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At least he's not taking drugs, or gambling I suppose...

Injured Collingwood star Brayden Sier reportedly played in a local basketball game this week despite being ruled out of AFL action with a calf injury.

Mitch Cleary of AFL.com.au is reporting the Magpies player took part in a Diamond Valley Basketball Association Division 3 match in Greensborough under the fake name “Phil Inn”.

Collingwood said Sier was just shooting hoops with friends during breaks in the game but according to the report, people who were there claim he spent roughly 20 minutes on the floor during the match — a worrying sign if true because of his existing ailment.

“A player even said to him (Sier) what are you doing playing domestic basketball and he just gave him a cheeky smile,” an eyewitness told AFL.com.au.

Sier last played in Collingwood’s loss to the GWS Giants in Round 18 and is expected to be out of action again this weekend and miss his fourth straight match because of a calf problem as the Pies prepare to face Adelaide on Saturday.

Corona Man wrote:

LMA wrote:AFL fixtures chief has come out and said "Maximising attendances is the centrepiece of the finals fixture"

We already know that Geelong won't get a home final if they play Richmond or Collingwood.
So by maximising attendance the first round of finals should look like this, if the next few rounds goes as predicted.

Geel v Rich - MCG
Bris v WCE - Optus
GWS v Ade - Adelaide Oval
Coll v Port - MCG

Champ/Pal/Mate/Cobber etc...

etc = Ace, Bloke & Big Fella

LMA wrote:AFL fixtures chief has come out and said "Maximising attendances is the centrepiece of the finals fixture"

We already know that Geelong won't get a home final if they play Richmond or Collingwood.
So by maximising attendance the first round of finals should look like this, if the next few rounds goes as predicted.

Geel v Rich - MCG
Bris v WCE - Optus
GWS v Ade - Adelaide Oval
Coll v Port - MCG

Disgrace!!!

woodublieve12 wrote:

LMA wrote:AFL fixtures chief has come out and said "Maximising attendances is the centrepiece of the finals fixture"

We already know that Geelong won't get a home final if they play Richmond or Collingwood.
So by maximising attendance the first round of finals should look like this, if the next few rounds goes as predicted.

Geel v Rich - MCG
Bris v WCE - Optus
GWS v Ade - Adelaide Oval
Coll v Port - MCG

Disgrace!!!

Yeah, making them travel and play away from home like that, I'm gutted for them.

LMA wrote:AFL fixtures chief has come out and said "Maximising attendances is the centrepiece of the finals fixture"

We already know that Geelong won't get a home final if they play Richmond or Collingwood.
So by maximising attendance the first round of finals should look like this, if the next few rounds goes as predicted.

Geel v Rich - MCG
Bris v WCE - Optus
GWS v Ade - Adelaide Oval
Coll v Port - MCG

Geelong won’t get one no matter who they play

Booney wrote:

woodublieve12 wrote:

LMA wrote:AFL fixtures chief has come out and said "Maximising attendances is the centrepiece of the finals fixture"

We already know that Geelong won't get a home final if they play Richmond or Collingwood.
So by maximising attendance the first round of finals should look like this, if the next few rounds goes as predicted.

Geel v Rich - MCG
Bris v WCE - Optus
GWS v Ade - Adelaide Oval
Coll v Port - MCG

Disgrace!!!

Yeah, making them travel and play away from home like that, I'm gutted for them.

Travel is irrelevant. They earned a home final they should be given it regardless who they play...

Jim05 wrote:

LMA wrote:AFL fixtures chief has come out and said "Maximising attendances is the centrepiece of the finals fixture"

We already know that Geelong won't get a home final if they play Richmond or Collingwood.
So by maximising attendance the first round of finals should look like this, if the next few rounds goes as predicted.

Geel v Rich - MCG
Bris v WCE - Optus
GWS v Ade - Adelaide Oval
Coll v Port - MCG

Geelong won’t get one no matter who they play

They will get a home final in the second week of finals, probably versus Port or Crows! Be at MCG though now.

Jim05 wrote:

LMA wrote:AFL fixtures chief has come out and said "Maximising attendances is the centrepiece of the finals fixture"

We already know that Geelong won't get a home final if they play Richmond or Collingwood.
So by maximising attendance the first round of finals should look like this, if the next few rounds goes as predicted.

Geel v Rich - MCG
Bris v WCE - Optus
GWS v Ade - Adelaide Oval
Coll v Port - MCG

Geelong won’t get one no matter who they play

If they were playing GWS they would probably get one.

