NAB Cup Round 1

[Wedgie]

lol, in what way. You like to talk up all your Norwood boys, Pfeiffer, Campbell and Meesen, yet none of them are anything special, and in Pfeiffer's case he could have been one of the leading young players in the competition if it wasn't for his off field problems. Hes only got himself to blame, and is extremely lucky to have been given another chance, who should be surprised that it was Carlton to pick him up though after they picked up Angwin in a similar situation (not saying Pfeiffer's off field problems were as bad as Angwin but its a similar situation.

I like your passion mate, but you really need to get some perspective.

He could still be, he's on an AFL list, Carlton obviously think that despite his off field troubles in the past he's too good a talent to ignore. Seriously, despite the fact he hasn't even made his debut, and even though he was delisted because of his behavior, the Blues still opted to draft him, it shows you just how much Carlton rate him.

They rated Angwin too.

[Rik E Boy]

i agree 119 is shamefull but getting there was more of a dollar turn over for the club than actually winning, thats all they could have asked for especially after there mid season.

This is what I like about Port these days. Now they exist to win Preliminary Finals. Beats the 90's hands down I say.

regards,

REB

[Rik E Boy]

I've noticed not all clubs (in fact most) are no longer wearing shorts with the AFL logo down the side. Anyone know why this is and if there has been an official change in AFL policy regarding this?

Only a Yabs fan would pay attention to the bloody shorts ha ha.

regards,

REB

[Dirko]

Carlton obviously think that despite his off field troubles in the past he's too good a talent to ignore. Seriously, despite the fact he hasn't even made his debut, and even though he was delisted because of his behavior, the Blues still opted to draft him, it shows you just how much Carlton rate him.

The reasoning from what I have read and heard is that with Carlton giving the Eagles pick 18 (?) in last years draft for Judd, which they would've used for a midfielder, they picked up Pfieffer, as he was a top 20 pick, and he can play, and sometimes you give a bloke a second chance and they repay you well...Angwin was a f*** up for sure, but not too many clubs out there who can say they have had or had a list of Angels....

[Dirko]

Carlton knocked off Port in the end. Carlton had a fairly strong team though and Port played quite a few kids.

Carlton are a super NAB team though.

As opposed to Carlton playing none ? Very young Blues side out there tonight RM...
The clubs have come out and declared they are not in the NAB to win it this year.

A few good signs from the Blues. The desire for the ball was great, but some terrible skill errors really let us down.

Fev needs another 3/4 games as does Stevo.

High 9000 crowd. WTF ? If the Blue supporters didn't rock up yesterday, they would have had a "crowd" of about 6000...

[Booney]

Either getting excited about your team winning (Wedgie-Geelong) or another losing at this time of year is absurd.Almost,and I mean almost as rich as suggesting a club should play its VFL side in the AFL this year.Crap.(I'll be remembering that comment.)

One flag in 40 odd years and a dynasty or total dominance is not yet made.

[rogernumber10]

I've noticed not all clubs (in fact most) are no longer wearing shorts with the AFL logo down the side. Anyone know why this is and if there has been an official change in AFL policy regarding this?

Yes there has. The logo has moved from the side of the shorts to the front, for all shorts at all clubs. Reason being is that the various manufacturers have lobbied the AFL to say they can make a 'performance short' which is cut differently, better for running, sweat diffusing panels etc. AFLPA lobbied and said the change should come because you want players in better gear and the medicos said you lose a lot of heat from the base of your back, so make the change for better shorts. On that basis, AFL said yes and the shorts have changed. Hasn't had any publicity, so you've kept a close eye on it. Who knows though whether it makes a player .03 pct better runner or 2.3 pct, or whether it helps you sweat less, but that's why it's happened.

Yes, this is a serious post, so don't go pointing at me and laughing. I'm still unsure though if the old king gees I had in under 13s were a 'performance short'!!!!

[JK]

I hear the Blues have become premiership favourites due to the play of Darren Pfeiffer.

I doubt it, he'll probably have a really poor influence on the younger Carlton players after celebrating tonight's win and a couple will no doubt get arrested as a result.

Seriously, he has a very poor off field record, and is extremely fortunate that Carlton picked him up. Clubs that care about the quality of their people/players aren't interested in someone like Pfeiffer.

That's a pretty POOR thing to say.

lol, in what way. You like to talk up all your Norwood boys, Pfeiffer, Campbell and Meesen, yet none of them are anything special, and in Pfeiffer's case he could have been one of the leading young players in the competition if it wasn't for his off field problems. Hes only got himself to blame, and is extremely lucky to have been given another chance, who should be surprised that it was Carlton to pick him up though after they picked up Angwin in a similar situation (not saying Pfeiffer's off field problems were as bad as Angwin but its a similar situation.

