It has been a while since our last social talk, and we have some serious catching up to do!
Here's whats been happening this week in the AFL.
Brodie Smith and fan reaction to mark of the year nominations
On Monday, the AFL named their three contenders for round seven Mark of the Year, including Toby Greene of the GWS Giants, Levi Casboult of the Gold Coast Suns and Will Hayward of the Sydney Swans. Although, the announcement was met with a lot of disappointed fans at the fact that Brodie Smith, who delivered a show-stopping mark last Saturday, was not nominated. Smiths mark was so powerful that when landing, Smith knocked himself out... talk about dedication!
Here is how Smith and some of the AFL community reacted to the nominations.
https://t.co/Anex77c1Rq pic.twitter.com/Gy731KMi8f
— Brodie smith (@Brodiesmith33) May 2, 2022
@Brodiesmith33 says hi https://t.co/1RyIdNRVDt
— PepTalk (@JJZ79) May 2, 2022
Justice for Brodie Smith pls, just because he may not remember it doesn’t mean it didn’t happen xx https://t.co/ji2kE98QMf pic.twitter.com/ErCNxZICYy
— Sophie 🪴 (@Sophie_Dayman) May 2, 2022
Tom Papley's prank call 🤣
This morning, Tom Papley's father had the fright of his life when Papley prank called him, in one of the best prank call videos we have seen in a while!
Convincing his father that he had made the decision to retire AFL for a position as a horse racing ambassador, Papley received a priceless reaction.
"You will rue the day you made this decision!"
Paps pranked his Dad on @fitzyandwippa this morning and Mr Papley had quite the reaction 😅 pic.twitter.com/dCEZHZdgEg
— Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans) May 5, 2022
This is brilliant! https://t.co/qAqdQUAFMW
— Mike @The_Game 🤟 (@Mike_TGSC) May 5, 2022
LMAOOO Mr Papley is a real one for this reaction https://t.co/NdtBqSviB6
— LeSwan James (@CheerCheer37) May 5, 2022
An emotional embrace
Last Saturday saw a lot of action, from Brodie Smith's mark to a beautiful embrace between two men that have suffered from testicular cancer. Ben Cunnington of North Melbourne and Sam Docherty of Carlton were caught on camera, prior to the game between their sides, wrapped in a hug.
The history behind the hug shows that both men are either treating or have treated cancer, and demonstrates the support behind the game, teams and rivalry.
Survivors 💪 Ben Cunnington & Sam Docherty embrace before #AFLBluesNorth pic.twitter.com/AruZ3bRYAy
— Michael Willson (@MichaelCWillson) April 30, 2022
The community wrapped its arms around the men, and showed their support.
wholesome. https://t.co/jOOGzNPBTF
— Monty (Lord Chokito) (@maartychokito) April 30, 2022
Fantastic pic by Michael Wilson. We love our footy with a passion but this is the best footy pic I have seen for a very long time. Goose bumps over here Michael. https://t.co/EIdWPA3dKf
— Alan Dowling (@alan22193610) April 30, 2022
How good ❤❤ https://t.co/PDCNlnQSZd
— Steve O'Brien (@djobee23) May 1, 2022
The verdict is in!
The Saturday game just gone, between North Melbourne and Carlton, had a very memorable moment when Carlton player, Lewis Young, bumped North Melbourne player, Cameron Zurhaar, also referred to as "the raging bull".
The impact saw Zurhaar go down immediately, grasping at his arm in pain.
The Match Review Officer regarded the incident as careless conduct and high impact to the body. Although, the Tribunal panel found the charge could not be withheld after Young gave evidence during a 90-minute hearing.
Mitch Robinson, of the Brisbane Lions, gifted Twitter with his own commentary on the incident, alongside others.
Definitely the right result for Young.
But damn, wish I had the Raging Bull defence when I got a week for that same incident 😂
— Mitch Robinson (@MitchRobinson05) May 3, 2022
Exclusive : Lewis Young got off pic.twitter.com/695dgy28n4
— Scoota (@easymmmkay) May 4, 2022
Lewis Young to the AFL #IBumpWhoIWant pic.twitter.com/GSr9Lyl8jw
— Jimmy Fazz (@west_ham_fazz) May 3, 2022
Climate change ruined my goal!
Darcy Vescio, of Carlton, posted a funny tweet yesterday about missing a goal due to climate change and we couldn't agree more.
It seems as though some children have better repertoire that some of the players!
today at a footy clinic a yr 7 said that she missed her kick “due to climate change” and that’s absolutely reasonable
— Darcy Vescio (@darcyvee) May 5, 2022
And it seems as though others agreed with the hilarious comment.
Valid, play on https://t.co/1OZmvOMyhE
— kris 🌙 (@Kris_andthemoon) May 5, 2022
Ok from now on, this is my reason for being late.. https://t.co/l8XGmun779
— KOtten (@KOtten_7) May 5, 2022
Haha my fave tweet in ages.
Someone please prove why this kid is correct. https://t.co/LajdMAlVEI
— Casey Conway (@caseyconway_) May 5, 2022