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The Sports Desk / Re: Formula 1
Last post by LP -
Quote from: kruddler – on
Oscar has been pushed to #2 driver and would do best to go elsewhere. There is 1 huge problem though......where could he go that is an improvement?
That is a problem for him, but he certainly can't win while remaining there unless Norris suffers some unforeseen fate, and as long as Brown keeps getting uber "performance" bonusses the Norris favouritism is assured.
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The Sports Desk / Hahn Australia cup final
Last post by Thryleon -
I know that soccer isnt a sport much for the average afl fan, but I was in attendance last night to witness history as South Melbourne (Hellas as they were known) became the first non A league club to lift this trophy vs Melbourne victory.  Adam Cerra was in attendance not far from me last night.  This historic win gains them entry to the Asian Champions League for next season.

Did it front of an Aami park record crowd of 29800 odd people. 

Absolutely ridiculous scenes.  Would be like Port Melbourne in the vfl, jumping up against a Geelong and knocking them off in a do or die match.  Was a very even contest too, with victory going close to getting the winner on numerous occasions.   I pick geelong as theyve been a top performing club at AFL level for so long. 

Sure it was penalties at the end, and it was a 1-1 draw after extra time, with Victory having scored the first of those goals in the 1st half of extra time, and South going close to scoring on a couple of occasions, but it was an unforgettable occasion for a fan base and club, that has beem somewhat frozen out of the sport at the highest level for 22 years. 

Unforgettable. 
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The Sports Desk / Re: Formula 1
Last post by kruddler -
Shows you how much lando has been favoured when he thinks that type of move is ok for a mere 1 point improvement for him in a championship he is not in.

Oscar has been pushed to #2 driver and would do best to go elsewhere. There is 1 huge problem though......where could he go that is an improvement?
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The Sports Desk / Re: Formula 1
Last post by LP -
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Zac Brown made his bed, now he can lie in it. If he is happy being the CEO of Company that is run by one of his drivers and said driver's dad, good luck to the sack of crap.
If he'd done the right thing Lando's dad would have had him sacked, instead they paid him an $80M bonus, more than either driver, but of course Lando never has and never will need the money!

That's why Oscar cannot win, it's not about the team being the best, it's about Lando having an advantage.

btw. The Sky crew talk about Piastri like he's a novice, and they talk about Norris and Russell like they are veterans, but before the final few races of last season Oscar had more F1 wins than either of the Brits, he still has more wins than Russell!
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The Sports Desk / Re: Formula 1
Last post by Gointocarlton -
Quote from: LP – on
No hope for Oscar while he stays in that team, the commentary and McLaren team were making excuses for Norris before anyone even crossed the line. The team might go public with some tiché tiché Lando, but it's meaningless and Piastri is stuck in purgatory while he stays there.

We know why of course, money, and a pending $80M bonus for a certain manager.

The billionaire's boy rules without question, if he's challenged he cries for help and the team come running.

Zac Brown made his bed, now he can lie in it. If he is happy being the CEO of Company that is run by one of his drivers and said driver's dad, good luck to the sack of crap.
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The Sports Desk / Re: God help me - the Cricket thread
Last post by LP -
How many years have we been persisting with some of these highlight reel spuds while others can't get a run?

It's so good to see a bloke grafting a ton in challenging conditions for a change, not just a flat T20 track bully like some other nameless spuds, but a proper test innings on a proper test pitch that offers a bit for everyone!
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Ladies Lounge / Re: AFLW 2025 Rd 9: Carlton vs Sydney at Henson Park
Last post by LP -
Quote from: DJC – on
Yes, Gab would have been one of the first selected throughout her career and she didn’t do much wrong last game. 

Amelia Velardo has been outstanding all season and her ability to play on tall opponents gives her an edge over Pound.

Bad luck for Gab but promising signs when a player of her ability and commitment is forced out of the team.
I suppose this comes down to a team balance issue, Velardo has to come in, but we can't just create roles to keep a player in the squad. I think Pound is very stiff though, I thought she was a bit unlucky the first time she found herself on the outer, I had assumed it was really injury related but maybe not!

The thing I think is this, in a straight up best 22 players, Pound would be comfortably in the squad, but we'd be overloaded with players capable of that role and left weaker in some other role.

That is why the best 22 is not always the best 22 players, reminds me of Brock McLean toiling away in the VFL.
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The Sports Desk / Re: Formula 1
Last post by LP -
No hope for Oscar while he stays in that team, the commentary and McLaren team were making excuses for Norris before anyone even crossed the line. The team might go public with some tiché tiché Lando, but it's meaningless and Piastri is stuck in purgatory while he stays there.

We know why of course, money, and a pending $80M bonus for a certain manager.

The billionaire's boy rules without question, if he's challenged he cries for help and the team come running.
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Ladies Lounge / Re: AFLW 2025 Rd 9: Carlton vs Sydney at Henson Park
Last post by DJC -
Quote from: Thryleon – on
pound is a bit stiff i thought.

Yes, Gab would have been one of the first selected throughout her career and she didn’t do much wrong last game. 

Amelia Velardo has been outstanding all season and her ability to play on tall opponents gives her an edge over Pound.

Bad luck for Gab but promising signs when a player of her ability and commitment is forced out of the team.