Review R23: The Good, Bad and Ugly vs. Port Adelaide

[WaynesWorld19]

Shouldn't have lined up a bloke and concussed him in rd 23 if he didn't want to miss finals ¯\(ツ)/¯

In real time, it was instinctive .....Houston knew it was Rankine though, and probably takes another course of action with any other player

 

[Owen_AFC97]

Shouldn't have lined up a bloke and concussed him in rd 23 if he didn't want to miss finals ¯\(ツ)/¯

It’s almost as if bad decisions have bad consequences. Unfortunately the absolute worst of these consequences are for Izak Rankine to deal with.

 

[hippyhippy]

If I was his coach, I would be pissed off he didn't tackle.

Could have been holding the ball and shot on goal.

Dumb decision by Houston.

But Hinkley is good coach and the instructions were clear. Take Rankine out of the game.

 

[Geoffa32]

Ken obviously told his players before the game to get stuck into Rankine,
Reap what you sow

You get what you deserve.....

 

[Brett Cummings]

Going to the port board right now would be like walking into a public toilet that smells like piss.

 

[hippyhippy]

I wonder if Dan will take another day off tomorrow to come to terms with the decision…

Then head in on Thursday to clean out his locker.

I think he's probably packing his bags and the removalist is already booked

 

[Interloperer]

In real time, it was instinctive .....Houston knew it was Rankine though, and probably takes another course of action with any other player

Watching the footage again with an eye on Houston. The only footy instinct there is that (to his "credit") he reads the flight of the ball before anyone else, and also realises its going straight to Rankine. From that point on he's lined Rankine up from some distance (probably ~12m) with the intent of smashing into him. There's no visual sign he intended to tackle or try to win the ball.

 

[nummy217]

Seen a classic on FB before "Some supporters will find this hard to chew" looool

 

[CrowBloke]

Whale oil beef hooked (say it quickly with an Irish accent).

Got it roight, they did.

 

[Geoffa32]

One thing out of all this, we all need to understand.


Players should no longer bump, or at least to the extent it can hurt a player.


It is pure luck whether you cause a concussion.

You intend to hurt, this happens.


Houston waa not intending to concuss Rankine, but his intent was to hurt him. He even said so in his evidence he would normally tackle. Pretty obvious all week the Port coaches instructed to niggle/hurt Rankine. Not take him out, but make him "earn it". Houston saw his chance and went for it.

Normally he would have tackled.

 

[applesyrup]

Well reasoned argument from the tribunal. Going to make it hard for port to appeal anything other than the vibe.

 

[Eddie Murphy]

To be honest I was weighing up whether it was worth 4 or 5 weeks. Houston’s pathetic defence where he outright lies easily makes it 5.

 

[SugarShane]

Losing the opportunity to play in a grand final would be crushing to me.

In hindsight he probably shouldn't have used his statement to explain why he's requesting a trade away from Port.

 

[Crow_68]

If one of our players had done this and also expressed his intention to leave the club, I would be absolutely fuming and quite happy to send them in their way.

They are an unusual lot down the road.

 

[cmndstab]

Imagine having the gall to say it would be really devastating to miss playing in a grand final, after you lined up and concussed a bloke.

Here's a tip Dan, if you don't want to miss a grand final, maybe don't bump a bloke high next time.

Here's a second tip, if you actually want to play in a grand final, you might want to seek a trade.

 

[DJ75]

"I've played in many finals, but never in a grand final. Losing the opportunity to play in a grand final would be crushing to me."

Nice little assumption there, Dan.

 

[MarcusP2]

Imagine having the gall to say it would be really devastating to miss playing in a grand final, after you lined up and concussed a bloke.

Here's a tip Dan, if you don't want to miss a grand final, maybe don't bump a bloke high next time.

Here's a second tip, if you actually want to play in a grand final, you might want to seek a trade.

I like they specifically said they didn't GAF about missing finals.

 

[cmndstab]

I like they specifically said they didn't GAF about missing finals.

It's pretty funny, because everyone knows the AFL does take into account the possibility of missing a GF in certain cases. Cotchin, anybody?

But for the player to come out and request it be taken into account is pretty funny.

 

[FR0GGY]

You were the one that brought Tex into it!


I’m saying it’s not irrelevant as Craigy will probably be the reason Tex misses 300 by a few games.

You must have missed this post WaynesWorld19

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

Eat shit Dan the dog

 

[applesyrup]

If one of our players had done this and also expressed his intention to leave the club, I would be absolutely fuming and quite happy to send them in their way.

They are an unusual lot down the road.

They know Houston being out significantly limits their chance of winning finals. Imagine they are all terrified of another straight sets exit.

 

[cleanhands]

"I've played in many finals, but never in a grand final. Losing the opportunity to play in a grand final would be crushing to me."

Nice little assumption there, Dan.

That’s ok I’m sure they will help you out

 

[OverseasCrowNA]

Port supporters using woke as a pejorative in response to the ban is hysterical, feral flogs have run out of excuses.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Port supporters using woke as a pejorative in response to the ban is hysterical, feral flogs have run out of excuses.

 

[Owen_AFC97]

One thing out of all this, we all need to understand.


Players should no longer bump, or at least to the extent it can hurt a player.


It is pure luck whether you cause a concussion.

You intend to hurt, this happens.


Houston waa not intending to concuss Rankine, but his intent was to hurt him. He even said so in his evidence he would normally tackle. Pretty obvious all week the Port coaches instructed to niggle/hurt Rankine. Not take him out, but make him "earn it". Houston saw his chance and went for it.

Normally he would have tackled.

It’s been known for a long time now that if you elect to bump then there are potentially consequences depending on the outcome. Power supporters are only getting the memo tonight.