Baker charged with 'unduly rough play'

[kahuna71]

Re: Saints hitman caught in the act

I was there and saw it and will say it once and once only - both players were running in the same direction, Farmer was behind Bakes, there was a collision that did not involve swinging arms, elbows or fists, Farmer goes down.

That's all I can tell you but there was nothing untoward that I saw.

 

[dan warna]

Re: Saints hitman caught in the act

I was there and saw it and will say it once and once only - both players were running in the same direction, Farmer was behind Bakes, there was a collision that did not involve swinging arms, elbows or fists, Farmer goes down.

That's all I can tell you but there was nothing untoward that I saw.

that seems to be the general consensus from unbiased viewers, but it won't stop the witchhunt so Im having fun

 

[Grimfang]

Re: Saints hitman caught in the act

Anyway, Vossy says he saw it.

He also said he didn't see it. Both before and after he said he did. Footy Confidential, I think it was Caro, said he was still backing off the "I saw it" comments on Sunday and Monday; so it's unlikely he's said anything of interest to the AFL investigator.

 

[bourbons]

Re: Saints hitman caught in the act

If that is what you call a tragedy i would hate to see how you describe Hurricane Katrina.

Wow, way to over-react to a throw away line there chief.

 

[Qsaint]

Re: Saints hitman caught in the act

I was there and saw it and will say it once and once only - both players were running in the same direction, Farmer was behind Bakes, there was a collision that did not involve swinging arms, elbows or fists, Farmer goes down.

That's all I can tell you but there was nothing untoward that I saw.

Please ring the AFL and volunteer your evidence, surely it is as Valid as some one paid by Freemantle, infact more so.

 

[Rockford]

Re: Saints hitman caught in the act

Please ring the AFL and volunteer your evidence, surely it is as Valid as some one paid by Freemantle, infact more so.

I agree, you guys are both neutral and don't support a club so your evidence is bound to not be biased.

 

[Alatna]

Re: Saints hitman caught in the act

I agree, you guys are both neutral and don't support a club so your evidence is bound to not be biased.

Like that Freo official is bound to not biased, huh?

Absolute joke.

 

[Lach72]

Re: Saints hitman caught in the act

sounds like he tripped over his feet and face planted.

Interesting...maybe it happened... lets let the tribunal decide shall we...

 

[Lach72]

concur, farmer should get 10 to 12 weeks for charging baker.

fair call.

dirty sniper farmer, pity he is soft.

Gid there's some stupidity on this site...

 

[Bollox]

I saw it !!

He used nunchuckers an flogged his wallet too.

Surely they cant take the word of a Freo trainer from that game...wont be a crime if he gets off anyway.

There's only about 300 AFl listed players secretly laughing and muttering something about "just desserts"

 

[bassmanx]

Gid there's some stupidity on this site...

Giid call.

 

[Impunity!]

I don't know what happened but I suspect it was Farmer's fault. Based on precedent I think it would be a travesty if Farmer were not suspended for at least 12 weeks. And none of you can convince me otherwise.

 

[sedders]

I don't know what happened but I suspect it was Farmer's fault. Based on precedent I think it would be a travesty if Farmer were not suspended for at least 12 weeks. And none of you can convince me otherwise.

could i convince you it was josh carr's fault instead?

 

[Impunity!]

could i convince you it was josh carr's fault instead?

Perhaps but to be on the safe side I think they should both retire from humanity.

 

[Qsaint]

Re: Saints hitman caught in the act

I agree, you guys are both neutral and don't support a club so your evidence is bound to not be biased.

Of course its not bias, or at least not as bias as taking the word of a Freo Trainer

 

[Blues_Man]

Re: Saints hitman caught in the act

that seems to be the general consensus from unbiased viewers, but it won't stop the witchhunt so Im having fun

Yes that seems to be the defence most saints fans are opting for ...it's a shame none of you have any credibity whatsoever

 

[mad-saint-guy]

The few reports that are circulating now are pretty consistent.

Freo had flooded St Kilda's forward line. Freo then rebounded the ball and went long to CHF while Baker and Farmer were both sprinting towards Fremantle's forward line. Baker was in front of Farmer and he unexpectedly stopped. Farmer ran into Baker's back and they clashed heads (causing the split lip and broken nose to Farmer and the lump on Baker's head). Farmer wasn't ready for that impact and still shocked, he fell over. The concussion might have been caused by either the head clash or the impact on the TD surface. Baker kept on running and contested the ball at CHB.

If those reports are accurate then Baker has no case to answer. And surely the AFL couldn't take the account of a Fremantle trainer (probably a passionate supporter) and a Brisbane (who St Kilda are competing with for a finals spot) listed-player seriously.

 

[memberforever]

The few reports that are circulating now are pretty consistent.

Freo had flooded St Kilda's forward line. Freo then rebounded the ball and went long to CHF while Baker and Farmer were both sprinting towards Fremantle's forward line. Baker was in front of Farmer and he unexpectedly stopped. Farmer ran into Baker's back and they clashed heads (causing the split lip and broken nose to Farmer and the lump on Baker's head). Farmer wasn't ready for that impact and still shocked, he fell over. The concussion might have been caused by either the head clash or the impact on the TD surface. Baker kept on running and contested the ball at CHB.

If those reports are accurate then Baker has no case to answer. And surely the AFL couldn't take the account of a Fremantle trainer (probably a passionate supporter) and a Brisbane (who St Kilda are competing with for a finals spot) listed-player seriously.

I think your partly right, sounds more like when Libba hit Knights. Both running towrds the ball, Libba noticed in the corner of his eye, last minute, Knights coming at him and lifted his elbow to protect himself and smacked Knights in the forehead. Result, plenty of blood, got 5 weeks.

Baker has probably done the same thing ie lifted an elbow or arm and got Farmer in the nose, not totally deliberate, but still did it.

Conclusion, Baker gets 10 weeks.

 

[Biggie]

Gid there's some stupidity on this site...

Giid call.

Gigidy, gigidy allright......

 

[MarkT]

Unduly rough play indicates to me they don’t have much to go on. If Baker it him it is a strike. If the AFL call witnesses like the runner and Voss they can make a case. If they make a case and Baker is found guilty he has to get plenty. He could get at least as much as anyone has got this year since it was behind play and seemed pretty severe. If he was provoked then that would lessen the sentence. I think it is nothing or 5+ depending on whether he is guilty and there is evidence. A behind the play hit that causes that damage is serious. Much more serious than some bumps and some face to face hits which go. I suspect the AFL will go light though for fear of challenge and due to the lack of a video they can show on TV.

 

[jbazzle]

I was there and saw it and will say it once and once only - both players were running in the same direction, Farmer was behind Bakes, there was a collision that did not involve swinging arms, elbows or fists, Farmer goes down.

That's all I can tell you but there was nothing untoward that I saw.

eye witness account. there goes ur theory memberforever

 

[jbazzle]

whens this decision due neway?

 

[Chopsticks]

Looks like Our Jeffrey will be making an appearance tonight too.

http://footygoss.com/main/club_news/fremantle/view/farmer_dockers_trainer_to_be_probed_at_tribunal/

"Fremantle forward Jeff Farmer is appearing via video link-up at the AFL tribunal tonight, but St Kilda are not happy about it"

 

[Grimfang]

The expert witness had just admitted he had an obscured view and was guessing as to what exactly happened.

Farmer said there was contact but didn't see anyone and didn't know who did it.

This is a farce.

 

[jbazzle]

sounds like farmers going to be whistling a different tune to the one on saturday afternoon