Hoops

Gouldings flopping history

Some embarrassing NBL flopping set Patty Mills on his way to NBA stardom. It's a proven path that CG43 is trying to follow ;)

Come on Mystro, hardly an underarm delivery...

The guy is supposed to be the best Australian in the League yet he does underhanded things like flop at the slightest contact.

Someone needs to pull him aside and explain that cheating to win is weak sauce.

The foul was very interesting. If you look at the two prior to inbound both Webster and Goulding were tied up holding each other. Goulding hugging Webster (and vice versa you could claim) like a drunk bridesmaid on a hen's night hugging the bride.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but know Goulding's history, Webster make have been smarter to throw his hands up to let the know of the hold rather than push off.

Gotta say rtedaage's apprentice , Jessica Wagstaff also was rewearded for a decent flop against the Croc's on Friday night.
Guarding he low post he takes one bump and maintains position, then the second bump sends him flying to the floor.
The ref should either call the first bump a charge or the second a flop.

This is an umpiring issue.

Just like when players on both teams position in their direction for a side ball call I think flopping is just trying to con the umpires. There are 3 umpires there surrounding the play, players will get away with whatever they can.

Agree^, officiating has to become more consistent, players and coaches are not the issue!

As do I.

To me this is a refereeing issue, not a Goulding issue.
Once the reffing is fair and consistent the rest takes care of itself.
As frustrating as it is to see players flop their way to favourable calls, it's silly to blame them as long as the refs are rewarding it. Frankly they'd be silly not to.

It's ironic to see on youtube the video of Bruce flopping and Goulding getting whistled for the foul.

Not so good when it's on the other foot eh ;)

FWIW, I'm a NZ fan, but I absolutely love watching Goulding. I actually like his cheeky attitude.

Nice pun Dazz talking about the refs 'Bubble' :)

The Peach nut flick reminds me of a line from Casino Royale when le Chiffe is interrogating Bond.

"everyone will know you've been playing with my nuts"

As Jakoby would say, Petrie is a habitual linestepper

There is more than just video footage.

Not going near that one paul haha

Ho took a shot to the nuts and went down, thats not a flop. Perhaps focus on the dirty play by Petrie on that one. Why was he even going for his junk?

On this one, he exxagerated the contact, ref is right there to make a call either way. He got the benefit. Melbourne got the win.

Was it ideal today? Not even close. The refs have a lot to answer for there, damn shame, it ruined a great game.

It is the one blemish on his game. Love everything else about him offensively.