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[Quivorir]

It happens in a split second, and he clearly isn't doing it deliberately,

What? He's accidently going around belting people in the gut?

 

[Snake_Baker]

In all seriousness, it's time for Cunners to get this out of his game. It happens in a split second, and he clearly isn't doing it deliberately, but it's now in his psyche and unless he tries to mentally focus on not doing it, it will happen again. Last thing we want is for him to cop a suspension just before a key match or a final, dare I say it.

He gets frustrated because he plays footy like a man against flogs that push, hold, pinch and snipe him, then gets nothing from the umpires, and he responds.

He doesn't dive, and it works against him.

If he threw his hands up in the air a la Dangerfield/Selwood/Ablett, he'd end up with 3 free kicks in the first 15 minutes and it would cease.

 

[SMaturin]

As King Cnut discovered, a man cannot "don't argue" the tide. Nor can he enter into the mind of the Dairy Prince, and bid him anoint or anoint not the flesh of mortals.

 

[Event Horizon]

What? He's accidently going around belting people in the gut?

When Carey was belting people in the contest it was the same thing. It's instinctive.

 

[Dirty_11]

Cunners could end up with a rep similar to Lloyd if he continues with these stupid gut punches. Surely a ‘sniper’ comment will be heard on the ground shortly.

Have you seen social media, he is already copping it. Not that Cunners could give 2 f***s.

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[Event Horizon]

He gets frustrated because he plays footy like a man against flogs that push, hold, pinch and snipe him, then gets nothing from the umpires, and he responds.

He doesn't dive, and it works against him.

If he threw his hands up in the air a la Dangerfield/Selwood/Ablett, he'd end up with 3 free kicks in the first 15 minutes and it would cease.

Frustration is part of the reason, but Gresham wouldn't have been the bloke to hit if this was the motivation. Belt Steele, to try and break the tag. Cunners is doing it as part of him playing "angry" which is his gameday mode full stop IMO.

 

[groo]

He gets frustrated because he plays footy like a man against flogs that push, hold, pinch and snipe him, then gets nothing from the umpires, and he responds.

He doesn't dive, and it works against him.

If he threw his hands up in the air a la Dangerfield/Selwood/Ablett, he'd end up with 3 free kicks in the first 15 minutes and it would cease.

I know what your saying but in playing to win he may need to bring the umpires attention to being held. As it stands the broadcasters watch him like a hawk and relish the opportunity to highlight when he makes them earn it. He is going to get scrubbed out soon.

 

[Dirty_11]

I reckon Chrisso knows full well, having dished out plenty of those himself, that there's no way one will stop a bloke from playing. Or give him concussion or anything dangerous.

Part and parcel of footy.

Christian will probably meet Cunners at a darkened wharf after the season and give him the fines back.

Chrisso, Banks, Gayfer and Kelly were experts at this sort of stuff. Chrisso loves it.

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[CURVE]

Have you seen social media, he is already copping it. Not that Cunners could give 2 f***s.

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By ‘on the ground’ I mean amongst the players. I don’t think he gives a turtle’s tush about social media or the opposition fans. But his fellow footballers???

 

[giantroo]

Let's see what the MRO has for us today.

 

[nelroo]

He gets frustrated because he plays footy like a man against flogs that push, hold, pinch and snipe him, then gets nothing from the umpires, and he responds.

He doesn't dive, and it works against him.

If he threw his hands up in the air a la Dangerfield/Selwood/Ablett, he'd end up with 3 free kicks in the first 15 minutes and it would cease.

This is spot on. But I’ll add that he needs to be on the move at the stoppage to make it more obvious like the above do.

 

[Dirty_11]

Let's see what the MRO has for us today.

Donuts hopefully.

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[Event Horizon]

Whatever happens, Cunnington can look forward to playing with the hard tag for most of the remainder of his career unfortunately.

 

[Caracas]

He’ll, probably, get rubbed out. It will be ironic because it was the most innocuous of all his indiscretions. They always get their man, eventually. If they rubbed out Ablett, what hope has Ben got? Fingers crossed, though...


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[giantroo]

It's 50-50: He's 'mastered' the bicep punch

Nat Edwards and Riley Beveridge discuss the round 17 incidents that may come under match review scrutiny

m.afl.com.au

 

[giantroo]

 

[giantroo]

Kayne Turner, North Melbourne, has been charged with Striking Dylan Shiel, Essendon, during the second quarter of the Round 17 match between Essendon and North Melbourne, played at Marvel Stadium on Saturday July 13.

In summary he can accept a $3000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with Low Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a $5000 sanction as a second offence. The player can accept a $3000 sanction with an early plea.

 

[giantroo]

Incidents assessed:
Contact between North Melbourne's Ben Cunnington and Essendon's Zachary Merrett from the second quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. The ball is loose on the wing. Merrett takes possession of the ball and is met by Cunnington. Cunnington swings his arm towards his opponent and makes contact with the ball. It was the view of the MRO that Cunnington's actions did not constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

Match Review Officer's full statement: round 17

Read the full statement from Match Review Officer Michael Christian after round 17

www.afl.com.au

 

[shintemaster]

How's the agenda on this? The replay clearly shows no contact with Merrett's head. Last I checked the AFL was all about impact - not imagined impact.

Incidents assessed:
Contact between North Melbourne's Ben Cunnington and Essendon's Zachary Merrett from the second quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. The ball is loose on the wing. Merrett takes possession of the ball and is met by Cunnington. Cunnington swings his arm towards his opponent and makes contact with the ball. It was the view of the MRO that Cunnington's actions did not constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

According to the media Cunnington should breathe a sigh of relief because he didn't get suspended for making contact with a football. Right...

 

[Devington]

Incidents assessed:
Contact between North Melbourne's Ben Cunnington and Essendon's Zachary Merrett from the second quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. The ball is loose on the wing. Merrett takes possession of the ball and is met by Cunnington. Cunnington swings his arm towards his opponent and makes contact with the ball. It was the view of the MRO that Cunnington's actions did not constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

Hitting the ball was an afterthought with the commentary. And wasn't mentioned again after the incident.

 

[giantroo]

Hitting the ball was an afterthought with the commentary. And wasn't mentioned again after the incident.

Look forward to Garry Lyon/Gerard Healy with the faux outrage tonight.

 

[Quivorir]

Crissssos scared of Cunnnnners

 

[muttley45]

"Strike on Zac Merrett" should read "for spoiling the ball being held by Zac Merrett causing him to simulate a strike to the jaw"

 

[brettman135]

How's the agenda on this? The replay clearly shows no contact with Merrett's head. Last I checked the AFL was all about impact - not imagined impact.



According to the media Cunnington should breathe a sigh of relief because he didn't get suspended for making contact with a football. Right...

Averaging 19 reports a game with the way he's been punching the ball.

 

[giantroo]