MRP / Trib. James Sicily - 3 weeks for dangerous tackle - SUSPENSION STANDS!

[Kuuz]

Tehan (Hawks): Without Brockman, this would've been a safe tackle.

AFL: Ahah! So you admit that the tackle had the POTENTIAL to cause harm!

AFL going to pull an UNO Reverse and ban Brockman

 

[Mitchell Madness]

I also don't understand 'early pleas to get a reduced sentence' in the context of sport. There technically is a 'correct' outcome/penalty for all cases - if someone should get 2 weeks, why do they get off lighter by saying 'yeah, I did it'?
The 'correct' outcome/penalty should always be what's delivered. And that's based on the incident and the evidence provided ... And not impacted by someone entering an early guiltily plea.

There's no longer early pleas for the afl - that left a long time ago.
It used to be in to avoid tribunal sitting (and costing the league money).

They removed it but now charge the clubs for unsuccessful arguments to recoup money

 

[Bugs1977]

Oooo I like this - I didn't even notice this on viewing.

Basically, Sic had a compromised position to begin with and did the best with what he had left. Pushing the "had no other alternative", which is pretty much the common view of this. Gooood argument.

Been calling it all week dude. You can clearly see it in the reverse angle

 

[Sixpence]

Shouldn't the AFL have to prove what reasonable action Sicily could have taken instead? I mean, so what if the action contributed to the force if the action was legitimate?

 

[Stranglers]

The AFL are arguing that the wrong arm was free. How the * do you expect tacklers to control which arm hits the ground first?! This is beyond ridiculous. What an embarrassment to the game.

Bloody hell, they didn't actually say that did they? If the press are doing their job properly they should be up in arms about that even being put forward as an argument.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Shouldn't the AFL have to prove what reasonable action Sicily could have taken instead? I mean, so what if the action contributed to the force if the action was legitimate?

It's a tribunal, not a court. There's no cross examination. It's more like a military court "prove you're innocent"

 

[Kuuz]

HAHA Zita is a legend

One of the few journos I actually like at the minute - for pulling the short straw and having to comment on what must be a dry affair, he makes a solid crack at it

 

[The A Team Van]

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Bloody hell, they didn't actually say that did they? If the press are doing their job properly they should be up in arms about that even being put forward as an argument.

Afl owns the press. Only journos not accredited (so free to report) are at the abc, and only care about soccer and croquet

 

[Bugs1977]

AFL going to pull an UNO Reverse and ban Brockman

Punishment will be to play for West Coast for 3 weeks. Watch how quickly Brocky announces a 3 year extension and fakes an injury

 

[Tuck In]

Bloody hell, they didn't actually say that did they? If the press are doing their job properly they should be up in arms about that even being put forward as an argument.

When you say.."...up in arms...", do you have any particular arms in mind?

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Firstly the force of the push on Sicily is significant

 

[Mr Lizard]

I also don't understand 'early pleas to get a reduced sentence' in the context of sport. There technically is a 'correct' outcome/penalty for all cases - if someone should get 2 weeks, why do they get off lighter by saying 'yeah, I did it'?
The 'correct' outcome/penalty should always be what's delivered. And that's based on the incident and the evidence provided ... And not impacted by someone entering an early guiltily plea.

puts a price on challenging, otherwise every decision gets challenged

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

And then he is on the ground when brockman comes in for the bump

 

[daniel23]

Barrett will say its a form of racism the way we have brought up brockman in this hearing.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Barrett will say its a form of racism the way we have brought up brockman in this hearing.

And racist to accuse the brissie player

 

[Sicily]

Healy is a shocker. He's actually in the minority with this along with Whately. Not sure what incident he's looking at because it's not the James Sicily tackle and he clearly isn't interested in anyone arguing against his point of view. Real know it all with a bit of smugness. Always had an issue with Hawthorn too. Never has a good thing to say about us.

Played with him in local footy - was a tosser then and clearly nothing has changed

 

[Dewnior]

 

[brew]

And racist to accuse the brissie player

There goes the our 2024 1st round draft pick

 

[Dewnior]

 

[Stranglers]

When you say.."...up in arms...", do you have any particular arms in mind?

Either, both, or none, depending on the situation.

 

[Kuuz]

BRING OUT THE SURPRISE WITNESSES

 

[The A Team Van]

Lol Zita is on fire

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Good to see Hodgey defending Sicily on SEN saying he shouldn't get suspended for that. Gerard Healy no surprise is saying the opposite.

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Gerard Healy averaged one tackle a game through his whole career. Not sure he knows what constitutes a tackling action to be fair

 

[Simon Crawshay]

I tell you what though a Sicily / Degoey Bali holiday would be an experience