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[poogsta]

South Barwon footballer suspended for seven weeks

Bradley Green

July 15th, 2008


Luke Buckland

THE Football Geelong tribunal has come down heavy on Luke Buckland, suspending the South Barwon midfielder for seven weeks for breaking an opponent's jaw.

Buckland had been charged with conduct unbecoming after an investigation into an incident with Lara's Aaron Barlow during the round nine clash at McDonald Reserve.

He fronted the tribunal this week and the panel of Geoff Stribley (chairman), Peter Murrihy and Phil Swindell found him guilty of striking and handed him the second biggest suspension for the season.


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Buckland pleaded not guilty to the charge, laid after an investigation into the incident by Football Geelong's investigations officer Paul Evans.

The seven-game ban means that Buckland will miss the rest of the home-and-away season and South Barwon's first final.

Swans co-coach Dale Amos said the club would accept the penalty, but added the incident was out of character for Buckland, a former Geelong VFL player and a two-time premiership player for South Barwon.

The suspension also rules Buckland out of representing Victoria at next week's Australian Country Football Championships, being played in Shepparton.

It appears to me that a seven week suspension, allowing the player to contest Finals games is extremely lenient, considering the victim ended up in hospital, has had two plates inserted in his face "permanently", was off work for a fortnight and is unable to play the remainder of the season.
It should also be noted that the suspended player pleaded "not guilty"

 

[poogsta]

I think they have got thison this one wrong, we were at the Sth Barwon lara game Buckland was grabbed by the hair from behind as he was trying to stop a brawl between some other players, he then grabbed the bloke by the jumper and some jumper punchers were exchanged and thats were he must have hit him on the jaw. I have made some enquires today about Buckland and everybody I have spoken to have said they have never seen him throw a punch in all his footy career. A certain Geelong FC player said if he had a bit of mungrel in him he may still be at Geelong. If Solmon gets 8 for what he did Buckland has been delt with pretty badly. I also believe the 2 Lara witnesses couldn't even agree on there stories.

"thats were he must have hit him on the jaw"
Regardless of who the player is, he must be held responsible for his actions.
Clearly the Tribunal accepted he was responsible. Interestingly, there were no reports on the day from this game.

 

[hbk_aus]

I think they have got thison this one wrong, we were at the Sth Barwon lara game Buckland was grabbed by the hair from behind as he was trying to stop a brawl between some other players, he then grabbed the bloke by the jumper and some jumper punchers were exchanged and thats were he must have hit him on the jaw. I have made some enquires today about Buckland and everybody I have spoken to have said they have never seen him throw a punch in all his footy career. A certain Geelong FC player said if he had a bit of mungrel in him he may still be at Geelong. If Solmon gets 8 for what he did Buckland has been delt with pretty badly. I also believe the 2 Lara witnesses couldn't even agree on there stories.

Normal jumper punches dont cause plates to be inserted into peoples faces, and i am quite sure the Lara guy wouldnt have accidentally punched himself in the face...

 

[Archie Pelago]

There were, in fact two players reported in the South Barwon/Lara game. McKee (South Barwon) was reported for striking by 3 umpires and accepted 1 week set penalty, Robbins (Lara) was reported for front-on-contact and was suspended for two matches by tribunal.

 

[Archie Pelago]

There is no investigation re Purton/Closter.

 

[Hornet12]

Great win by GWSP today against Bell Park by 13 points and a great game of footy to boot. West up by five goals at 1/4 time; should have been up by 8 but for bad kicking. BP then came back hard to lead by 2 goals at main break. West then up by 8pts at last change to run on and win by the 13. Nathan Saunders again unstoppable and no doubt another 3 in the Mathieson. Took 25 marks; probably 20 contested. You can have your Mark Corrigans; Saunders is the best in the comp.

 

[G.F.C]

St Marys beat Joeys today

Joeys could be in some trouble with the run home they have

 

[Heavenly Saint]

yeah joeys l;ookedl iek coming back but sainters just too powerful

 

[jayaa01]

Surely newtowns RED shorts must go!!!!

