As a Neutral Supporter

[Sainter_Dad]

That was one of the worst Umpired game of Football I have seen in a long time

Multiple occurrences of one rule for one team a differing rule for the other

Four Umpires still cant see multiple dropped balls by Carlton - but ping the Richmond one.

Just not up to it.

This was the opening game for the season and there were 88,000 people there to witness that haphazard umpiring

But the AFL will laud this as a great opener with a fantastically tense game that came down to the last kick.

[diddley]

Is push in the back still a rule?

[WellardSaint]

I missed the 3rd qtr n most of the last.
What I did see, though, seemed to show the umps had no clue

[Yorkeys]

As neither a Carlton or Fremantle fan I thought B. Acres should not have dropped that last mark. But he did.

[Rubyjo]

Thought the 4 umps were sharp ..

[The Fireman]

Where is curly when you need him

[SaintPav]

Great result.

[Teflon]

No winner perfect!

[Devilhead]

On that performance both Bluescum and the Tuggers will be in the middle of the pack somewhere

I wouldn't be banking on them making Finals

[Jacks Back]

On that performance both Bluescum and the Tuggers will be in the middle of the pack somewhere

I wouldn't be banking on them making Finals

If their middle of the pack, we're in BIG trouble.

[Jacks Back]

Is push in the back still a rule?

Those pushes in the back at the ruck throw-ins are bulls***. I know ROMA does that as well but they should be a free kick.

[Vortex]

On that performance both Bluescum and the Tuggers will be in the middle of the pack somewhere

I wouldn't be banking on them making Finals

If their middle of the pack, we're in BIG trouble.

Oh yeah if that is middle of the pack then I am so jealous.

[SaintPav]

No winner perfect!

*All those fancy and expensive recruits and neither team still unable to buy a win.

Hold on a sec..


*non sequitur

[terry smith rules]

On that performance both Bluescum and the Tuggers will be in the middle of the pack somewhere

I wouldn't be banking on them making Finals

If their middle of the pack, we're in BIG trouble.

Oh yeah if that is middle of the pack then I am so jealous.

Both sides have 3-4 really great players who all helped the game from getting submerged in dross

Realistically both clubs have a bottom 6 that are no better than our bottom 6

I think both teams have limited depth and any injuries to their best 6 will play havoc with their chances

Oh and BTW Daniel Rioli is now officially a jet

[saynta]

I watched a quarter and a bit. Thought it was a s*** boring game so tuned into new season of SEALS which was far more enjoyable.

[Impatient Sainter]

That was one of the worst Umpired game of Football I have seen in a long time

Multiple occurrences of one rule for one team a differing rule for the other

Four Umpires still cant see multiple dropped balls by Carlton - but ping the Richmond one.

Just not up to it.

This was the opening game for the season and there were 88,000 people there to witness that haphazard umpiring

But the AFL will laud this as a great opener with a fantastically tense game that came down to the last kick.

I think its more one team having practiced a technique rather than umpiring bias. A number of Carlton players dropped the ball like a hot spud only to given a free for holding the man. That rule was poorly adjudicated as one in 10 tackles actually knock the ball out, players are given far too much leaway for not disposing of the ball properly. Its all about keeping the game moving but it really allows players to expose the rules.

[Ghost Like]

I do not believe we will see a team this weekend that plays a type of game capable of winning a final. First game of the season, nerves, rust, a realisation that what is practised over summer is harder to execute against an opposition also wanting 4 points.

Both Carlton and Richmond will improve, as will all teams. It is highly probable Geelong, Melbourne and Brisbane will look average this weekend. They may win but they won't be playing the type of footy they want to play come September.

It is for this reason St Kilda may be a chance against Freo, a very small chance.

[Sainter_Dad]

Both Carlton and Richmond will improve, as will all teams.

But will the f@rking umpiring improve???

You know now we get the 33 - 36 best umpires in the country as opposed to the 24 - 27th

[The Fireman]

Gee those skunks look ok

[The_Dud]

These teams tonight looking a whole lot better, not sure if we’re anywhere near them!

[The_Dud]

Also, the set-shot goal kicking tonight has been exceptional.

Very jealous.

[The Fireman]

These teams tonight looking a whole lot better, not sure if we’re anywhere near them!

I doubt we are

[chook23]

These teams tonight looking a whole lot better, not sure if we’re anywhere near them!

Some way off

Even if we had all available

[saynta]

Gee those skunks look ok

I'm watching the ODI. Why? Because I support the Aussies and hate every other AFL side, with the filth and the pussies at the top of my hate list.

So I am watching a team I enjoy watching.

Unfortunately, they are not much better than the Saints.

[Yorkeys]

Why is it so hard to get decent commentators. This guys in a bar having a chat style not really calling the game action is painful.

And big injuries to both teams.

Fitness and never give up attitude could take any side a fair way this season.

Having a pendelbury would be helpful too.