Greg Parker

Writer and publisher of books, notably crossword puzzles and sports, and online crosswords.

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@leachitup @rohan_connolly @zerohanger Rohan, do you remember a TV footy panel show recorded at Melbourne Central shopping centre? I stumbled across it at lunchtime on a Friday in August 1996 (my first day in Melbourne). I think BT was there, possibly Hird.

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@davisjarrafooty I reckon it’s been worse this year. And in general there seems to be a lot more play missed so they can show the coach or someone on the bench scratching their nose instead.

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@I_j0066 @footyindustryAU Fox would have to be getting 450K not 550K.

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@rhettrospective @ChrisKopo Of course he also founded Champion Data with his wife for those who don’t know

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@PricklyPaul @WPT Michael would’ve also had a full house with the 3 or 4 from the flop

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@SENBreakfast @PullmanMelb It is confusing but the player can APPROACH the mark from any direction (as did Hardwick at the end of Q4 in that Hawks game) but still must dispose directly over the mark (rule 20.2 (b)), otherwise ‘play on’ will be called. Unfortunately, Razor has just confused the issue.

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@hasumpstuffedup @mr_tc_09 @FOXFOOTY You are 100% correct. It amazes me that Ray overlooks the basic premise of 20.2 (b) that says if you don’t kick over the mark, ‘play on’ will be called. He talks about the angle of approaching the mark (20.5 (b)) but that’s not the only rule in play here.

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@RonnyLerner Yes, I don’t mind it. Players will typically review only when they’re confident of success. The umps can still call for an instant review independently of the players. And it would solve the problem of having to call the game back for delayed reversals.

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@djlozza_66 Yes, those hills look familiar.

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@nathani91248770 @RalphyHeraldSun It is confusing but the player can APPROACH the mark from any direction (as did Hardwick at the end of Q4 in the Hawks game) but still must dispose directly over the mark (rule 20.2 (b)), otherwise ‘play on’ will be called.

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@peteguley Indeed! One of those rare things which is actually NOT a grey area.

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@nellophonic @RalphyHeraldSun Well he definitely didn’t kick over his mark so, assuming that was after the siren, the goal should not have been allowed. The inconsistency is what is so frustrating.

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@The_PrenderCast @hasumpstuffedup @peteguley If the player has clearly run off their line, yes, the umpire should call it. But often kicks which are not over the mark happen before the umpire has a chance to call it.

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@The_PrenderCast @hasumpstuffedup @peteguley We should remember that once the ball is kicked, the ball is in play anyway (so calling 'play on' would be redundant).

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@nellophonic @RalphyHeraldSun It is confusing but the player can APPROACH the mark from any direction (as did Hardwick at the end of Q4) but still must dispose directly over the mark (rule 20.2 (b)), otherwise ‘play on’ will be called.

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@FOXFOOTY Robbo is the reason the show became so popular. It was a very sad day when you got rid of him. And it’s “its”, not “it’s”.

[Greg Parker @gregp3000]

@royslions @brisbanelions On 19th May 2001, Carlton beat the Lions by 74 pts.

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@rohan_connolly I much prefer it with the roof shut.

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@peteguley Commentators’ lack of knowledge of the laws is a blight on the game.