belaguttman Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 What's the reasoning behind the earlier than usual kick-off time, anyone know? There normally is 2 games on sunday and the other one is in perth so id say time differences etc What's the reasoning behind the earlier than usual kick-off time, anyone know? Yes, they couldn't do it last week during the Grand Prix For me, it comes down to two things; (1) last week there was a lead into an ACL week so all ACL relative teams (the retards, WSW and CCM) played the Saturday. since the FFA are actually powerless to predict the location of home and away games come the ACL, the best the FFA can do is make sure that they play any relative A League team is on the Saturday so that those that get given an away game have the best chance to fly out on a Sunday. (2) Fox Sports have their broadcast contract dictate that they have a 5 pm AEST / AEDT kickoff time slot so they can run their program (can't remember the name) at 7 pm AEST / AEDT as a wrap up to the weekend. As was pointed out, normally there are two Sunday games (after all, ACL will impact a max of 6 out of 27 rounds a season). Hence, Fox can advertise a program to a very select and already engaged audience through an afternoon of footy. bitch and moan all you want, they put $40 million into the game each year. they are entitled to there say. That said; (1) It doesn't take 13 monkeys around the clock to figure what the fuck is happening on the Australian sporting scene (and more to Bela's point). sadly, the muppets at the FFA are Sydney centric. by all means, footy in this country has to treat itself as if it is the biggest mofo out there - if we don't then who will? that said, there are some things you just don't mess with (ie AFL Grand Final, NRL Grand Final, F1 GP, ANZAC day games in other codes). some are just an uphill battle (no pun intended). you'd think some would show some forward planning, particularly since we are talking about a fucking season draw Agree with what you say, the solution would have been to give both Melbourne teams away games on GP weekend or else play Heart at home on Friday evening. Use the Sunday spot that week for a non-Melbourne team game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rellum Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I don't get the resistance to 3pm kick off. I hate 5pm kick offs as it stops my whole family going. 3pm would allow more families to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Just look at last weekend, Union at AAMI Friday, League at AAMI Saturday. By the time the FFA would have realised the fuck up it'd have been too late to change the day unless try moved to Monday. I'm sure they'd have then gone to foxtel and pushed a 2/3 pm kick off, foxtels response would have been, 'why should we change it? It doesn't effect us. We'll give you and hour so it doesn't clash with the start of the GP or really effect our post game broadcasting plans.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 It's amazing that if we had beaten the Jets and Wellington, a win today could've put us in the 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 (1) It doesn't take 13 monkeys around the clock to figure what the fuck is happening on the Australian sporting scene (and more to Bela's point). sadly, the muppets at the FFA are Sydney centric. by all means, footy in this country has to treat itself as if it is the biggest mofo out there - if we don't then who will? that said, there are some things you just don't mess with (ie AFL Grand Final, NRL Grand Final, F1 GP, ANZAC day games in other codes). some are just an uphill battle (no pun intended). you'd think some would show some forward planning, particularly since we are talking about a fucking season draw Just look at last weekend, Union at AAMI Friday, League at AAMI Saturday. By the time the FFA would have realised the fuck up it'd have been too late to change the day unless try moved to Monday. I'm sure they'd have then gone to foxtel and pushed a 2/3 pm kick off, foxtels response would have been, 'why should we change it? It doesn't effect us. We'll give you and hour so it doesn't clash with the start of the GP or really effect our post game broadcasting plans.' I may be naive, but given that at this time of year in particular there are always going to be multiple sports and competitions vying for both live and TV audiences, wouldn't it make sense for more co-operation between all the parties involved? I'd love to see the TV audiences for the Heart/Phoenix game and the F1 - I can't imagine that a relatively unappetising football match in a stadium 20% full did Fox's figures much good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontheball Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 My guess is that if Garuccio starts at LB again, it's because Behich is going back to Turkey, and Heart are testing the only realistic possibility the club has to play LB for next season. Even though Garuccio didn't have a good game there last round, there's a decent argument that it was worth testing him as LB, for the sake of next season. There's also an argument for not playing any players that won't be apart of the squad next season (like Behich, it seems). If Heart can sort out any quandaries or question-marks over the squad for next season, without seriously jeopardising chances for success in what remains of this season, they should do it IMO. And I think that's been the case with playing Garuccio at LB (especially since Behich's form has dipped somewhat). I ultimately think Garuccio is a winger and he shouldn't be played at LB, but given that he did well there in the derby, it's been a worthwhile experiment to play him there IMO (if only because it proves that he shouldn't be the first choice LB, which is useful to know). Might as well put my tea cup away if people want keep guessing after the leaves have spoken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 My guess is that if Garuccio starts at LB again, it's because Behich is going back to Turkey, and Heart are testing the only realistic possibility the club has to play LB for next season. Even though Garuccio didn't have a good game there last round, there's a decent argument that it was worth testing him as LB, for the sake of next season. There's also an argument for not playing any players that won't be apart of the squad next season (like Behich, it seems). If Heart can sort out any quandaries or question-marks over the squad for next season, without seriously jeopardising chances for success in what remains of this season, they should do it IMO. And I think that's been the case with playing Garuccio at LB (especially since Behich's form has dipped somewhat). I ultimately think Garuccio is a winger and he shouldn't be played at LB, but given that he did well there in the derby, it's been a worthwhile experiment to play him there IMO (if only because it proves that he shouldn't be the first choice LB, which is useful to know). Might as well put my tea cup away if people want keep guessing after the leaves have spoken. You're a bit sensitive arnt you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) No news from the fragments of Earl Grey this week? Have they changed the brew at Epping?? I would like to see: Redmayne Hoffman - Wielart - Kisnorbo - Behich Murdocca - - Germano Kewell Duga - Williams - Garruccio Bench: Engelaar (this assumes he hasn't "come good" at training, if he has, bring him in for