Re: 2017 Round 6: Post game Awesomeness
Reply #51 –
If ever there was a time to review the inconsistencies in the free kick rules (especially the 50m component) this would be it.
On the one hand, something completely innocuous like moving into the protected zone after a mark gives away a 50 - on the other hand somebody cops a crazy Joe Davola karate kick to the chest/neck (could've easily struck him in the head), and a simple mark is deemed sufficient ?
I call suss. Extremely suss.
Yes, a 50 metre penalty would have been appropriate in this case, but not according to the rules as they stand.
I take Raydan's point about celebrating our win and the good form of our young blokes but it's clear to me that Rohan's intention was to hurt Rowe. Fortunately Rowe is big and strong enough to take the hit but imagine if it was Simpson, Samo or Fisher attempting to mark.
I repeat my call for a footy mum to be appointed to the MRP.