Cam SMITH OFFERED 2 MATCH BAN

[Warsaw]

Just head the Cam Smith is facing a 2 match ban for the grapple tackle. The carry over points do him no good.

No word on if the Storm will challenge the decision but they would i believe.

What does this do for our premiership hopes??

BTW Jeremy Smith has also been been offered a 1 match ban.

 

[smasha]

Not good.


He sets up alot.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

At least this will send a message- NO MORE GRAPPLING!

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

I heard they charged him for making a grapple tackle. If this is the exact charge wording they have left some wriggle room. They will need to define grapple tackle as the main offence here was more interfering with the head, not the way a grapple tackle is usually conducted. Will have to find out whether head high contact or misconduct is part of the charge as that is easier to pin on him.

I like Smith, and though I am a Sharks supporter, am happy for the Storm to win the GF if they get over us on the weekend.

In a sense I am happy for him to be out because it increases our chances but don't really want Manly to win.

Warriors and Sharks I am hoping for.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

Two weeks is good, but they should put him in the ring with Brett the "hitman" Heart for an hour to teach him a lesson or two, and no, I don't mean teaching him more wrestling moves

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I am surprised the Sharpshooter hasn't been used yet by the Storm

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

I am surprised the Sharpshooter hasn't been used yet by the Storm

Give em time, the seasons not over yet

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Give em time, the seasons not over yet

True

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Okay so the charge is unnecessary contact with the head or neck. I don't see how on earth they can get him off that. Pointing to others that were missed does not exonerate him and none had the same set of circumstances.

Who is the Storm's backup hooker and who will take half the kicking duties?

 

[red+black]

He'll be back for the grand final replay

 

[dr nick]

Okay so the charge is unnecessary contact with the head or neck. I don't see how on earth they can get him off that. Pointing to others that were missed does not exonerate him and none had the same set of circumstances.

Who is the Storm's backup hooker and who will take half the kicking duties?

I don't think there is a judiciary charge for grapple tackle, i thought it was a media term to describe this tactic of slowing the play the ball by having the arm around the neck. The judiciary uses very technical words.

 

[Cleavy]

Two weeks is good, but they should put him in the ring with Brett the "hitman" Heart for an hour to teach him a lesson or two, and no, I don't mean teaching him more wrestling moves

all the kids prefer MMA these days. So he'll have to learn the triangle choke.

Who is the Storm's backup hooker and who will take half the kicking duties?

Matt Geyer could do both.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

all the kids prefer MMA these days. So he'll have to learn the triangle choke.

I'm thinking the mandible claw. If they can each have an El Socko in their jock just in case, all the better.

The grapple tackle is a little lame however, if they just grab the head and drop to the ground, they have a stone cold stunner.

If Smith runs from in goal to in goal before returning to a player on the ground and dropping the people's elbow, then I think I may just give up on the game.

 

[Philhawk]

Who is the Storm's backup hooker and who will take half the kicking duties?

Russ Aitken - we could be in strife.

 

[gostk86]

Liam Foran is the best option

 

[Smiley43]

Russ Aitken - we could be in strife.

He's not that bad, just can't kick for s**t. Leave the kicking to Cooper and Geyer...

I still have hope Smith can get off, reagrdless, the Storm will still win Friday night.

 

[jefffff34]

Brett Anderson into the centres, with Geyer to hooker.
Blair to start for Jeremy Smith.
2 of Scott Anderson/Tolman/Aitken/ onto the bench for Hoffman if he doesn't get up.

 

[Fire Storm]

Any other player, any other club - no charge. Media and Sydney centric officials doinf their utmost to deny Melbourne from winning another flag.


Disgraceful.

 

[KangaFett]

it was probably the most ungrapple of all the grapple tackles for the night....barely got hold of the blokes chin and the massive head throw back made it look good - such little holding on a 110kg+ bloke and it looked like he was tossed like a rag doll....i'll go for an appeal reduced to 1 week just to keep the 'head in the sand' bunch happy.

If they are going to use that as a standard for a grapple tackles then there is going to be some very busy tribunal nights going next year. If anything it should have been a rough play charge.

 

[eddiesmith]

it was probably the most ungrapple of all the grapple tackles for the night....barely got hold of the blokes chin and the massive head throw back made it look good - such little holding on a 110kg+ bloke and it looked like he was tossed like a rag doll....i'll go for an appeal reduced to 1 week just to keep the 'head in the sand' bunch happy.

If they are going to use that as a standard for a grapple tackles then there is going to be some very busy tribunal nights going next year. If anything it should have been a rough play charge.

He was charged for unneccasary contact to the head or neck, not specifically a grapple tackle

 

[Red_and_white]

Just head the Cam Smith is facing a 2 match ban for the grapple tackle. The carry over points do him no good.

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It wasn't just the carry over points but the 50% loading for the previous offense in rd1 that did it.

 

[KangaFett]

He was charged for unneccasary contact to the head or neck, not specifically a grapple tackle

it will be dressed up as a grapple tackle which is the whole problem....when the instance happened on Saturday night didnt they instantly ordain it as one ?

 

[KangaFett]

here is an example off the WWOS

Melbourne captain Cameron Smith will have to fight to save his NRL season at the judiciary after being charged with a grapple tackle by the match review committee.

 

[Big Blow Hard]

Typical Anti Melbourne Storm decision from the w***ers up in Sydney.
They are just proving they are so desperate and jelous of the Storm, they will try anything to derail them.
There was noting overly untoward in the tackle, and the Storm need to fight it. There were worse incidents in Brisbanes game last weekend that were let go.
If the Brisbane players were not standing up and sooking every other time, this would not be in issue. How about charging the Broncos and Thaiday for being whinging sooks.

 

[parano1a]

How about charging the Broncos and Thaiday for being whinging sooks.

Yeah, that or rapists, take your pick...