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

 

[Elixuh]

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Here is the evidence that will get Maynard off.
He has both hands on Brayshaws arm attempting to push him away from the impact.
Maynard rotates left to lower the cross section of his body to try and clear a space to his right and push Brayshaw into that space.
Let’s see if I’m correct!

This is a good image of Maynard tucking and leading with his shoulder well done, 4 weeks

 

[sherb]

No he isn't. The AFL are liable for not providing a safe workplace. They should have implemented rules to stop this. Maynard did nothing against the rules of the game.

Then why did his action result in a free kick downfield?

 

[GoPies1]

No he isn't. The AFL are liable for not providing a safe workplace. They should have implemented rules to stop this. Maynard did nothing against the rules of the game.

, great point.
It’s that type of technical aspect that got Cripps off last year when everyone knew he was in the wrong.
This is different in that it was a legitimate effort to spoil but we have to play politics and not common sense

 

[Chief]

No he isn't. The AFL are liable for not providing a safe workplace. They should have implemented rules to stop this. Maynard did nothing against the rules of the game.

I don't agree. What you seem to be saying is that if there is no specific rule against a specific action the player is free to do as he likes, no matter what the resulting damage.

You're also saying that players have never been injured by other players breaking the rules?

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

, great point.
It’s that type of technical aspect that got Cripps off last year when everyone knew he was in the wrong.
This is different in that it was a legitimate effort to spoil but we have to play politics and not common sense

Cripps was contesting a ball in dispute and actually effected the ball.

Maynard has ran through an opponent that has already disposed of it.

Two different incidents.

 

[GoPies1]

This is a good image of Maynard tucking and leading with his shoulder well done, 4 weeks

Your opinion doesn’t count as there is a vested interest in the outcome so he doesn’t do it on gf day against your mob - possibly

 

[HairyO]

i mean this



is a good example of an accidental concussion. Mitch Duncan keeps turning with his body (because he is watching the ball - unlike Maynard), doesn't intentionally drop his shoulder.

Exactly. Football accidents will always happen.

People are just trying to make this out to be something where Maynard simply had no choice.

There were plenty of options.

 

[HairyO]

Your opinion doesn’t count as there is a vested interest in the outcome so he doesn’t do it on gf day against your mob - possibly

Problem is they could easily push for 2 but getting down to 1 is tough

 

[GoPies1]

Cripps was contesting a ball in dispute and actually effected the ball.

Maynard has ran through an opponent that has already disposed of it.

Two different incidents.

The ball passed Maynards hands.
Cripps jumped at the player not the ball

 

[Elixuh]

Your opinion doesn’t count as there is a vested interest in the outcome so he doesn’t do it on gf day against your mob - possibly

Whether Maynard plays or not is irrelevant. The outcome will be the same:



I’m approaching Maynard’s heinous thug act objectively

 

[Spectore]

However he was in the air, at that speed, directly at Brayshaw.

That's where he becomes liable. Anything after that might increase or mitigate the damage and punishment, but he is liable.

His trajectory wasn't directly at Brayshaw at the moment he jumped though. Brayshaw deviates from his line after kicking the ball while Maynard is in the air.

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

The ball passed Maynards hands.
Cripps jumped at the player not the ball

Cripps hands actually touched the ball.

You think Maynard didn't jump at Brayshaw? Lol

 

[GoPies1]

Whether Maynard plays or not is irrelevant. The outcome will be the same:

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I’m approaching Maynard’s heinous thug act objectively

You wish, your next game will not be a bruise free game like Saturday nights.
Melbourne or Carlton will bring the heat, then Coll if we get up.
Brisbane will be bashed senseless at every contest.

 

[fpm84]

Don't know why there is nearly 100 pages of posts here when we all know what will happen.

Maynard will get one week - enough to miss the prelim but make him available for the GF.

Everyone will be unhappy with that result - those who think he should be free to play and those that think he deserves 2+.

 

[BF Tiger]

Your opinion doesn’t count as there is a vested interest in the outcome so he doesn’t do it on gf day against your mob - possibly

Great news.

All the opinions of Magpie fans don't count as there is a vested interest in the outcome hoping he does do it on gf day against a mob - possibly.

 

[Belnakor]

His trajectory wasn't directly at Brayshaw at the moment he jumped though. Brayshaw deviates from his line after kicking the ball while Maynard is in the air.

LOL now you are getting into the realms of fantasy. Brayshaw had like .2 of a second after kicking the ball. The whole crux of the "accident" argument is maynard didn't have time to get out of the way. But your saying Brayshaw stepped into him.

 

[Belnakor]

Don't know why there is nearly 100 pages of posts here when we all know what will happen.

Maynard will get one week - enough to miss the prelim but make him available for the GF.

Everyone will be unhappy with that result - those who think he should be free to play and those that think he deserves 2+.

the grading means its actually impossible for a 1 week penalty mate. You cannot concuss someone and get it graded below high.

 

[fpm84]

the grading means its actually impossible for a 1 week penalty mate. You cannot concuss someone and get it graded below high.

I thought the grading was thrown out the window once a case enters the tribunal?

Certainly in the Stewart case last year, there was an open negotiation between the club and the tribunal that resulted in the 4 week ban (club wanted three, AFL was pushing for five).

 

[Spectore]

LOL now you are getting into the realms of fantasy. Brayshaw had like .2 of a second after kicking the ball. The whole crux of the "accident" argument is maynard didn't have time to get out of the way. But your saying Brayshaw stepped into him.

Here:

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The first frame is the earliest vision I found from this angle. The second is two steps after the first. Note the position of Brayshaw's head relative to the centre circle in each shot. We can use this to establish his line.

The third frame is the moment Maynard leaves the ground, committing to the smother attempt. Again, note the position of Brayshaw's head. This is also roughly the point at which Brayshaw makes contact with the ball.

The fourth frame shows the moment Brayshaw lands after his kick. Look at the position of his head relative to the centre circle now. It has moved more to the left (his right) between the moment he kicks the ball and lands than it did in the preceding two-and-a-half steps. This extra movement occurs entirely while Maynard is in the air and unable to change trajectory.

 

[Elixuh]

You wish, your next game will not be a bruise free game like Saturday nights.
Melbourne or Carlton will bring the heat, then Coll if we get up.
Brisbane will be bashed senseless at every contest.

Senseless, much like your posts. Miright.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

the grading means its actually impossible for a 1 week penalty mate. You cannot concuss someone and get it graded below high.

What is the grading on accidental concussion? Football action? What does it say for that?

 

[Roby]

This exactly.

"I fired the gun, what happens to the bullet afterwards is nothing to do with me."

So you're comparing firing a gun, to jumping in the air to smother. Just so we're clear, do you think the AFL will use the gun analogy at the tribunal?

 

[Roby]

That footage makes it worse for me. You can clearly see him lean into it and turn and push his shoulder into Brayshaw rather than “bracing” and absorbing the hit. He definitely creates more force than there needed to be.

You don't understand SLOmo, split seconds, reaction times, etc..

 

[demondavey]

So you're comparing firing a gun, to jumping in the air to smother. Just so we're clear, do you think the AFL will use the gun analogy at the tribunal?

No, he isn’t

 

[Roby]

So many on here think football is played in slow motion. No idea.

They know it's not played in slow motion, they just like to come on the forums or call up radio stations, and then talk about it only through this lens.