August 28, 2014: Maximise the heartbreak

Is there a special on yellow ink at the moment?

I only ask because, at least so far as the Herald Sun is concerned, there has been no news this week that doesn't concern Richmond. Richmond on the front, Richmond on the back, Richmond dotted throughout the middle. It's been going on for days, all in anticipation of a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Sydney.

There's two ways to read it. Either The Herald Sun are with the Tiges and want them to succeed, or they, like me, just want the Tiger fans to get as excited as possible - maximising the heartbreak.

In the news...
The ACCC has issued a warning notice to the AFL for misleading advertising over the requirements for members to purchase a reserved seat. The rest of the rorting, however, is apparently okay.

Adam Kennedy, Nick Haynes and Rory Lobb have all extended their contracts at The Giants. "Rory, Nick and Adam have shown great faith in club" preached GWS CEO Dave Matthews (not the one with the band).

Justin Leppitsch is concerned that the Rising Star judges aren't bothering to watch Brisbane games. "A lot of these selection committees, there isn't a Queensland voice on them" said Leppa, subtly.