Quoted from shutter

They mighty Roos beat Fremantle today to setup a clash with Carlton next week

Should be a good match?

Quoted from Paula

Should be a good match?

Yeah it should be.  Might be bias from my point of view, but I think the Roos may be a little too good for the blues next week.  Will be close though.

Also think the Lions will be too good for the Cats.  The conditions that the Cats played in yesterday, may just take too much out of them.

Farmer facing lengthy sideline stint

Fremantle forward Jeff Farmer risks a six-match suspension after electing to contest a charge of eye-gouging the Kangaroos' Daniel Pratt during a preseason cup clash at the weekend.

Pratt remonstrated with Farmer in the final quarter of the Kangaroos' win on Sunday. He would have escaped with a four-match ban by pleading guilty...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200703/s1863599.htm

Was he harshly dealt with?  Did he deserve it?

Quoted from Paula

Farmer facing lengthy sideline stint

Fremantle forward Jeff Farmer risks a six-match suspension after electing to contest a charge of eye-gouging the Kangaroos' Daniel Pratt during a preseason cup clash at the weekend.

Pratt remonstrated with Farmer in the final quarter of the Kangaroos' win on Sunday. He would have escaped with a four-match ban by pleading guilty...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200703/s1863599.htm

Was he harshly dealt with?  Did he deserve it?

I don't think he is being harshly dealt with.  He was a repeat offender last year (charged 3 times) and with his bad record carrying over, it doesn't look good.  He is a talented player who seems to have a discipline problems.  His coach would be frustrated with his actions and the possibility of losing a key player for the start of what is meant to be a good season for the Dockers.

Well the appeal didn't work.  Hopefully the Dockers will be able to sort out his discipline problems as if he goes before the tribunal again and is found guilty, the penalty could be a lot more than 6 weeks.  2 other repeat offenders from last year (Cam Mooney and Campbell Brown) would also be worried if they go before the tribunal this year.

wow.............only 1 point again between West Coast and Sydney...................go the Eagles

Did anybody think Ch 7 telecast of the footy was a bit wooden and boring. I didnt like their camera angles. Foxtel is worse. I miss Ch 9 telecast. They were funny and interesting to listen to and their coverage was superb. Ch 10 is doing a good job now especially now you can hear the footy with their Dolby Digital surround sound.

Woah, Ken certainly didn't hold back here.  Good for him!

Men behaving badly
Tuesday Apr 17 14:00 AEST
Ken Sutcliffe
National Nine News Presenter

After 40 years in broadcasting, three quarters of it reporting and commentating on sport, I am totally over the vulgar, insensitive, boorish, demeaning fatheads who believe the way they conduct themselves is normal and acceptable both on and off the field.

I am over the sycophants and apologists who continually excuse inexcusable behaviour, mostly with the defence "he's been misquoted" or "it's a media beat-up" or "it's not like him to do something like that". Oh please.

What is it about footballers who want to hit women, become involved in fights (nightclub incidents), get so drunk they can't remember anything and then use that as a defence for appalling indiscretions?

What is it about footballers who believe that what is said on the field stays on the field and that includes degrading comments about opposing players' families? And then there's that other shadow of drugs in sport.

Only this week I heard a nameless radio talkback caller saying how he was offended by what the West Coast Eagles Adam Selwood allegedly said about Des Headland's six-year-old daughter.

That same caller then added "when I played we sledged about wives and mothers but that was all". Oh really? If that was ever acceptable no wonder we've got a problem now.

Let me tell you any person who sledged my family has got themselves a major problem.

I wouldn't tolerate it and neither should the people who run the game, nor the parents of the offenders or their team mates. Enough is enough.

This issue cries out for leadership, but don't hold your breath, clubs close ranks, all too often protecting high priced talent for their indefensible actions.

Sometimes there's a fine, sometimes a week or two on the sideline but generally its punishment is handed out with all the impact of a butterfly slap.

Players, whether they like it or not, are role models.

With the big bucks comes that responsibility and those who cannot come to grips with that reality should be encouraged to take up another pursuit, where there are no consequences for their actions.

Unfortunately too many believe that is the case right now, particularly in one team towns.

You reap what you sow. Many athletes and clubs, including the Eagles, have already found that out the hard way.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=261601

West Coast have been ordered to attend a meeting with the AFL on the issue of player behaviour. Its probably about time as it detracting from the good football they are playing. Any how I just entered my tips and if I fail again this week I might go for last place so I get my money back. Is anyone else's tips hurting this year?
It should be a good game between Sydney and Adelaide. I am going to the game and I cant wait to soak up a little atmosphere.

I've picked 5/8 each week.

Go the mighty Eagles.............another Vic bites the dust...lol

Eagles   100
Carlton   39

The season is over, so I am locking the topic.  2008 will be here sooner than we think.