AFL Rd 3 2023 Post Game Prognostications Giants vs Carlton

[LordLucifer]

They showed the ground before the match.
It was cut up something terrible by the end of the early game.

We had some serious rain in Sydney yesterday from late morning, most of it was along the coast but there was some inland too, probably had an affect on the playing surface.

[LordLucifer]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/04/02/g...-decision/

That free kick to us was deplorable umpiring, if that was against us we'd be seething like we never ever have before.

[PaulP]

That free kick to us was deplorable umpiring, if that was against us we'd be seething like we never ever have before.

Yes, I agree.

[ElwoodBlues1]

From SEN: Umpire audio released overnight suggests there was no ugly language from the former GWS skipper and was only penalised because of his action.

[Lods]

Good to see Jack prove the doubters wrong. I reckon he was our most important forward (who was even back in defence a few times) on the day.

I'm not sure anyone doubts Jack.
What I was saying was that he didn't seem himself and was playing well below what he was capable of.
He had more posessions yesterday than he had in his previous two games combined.
He had much more influence than in his previous two games.
That's the level that's expected.

[kruddler]

I'm not sure anyone doubts Jack.
What I was saying was that he didn't seem himself and was playing well below what he was capable of.
He had more posessions yesterday than he had in his previous two games combined.
He had much more influence than in his previous two games.
That's the level that's expected.

He played more game time. about 50% more game time than what he was given last week.

[pinot]

He played more game time. about 50% more game time than what he was given last week.

Maybe the club can now stop experimenting with Jack and let him perfect his link-up role

[Baggers]

From SEN: Umpire audio released overnight suggests there was no ugly language from the former GWS skipper and was only penalised because of his action.

Well if that is the case, then I'll certainly modify my perspective. Perhaps the commentator who said expletives were involved was speculating? That made sense to me -- the penalty -- if the player had added some spice to the questioning, or was aggressive. On the replay Coniglio certainly was animated... perhaps too much so.

The AFL will possibly support the umps decision, as, by the letter of the law, he was correct, especially if Coniglio was belligerent in his delivery/questioning (which he appeared to be by the vision). Either way, a high price for dissent and a far cry from a 50 metre penalty. Clarification is needed for we supporters (and players) as to what happens if the ball is 'dead' and a player dissents.

[Baggers]

He played more game time. about 50% more game time than what he was given last week.

But you can't question that JSOS lifted yesterday and was far more effective... the 'old' Jack, who holds his marks and uses his smarts and hard work to good effect was on show compared to weeks one and two.

[LP]

But you can't question that JSOS lifted yesterday and was far more effective... the 'old' Jack, who holds his marks and uses his smarts and hard work to good effect was on show compared to weeks one and two.

I believe it is supposed to be a free kick and an automatic 50m penalty.

I think the player on the mark should have been taken to the goal line as play was resuming from a behind.