Crankyhawk
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Which one was Jonas? I don’t recall commenting on it.
And fwiw I think butlers one is also bullshit as far as suspension (which was adjudged as dangerous tackle)
MRP / Trib. James Sicily tackle on Hugh McCluggage
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And fwiw I think butlers one is also bullshit as far as suspension (which was adjudged as dangerous tackle)
Elixuh
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You just can’t pin an arm and sling like Sicily did. But yeah hugh should have protected himself with Sicily pinning one of his arms. Delusional.
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It’s all over. We might as well pack it all in and wind the sport up.
I’m absolutely in favour of protecting the head but not at the expense of destroying the fabric of the sport. There was no malice in Sicily’s tackle and that should be the overarching determinant in any sanction.
We are pretty much done.
I’m absolutely in favour of protecting the head but not at the expense of destroying the fabric of the sport. There was no malice in Sicily’s tackle and that should be the overarching determinant in any sanction.
We are pretty much done.
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Actually prefer this being heard at the tribunal where the club can argue the elements/gradings of the incident, rather than having to decide whether or not to take an 'early plea' punishment. It's good to get the discussion out there for everyone as we know things are changing regarding what's allowable and not nowadays ,tackle-wise, so the more examples we have the better informed everyone will be going forward.
If it's 3+, then so be it. If not, great.
If it's 3+, then so be it. If not, great.
Crankyhawk
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What pinned arm both of sicilys arms are around the waist?
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No players need to learn how to tackle without slamming heads into the turf. How is mcSuitcase supposed to protect himself when on the side he's slammed down on the arm is pinned under him?
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0 weeks, no case to answer.
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Both arms are free, one is holding the ball, drop the ball and protect the head
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I fear Sicily saying something like that if he's allowed to speak on the night, given his comments re. Tassie earlier in the year
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In this day’s footy it’s weeks how many who knows you’d assume he’s looking at 4+ with the earlier suspension owning into play
I could understand brissie fans wanting blood, but most are fine. But why are Sydney fans wanting it? They haven't had anyone suspended for a dangerous tackle, or are they now just bastions of the future?
That's nice of the AFL, wanting g to snuff out our finals hopes.... but we'll get Harley Reid as a consolation prize!
That’s not very nice Fitzey. Unlike you to resort to personal abuse. That’s very hurtful.
Agree about Sicily. His actions were nowhere near as reprehensible as Ozzie’s.
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Zero weeks, with an extra 1 for AFL stupidity and 2 more for the Sicily tax
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Elixuh
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His left arm is clearly pinned by Sicily. Watch the vision.
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Sorry I'll just stop discussing the footy because I'm a swans fan.
You aren't discussing the footy though, you're beying for blood
Maybe I’ve got my Lions glasses on but looks like a pretty clear double action to me. Sicily basically has McCluggage to the ground and then increases the force and drives the tackle in a more downward motion. Think that’s a 3 weeker but with the way it’s gone this year he’ll probably get off on appeal.
As I rewatch I’m wondering why he even completes that second action. Looks unnecessary, but may be because McCluggage is basically sitting on him at that point?
As I rewatch I’m wondering why he even completes that second action. Looks unnecessary, but may be because McCluggage is basically sitting on him at that point?
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What garbage. This here is the problem. Not my team so guilty my team outrage.
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Sydney fans for the most part don't actually know the rules. There are a few exceptions, but it's like talking to somebody in Victoria about the NRL. Nobody has any idea.
Elixuh
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Hawks fans in this thread: if ya can’t pin an arm and sling a man head first into the ground and knock him out what can ya do anymore. Nanny state!
Elixuh
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Lol what?
It's pretty clear he has one arm pinned (the one closer to the ground) while the ball is long gone.
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