Player Watch #21: Noah Balta - Suspended First 4 Games

[Tiges1229]

 

[Groupie_]

View attachment 2202115

you off to the tennis ?

 

[HoldingThe Ball]

Aight, been watching this thread and biting my tongue. But can’t hold out much more from having my say. Obviously there is a lot of legal water to go under the bridge, so I will only say what is factual and wont cast any stones myself

The bloke who was hit was the one trying to defuse the fight/situation . Contrary to what a lot of people want to believe here, Noah was the last one in to what was to this point a non violent (albeit volatile) situation. The bloke who got hit copped a decent but not huge head gash (from a king hit from behind while standing trying to defuse a fight from happening), a concussion and in my opinion, the worst of all, fractured ribs from where he was kicked multiple times while he was on the ground.

I wont go into who, what started the initial confrontation because what I know about that is only speculation. But Noah was not part of it, nor was the bloke he hit.

I don’t expect everyone to take what I am saying as gospel. After all it is only an internet forum. I’m sure the truth will all come out closer to/after 30th Jan. Maybe the footage will even find its way out. But before slurring on the guy that was hit, please consider that just because Noah is a ‘hero’ in a lot of your eyes, does not mean he is immune to making a bad mistake like a lot of young, drunk blokes do. And remember, when casting your opinions or guessing what happened, the ‘flog’, ‘loser’, ‘campaigner’ that got hit is a human too.

Sorry for intruding. But hope I can shed some light!

There's a big thing on forums about being responsible for your own words.

So in that vein, kudos for sharing this.

If true, and if I have read this correctly, you are saying Balta king hit a guy trying to break up an argument.

An argument that was, up until that point, non-violent.

You imply that Balta then inflicted several broken ribs on a defenceless man, who was unable to defend himself after being king-hit by Balta.

This is the only way to read what you have posted.

If this is correct, then Richmond needn't worry about a 4 game ban.

Balta will still be inside serving his custodial sentence.

The courts come down very hard on king-hits nowadays, and a follow up assault whilst on the ground?

That's jail time.

Big big accusation to make on a public forum, so I'm guessing you have the inside mail.

 

[Sir_Loin]

There's a big thing on forums about being responsible for your own words.

So in that vein, kudos for sharing this.

If true, and if I have read this correctly, you are saying Balta king hit a guy trying to break up an argument.

An argument that was, up until that point, non-violent.

You imply that Balta then inflicted several broken ribs on a defenceless man, who was unable to defend himself after being king-hit by Balta.

This is the only way to read what you have posted.

If this is correct, then Richmond needn't worry about a 4 game ban.

Balta will still be inside serving his custodial sentence.

The courts come down very hard on king-hits nowadays, and a follow up assault whilst on the ground?

That's jail time.

Big big accusation to make on a public forum, so I'm guessing you have the inside mail.

He’s doesn’t he qualified his entire statement saying it’s speculation.

 

[Tiges1229]

you off to the tennis ?

Australian open ?

 

[Tiger71]

Aight, been watching this thread and biting my tongue. But can’t hold out much more from having my say. Obviously there is a lot of legal water to go under the bridge, so I will only say what is factual and wont cast any stones myself

The bloke who was hit was the one trying to defuse the fight/situation . Contrary to what a lot of people want to believe here, Noah was the last one in to what was to this point a non violent (albeit volatile) situation. The bloke who got hit copped a decent but not huge head gash (from a king hit from behind while standing trying to defuse a fight from happening), a concussion and in my opinion, the worst of all, fractured ribs from where he was kicked multiple times while he was on the ground.

I wont go into who, what started the initial confrontation because what I know about that is only speculation. But Noah was not part of it, nor was the bloke he hit.

I don’t expect everyone to take what I am saying as gospel. After all it is only an internet forum. I’m sure the truth will all come out closer to/after 30th Jan. Maybe the footage will even find its way out. But before slurring on the guy that was hit, please consider that just because Noah is a ‘hero’ in a lot of your eyes, does not mean he is immune to making a bad mistake like a lot of young, drunk blokes do. And remember, when casting your opinions or guessing what happened, the ‘flog’, ‘loser’, ‘campaigner’ that got hit is a human too.

Sorry for intruding. But hope I can shed some light!

You should keep biting your tongue instead of pretending you know what happened. The matter is fairly simple, one crowd was giving it to another group which Balta was apart off. When the baiting targeted one of the girls they were with a few of baltas group went the biff and a brawl ensured

Balta joined in to help protect his mates as they were outnumbered and the bloke he hit, hard went down. There was zero coward punch or king hit, utter bullshit.

