Carlton skipper 'meant no malice'

[Old Skool]

A SHATTERED Chris Judd will argue that he was only trying to prevent a handball and, having had three shoulder reconstructions himself, meant no malice towards Leigh Adams as he faces a possible suspension over a ''chicken wing'' tackle.

The Carlton captain finds himself on report for a misconduct charge after what those close to him told The Sunday Age was a simple ''brain fade'' 10 minutes into the second term against North Melbourne on Friday night.

After teammate Andrew Carrazzo had tackled Adams, Judd then pulled at Adams' right arm, lifting and twisting it, which left the Kangaroo midfielder in pain. He left the field with what appeared to be a dislocated shoulder.

Adams, who has a history of shoulder problems, returned 12 minutes later but had more problems with it in the final term. He had scans yesterday and is in doubt for next week's clash against Richmond.

North Melbourne's medical report is unlikely to be favourable to Judd, indicating the shoulder joint popped out and then popped back in.

It is believed Judd apologised to Adams after the match and insisted he meant no offence. Adams, who has said the impact ''wasn't the greatest feeling going around'', accepted the apology.

Adams has said he believes Judd did not mean to hurt him and hopes he escapes punishment.

Judd is said to be ready to ''cop his whack'' if he is suspended, but it remains to be seen under just which categories of impact and penalty the tackle will fall.

The incident, which overshadowed Judd's brilliant 36-possession, three-goal effort, will be assessed by the match review panel tomorrow and could be directed straight to the tribunal - although that does not necessarily guarantee a suspension.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/carlton-skipper-meant-no-malice-20120714-2235q.html#ixzz20blDhREJ​

 

[Rooboy 96]

sounds like the Age wants Judd cleared, surprise surprise.

 

[Chog]

Prevent a handball?? What bullsh*t!!

Judd should just face the tribunal and cop what he gets, without trying to save his ass by making up absolute rubbish like that.

 

[rooboy44]

"The incident, which overshadowed Judd's brilliant 36-possession, three-goal effort"

how bout our 53 point win?????? the age is just as bad as the flogs on ch7

 

[LB2Snake]

Was an ordinary dog effort.

 

[MaddAdam]

Given the relentless pushing of the "duty of care" line by the AFL as regards sliding and sling tackles, I don't see how Judd can skate on this one.

 

[ozzyoslo]

Tell ya story walkin´arseh*le.......who was it that posted that the AFL would be working feverishly to tone this one down.

 

[Twinkletoes]

If he yanked on my rebuilt right shoulder I'd stand up and beat his head out his arse with my left. I cringed watching Judd perform that unsolicited medical procedure on Friday night.

 

[ozzyoslo]

Watching if that prick gets any votes in the brownlow........he played a cracker of a game. But surely he cant be the fairest and best player on the park.

 

[NMFC 1811]

I just can't understand what was going through his head when he did it. In the spur of the moment. Judd has done some woeful things out on the footy field.

There is no getting out of this one. I don't believe he saw an opportunity to hurt Leigh Adams because of Patch's history of shoulder injuries. It wouldn't of mattered who the North player was, Judd would of done it anyway. Judd's a great player and hard at it. They say he's intelligent too. He pulled that arm back to the point of no return as Carazzo laid on Patch's back.

One of the strangest things I've seen on a footy field.

 

[Shinboner Schem]

What a crock of shit! He knew exactly what he was doing.

Don't be fooled by the apology Patch, he just wants to improve his chances of getting off (remember Campbell Brown helped him get off?)

 

[year of the roo]

Judd has set a dangerous precedent for himself here. He is saying he was trying to prevent a handball. OK. Next time we play against you, Judd, expect someone to yank at your ****ing shoulder, not until it pops out of the joint, oh no no... until your arm comes clean off. All in the name of 'preventing a handball' of course... 'no malice intended'.

****ing prick.

 

[NMFC 1811]

Judd has set a dangerous precedent for himself here. He is saying he was trying to prevent a handball. OK. Next time we play against you, Judd, expect someone to yank at your ******* shoulder, not until it pops out of the joint, oh no no... until your arm comes clean off. All in the name of 'preventing a handball' of course... 'no malice intended'.

******* prick.

He's ****ed this time

 

[year of the roo]

And why is this c*** allowed to plead his case in the media before it goes to trial anyway? It's bullshit all round.

 

[NMFC 1811]

If he yanked on my rebuilt right shoulder I'd stand up and beat his head out his arse with my left. I cringed watching Judd perform that unsolicited medical procedure on Friday night.

Adam's might of thrown an elbow back with his other arm in Judd's direction if Carazzo wasn't mounting him

 

[scottywiper]

Blah blah blah Juddy. He's never malicious, if you believe him. If he didn't eye gouge, whack with his elbow and attack pressure points, he'd never have to apologise.

 

[mark73]

I just can't understand what was going through his head when he did it. In the spur of the moment. Judd has done some woeful things out on the footy field.

There is no getting out of this one. I don't believe he saw an opportunity to hurt Leigh Adams because of Patch's history of shoulder injuries. It wouldn't of mattered who the North player was, Judd would of done it anyway. Judd's a great player and hard at it. They say he's intelligent too. He pulled that arm back to the point of no return as Carazzo laid on Patch's back.

One of the strangest things I've seen on a footy field.

It's quite simple. He's not the poster boy some would have you believe. Isn't this the same bloke who got done (or should've) for eye gouging?

 

[NMFC 1811]

It's quite simple. He's not the poster boy some would have you believe. Isn't this the same bloke who got done (or should've) for eye gouging?

Amongst other things. It doesn't quite kick in until he does it to one of your own.

 

[ozzyoslo]

And why is this c*** allowed to plead his case in the media before it goes to trial anyway? It's bullshit all round.

Exactly!!! and why have the AFL posted this on their website that he´s devastated.....crap.

 

[ozzyoslo]

Him splitting Pav´s nose and then winning the Brownlow........most laughable. fairest and best my arse.

 

[The Chiefton]

Him splitting Pav´s nose and then winning the Brownlow........most laughable. fairest and best my arse.

In fairness, you could mount a case against Pavs nose for instigating contact in most situations.

 

[ozzyoslo]

In fairness, you could mount a case against Pavs nose for instigating contact in most situations.

Dont tell me you represented Shuey on Wednesday Chief ...!

 

[The Chiefton]

Dont tell me you represented Shuey on Wednesday Chief ...!

ozzyoslo Nose more than ossy makes out!

 

[mark73]

I like the way The Age portrayed it too, "A shattered Chris Judd". Ordinarily it would be a "Cash strapped club North Melbourne player Leigh Adams blah blah".

 

[ozzyoslo]

ozzyoslo Nose more than ossy makes out!

You know me chief, just sniffing out the truth.
Must admit live´s much better when the sides playing so well.......and the so called experts are now calling us brutal in the way we set about brushing the opposition aside. 6 weeks back the same "perts" were pissing all over us.....