Hawks appeal hearing 5:30pm Thursday - APPEAL DISMISSED

[Bayer_]

But seriously? What idiot would contemplate worrying actual courts with sporting issues. Only Hawthorn bandwagoners. Don't worry they'll all be on St. Kilda next year, unless of course they choke.

BTW if you think demitrispew is runing the game with this decision/ruling then you've missed the last 5 years or so. He's a ****ing spud, and i'd love to see you guys do something to show him he's not satisfying his fans. Which of course he claims to be doing. Mob him!

You really are a w*nker. There are plenty of instances of tribunal matters being taken to the courts. Football is big business and unfairly suspending a player like this is good grounds for legal recourse.
This is for the good of the game as well as the HFC. I hope you enjoy what success you have in September - though there's no way your spineless group will get near a flag

 

[Waverley73]

They did change the rule. That's why Buddy copped two. If we were playing under rules as they were in round 1, no suspension would have been forthcoming. The AFL are at fault here, and there's no denying that fact.

It's interesting how much at ease opposition supporters are with this decision because it doesn't affect them, and even assists Essendon's cause.

The AFL have painted themselves into a corner here, they have nowhere to go. The slightest amount of aggression shown in the finals series and they MUST suspend, otherwise Hawthorn really WILL have ammunition for legal action.

I just can't wait to see supporters of other clubs whingeing like stuck pigs when one of their key players go for something similar, especially after feeling justice was served with Buddy.

I think you'll find that most opposition supporters (or those who really give a crap about the game) will think that justice wasn't served (just try to discount the few tools who are here to just stir you up). The rule is the problem (the changed one that is).

I think the tribunal and subsequently the appeals board had no choice at all (given the amended rule). It had to be guilty. Change the rule and the problem goes away for future instances. This one can't be fixed.

 

[Gilbert_Hodge]

Disgusting posting, especially from a poster that has been here for just under 7 years. I suppose I should know not to expect more from you guys.

So you come over to our board, effectively rub it in our face, then insult us? Piss of mate.

 

[Brishawk]

"So in conclusion, Its Mabo, Its the Law, Its the Constitution, Its...yeah, Its the Vibe"

Not happy

 

[Gilbert_Hodge]

I think you'll find that most opposition supporters (or those who really give a crap about the game) will think that justice wasn't served (just try to discount the few tools who are here to just stir you up). The rule is the problem (the changed one that is).

I think the tribunal and subsequently the appeals board had no choice at all (given the amended rule). It had to be guilty. Change the rule and the problem goes away for future instances. This one can't be fixed.

Thanks for the neautral view. The fact still remains however (according to SEN's report on the case), that the amended rule isn't published in the appropriate area, this being the actually rules book. Can any legal person support my notion of this situation resulting in the law not existing?

 

[The Mongrel Punt]

Arguing and abuse gets us nowhere here.

What I think needs to happen is that club presidents and CEOs call a meeting in the off-season and provide a unified voice as representatives of the fans in getting this rule correct, because as it stands right now, it is very, very wrong.

Now I understand that there will be some who don't want physical contact. Those people have soccer. And I understand that getting the heads of every club to agree is not something that is done easily. However, this is the good of the game we're talking about here. Surely there must be some consensus between those in the game itself?

Surely.

 

[macdaddio]

Well the way you lot are acting in relation to other teams supporters (especially Essendon fans) doesn't really dispell the general consensus about your fan base.

You still hanging around in here, listen don't come onto our board and tell us how to behaive and youl Little pussies have been crying all year over that Granny loss, now you won't even make it this year so much for the Greatest team of all...

 

[Brishawk]

Thanks for the neautral view. The fact still remains however (according to SEN's report on the case), that the amended rule isn't published in the appropriate area, this being the actually rules book. Can any legal person support my notion of this situation resulting in the law not existing?

Also, was the rule introduced correctly according to the constitutional powers of the AFL?

 

[Linda Crescent]

Sad day for Australian Rules Football ...

 

[Maybloomer]

I for one cannot believe how anyone would contemplate our judicial system with rubbish like this. He connected head high, all head high contact has been put on notice the clubs know this. They were trying to plug at a loop hole that the new interpretation of the rule is not in the rule book. It's ****ing petty, and week. You'd think that being such a 'great side' they'd be able to cover players, but as we've seen this year, without a few players they are nothing. Weak as piss hawthorn. There have been much worse decisions by the tribunal. Get over yourselves Hawthorn, worst premiership defence ever.

