What the hell is going on with this dangerous tackle nonsense? Jarrod Berry got reported for that? I heard he got off, but seriously, why did the umpire even pull out the book for that? And three weeks for Rhyan Mansell? And three weeks for James Sicily? If things keep going this way, AFL’s gonna be a knitting circle by the end of the season. Hello, everybody. Welcome back to AFL from LA. I’m in...
Zak Butters is the best player in the competition. Look, I love Nick Daicos. I had him at number one. But Butters is the complete footballer. Elite skill, two-way running, will to win, and tough as. He had Libba the legend scratching and clawing at him and he still found a way. Butters may look like my high school English teacher, but I think the Brownlow is his to lose. Hello, friends. Welcome...
What is with all these primetime games for Carlton? They’ve played eight so far this season and they’ve got six more. Really, AFL? Are you trying to ruin everybody’s Friday and Saturday nights? Hi, and welcome back to AFL from LA. I’m your host, Cindye. I’m here at the world famous Paramount Studios on Melrose Avenue. Some of the most exciting games of this round came from teams outside of the...
GWS are now lobbying AFL to relocate them to Kardinia Park. They’ve won three of their last three games there. 10 clubs have not won in Geelong in the last 15 years. What does GWS know that they don’t? Welcome to AFL from LA. I’m your host, Cindye. I’m here in front of Prospect Studios. Fun fact, they used to shoot “General Hospital” here. Sydney v Carlton Carlton’s promising start to the season...
If you had told me that Port, missing, Dixon, Marshall, and Rioli, were gonna beat Melbourne, I would’ve told you that the Eagles were gonna win the flag this year. And I probably wouldn’t have put that hundred down on the demons. Welcome back to AFL from LA. I’m your host, Cindye. Sir Doug Nicholls Round. I mean, I couldn’t get enough of it. The jumpers, the painted shoes, the ceremony. Sad...
What is going on in Carlton? Carlton had 29 inside 50s in the first half and only scored a single goal, and that’s with Curnow and McKay up forward. It’s like having an all you can eat buffet and only eating the breadsticks. Is it the coach’s fault? I think so. They clearly have the talent, but not the system. Welcome back to AFL from LA. I’m your host, Cindye. I need to give some props to Jack...
What is this epidemic with inaccuracy in front of goal? Do kids grow up not practicing set shots anymore? Does everyone just wanna kick around the corner? I don’t get it, because it seems if you kick straight, you win. Hello, and welcome back to AFL from LA. I’m your host, Cindye. We’re back here in beautiful Beverly Hills on this very windy yet sunny day. We’re on Santa Monica Boulevard. Rodeo...
Toby frigging Greene. I mean, oh my God. I was watching this game in the middle of the night and I swear to God, I woke up the entire neighborhood. His ability to win the contest at the most crucial moments is ridiculous. Even Dermott called it. He said, You better watch Toby here. GW S’S last four wins against Sydney were won by 1 point, 1 point, 2 points, and 2 points. I advise anybody with a...
Hello and welcome back to AFL from LA. I’m your host, Cindye, and I’m here in front of Marshall High School, which many of you might recognize from various TV shows and movies such as Grease, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Nightmare on Elm Street. So ANZAC Round. As of right now, there are two games left to play in the round, but who had St. Kilda, Adelaide, and Essendon on their Bingo card? I mean...
Rory Laird and Jordan Dawson combined for a total of 69 disposals. 69! At one point I saw Dawson’s boot actually apologize to the ball. Hi, welcome back to AFL from LA. I’m your host, Cindye. It’s a beautiful 69 degrees here in Los Angeles, and I’m standing in front of the entrance to Griffith Park. So this week, the Gather Round. How awesome was that? It was so great to see all these teams...