 

[G.F.C]

Pretty big round of GFL footy coming up, any slip up now for teams 2-5 on the ladder could have them on the brink.

 

[G.F.C]

Wow, Leoplold THRASHING South Barwon throws things open even further.

The ladder for those who can make it as of now:

St Mary's 16 12 4 0 1888 1000 188.80% 48
South Barwon 16 12 4 0 1683 1260 133.57% 48
Geelong West St Peters 16 12 4 0 1622 1319 122.97% 48
Colac 16 11 4 1 1546 1132 136.57% 46
Bell Park 16 11 5 0 1772 1376 128.78% 44
St Joseph's 16 10 6 0 1447 1129 128.17% 40

Next weeks matches:
:: Next Round: Round 17 Starting Date: 16/8/2008

Home TeamvAway TeamLocation Time
Colac vGrovedale Central Reserve, Gravesend Street, Colac Sat 16/8 @2.10
St Mary's vGeelong West St Peters Kardinia Park West, Latrobe Terrace, Geelong Sat 16/8 @2.10
Newtown & Chilwell vLara Elderslie Recreation Reserve, Elderslie Terrace, Newtown Sat 16/8 @2.10
North Shore vBell Park Windsor Park, Rose Avenue, Norlane Sat 16/8 @2.10
St Albans vLeopold St Albans Reserve, St Albans Road, Breakwater Sat 16/8 @2.10
South Barwon vSt Joseph's McDonald Reserve, Reynolds Road, Belmont Sat 16/8 @2.10

Round 18 (Final Round) matches:
:: Round Name: Round 18 Starting Date: 23/8/2008

Home TeamvAway TeamLocation Time
Newtown & Chilwell vSt Mary's Elderslie Recreation Reserve, Elderslie Terrace, Newtown Sat 23/8 @2.10
North Shore vColac Windsor Park, Rose Avenue, Norlane Sat 23/8 @2.10
Lara vSouth Barwon Lara Recreation Reserve, Mill Road, Lara Sat 23/8 @2.10
Geelong West St Peters vSt Albans West Oval, Weddell Road & Church Street, Geelong West Sat 23/8 @2.10 Grovedale vLeopold Burdoo Reserve, Wingarra Drive, Grovedale Sat 23/8 @2.10
Bell Park vSt Joseph's Hamlyn Park, Calvert Street, Hamlyn Heights Sat 23/8 @2.10

Looking at the remaining games, St Joeys are facing an uphill battle to make the finals. It going to be a fascinating couple of rounds to close out the season.

 

[Toffees25]

Wow, Leoplold THRASHING South Barwon throws things open even further.

Brilliant win by Leopold today, South did have a few players out but so did the Lions.
The young fellas were outstanding. Lancaster, Dahlhaus,Jye Walker & Gale all played well above there years. Obviously finals chances are over this year but definately Promising signs for the future down the highway at Leopold.
Go Lions!!!!

 

[Hornet12]

GWSP over Newtown by 1pt. Thought GWSP had it at 3/4 time when up by 21 but Verco marked everything and bougt his team back and hit the front by 5pts with about 3mins to go before Shane Jack intercepted a kick across goal and passed it to Dale Carson. GWSP would be happy just to get that win and edge closer to a first finals appearance in 12 years. Had some big outs from the game with 6 missing; Saunders, Sells, Morrow, Urie, Knight & Jago.

 

[Flat Track Bully]

GWSP over Newtown by 1pt. Thought GWSP had it at 3/4 time when up by 21 but Verco marked everything and bougt his team back and hit the front by 5pts with about 3mins to go before Shane Jack intercepted a kick across goal and passed it to Dale Carson. GWSP would be happy just to get that win and edge closer to a first finals appearance in 12 years. Had some big outs from the game with 6 missing; Saunders, Sells, Morrow, Urie, Knight & Jago.

11 years, 1997, beaten in a 1st semi final by St.Joey;s...

Sells won't be back this season with a broken hand...

 

[Bruman]

This may be unthinkable but... If joeys were to rebound v south barwon this week and then Lara were to get over south at the snake pit in the last round after pushing Bell Park to a kick there.. South Barwon could easily miss the finals..

