Maynard cleared by tribunal for Brayshaw collision

[Corn Cobbers]

THE AFL has opted against appealing the Tribunal's decision in the Brayden Maynard case, meaning the Collingwood defender is in the clear to play in the Magpies' preliminary final.

AFL ponders rule change after Maynard Tribunal call

The Brayden Maynard saga is officially over after the AFL opted not to appeal the Tribunal's decision

www.afl.com.au

The AFL, having brought the charge against Maynard, said on Wednesday that it would not challenge the Tribunal's ruling, but would comment further later in the day.

"The AFL has confirmed that after careful consideration and review of the Tribunal's decision and reasons following last night's hearing into the incident involving Collingwood's Brayden Maynard and Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw, the AFL has decided not to appeal the Tribunal's decision," a statement read.

"Per the Tribunal Guidelines the AFL had to make this decision by 12:00pm AEST today.

"The AFL will release a further statement later today."

Finally some sanity

 

[Roby]

Yeah but the frame after that he tucks his shoulder in and drops it downwards. Why not just extend your arms from that point and “push” him away

Like, hit him on the nose, or the throat? Yeah great outcome. I guess he didn't want to kill his friend

 

[Karma4Pies]

Like, hit him on the nose, or the throat? Yeah great outcome. I guess he didn't want to kill his friend

Or a face to face head clash. Gross!

 

[WatWouldCyrilDo]

Like, hit him on the nose, or the throat? Yeah great outcome. I guess he didn't want to kill his friend

Because a shoulder is gentler than outstretched arms

 

[loki04]

The act I just described is self preservation. Who is tucking their shoulder in and leading with it with the sole intention of protecting both players?

His arms were already in position to push Brayshaw away (from the still in the post I quoted) but he chose to tuck the elbow in and drop the shoulder when he could have just as easily extended the arms and softened the blow.

Because Brayshaw if you watch other angles TURNS into him. He probably thought he was also going to brace or bump him.

 

[Roby]

If Ryder wanted to smother or touch the ball what he should’ve done is jump, tuck his shoulder in and then bump his opponent in the face after they disposed of the ball.

Weren’t we all taught to smother that way as kids?

Ryder didn't smother. If he did he wouldn't have bumped and collected Day. Check how he kicked it.

 

[loki04]

Because a shoulder is gentler than outstretched arms?

It's gentler then a forearm or elbow.

 

[Vindicater]

I don't say seeking, I said he didn't try to avoid it.

Nice misrepresentation.

Semantics.

Fine. Talk me through the steps Brayshaw could have done to minise the contact.

 

[jakson68]

Lol no.

Sidebumping something is not a natural instinctive reaction when you're in the air. Putting your hands out to brace your fall is.

Maybe if you trip on the gutter stepping up to the sidewalk.
Not so much when you realize a high-speed collision is imminent.

 

[Foxx]

He had a choice to put his arms out to attempt to protect Brayshaw. Instead he turned his shoulder into him to protect himself.

Can't let him off.

 

[loki04]

In another universe, Brayshaw would have side stepped whilst Maynard was in the air and bombed a goal from outside 50

Plenty of players have done it, you make it sound impossible.

That's not his only option to take to mitigate damage either.

 

[Maddo11]

Semantics.

Fine. Talk me through the steps Brayshaw could have done to minise the contact.

The victim blamers don't have a leg to stand on with this angle

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Ryder didn't smother. If he did he wouldn't have bumped and collected Day. Check how he kicked it.

Comprehension not your strong suit Robo. Never said he smothered the ball. Do keep up.

 

[jakson68]

Because a shoulder is gentler than outstretched arms

Yeah ok, lets risk breaking an arm

My god are you serious.

 

[Vindicater]

He had a choice to put his arms out to attempt to protect Brayshaw. Instead he turned his shoulder into him to protect himself.

Can't let him off.

He had a choice to just turn his body away to the right using/continuing the smothering momentum like 99.5% of footballers do.

 

[AFL4ME]

Plenty of players have done it, you make it sound impossible.

That's not his only option to take to mitigate damage either.

No just the opposite, I've seen many a skilful player do this

 

[Roby]

Yes, peripheral vision ……… but he didn’t expect or see head high contact coming from what was presented in front of him.

Yes he did

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Semantics.

Fine. Talk me through the steps Brayshaw could have done to minise the contact.

He didn't have to be drafted. He could've stayed at home.

 

[Maddo11]

Put it this way

Does Maynard's right to attempt a smother (potentially dangerous if he chooses to bump) out weigh Brayshaws right to dispose of the ball without getting bumped high?

That's a no from me dawg. Protect the ball player.

 

[BF Tiger]

You call .3 -.5 seconds plenty of time? Ok Keanu.

If it’s enough time to take two steps then yes.

 

[WatWouldCyrilDo]

Yeah ok, lets risk breaking an arm

My god are you serious.

Lol.. he could have died even!!

 

[chickenonachain]

Fair dinkum how long does it take to review this and come out and say if he’s suspended or not surely they should have a decision by now ?

 

[Roby]

If you jump you own the consequences because it takes out a heap of options to avoid contact, like side stepping, slowing down. And it increases the likely hood of high contact, removing the options of lowering your own body to bump or tackle legally (although in this case he'd probably have been too late to do either legally but wouldn't be getting charged)

We can't allow players to recklessly jump into opponents that are playing the ball, regardless of their intent

Like I said. Outlaw jumping. According to you.

 

[Roby]

Because a shoulder is gentler than outstretched arms

Depends how you hit someone. Most people in hand to hand combat are killed by a hand, not a shoulder.

 

[Roby]

Comprehension not your strong suit Robo. Never said he smothered the ball. Do keep up.

The Ryder video is irrelevant. Nothing about comprehension, you're just illogical.

 

[sherb]

Put it this way

Does Maynard's right to attempt a smother (potentially dangerous if he chooses to bump) out weigh Brayshaws right to dispose of the ball without getting bumped high?

That's a no from me dawg. Protect the ball player.

That age old adage seems to have died in this discussion.