Brad Scott unleashes

[Quivorir]

No, that's what the QC argued, and it was rejected.

There's a difference between going for the ball and legitimately pursuing a ball, which was what the defence of Ziebell was.

The tribunal ruled that while he was going for the ball, it wasn't a genuine attack on the ball as his sole purpose, therefore he is liable for the injury caused to Joseph.

Once again, no. They were happy he was going for the ball, they weren't happy because he could have done something else. Which they didn't say what he could have did.

 

[campbell]

good on him.
he will get a fine, but so what.

about time city hall was challanged.

 

[jacko57]

That's the implication. The AFL will come out and say that isn't the case, but as we have seen in the past, players are just so unsure about what is ok and what isn't these days. The game is quickly heading into basketball territory here.

Steve Johnson on SEN today "Yeah, I'm not sure what we're supposed to do after that" (referring to the Ziebell verdict).

 

[m0zza]

Steve Johnson on SEN today "Yeah, I'm not sure what we're supposed to do after that" (referring to the Ziebell verdict).

Well known as the sharpest tool in the shed

 

[laminex]

Aside from the fact that this is near impossible to read I thought your previous post was serious. Sorry my mistake, sarcasm doesn't come across very well online.

I don't see how people are complaining about what he said. He is speaking what he feels is wrong with the game, to dismiss it as whining is childish.

Wow once again you miss the point, i am talking about and a number of supporters on here big footy the follow NTH all have a complex that the world is against them. To many NTH supporters here feel so sorry for them selves it shits me up the wall.

 

[Bardo State]

Brad Scott was a hardass and a super footballer he is well aware Ziebell had another option .This would be to stay on the ground have some sort of awareness of the situation and attack the contest which co-incidentally takes place a thousand times during a Football match.It was funnier than watching him defend Thomas.

I'm sorry, what was his other option? Stay down and not effect the contest?

 

[jacko57]

I'm sorry, what was his other option? Stay down and not effect the contest?

Apparently he should have waited for Joseph to take possession..then he would have the option of tackling him, or asking him if he'd like to share the football please.

 

[scomac]

I'm sorry, what was his other option? Stay down and not effect the contest?

No stay down and effect the contest e.g tackle,attack the footy a.k.a Lenny Hayes.The option he took was the softest.He was judged by his peers, one who was a tough Kangaroo.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

I hate the MRP, the AFL Administration, etc, but I actually think 'The Zieb' deserved 3 - 4 weeks, so Kangas can't complain too much.

10 years ago what he did would have been deemed strong, now it's a no, no.

The game has changed peoples.

 

[Joshen]

Wow once again you miss the point, i am talking about and a number of supporters on here big footy the follow NTH all have a complex that the world is against them. To many NTH supporters here feel so sorry for them selves it shits me up the wall.

Haha wow I'm really not very good at this.

EDIT: Wait the second part of my post wasn't referring to yours at all, I was referring to the thread in general.

 

[Bardo State]

No stay down and effect the contest e.g tackle,attack the footy a.k.a Lenny Hayes.The option he took was the softest.He was judged by his peers, one who was a tough Kangaroo.

Options such as...?

What could he have done that would involve effecting the contest?

 

[.Shotties.]

Once again, no. They were happy he was going for the ball, they weren't happy because he could have done something else. Which they didn't say what he could have did.

This was argued earlier in the year and there wasnt a peep. As ive said a few times now, the indignant outrage from North fans about this (especially the OP) is staggering when they were riding for Goodes to be suspended earlier in the year when the tribunal finding was the same (ie: satisfied his intention was the ball, but that he should have taken some other, undefined action) because it suited them to have Goodes out for the week.

 

[scomac]

He could have not jumped FFS, I will give 2 options He could have stayed on the ground and delivered a solid bump with his Knee and Elbow down,or he could have stayed down focused on the ball and one the contest,christ he is 15kg heavier and taller than Joseph.Again he was judged by his Peers.

 

[hawkes2012]

i think he should stick to trying to win games and keep this thoughts to himself

 

[King Elvis]

I don't like whichever Scott that is, but he's spot on.

Would like to see the other Coaches come out and support him.

 

[Leather Poisoning]

I don't like whichever Scott that is, but he's spot on.

Would like to see the other Coaches come out and support him.

I like this comment - I think there's a subtle pressure on other coaches now to back him up. He's said something really important here and if no other coach says anything then they're effectively siding with the AFL.

 

[CTHORANGE]

If coaches roll out cliches some people say boring, if they say what they really think some people will say whinger. But good on him for giving his real opinion, obviously his opinion is coloured but all opinions are. Anytime someone says up yours to the AFL I'll applaud that.

 

[Shagga is all Class]

but still complaining a few days before the clubs next important game isn’t doing his club any favours.

Ziebell has probably been done a favour as he is going to Utah and probably again at the end of the year.

Given he got 41 possessions in 69% game time at 20 years of age he could be really scary with a tank and an established midfield around him.

The fact that the AFL are still following the NFL in the U.S. for anything just shows they are a joke. As is the tin shed their new GC franchise operates out of.

Scott has a crack at the AFL, so yes technically a complaint like the AFLs version of a suspension.

 

[scomac]

Lets get this in perspective,What Judd did was bizarre what Ziebell did was avoidable.

 

[KennyHunter9]

Add Brad Scott to the parade of whingers down at Arden St.

Ziebell has form, and he took his chance at the tribunal. He effectively added two weeks to his penalty right there.

Two weeks for a high hit where your feet clear the ground is reasonable. Players understand the head is protected. All this "future of the game" stuff is garbage. In fact it's the same garbage we've been hearing for 2-3 years every time a player is rubbed out for doing something stupid and dangerous that was allowed 20 years ago.

All that can be said of Ziebell is that he's a slow learner. We know the same of Scott too know - and Brayshaw. Move on boys, this is getting embarrassing.

 

[yaco55]

Let me check the replay.

Could have sworn that Ziebell won the contested ball ( air ) and dished off a handball to a player.

 

[Ron The Bear]

It's important that such issues are debated openly, but the AFL has clearly lost the control they crave over public discussion about the game. Wondering how long until they issue a blanket ban on social media for participants.

 

[SpInNeR]

Add Brad Scott to the parade of whingers down at Arden St.

Ziebell has form, and he took his chance at the tribunal. He effectively added two weeks to his penalty right there.

Two weeks for a high hit where your feet clear the ground is reasonable. Players understand the head is protected. All this "future of the game" stuff is garbage. In fact it's the same garbage we've been hearing for 2-3 years every time a player is rubbed out for doing something stupid and dangerous that was allowed 20 years ago.

All that can be said of Ziebell is that he's a slow learner. We know the same of Scott too know - and Brayshaw. Move on boys, this is getting embarrassing.

Agreed.

 

[PoidaCat]

So North clearly believe jumping up with your elbow flared out is 'going for the ball'.

If he was going for the ball you would either be attempting to spoil or grab the ball. Ziebel was doing neither.

You can't just recklessly bump someone in the head then go 'well the ball was in the area and therefore anything I do can be excused by saying I was going for the ball'

 

[Tas]

Lets get this in perspective,What Judd did was bizarre what Ziebell did was avoidable.

It was avoidable, if he didn't go for the ball there wouldn't have been any contact.