You just don't get it, do you? It's not about Buddy or Hawthorn. It's about the game we love, the game that's being changed for the worse by overpaid, underachieving dictators . Why do you think this issue has raised so much interest and debate from players and supporters from ALL clubs? It's because those in the know can see what lies ahead and what's been left behind. This support is overwhelming from a Hawthorn supporter's point of view and hopefully Buddy's holiday won't be in vain. It has highlighted just how much the AFL has screwed up and with some luck the AFL will realise the stupidity of yet another knee-jerk rule ammendment and normal services will resume next season.

 

[scout]

Disgraceful decision.

Huge blunder by the AFL to change this rule, they've really messed up the game this time. This is the era of BS micro-management.

This used to be the best game in the world. How stupid to be stuffing up right at the time when they're trying to expand into new areas.

 

[The Kipster]

Case in point really.


That really isn't an excuse to be honest, because it isn't just the treatment of Essendon fans that is woeful. Generally the posting over here is sub-par. Which is disappointing.

Nobody cares what you think, you know why?...because you are a **** head...and the majority of people hate ****heads...so **** off, you weak gutted **** wit

 

[ShirtFronter]

What a joke! The AFL's pride got in the way of making a proper decision. The real shame is obviously the fact that the bump is being ushered out of the game.
Buddy's bump - A lot of people say cousins wasnt in posession. I believe he was, he spun out of trouble, continued to try and evade buddy, buddy held his line and braced for a bump. A beautiful bump. Not many people have stated the fact that buddys shoulder was the same height as cousins shoulder, and that he hit his chin, which is the same height as your shoulder. Getting hit in the chin side on can knock you out.

Byron Pickett - The best player for the bump. Ruled out of the game. I still remember a few years ago when Hawthorn were making a run for the finals, it was in tassie, not much time left, Hawks in front, pickett came running through the middle and cleaned up Crawf, the ball spilled out, Pickett grabbed the ball, had a few bounces and kicked the goal to put Port in front and win the game. Made the hairs on the back of my neck go up.

Unfortunately, we wont be seeing this kind of thing anymore

F$#@ you AFL

 

[woody452]

You just don't get it, do you? It's not about Buddy or Hawthorn. It's about the game we love, the game that's being changed for the worse by overpaid, underachieving dictators . Why do you think this issue has raised so much interest and debate from players and supporters from ALL clubs? It's because those in the know can see what lies ahead and what's been left behind. This support is overwhelming from a Hawthorn supporter's point of view and hopefully Buddy's holiday won't be in vain. It has highlighted just how much the AFL has screwed up and with some luck the AFL will realise the stupidity of yet another knee-jerk rule ammendment and normal services will resume next season.

Obviously its not about Hawthorn or buddy for those who are accepting the decision as correct within the current laws of the game. But the amount of idiot hawks fans i've come over in the last 2 or 3 days whinging and crying about the injustice of their football club is just laughable. Those people are whom i was directing my post towards.

Andrew and his chronies have made many many many awful law changes and decisions over his time in power, all obviously after money. If he truly committed to the fans he'd grow a brain, but clearly he is not.

 

[The Mongrel Punt]

Great stuff from Sam Newman on TFS

 

[buddylove_23]

Yep agree Sam say its a Tragedy....

He says its a disgrace that he isnt playing this weekend

 

[Gilbert_Hodge]

Great stuff from Sam Newman on TFS

****ing oath it is. Shove it up the AFL Sam!

 

[Ledger]

He's an idiot at times but you can see he has genuine love for the game. Shame his great words will fall of deaf ears to where it counts.

 

[Brishawk]

Obviously its not about Hawthorn or buddy for those who are accepting the decision as correct within the current laws of the game. But the amount of idiot hawks fans i've come over in the last 2 or 3 days whinging and crying about the injustice of their football club is just laughable. Those people are whom i was directing my post towards.

Andrew and his chronies have made many many many awful law changes and decisions over his time in power, all obviously after money. If he truly committed to the fans he'd grow a brain, but clearly he is not.

Please go away. Right, wrong or otherwise, noone wants to hear it.

 

[Ledger]

TFS thinks we might be doing more? Will be interesting to hear - pretty much has to be court injunction unless we're gonna defy the AFL.

 

[buddylove_23]

The Footy Show reports: Hawks arnt going to take this lying down..more developments to come

 

[asanque]

Talk on TFS about a possible appeal.

I support it 100%

Happy to contribute as well.

Its worth the fight

 

[CAPTAINCRAWF]

I'd love to see a few other clubs get on board if they take it to court. Dimwitrio has been a dictatorship for far to long on to many subjects.

 

[Baz_hawk]

Good news if true. Lets hope we take this to the courts.

 

[buddylove_23]

Apparently Jeff is not happy