Opinion Commentary & Media V

[nelroo]

Thank god someone is looking at these incidents from yesterday.

North Melbourne v GWS: Giants’ remarkable comeback falls short in dramatic draw
Shane Mumford is set to face scrutiny from the MRO for two incidents in GWS Giants’ draw with North Melbourne.

Marc McGowan
June 14, 2021 - 12:05PM

Physical Giants ruckman Shane Mumford is facing potential suspension for two incidents out of Sunday’s draw with North Melbourne.
The first was a coathanger-style tackle on Tarryn Thomas after the whistle was blown, while the second saw Mumford narrowly miss Jy Simpkin’s head with his right forearm as he fell to the ground.

News Corp understands match review officer Michael Christian is scrutinising both, citing them as rough conduct and striking charges, respectively.

The tackle on Thomas occurred in the second quarter after the young Roo gave away a routine in-the-back free kick to Tim Taranto before picking up the ball and attempting to break away.

Mumford charged at him, grabbed him around the neck, spun him, then effectively body-slammed him.

North Melbourne midfielder Ben Cunnington instantly remonstrated with Mumford as Thomas remained on the ground holding his head.

Fox Footy commentator and former Western Bulldogs star Brad Johnson’s instant reaction was of surprise that the umpire didn’t subsequently award Thomas a free kick.

“Not reversed? How is that not reversed?” Johnson said.

Former champion North Melbourne and Carlton ruckman Corey McKernan tweeted about Mumford’s crude tackle at the time, describing it as him putting “the sleeper hold on”.

Speaking to News Corp, McKernan said on Monday that Mumford “treads a super fine line”.

“As much as some of it doesn’t look good; it’s also what he’s there to do – provide a contest and be super physical,” McKernan said.

The Simpkin incident happened later in the same quarter and again after play had stopped.

With an umpire standing nearby, Mumford fell over Simpkin, who had the ball, and his right forearm barely went over his rival’s head.

The 34-year-old was suspended three times previously on rough conduct charges and fined on various other charges.

I admire tough , hard players but he is a dirty sniper. Agree with Johnson re the Thomas incident.. Definately should have been reversed!

 

[Snake_Baker]

I dunno if he's the villian many think. He's just big, clumsy and competitive.

If he wanted to really take players out then there would be a line of ambulances at the ground.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Someone described him as a fat sniper. Accurate.

He's sly as ****.

 

[tales129]

I admire tough , hard players but he is a dirty sniper. Agree with Johnson re the Thomas incident.. Definately should have been reversed!

had the radio commentary on when the Simpkin incident occurred and the AFL nation crew led by Sam Hargreaves immediately called it out and said give that a week to stamp that shit out of the game

 

[SMaturin]

If the ump just paid the farking obvious free kick to Thomas I wouldn’t even mention the incident.

 

[Frank Thring]

Literally first 2mins into the game:

• “few teams think they can make it into the 8… but the giants know they can”
• “They need to bank these 4 points away from home”
• “Brilliant play by the giants… classic rope a dope”… after our first kick into the 50…
• After X takes a mark… “Giants are compromised out the back” (with players out injured)

Killed my mood from the onset. Both are flogs

There might be something wrong with me as I don't see anything wrong with those comments. Giants are more talented at present,have been playing good footy and need to win against the bottom team if they want to challenge for the 8.

What am I missing?

 

[Devington]

There might be something wrong with me as I don't see anything wrong with those comments. Giants are more talented at present,have been playing good footy and need to win against the bottom team if they want to challenge for the 8.

What am I missing?

It's the parts he wasn't saying. Specifically much of anything positive about us. Even when we do something right, it's not because of us doing well, it's because GWS did badly (and here's a justification for it!)

 

[Kanga Glory]

If anyone is game enough to watch ‘The Couch ‘ cold you please post Healy’s take on our game.
I couldn’t bring myself to watch it

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

It’s conversations like those over the previous couple of pages that remind me of the Clinton Grybas sized sinkhole that currently sits in the middle of the AFL commentary landscape.

 

[Frank Thring]

It's the parts he wasn't saying. Specifically much of anything positive about us. Even when we do something right, it's not because of us doing well, it's because GWS did badly (and here's a justification for it!)