LMA wrote:

Jim05 wrote:

LMA wrote:AFL fixtures chief has come out and said "Maximising attendances is the centrepiece of the finals fixture"

We already know that Geelong won't get a home final if they play Richmond or Collingwood.
So by maximising attendance the first round of finals should look like this, if the next few rounds goes as predicted.

Geel v Rich - MCG
Bris v WCE - Optus
GWS v Ade - Adelaide Oval
Coll v Port - MCG

Geelong won’t get one no matter who they play

If they were playing GWS they would probably get one.

Gil pretty much shot that down the other morning on SEN. Said it would be “unfair” to send one side down there but not another.
He then said all clubs are aware of the contract that says finals in home state not home ground and used Essendon as an example saying that even though Marvel is our home we would play a “home” final at the MCG

Gil hates Geelong
He is GWS #1 ticketholder

Just for interest sakea at the home t but the crows and Carlton lick swap sits as the following:

Carlton: 2018 pick 19(Stocker) and 2019 pick 9.

Adelaide: 2019 pick 3.

Can't see Carlton rolling Geelong in Geelongland so that will probably stay at pick 3 for Adelaide.

However if the power get up over Freo and the dogs roll the crows that will turn in to pick 8 for Carlton.

stan wrote:Just for interest sakea at the home t but the crows and Carlton lick swap sits as the following:

Umm, Stan...

stan wrote:Just for interest sakea at the home t but the crows and Carlton lick swap sits as the following:

Carlton: 2018 pick 19(Stocker) and 2019 pick 9.

Adelaide: 2019 pick 3.

Can't see Carlton rolling Geelong in Geelongland so that will probably stay at pick 3 for Adelaide.

However if the power get up over Freo and the dogs roll the crows that will turn in to pick 8 for Carlton.

7pm red cans there Stan?

Sweet Geezus, I think Stan is as drunk as my missus atm.

So to summarise Stan.... we need WB to roll Adelaide at home - likely - and for Hawthorn to roll WCE (unlikely). As a second option, we need Port to beat Freo. Either way our draft pick swap is getting better by the week. Ideally we'll finish up with the Cows at 11th! That will make the Stocker deal a little bit sweeter.

BTW, the way the Bullies are playing they are really looking good for finals. They will trouble a few sides.

Jim05 wrote:

stan wrote:Just for interest sakea at the home t but the crows and Carlton lick swap sits as the following:

Carlton: 2018 pick 19(Stocker) and 2019 pick 9.

Adelaide: 2019 pick 3.

Can't see Carlton rolling Geelong in Geelongland so that will probably stay at pick 3 for Adelaide.

However if the power get up over Freo and the dogs roll the crows that will turn in to pick 8 for Carlton.

7pm red cans there Stan?

Yes, I have had a few this afternoon. It's been a good day.

Wedgie wrote:Sweet Geezus, I think Stan is as drunk as my missus atm. [emoji38]

I do feel getting more sober at the moment. Been a solid afteroon.

Jim05 wrote:

stan wrote:Just for interest sakea at the home t but the crows and Carlton lick swap sits as the following:

Carlton: 2018 pick 19(Stocker) and 2019 pick 9.

Adelaide: 2019 pick 3.

Can't see Carlton rolling Geelong in Geelongland so that will probably stay at pick 3 for Adelaide.

However if the power get up over Freo and the dogs roll the crows that will turn in to pick 8 for Carlton.

7pm red cans there Stan?

He speaks fluent stanese.

Do any of the betting agencies have markets on Dusty for a place? I'm with sportsbet & can't seem to find anywhere to have a flutter on him.

If it's a low scoring count I reckon he can potentially sneak a top 3 finish.

Jim05 wrote:

LMA wrote:

Jim05 wrote:

LMA wrote:AFL fixtures chief has come out and said "Maximising attendances is the centrepiece of the finals fixture"

We already know that Geelong won't get a home final if they play Richmond or Collingwood.
So by maximising attendance the first round of finals should look like this, if the next few rounds goes as predicted.

Geel v Rich - MCG
Bris v WCE - Optus
GWS v Ade - Adelaide Oval
Coll v Port - MCG

Geelong won’t get one no matter who they play

If they were playing GWS they would probably get one.

Gil pretty much shot that down the other morning on SEN. Said it would be “unfair” to send one side down there but not another.
He then said all clubs are aware of the contract that says finals in home state not home ground and used Essendon as an example saying that even though Marvel is our home we would play a “home” final at the MCG

I heard the commentators saying GWS would get a home final (not at SCG) if they finished top 4. That wouldn't surprise me, considering how hypocritical the AFL is.