I like your passion mate, but you really need to get some perspective.

I've bitten my lip on a lot of these comments concerning Pfieff as I thought it could be seen as blind faith/loyalty in anyone thats played for Norwood ... In terms of footballing ability and athleticism, Pfeiff has a considerable amount of each, decision making is a downfall (and thats hard to improve if it isn't instinctive) and disposal requires quite a bit of work, so I can't see him being anything more than a useful player.

BUT ... With regard to all the people taking a shot at him for his offield behaviour, what do you base that on? Have YOU seen him regularly out and about doing the wrong thing? Has he been regularly arrested or assualting people (a la Farmer)?? As far as I'm aware (and please, correct me if im wrong), there have only been two media reports on him, one involving being sent back to Norwood to knuckle down (does anyone here know what he did for that or is it all speculation??) and one involving a broken jaw he received courtesy of a king-hit at a friends 21st birthday party.

Nearly everyone here bags the Advertiser but seems we're happy to take their word for things when it suits.

[Macca19]

Not too fussed with losing to Carlton. We had 10 first team players out with Brogan and Tredrea only playing the first half. Thought a couple of lesser knowns really made their play for a spot in the early rounds of the real season.

Either way im glad that we will now be playing proper football with proper rules for the rest of the pre season.

Geelong looked in good form, pity about the jumper clash. Melbournes pre season guernsey was ridiculous.

[MightyEagles]

I'm going for Carlton to beat Port.

I picked it.

[GWW]

BUT ... With regard to all the people taking a shot at him for his offield behaviour, what do you base that on? Have YOU seen him regularly out and about doing the wrong thing? Has he been regularly arrested or assualting people (a la Farmer)?? As far as I'm aware (and please, correct me if im wrong), there have only been two media reports on him, one involving being sent back to Norwood to knuckle down (does anyone here know what he did for that or is it all speculation??) and one involving a broken jaw he received courtesy of a king-hit at a friends 21st birthday party.

Nearly everyone here bags the Advertiser but seems we're happy to take their word for things when it suits.

So why else would the Crows have delisted him. He was a first round draft pick a few years ago, and was playing reasonable footy with Norwood, yet didn't make his debut. Its obvious why the Crows delisted him and it wouldn't have been because of on field reasons.

[the joker]

Paul Hasleby hurt his knee in the third qtr and the commentators think it will be a knee recon. bad luck for him and terrible for the dockers

[Pup]

Hawthorn just pipped Sydney down in Tasmania today by 2 points in another low scoring scrap.

Terrible news for Sydney with talented half back Nic Malceski suffering what looks to be a season ending knee injury.

Freo are cruising along as expected leading by 36 points during the last quarter. Skills have not been great.

[NFC]

Haselby could indeed have injured his ACL, but I've got a feeling it'll be a medial strain. Just a feeling.

[RustyCage]

Haselby could indeed have injured his ACL, but I've got a feeling it'll be a medial strain. Just a feeling.

Id say knee reco, usually the player can tell, and Haselby was looking a shattered man.

[Pup]

Freo won easily as expected. Turn overs and being handball happy really cost the Eagles.

Fremantle will go close to winning this NAB cup if they can get past Adelaide.

Next weeks games are now

Essendon V WB

St Kilda V Geelong
Carlton V Hawthorn

Adelaide V Fremantle

[GWW]

For anyone who saw the game, how did Brad Ebert go for WCE?

[Pup]

For anyone who saw the game, how did Brad Ebert go for WCE?

OK

Showed a bit, made a couple of errors that gifted Freo goals and looked a bit nervous IMO. Disposal was pretty good.

Will be better for the game time though and the signs were there. He also had 12 touches.

Scott Selwood was the best of the Eagles draftees.

[Rik E Boy]

Either getting excited about your team winning (Wedgie-Geelong) or another losing at this time of year is absurd.Almost,and I mean almost as rich as suggesting a club should play its VFL side in the AFL this year.Crap.(I'll be remembering that comment.)

One flag in 40 odd years and a dynasty or total dominance is not yet made.

Quite right Booney but that's still back to back losses against Carlton LOL.

regards,

REB

[GWW]

Either getting excited about your team winning (Wedgie-Geelong) or another losing at this time of year is absurd.Almost,and I mean almost as rich as suggesting a club should play its VFL side in the AFL this year.Crap.(I'll be remembering that comment.)

One flag in 40 odd years and a dynasty or total dominance is not yet made.

Quite right Booney but that's still back to back losses against Carlton LOL.

regards,

REB

How so? We beat them at Footy Park late last year.