Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

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  • AndrewP6
    Bulldog Team of the Century
    • Jan 2009
    • 8142

    #46
    Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

    Originally posted by Dry Rot
    The Diver just admitted he took a dive last week. (on Ch10)
    Damnit I missed it.
    [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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    • chef
      Hall of Fame
      • Nov 2008
      • 14694

      #47
      Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

      He admitted the one against the Swans, but said the one against North was real.
      The curse is dead.

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      • jazzadogs
        Bulldog Team of the Century
        • Oct 2008
        • 5718

        #48
        Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

        Originally posted by chef
        He admitted the one against the Swans, but said the one against North was real.
        And I agree with that. I think most people would fall to the ground from the Lachie Hansen bump, it was excessive force and unexpected. The thing I didn't like about it was that Roo looked directly and immediately at the umpire.

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        • Dry Rot
          Bulldog Team of the Century
          • Jan 2007
          • 6465

          #49
          Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

          Originally posted by chef
          He admitted the one against the Swans, but said the one against North was real.
          Correct.

          What did you think of the video though?

          I'm sorry, but I just can't see Brown or Hall falling over like that. Or even the far lesser but aggro Browns of Hawthorn or Collingwood.
          The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.

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          • AndrewP6
            Bulldog Team of the Century
            • Jan 2009
            • 8142

            #50
            Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

            Originally posted by Dry Rot

            I'm sorry, but I just can't see Brown or Hall falling over like that.
            Agreed.
            [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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            • Dry Rot
              Bulldog Team of the Century
              • Jan 2007
              • 6465

              #51
              Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

              Originally posted by AndrewP6
              Agreed.
              Reminds of the crazy lieutenant in "Band of Brothers" who shot the german POWs after giving them ciggies. Also alleged he shot a sergeant for being drunk etc. Hard man. He would mount a suicidal but successful attack at the village of Foy (could be wrong on village name) replacing a dud commander.

              When questioned later about his mythical past, he neither confirmed nor denied anything, but rather explained that he wasn't unhappy with his reputation as he wanted his men to follow such a leader.

              Likewise, most genuine tough AFL guys and leaders wouldn't do what Riewoldt does as it looks soft. You don't see tough other guys like Kirk, Hodge, Archer, Morris, Bolton (defender), Cross etc doing it either.

              Maybe it's a forward thing (for some) - see Lloyd.
              The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.

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              • chef
                Hall of Fame
                • Nov 2008
                • 14694

                #52
                Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

                Originally posted by Dry Rot
                Correct.

                What did you think of the video though?

                I'm sorry, but I just can't see Brown or Hall falling over like that. Or even the far lesser but aggro Browns of Hawthorn or Collingwood.
                It doesn't paint him in a good light.
                The curse is dead.

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                • Dry Rot
                  Bulldog Team of the Century
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 6465

                  #53
                  Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

                  Originally posted by chef
                  It doesn't paint him in a good light.
                  Agreed, in both games.

                  SOFT.
                  The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.

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                  • mighty_west
                    Coaching Staff
                    • Feb 2008
                    • 3465

                    #54
                    Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

                    I had a little chuckle whilst watching One Week At A Time and Darce talking about the first player to get sited & found guilty of staging or taking a dive, and pretty much how embaressing it would be for that player and he'll get the message quick smart and never try it again, Saint Nick looked a little sheepish at the time.

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                    • The Adelaide Connection
                      Coaching Staff
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 2805

                      #55
                      Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMjhh...layer_embedded

                      I think this is the one that he admitted "milking".

                      As far as I could tell it was an admission of guilt, so why haven't they fined him yet?

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                      • The Adelaide Connection
                        Coaching Staff
                        • Jan 2009
                        • 2805

                        #56
                        Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

                        Grrr completely ballsed that up. Take two:

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                        • Go_Dogs
                          Hall of Fame
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 10209

                          #57
                          Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

                          Did they show this footage? I found it quite amusing - and it appears to disagree with his comments.

                          Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?

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                          • Go_Dogs
                            Hall of Fame
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 10209

                            #58
                            Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

                            This one was also pretty incriminating. Notice the use of his arms.







                            I must say, the funniest thing about it all is that St Kilda fall back on the "well, don't bump him in the back when the ball is not there" routine. I find that to be very, very hypocritical when one reviews the St Kilda v North game. Good old Jones gave Harvey his fair share of bumps and elbows miles off the ball. If Harvey did a Riewoldt and fell over, would he get the same frees?
                            Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?

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                            • EasternWest
                              Hall of Fame
                              • Aug 2009
                              • 10031

                              #59
                              Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

                              Originally posted by Griffen#16
                              This one was also pretty incriminating. Notice the use of his arms.







                              I must say, the funniest thing about it all is that St Kilda fall back on the "well, don't bump him in the back when the ball is not there" routine. I find that to be very, very hypocritical when one reviews the St Kilda v North game. Good old Jones gave Harvey his fair share of bumps and elbows miles off the ball. If Harvey did a Riewoldt and fell over, would he get the same frees?
                              It's come full circle for Harvey. Umpires were sick of being sucked in by his diving and are now giving him nothing.
                              "It's over. It's all over."

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                              • Go_Dogs
                                Hall of Fame
                                • Jan 2007
                                • 10209

                                #60
                                Re: Riewoldt aka German Diver, the most pathetic protected species in the AFL

                                Originally posted by dfa4pm
                                It's come full circle for Harvey. Umpires were sick of being sucked in by his diving and are now giving him nothing.
                                Hopefully now that Nick has admitted he's a diver, they tread with a bit more caution when he "falls" over.
                                Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?

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