MRP / Trib. Ablett found NOT GUILTY of intentional strike

[Jhye Clark 13]

Unless we've replaced our QC the challenge is fruitless. He's as incompetent as the clown that put him here in the first place.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

I know, but you lot won't win the flag, so it's all about the draft picks then. I'll take our ones.

I never thought I'd see the day where I'd call you a reptile, but here we are.

 

[RegHickeyStand]

The Cousins suspension will hurt us. It looks very similar. Both nothing burger hits and in play. Still.

 

[Hamingja]

The Cousins suspension will hurt us. It looks very similar. Both nothing burger hits and in play. Still.

That one didn't go to the tribunal. MRP was consistent on both but they could have been consistently wrong on both. Up for the tribunal to decide.

 

[Chocoholic]

And there's no point appealing, we have the most incompetent QC in the country. He'd probably find a way to make it two weeks.

What?

Ben Ihle is really good at what he does and got Selwood of a certain 1 week striking ban somehow. We are lucky to have him.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

What?

Ben Ihle is really good at what he does and got Selwood of a certain 1 week striking ban somehow. We are lucky to have him.

Have you always represented the club Ben?

 

[Chocoholic]

Have you always represented the club Ben?

He did a good job for us, don't see why you would be trashing him. We rarely go to the tribunal, especially with the old rules of a extra week if you were found guilty. As far as I know in recent memory he has represented us just the once.

Edit: Totally forgot about the Hawkins umpire contact one, plead guilty though which was a smart decision.

 

[Tony Barber]

I'd be really, really careful with what I'd say about a qc on an Internet forum.
Let's not forget it's the barrister that does the work. The qc directs and presents.

 

[Chocoholic]

I'd be really, really careful with what I'd say about a qc on an Internet forum.
Let's not forget it's the barrister that does the work. The qc directs and presents.

Both are important, presentation of an argument is key when it comes to a tribunal case.

 

[darrenmorgan]

Be pretty straight forward to argue invoking of the good behaviour clause to get this down to a fine id have thought.


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[Max Milburn]

I'd be really, really careful with what I'd say about a qc on an Internet forum.
Let's not forget it's the barrista that does the work. The qc directs and presents.

Definitely agree. Can't argue a case without a good cup of java.

 

[catpremier 07]

Careless, insufficient force, 300 games without a blemish. Wonder which defence we will choose. Maybe all of it.

 

[Tony Barber]

Careless, insufficient force, 300 games without a blemish. Wonder which defence we will choose. Maybe all of it.

The 300 games without a blemish won't be used unless he's found guilty.
It's a once in a lifetime card.

 

[hamG]

Just found the angle to prove insufficient force.

 

[goyoucatters]

Good to see the club is going about this the right way, seeking to have the nonsensical 'intentional' grading downgraded to 'careless.'

 

[Generalissimo]

Not hopeful but, given that he's due a rest anyway and doesn't risk an additional week, why not roll the dice?

 

[Mahlepi]

now we need to argue whether he is nimble or not
seriously AFL

let hodge smash wingard into a post

 

[BotsMaster]

"Gleeson agrees that Ablett spun to minimise contact, but questions whether Ablett could have avoided Shiel entirely. He says a player of Ablett's "nimble feet and dexterity" should be able to do that."

Was he supposed to avoid the contest altogether?

 

[STPer18]

Objection! The 'nimble' Ablett is now 34 years old, your Honour!

 

[Zouz Kitty]

He did a good job for us, don't see why you would be trashing him. We rarely go to the tribunal, especially with the old rules of a extra week if you were found guilty. As far as I know in recent memory he has represented us just the once.

Edit: Totally forgot about the Hawkins umpire contact one, plead guilty though which was a smart decision.

Gleason told Hawkins to accept one week or they’d increase it to two weeks, which stinks! Completely makes a mockery of ‘innocent until proved guilty’.

 

[Generalissimo]

NOT GUILTY

 

[Zouz Kitty]

Jury deliberated for three minutes *fingers crossed*

 

[catempire]

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Free to play

 

[STPer18]

Three minute deliberation. Waste of everyone's time, but worth it for the melts that will ensue.