Due to the bloke balta hit being injured and balta clearly being a easily identifiable person, he got on the front foot and handed himself in.

Club knows the story and the 4 weeks is mainly for the fact Balta had plenty of time to exit himself from the brewing altercation, as the baiting went on for an hour or so before the fight started.

 

[beema limapep]

If Noah played for Geelong or Carlton this would never have made the news.

 

[SUNS]

You should keep biting your tongue instead of pretending you know what happened. The matter is fairly simple, one crowd was giving it to another group which Balta was apart off. When the baiting targeted one of the girls they were with a few of baltas group went the biff and a brawl ensured

Balta joined in to help protect his mates as they were outnumbered and the bloke he hit, hard went down. There was zero coward punch or king hit, utter bullshit.

Due to the bloke balta hit being injured and balta clearly being a easily identifiable person, he got on the front foot and handed himself in.

Club knows the story and the 4 weeks is mainly for the fact Balta had plenty of time to exit himself from the brewing altercation, as the baiting went on for an hour or so before the fight started.

I’m assuming you were also there being how close you are to some of the facts.

If not a coward punch or a King Hit how would you describe the punch that hit a blindsided guy who was only intending to defuse a situation? Also no mention of the kicking to the ribs whilst he was down? Not a move that screams of nobility.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

I’m assuming you were also there being how close you are to some of the facts.

If not a coward punch or a King Hit how would you describe the punch that hit a blindsided guy who was only intending to defuse a situation? Also no mention of the kicking to the ribs whilst he was down? Not a move that screams of nobility.

Ya know I'd like to discredit bit of your story on the basis that the victim only had a minor laceration too his forehead as reported.
Now putting 2 & 2 together and he did have rib injuries(you said)? don't you think it would also be in the teport not too mention the media frenzy it would create instead of the current crickets from reporters who love this type of stuff.
Think your just adding Mayo.

 

[Tiger71]

I’m assuming you were also there being how close you are to some of the facts.

If not a coward punch or a King Hit how would you describe the punch that hit a blindsided guy who was only intending to defuse a situation? Also no mention of the kicking to the ribs whilst he was down? Not a move that screams of nobility.

First it was a group melee. Love how you single Balta kicking the ribs on the downed guy when he is on the floor amongst a group going hammer and tong. You insinuate Balta is just booting him in the ribs with everyone standing still lol.

Secondly he was not a bystander. He was not trying to defuse the situation as he was a good part of it prior to the fight kicking off with talking shit with his mates.

He also threw a few punches and got hit when he was behind one of balta group grabs his mate in a headlock. Balta grabs him and then punches him.

I'm not disputing Balta whacking the bloke but only a fool would say it was a cowards hit.

I can't wait till the vision gets viewed. It will show the bloke hit was not an innocent bystander. My bet it will never get to court and be thrown out.

 

[beema limapep]

I’m assuming you were also there being how close you are to some of the facts.

If not a coward punch or a King Hit how would you describe the punch that hit a blindsided guy who was only intending to defuse a situation? Also no mention of the kicking to the ribs whilst he was down? Not a move that screams of nobility.

Why does your version seem to differ so much to the other one?

I am confused.

A more specific question though if i may, you said he way king hit from behind. So I assume the cut is on the back of his head?

 

[tora tora tora]

There's a big thing on forums about being responsible for your own words.

So in that vein, kudos for sharing this.

If true, and if I have read this correctly, you are saying Balta king hit a guy trying to break up an argument.

An argument that was, up until that point, non-violent.

You imply that Balta then inflicted several broken ribs on a defenceless man, who was unable to defend himself after being king-hit by Balta.

This is the only way to read what you have posted.

If this is correct, then Richmond needn't worry about a 4 game ban.

Balta will still be inside serving his custodial sentence.

The courts come down very hard on king-hits nowadays, and a follow up assault whilst on the ground?

That's jail time.

Big big accusation to make on a public forum, so I'm guessing you have the inside mail.

NSW Police said a 27-year-old man was treated for a laceration to his head following the incident. No mention of several broken ribs by NSW Police.

Dunno if there's been a "king hit/cowie punch" didn't kill him, didnt even knock the other guy out. . jail time if we use legal aid, way less with our expensive team of KCs.

 

[Tiges1229]

Australian open ?

No today going 2nd week just wanted an early beer today

 

[Tiger71]

I’m assuming you were also there being how close you are to some of the facts.

If not a coward punch or a King Hit how would you describe the punch that hit a blindsided guy who was only intending to defuse a situation? Also no mention of the kicking to the ribs whilst he was down? Not a move that screams of nobility.

Last point. Do you seriously believe the rfc would only suspend Balta for 4 weeks if he king hit a blindsided innocent and then followed up by booting the bloke in the ribs?