Germano) Mauk Archibald Ramsay I'd bring engelaar in for Kewell. Or keep it the same. :-D Edited March 23, 2014 by Deviant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 My guess is that if Garuccio starts at LB again, it's because Behich is going back to Turkey, and Heart are testing the only realistic possibility the club has to play LB for next season. Even though Garuccio didn't have a good game there last round, there's a decent argument that it was worth testing him as LB, for the sake of next season. There's also an argument for not playing any players that won't be apart of the squad next season (like Behich, it seems). If Heart can sort out any quandaries or question-marks over the squad for next season, without seriously jeopardising chances for success in what remains of this season, they should do it IMO. And I think that's been the case with playing Garuccio at LB (especially since Behich's form has dipped somewhat). I ultimately think Garuccio is a winger and he shouldn't be played at LB, but given that he did well there in the derby, it's been a worthwhile experiment to play him there IMO (if only because it proves that he shouldn't be the first choice LB, which is useful to know). Might as well put my tea cup away if people want keep guessing after the leaves have spoken. The tea leaves will only impress me if you can give initials on players we are signing and Targetting. Line ups are a bit meh for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aardvark Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Geez bit harsh on OTB. I'd rather some info than none, and with the new owners I am happy for them to do all their wheeling and dealing in secret and announce it when it happens. I also like the mental exercise of the initials. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Latest tea leaves say same 11 but with HK dropping to bench replaced by IR. No AB again. Bench HK NK SM PG TV I wish people would use surnames and not initials. We have a 20 man squad after letting go GGM DM MM, so it shouldn't be too difficult to work it out. Of course unless RA MS LOD PR MS Are added to the squad, then things become a little more difficult. Would like to see AB & BG play together, pretty happy for IR to be on the bench. Don't think we'd be able to start more than one of OE HK or NK, Reckon we may see a goal from DW today to celebrate the new contract and I always expect JG to pop up with something good. Not taking the piss OTB, love what ou and the tea leaves bring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 PDUIYP (Please don't use initials you peanut) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontheball Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 One target BO . That will get the brain cells going . Enjoy the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjake1234 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 PDUIYP (Please don't use initials you peanut) I'm with you, IHA (I hate acronyms) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Redmayne (GK), Hoffman, Wielaert ©, Kisnorbo, Garuccio, Germano, Murdocca, Engelaar, Dugandzic, Williams, Ramsay #MHTvCCM SUBS | Velaphi (GK), Gerhardt, Kalmar, Mauk, Kewell #HeartBelieve #MHTvCCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Rather obvious lineup. CCM will probably start defending at halfway, so Heart have to be smart enough to pass effectively through them. We should have the majority of the possession in this game, then it should just be a matter of using it. Hopefully we can break the Mariners down before they have 10 defenders just on the edge of the penalty box, as we haven't been too great at unlocking deep defences lately. Then we just need to defend counters. We should be able to do that with 2 DMs in Murdocca and Germano, and in theory a back 4. The FBs can't committ themselves too much. I expect a win. Mariners to be tired after the midweek match in China, and once we get ahead I reckon we'll kick on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlings Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Murdocca to score first today, Hearts 2-0. Finals to remain alive, get in lads!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTD/MLBHRT/ESSNDON Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 On the ball you've done it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTD/MLBHRT/ESSNDON Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Carlings if Murdoca even scores a goal today ill buy you a beer... Willo to score first second and third! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlings Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Carlings if Murdoca even scores a goal today ill buy you a beer... Willo to score first second and third! I will be seeking you out when he does brother!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTD/MLBHRT/ESSNDON Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Mauk to get a late winner 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 A very sloppy ass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) By God well done Engelaar!!!!!!!! Pure brilliance Edited March 23, 2014 by mattyh001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 From inside our half too!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlings Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 FUCKING BONKERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC56 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 What a great goal from The BF Dutchman! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 WHAT THE FUCKKKKK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlings Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Williams or Mifsud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC56 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Had so many chances and we let them equalize! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Kisnorbo playing for the free kick cost us the goal. Was the only shot I remember all game. Wish the ref would stop falling for Matt Simon's bullshit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Williams new contract , still a frustrating player to watch :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Wow, from inside our own half. Hope he stays next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlings Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Paddy K wanted to smack that bloke out. Onya Mass!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 This ref has absolutely no idea at all. Even Williams is beter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlings Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 This ref has absolutely no idea at all. Even Williams is beter The ref is mates with the goalscorer Kim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Cheerio Ramsay , offered nothing yet again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC56 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 This ref has absolutely no idea at all. Even Williams is beter Letting far too much go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlings Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Fucking redders showed way too much of the goal there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Lack of strikers who know how to score has been our downfall all season , needs to b sorted for next season ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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