I guess when we are doing well consistently he may change tact and give usmore credit but for now I don't think he's being unreasonable in his assessments. I rarely get offended by Healy except when he states the obvious.

 

[nelroo]

What was that Lyon? Buckley went to Collingwood after turning his back on North and won a Norm Smith and a Prem.. haha

Stopped in his tracks right there!!

 

[Ligma]

“Do they want another L.Young on their list” LMAOOO that made me laugh

 

[The Anvil]

If the ump just paid the farking obvious free kick to Thomas I wouldn’t even mention the incident.

Well this is the thing, I really don’t care if Mumford gets suspended but it’s not the first time players have been charged and for some reason we didn’t even get a free kick.

Shocking when you think about it!


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[DuckYeah]

Dwayne Russell remains, and will forever be, the worst play-by-play commentator in the AFL

He calls buckets, walker constantly.. its ****in insulting.. the state of commentary, media personalities and “journalists” is at an all time low. Goes hand in hand with the state of the game I guess

 

[DuckYeah]

I dunno if he's the villian many think. He's just big, clumsy and competitive.

If he wanted to really take players out then there would be a line of ambulances at the ground.

He’s too fat and too slow to take anyone out in regular play. Would have to be in the car park.. if he could catch em. Thats why he does it when the whistle blows.. does it to kids younger 12 years younger than he is too.. ****in hero.

 

[leighlee13]

Match Review: Big Mummy charged with misconduct

The AFL has completed its Match Review from the two matches on Sunday in round 13

www.afl.com.au

 

[Colbys Boots]

There might be something wrong with me as I don't see anything wrong with those comments. Giants are more talented at present,have been playing good footy and need to win against the bottom team if they want to challenge for the 8.

What am I missing?

The rope-a-dope comment was total bullshit.

 

[Liam Boy]

GWS just need to hire the melbourne lawyers who got fritsch off

 

[DuckYeah]

Match Review: Big Mummy charged with misconduct

The AFL has completed its Match Review from the two matches on Sunday in round 13

www.afl.com.au

Thats one less 8 ball..

 

[The Dingrel]

I dunno if he's the villian many think. He's just big, clumsy and competitive.

If he wanted to really take players out then there would be a line of ambulances at the ground.

Match Review: Big Mummy charged with misconduct

The AFL has completed its Match Review from the two matches on Sunday in round 13

www.afl.com.au

wow and not even a free! What about his deliberate elbow to Jye's head while on ground, that was a much worse look

 

[shinboner magic]

Yeah, nah, I don't agree with this at all. He's commentated some of the greatest moments in recent times that come against Geelong, the Miracle on Grass and the Nick Davis game come to mind, and done it with class and respect.

He's by an absolute mile the best in the business when it comes to commentary flow, feel for the game, the craft of commentary and just being enjoyable to listen to. No one else in the AFL industry even comes close to touching him. Also, he's so inoffensive, I don't get some of the hate I see directed at him.

Hudson and speed are the best.

 

[Le Grille]

Hudson and speed are the best.

I don’t mind Hudson but you can tell he is forever trying to get the sound bite

Speed Bennett Papalia just call the game it’s so nice


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[AnEmptyChair]

Hudson and speed are the best.

Hudson and Bennett for me. I don't mind Speed's actual commentary and he's also very knowledgable and does his research, but the simple tone of his voice does put me off for some reason. I also enjoy Dunstall, Bartel, Hodge, and Montagna out of the crop providing special comments.

 

[The Dingrel]

If anyone is game enough to watch ‘The Couch ‘ cold you please post Healy’s take on our game.
I couldn’t bring myself to watch it

heard they were changing the name "The Grinch"

 

[DrZaius]

Hudson and Bennett for me. I don't mind Speed's actual commentary and he's also very knowledgable and does his research, but the simple tone of his voice does put me off for some reason. I also enjoy Dunstall, Bartel, Hodge, and Montagna out of the crop providing special comments.

Hodge noticeably side-steps all the jokey bullshit and actually offers genuine insight. Very refreshing.