 

[G.F.C]

This may be unthinkable but... If joeys were to rebound v south barwon this week and then Lara were to get over south at the snake pit in the last round after pushing Bell Park to a kick there.. South Barwon could easily miss the finals..

I was kind of thinking the same thing.

That would be a godsend for the rest of the finalists!

 

[Commo46]

I was kind of thinking the same thing.

That would be a godsend for the rest of the finalists!

after what happened with south on the weekend anything is possible. now is as good a time as any for lara to take a scalp like south to attract a coach for next season....

 

[tigercatdog]

That club would be St Albans. Some of the money they were throwing around last season was amazing. With Draga on board this season, plus Law and a few others, one would think this season would surpas last.
When Clark? the coach was appointed, their president had a blue print for success within 5 years at whatever cost. Initially they struggled to attract quality players, having spent a few seasons down low. This was despite offering large sums of cash.

When are St Albans going to get rid of Clark was no good at Queenscliff and is doing nothing for the Super Saints?? All they have done is pick up players that are well past it as far as playing GFL go's

 

[The Hulkster]

When are St Albans going to get rid of Clark was no good at Queenscliff and is doing nothing for the Super Saints?? All they have done is pick up players that are well past it as far as playing GFL go's

Wouldnt throw the baby out with the bath water just yet give him another year at least then maybe think about getting rid of him.

 

[hbk_aus]

after what happened with south on the weekend anything is possible. now is as good a time as any for lara to take a scalp like south to attract a coach for next season....

Lara need more than a win to attract a good coach and players. They need to have a good look at all levels, including right at the top. Stuff that has happened between the coach and president (which Normington hinted at in Mondays Addy) this year is disgraceful.

 

[Hornet12]

11 years, 1997, beaten in a 1st semi final by St.Joey;s...

Sells won't be back this season with a broken hand...

Just to clarify; Sells has a broken little finger; has a pin inserted and will be back for finals; if the Roosters are good enough to make it.

 

[Flat Track Bully]

Just to clarify; Sells has a broken little finger; has a pin inserted and will be back for finals; if the Roosters are good enough to make it.

Just going by what C.Gilham told me...

 

[footies changed]

Lara will be looking for a puppet not a coach, they had a good coach who was coaching a team of short people against men, and he had a plan that the players were not following, and the ones that were following it kept getting injured.
The issue is going to be the committee and the recruiting. To win games you need men, not pre pubescent boys who get thrown around very easily.
Good luck to who ever gets it! Short term success or the door will be shown!

 

[hbk_aus]

Lara will be looking for a puppet not a coach, they had a good coach who was coaching a team of short people against men, and he had a plan that the players were not following, and the ones that were following it kept getting injured.
The issue is going to be the committee and the recruiting. To win games you need men, not pre pubescent boys who get thrown around very easily.
Good luck to who ever gets it! Short term success or the door will be shown!

Very cliquey place the Lara Football Club, what they need is to get somebody outside the ex-player clique to come in at the top and make some changes. At the moment the place is being run by this clique and the club is the worse for it. Having the president mouthing off at the coach in the change rooms straight after a game is disgraceful and unprofessional and i cant see how it could be defended by the president or anyone else. When u look at the cattle that Lara had on the park this year, they have done bloody well to win a few games so the coach mustve been doing something right.

 

[Commo46]

Very cliquey place the Lara Football Club, what they need is to get somebody outside the ex-player clique to come in at the top and make some changes. At the moment the place is being run by this clique and the club is the worse for it. Having the president mouthing off at the coach in the change rooms straight after a game is disgraceful and unprofessional and i cant see how it could be defended by the president or anyone else. When u look at the cattle that Lara had on the park this year, they have done bloody well to win a few games so the coach mustve been doing something right.

after all the big name recruits that lara got over the summer you would have thought they might have made a better impression but obviously there has been something not quite right which unfortunately has the heat on them again. it would definitely be an advantage to get someone fresh to the club who can change the culture and bring fresh systems and ideas....