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Discussion in 'ORFFA' started by Simonoz, Mar 4, 2015.

  1. graeme

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    For mine what would be informative would be if the afl were to adopt a degree of transparency in their decision making and said 'we arrived at the fixture list based on the following parameters.'
     
  2. Len

    Len Cockburn Knightrider Staff Member

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    anthak wrote:
    Len wrote:
    Giants got shafted in the fixture, 7th hardest according to CD http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-fixture-2016-geelong-given-dream-draw/news-story/f35b59e45a4d4ac7d5adb1e78da7d85a thats interesting, but I cant believe the simplicity in the analysis. All they've done is add up the 2015 points for and points against of all the 2016 opponents to determine hardest or easiest draws...??? For starters, the 2015 points totals are based on the difficulty of the team's 2015 draw, so its not a particularly good measure of a team's strength. And it takes no consideration of breaks between games, and travel. Which surely contribute to the difficulty of a draw. Perhaps they have crunched the numbers and found the points totals to be more reflective than the other influences. Agree 100% on methodology, I know Freo are squealing yet look good on this list. As far as the Giants go though, our fixture is massively harder than last year, not sure that the variance is genuinely in line with other teams in the mid 6. The 'inevitable' finals appearance may be delayed for a bit.
     
  3. Len

    Len Cockburn Knightrider Staff Member

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    graeme wrote:
    For mine what would be informative would be if the afl were to adopt a degree of transparency in their decision making and said 'we arrived at the fixture list based on the following parameters.' I would love it also Graeme, but it would take a very brave administration to do it, the more detail you expose the more targets you give people to take a shot at.
     
  4. Len

    Len Cockburn Knightrider Staff Member

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    For my .... birthday my girls bought me a Samsung Gear S2 Classic.

    seriously freaking awesome
     
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  5. walesy

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    Classy, can you do your picks with it? :D
     
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  6. Len

    Len Cockburn Knightrider Staff Member

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    Um, do you have an app for that :p
     
  7. walesy

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    Tapatalk!
     
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  8. Len

    Len Cockburn Knightrider Staff Member

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    Works great

    Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
     
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  9. Len

    Len Cockburn Knightrider Staff Member

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    Here in Cronulla, we know how to say "Happy Australia Day" :p

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  10. snoz

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    With this scattered opening 1st round, can someone tell me when teams are announced?

    I'm guessing Thursday night's game is announced Wednesday? But then what......?

    Tks !!
     
  11. graeme

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    greetings sNoZ. You seem to be displaying the classic signs of a super power in decline. I remember when you used to tell, if not command, clubs when they should announce their teams for round one. :sheep:
     
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  12. snoz

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    ORFFA team = crap
    ADDICTS team = crappier
    Supercoach team = crappola
    Collingwood = crappiest

    .........Soooooooo glad footy is back ! o_O
     
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  13. graeme

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    Apart from the footy, how has Easter been for you SnOZ? BTW, I think you have over rated the pies.
     
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    Line 4 makes my heart sing. Happy Bernie Sanders day Snoz.
     
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  15. snoz

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    Easter is non existent over here - everybody works Good Friday & there certainly isn't anything called Easter Monday alas.....kids were away so I spent the weekend watching footy at night & Jason Day during the day. Oh & Melbandy, bite me ;)
     
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  16. Len

    Len Cockburn Knightrider Staff Member

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    for the first time in 2 years, I tipped the round
     
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  17. Len

    Len Cockburn Knightrider Staff Member

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    And get a $100 Merchandise voucher from the Giants for being the weekly winner, small win, but after the month I've had a welcome change of luck!
     
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    Apologies for my lack of online presence for the last few weeks guys, moving house and jobs for both of us has seriously strained our time online.
    Hoping to be a round a bit more often from late this week onwards ;)
     
  19. graeme

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    Oh, I thought you were pre-occupied with spending the $100 Giants voucher. Did you choose a new house rather than an overseas trip? :confused:
     
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