 

[Tiges1229]

Last point. Do you seriously believe the rfc would only suspend Balta for 4 weeks if he king hit a blindsided innocent and then followed up by booting the bloke in the ribs?

Louie the butcher wouldn’t have suspended him at all

 

[GhostofJimJess]

I’m assuming you were also there being how close you are to some of the facts.

If not a coward punch or a King Hit how would you describe the punch that hit a blindsided guy who was only intending to defuse a situation? Also no mention of the kicking to the ribs whilst he was down? Not a move that screams of nobility.

There's another version not too dissimilar to your account doing the rounds which is also quite incriminating for Balta. This is a serious question - I'm not being frivolous - what is the role of the pizza in all of this?

 

[Tiges1229]

There's another version not too dissimilar to your account doing the rounds which is also quite incriminating for Balta. This is a serious question - I'm not being frivolous - what is the role of the pizza in all of this?

He was angry coz no anchovies?

 

[PetterdHoisted]

If this kicking-when-on-the-ground stuff has any truth, we might be without Balta for a lot more than 4 weeks

 

[PetterdHoisted]

He was angry coz no anchovies?

get real mate, angry because anchovies!
and pineapple

 

[RJK Tiger]

You should keep biting your tongue instead of pretending you know what happened. The matter is fairly simple, one crowd was giving it to another group which Balta was apart off. When the baiting targeted one of the girls they were with a few of baltas group went the biff and a brawl ensured

Balta joined in to help protect his mates as they were outnumbered and the bloke he hit, hard went down. There was zero coward punch or king hit, utter bullshit.

Due to the bloke balta hit being injured and balta clearly being a easily identifiable person, he got on the front foot and handed himself in.

Club knows the story and the 4 weeks is mainly for the fact Balta had plenty of time to exit himself from the brewing altercation, as the baiting went on for an hour or so before the fight started.

What a load of rubbish. "balta was helping his mate". Yeah righto, and now he has let down his mates, his employer, his coach & his supporters & family.

The club just set him up for life and he has done this "to help a mate".

Club didn't suspend Marlion, but chose to suspend Noah for a month. Last year we fought over if he should be forward or backl as he was our best option for both roles - now we start the year with him unable to play either & he is 100% fit and ready.

Club wouldn't suspend him for a month because "he had chances to leave, but stayed". What trash. And if true - why the fk is the club acting so inconsistently between Marlion (who could & definitely should have broken ties with the filth he is associating with - literally a pedo), then suspended Noah for a month.

I thin the oppo supporter came in here about as peaceful and clear in his intention to just pass on what he knew without starting a fire, fight & be antagonistic. Do we really want our forum to be as much of an echo chamber as the Carlton one is? Thanks for sharing SUNS - I appreciate a oppo who comes in, acts like a visitor and just wants to share the juice they have fully acknowledging its 3rd hand - its what bigfooty should be about -not banning people

 

[Sir_Loin]

He was angry coz no anchovies?

Someone put pineapple on his capricciosa

 

[lizard man]

Who do you think Gold Coast supporters barracked for before they came into the league?

 

[Sir_Loin]

Who do you think Gold Coast supporters barracked for before they came into the league?

Southport

 

[Tiger71]

What a load of rubbish. "balta was helping his mate". Yeah righto, and now he has let down his mates, his employer, his coach & his supporters & family.

The club just set him up for life and he has done this "to help a mate".

Club didn't suspend Marlion, but chose to suspend Noah for a month. Last year we fought over if he should be forward or backl as he was our best option for both roles - now we start the year with him unable to play either & he is 100% fit and ready.

Club wouldn't suspend him for a month because "he had chances to leave, but stayed". What trash. And if true - why the fk is the club acting so inconsistently between Marlion (who could & definitely should have broken ties with the filth he is associating with - literally a pedo), then suspended Noah for a month.

I thin the oppo supporter came in here about as peaceful and clear in his intention to just pass on what he knew without starting a fire, fight & be antagonistic. Do we really want our forum to be as much of an echo chamber as the Carlton one is? Thanks for sharing SUNS - I appreciate a oppo who comes in, acts like a visitor and just wants to share the juice they have fully acknowledging its 3rd hand - its what bigfooty should be about -not banning people

Go to bed Karen.

 

[TiggyTig]

I’m assuming you were also there being how close you are to some of the facts.

If not a coward punch or a King Hit how would you describe the punch that hit a blindsided guy who was only intending to defuse a situation? Also no mention of the kicking to the ribs whilst he was down? Not a move that screams of nobility.

Fractured ribs would've absolutely been mentioned in the news article.