

Daniel, Charlotte may have beginner's luck, but I'd like to think I no longer count.

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Originally Posted by Vlad n U 2

Are you sure you guys don't always have the same tips (just different margins)?

I can only ever remember you both being on the same amount of points, or maybe I don't check it enough.

Charlotte had the lead in her own right for a while - she was two points clear of me until round 13. We picked two games differently and I got both of them right, which brought us level on points.

We always do our tips separately and compare them afterwards; it's surprised us how often our tips have been the same. A few times we've tipped two games differently, only for us to each get one of them right and our scores to level out anyway. I guess since we mainly talk about the footy with each other, it's not too surprising we end up coming to similar conclusions.

Axver · 07-16-2012, 09:45 PM

And we've tipped three games differently this week, so one of us will be in front of the other no matter what happens on Sunday evening.

... though I'm still not sure if I want to stick with my tip of Melbourne beating Port.

cobl04 · 07-17-2012, 01:18 AM

Bravo, Drysdale Woolies, bravo

Slopsy · 07-17-2012, 01:45 AM

Ahahahah oh my god that's the best!

Axver · 07-17-2012, 01:47 AM

No way!

I'm going to be annoyed if Judd gets four weeks - because if he gets five, he misses Carlton's game against Essendon!

Vlad n U 2 · 07-17-2012, 07:03 AM

And so Judd gets 4 weeks ...

cobl04 · 07-17-2012, 07:14 AM

Good. About time he didn't get things his way.

Tribunal case went for fucking hours though.

The Sad Punk · 07-17-2012, 09:16 AM

Deserves more. Dirty fucking shitbird.

Axver · 07-17-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlad n U 2

And so Judd gets 4 weeks ...

Winners: Bulldogs, Richmond, Sydney, Brisbane.

Losers: Carlton ... Essendon.

LemonMelon · 07-17-2012, 08:12 PM

I guess this makes up for me hopping onboard a significantly improved side last season.

Judd seems quite remorseful, but hey, gotta do the time. Not like he's been lighting it up this year anyhow.

Vlad n U 2 · 07-18-2012, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sad Punk

Deserves more. Dirty fucking shitbird.

I was hoping at least 5.

Alisaura · 07-18-2012, 05:59 AM

I still don't understand how what Judd did was a "tackle". Unless that's the only word the AFL community has for assault on the field?

For that matter, are players immune from criminal charges for assaults that might occur during a game? I know it's a contact sport and all that, but obviously things like Judd's actions and Barry Hall belting people in the head are outside the rules. If a player was seriously hurt, could/would they press charges?

cobl04 · 07-18-2012, 06:33 AM

Yeah. But it would have to be something incredibly serious, like a player breaking his neck upon hitting the ground or something like that. And they'd probably sue the AFL before pressing charges against a player.

Alisaura · 07-18-2012, 06:59 AM

Huh, interesting. When we did all this code of conduct legal training at work, it said that if we were found to have breached some law, both the individual and the company could be prosecuted, depending on the circumstances. I guess the AFL might take better care of its players.

Axver · 07-18-2012, 07:35 PM

Remember, Leigh Matthews was famously prosecuted by the police for an on-field assault. The game's been a bit less violent since then - certainly not less violent enough to the satisfaction of the Irish in the International Rules, but less violent than it was back in the day!

Alisaura · 07-18-2012, 09:34 PM

I had not remembered that... I'm not sure I was ever aware of it. *L* How serious was the incident?

bono_212 · 07-18-2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alisaura

Huh, interesting. When we did all this code of conduct legal training at work, it said that if we were found to have breached some law, both the individual and the company could be prosecuted, depending on the circumstances. I guess the AFL might take better care of its players.

HA! I just had to go through three days of workplace conduct training and they told us the same thing

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07-16-2012, 03:46 AM	#161
intedomine Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8,108 Local Time: 04:12 PM	Should have tipped Gold Coast. No Maric, no Richmond __________________

07-16-2012, 09:45 PM	#165
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 04:12 PM	And we've tipped three games differently this week, so one of us will be in front of the other no matter what happens on Sunday evening. ... though I'm still not sure if I want to stick with my tip of Melbourne beating Port. __________________ "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

07-17-2012, 01:45 AM	#167
Slopsy Everything happens so much Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In a drunken haze, Melbourne Posts: 15,454 Local Time: 05:12 PM	Ahahahah oh my god that's the best! __________________ *striving for mediocrity in a world of excellence*

07-17-2012, 01:47 AM	#168
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 04:12 PM	No way! I'm going to be annoyed if Judd gets four weeks - because if he gets five, he misses Carlton's game against Essendon! __________________ "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

07-18-2012, 07:35 PM	#178
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 04:12 PM	Remember, Leigh Matthews was famously prosecuted by the police for an on-field assault. The game's been a bit less violent since then - certainly not less violent enough to the satisfaction of the Irish in the International Rules, but less violent than it was back in the day! __________________ "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

07-16-2012, 12:50 PM	#163
LemonMelon More 5G Than Man Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hollywoo Posts: 68,776 Local Time: 11:12 PM	I'd be in the thick of it if it weren't for the three matches I forgot to tip.

07-17-2012, 01:18 AM	#166
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 58,897 Local Time: 05:12 PM	Bravo, Drysdale Woolies, bravo

07-17-2012, 07:03 AM	#169
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 04:42 PM	And so Judd gets 4 weeks ...

07-17-2012, 07:14 AM	#170
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 58,897 Local Time: 05:12 PM	Good. About time he didn't get things his way. Tribunal case went for fucking hours though.

07-17-2012, 09:16 AM	#171
The Sad Punk Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VEGA INTL NITE SKOOL Posts: 28,702 Local Time: 03:42 PM	Deserves more. Dirty fucking shitbird.

07-17-2012, 08:12 PM	#173
LemonMelon More 5G Than Man Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hollywoo Posts: 68,776 Local Time: 11:12 PM	I guess this makes up for me hopping onboard a significantly improved side last season. Judd seems quite remorseful, but hey, gotta do the time. Not like he's been lighting it up this year anyhow.

07-18-2012, 05:59 AM	#175
Alisaura Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 30,442 Local Time: 06:12 PM	I still don't understand how what Judd did was a "tackle". Unless that's the only word the AFL community has for assault on the field? For that matter, are players immune from criminal charges for assaults that might occur during a game? I know it's a contact sport and all that, but obviously things like Judd's actions and Barry Hall belting people in the head are outside the rules. If a player was seriously hurt, could/would they press charges?

07-18-2012, 06:33 AM	#176
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 58,897 Local Time: 05:12 PM	Yeah. But it would have to be something incredibly serious, like a player breaking his neck upon hitting the ground or something like that. And they'd probably sue the AFL before pressing charges against a player.

07-18-2012, 06:59 AM	#177
Alisaura Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 30,442 Local Time: 06:12 PM	Huh, interesting. When we did all this code of conduct legal training at work, it said that if we were found to have breached some law, both the individual and the company could be prosecuted, depending on the circumstances. I guess the AFL might take better care of its players.

07-18-2012, 09:34 PM	#179
Alisaura Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 30,442 Local Time: 06:12 PM	I had not remembered that... I'm not sure I was ever aware of it. L How serious was the incident?

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