MRP / Trib. James Sicily tackle on Hugh McCluggage

[Flog_Toolist]

Bump next time, high with force if necessary.

Same penalty.

There are loopholes to that you know.

Haven't you heard of the Cripps Ah Chee Bump Brownlow loophole of 2022?



Cripps even clips him on the nose with the elbow upon landing.

No case to answer.

 

[Maddo11]

A bad decision that lead to a Hawthorn free.
Please start talking sense

Least controversial opinion ever; sometimes umps miss calls

 

[Roby]

I've seriously had enough of this crap. Sicily and Butler laid great tackles. The AFL/MRO has lots it's ******* mind over punishing outcomes instead of actions and intent.

Suitcase got rag-dolled and the impacts/angles seem to have been exacerbated by the third player being in the mix. None of that constitutes a reportable offence on Sic's part. Hope Suitcase recovers fast, but... it's a rough game.

There's was nothing wrong with the tackle. Hugh has one arm free to brace for impact. He doesn't because he tripped

Utter nonsense. If you have ever tackled someone, or trained in wrestling, judo or similar you would know how much control Sicily had over McLuggage and chose to exert. If Sicily doesn't understand that the way he tackled would result in McLuggage's head being smashed into the ground he shouldn't be allowed to play. It was a truly vile act.

I have a black belt in jujitsu. What you just said is utter nonsense.

 

[josephine666]

Similar to bump. Elect to take the action and all duty of care is yours.

In this case he pulls clug down. Players have largely adjusted to roll the opponent onto themselves. Or just stand in the tackle.

Sicily drags him down and rotates him to the ground.
3 weeks seems stiff. Thought 2.
But wasn't getting off.

So you are happy to eradicate every element of excitement from the game? You chose to take that spectacular mark but kneed the player in the head at the same time. 3 weeks. Learn your lesson and don't do it again.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

HTB free
3 Weeks Suspension

Does. Not. Compute.

I expect those 4 umpires to be umpiring VFL this week. They’re clearly not up to it.

 

[Faz 2000]

Given the ridiculous emphasis on outcome, can a teammate be suspended for recklessly kneeing a bloke in the head and concussing him in a marking contest? Say an unrealistic attempt? Why not? Reckless. Potential for injury. Severe impact.

 

[Magma]

maybe these lawyers can teach the players how to tackle properly, experts that they are

 

[Roby]

I'm certainly enjoying the meltdown.

You're enjoying trolling.

 

[PenAndPaper]

If you're so great at tackling you should apply to be Hawthorn's tackling coach, apparently they train it three times a week but still can't get it right

He did get it right though, he got the freekick, the AFL got it wrong

 

[Maddo11]

Look at dear old Maddo11 in here, running around disagreeing with everything and fapping themselves.

Can we get you some Kleenex sweetie?

Keep em, in not the one crying that oh the AFL is dead it'll be touch footy was wah

 

[Maddo11]

He did get it right though, he got the freekick, the AFL got it wrong

No, the umps missed a dangerous tackle call.

 

[Maddo11]

Given the ridiculous emphasis on outcome, can a teammate be suspended for recklessly kneeing a bloke in the head and concussing him in a marking contest? Say an unrealistic attempt? Why not? Reckless. Potential for injury. Severe impact.

No. Because believe it or not there's no rules against infringing your team mates.

 

[Roby]

He has to do one thing to avoid suspension, let go of Mcluggages left arm before he swings him into the turf.

Sicily DID let go of his arm you should maybe watch it again? Or maybe not because we know you're just trolling now.

 

[Guardian Hawk]

Given the ridiculous emphasis on outcome, can a teammate be suspended for recklessly kneeing a bloke in the head and concussing him in a marking contest? Say an unrealistic attempt? Why not? Reckless. Potential for injury. Severe impact.

Wait till they start banning players for falcons "carelessly booted the ball into that guy's head, causing a concussion".

Smothers will have to go too.

 

[Faz 2000]

No.

Why not? Injury prevention is the aim. Reckless. Lack of duty of care.

This is the argument they’re using to convict…

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Keep em, in not the one crying that oh the AFL is dead it'll be touch footy was wah

So, if Isaac Heeney goes the speccy next week and knees an opponent in the head concussing him, should he be suspended? Given the head is sacrosanct and all?

If not, why not?

 

[Roby]

Lay down on your left shoulder with your ear to the ground and try and push yourself up with your right hand and tell me how well you do

You're ust rambling now. Sad.

 

[Flog_Toolist]

Given the ridiculous emphasis on outcome, can a teammate be suspended for recklessly kneeing a bloke in the head and concussing him in a marking contest? Say an unrealistic attempt? Why not? Reckless. Potential for injury. Severe impact.

Excellent hypothetical. Where is Geoffrey Robertson when you need him?

 

[Roby]

Similar to bump. Elect to take the action and all duty of care is yours.

In this case he pulls clug down. Players have largely adjusted to roll the opponent onto themselves. Or just stand in the tackle.

Sicily drags him down and rotates him to the ground.
3 weeks seems stiff. Thought 2.
But wasn't getting off.

When do you release the tackle?

 

[Maddo11]

Sicily DID let go of his arm you should maybe watch it again? Or maybe not because we know you're just trolling now.

First point of contact, Sicily grabs Mcluggages left arm

He let's go once the tackle is complete and goes to get up.

 

[citizen-erased]

When do you release the tackle?

if im a player, its the second you're both going to ground.

 

[Roby]

This stuff happens in games. But let's not pretend a player in that situation doesn't know what he is doing. He made a bad decision and a decent suspension will hopefully stop him making the same one again.

So tackling is a bad decision? I can see Wardlaw missing big chunks of his future playing days.

 

[Frederico_WA]

The AFL is ruining its brand as a hard and physical game. What a joke!

 

[MarcMaverick]

Keep em, in not the one crying that oh the AFL is dead it'll be touch footy was wah

Nah you'll be busy furiously touching yourself.

Watch lawn bowls or tiddlywinks instead if you hate footy that much.

 

[Roby]

If you're so great at tackling you should apply to be Hawthorn's tackling coach, apparently they train it three times a week but still can't get it right

Yes it was a good tackle and was awarded as holding the ball despite Coleman pushing Sicily, or do you forget that?