Preview RND 15 - Carlton v Fremantle Sunday 30th June 5.20PM (EST) @ Optus Stadium - Final Team Post #517

[GodisNavyBlue]

But I really enjoy the three and a half minute comebacks from six goals down ...

I would prefer a three and a half minute rush to go six goals up !!!

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[jimsta10]

Seeing that Ed has a new contract...can stop p1ss farting around and put him on Fyfe from the get go?

 

[james Dean]

Walters suspended

 

[LanceRomance]

Walters suspended

lol

good news for us

 

[F_therest]

Walters suspended

What a boost that is. Walters has been in sparkling form and a clear match winner, playing mid/forward and kicking goals.

We're a big chance to win this now, coming off a bye.

Freo on the other hand had a bruising encounter with Melbourne where they had to play a large portion of the game 2 men down (Hogan & S Hill). Also reports of Wilson being a bit injured in the game though he played on.

No Walters, S Hill, Hogan, Taberner, Lobb and Pearce.

 

[james Dean]

They will certainly appeal the suspension though so it's not a guarantee he is out

 

[Aphrodite]

Walters suspended

One match ban for headbutting.

 

[LanceRomance]

They will certainly appeal the suspension though so it's not a guarantee he is out

can't see a headbutt being thrown out

it is an action they cant allow

intentional;

high contact;

low impact; and

= 1 game

 

[jooce8891]

They will certainly appeal the suspension though so it's not a guarantee he is out

i agree, but how in the world would they argue that it wasn't intentional?

 

[LanceRomance]

i agree, but how in the world would they argue that it wasn't intentional?

and overturn evidence from the umpire

 

[Burgers45]

i agree, but how in the world would they argue that it wasn't intentional?

Reported by the field umpire, looked to be in good position to see the strike. He must have determined the headbutt was sufficient force to report it. Also, a bad look for junior leagues IMO.

 

[F_therest]

can't see a headbutt being thrown out

it is an action they cant allow

intentional;

high contact;

low impact; and

= 1 game

In that case, I can't wait till the end of round 15 when we're finally off the bottom of the ladder.

 

[F_therest]

Reported by the field umpire, looked to be in good position to see the strike. He must have determined the headbutt was sufficient force to report it. Also, a bad look for junior leagues IMO.

The only way others have been able to overturn intentional, low impact high hits is by successfully arguing it was 'reckless' instead of intentional.

I'm not really sure how they define those, but this is surely classified as intentional as the ball wasn't even in play in the area.

Unless low impact can be downgraded even further to insufficient force?

 

[Macca43]

They will certainly appeal the suspension though so it's not a guarantee he is out

Honestly why would Freo risk losing Walters for their game against the Eagles just so he can play against us in Perth?

 

[james Dean]

Honestly why would Freo risk losing Walters for their game against the Eagles just so he can play against us in Perth?

There is no risk of a further game if they appeal it.

 

[Macca43]

I think this is our least winnable game until the end of July and I really hate the timeslot, our last game late on a Sunday was a disaster.

 

[Macca43]

There is no risk of a further game if they appeal it.

fair enough, they would be mad not to then.

 

[Dadda Dave]

Plus McGovern will kick a bag.

Good...good.....

 

[Aphrodite]

How about calm down and see if Freo challenge the suspension.

No need to derail the thread.

 

[SammaGilberto]

So Players can headbutt away?

Only if they play the Blues the next week...

 

[TBellicious]

Absolutely love watching Walters play but so glad he got a week.

Brings us right into the game

 

[HBF]

But I really enjoy the three and a half minute comebacks from six goals down ...

Not sure the old ticker can take 3 games in a row of that though.

 

[LanceRomance]

I think we are a chance to win this if we go in with the right attitude

 

[I bleed Blue]

Jones fit.

Selection is going to be interesting

 

[Mr_Plow]

I think we are a chance to win this if we go in with the right attitude

Absolutely cannot get complacent after almost beating the Bulldogs, as tempting as it may be.