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Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #225 –
Quote from: PaulP on
I agree lods. But having a rule that says no contact at least makes clear the principle. If there's no rule, or a rule that allows "friendly contact" or "incidental contact", I just think it has the potential to get farcical. Are you allowed to ruffle the umpire's hair when a decision goes your way, because you're pleased with the outcome ? That's not threatening or menacing.

High Contact...free kick ;D

The  rule is still there.
Touch an umpire and it's a fine..possibly a big one depending on the contact.
At the very least, as BP says, free kick+50.

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #226 –
Quote from: Lods on
High Contact...free kick ;D

The  rule is still there.
Touch an umpire and it's a fine..possibly a big one depending on the contact.
At the very least, as BP says, free kick+50.

Agree with all that lods. I'm really quite embarrassed by all the nonsense of the last few days. Overkill is an understatement.

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #227 –
Quote from: PaulP on
Agree with all that lods. I'm really quite embarrassed by all the nonsense of the last few days. Overkill is an understatement.

Yep
An awful lot of fuss for a total of a 'one' match increase in penalty.

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #228 –
We should've gone into the hearing using the classic line of 'It's the vibe of it all, it's Mabo'... would've come out grinning the other side?
2024... Moir of the same to come

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #229 –
On Wednesday night, Geelong superstar and AFL Players' Association president Patrick Dangerfield labelled the Tribunal's decision to clear Ed Curnow of intentional umpire contact "farcical" in the wake of Cats spearhead Tom Hawkins' one-match suspension on the same charge.

Thanks Danger and good on you for looking after your fellow player in your role as pres of the players association and now defacto tribunal advisor.....

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #230 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on
On Wednesday night, Geelong superstar and AFL Players' Association president Patrick Dangerfield labelled the Tribunal's decision to clear Ed Curnow of intentional umpire contact "farcical" in the wake of Cats spearhead Tom Hawkins' one-match suspension on the same charge.

Thanks Danger and good on you for looking after your fellow player in your role as pres of the players association and now defacto tribunal advisor.....

Agree EB. Commentary bans should be in place for circumstances like this. It is absolutely trial by media. Imagine the outcry if Ed gets off ?

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #231 –
Next time a cats players gets rubbed out maybe the club could tweet about the apparent leniency.....
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #232 –
Obviously theý're smarting from the Hawkins decision...but Geelong and it's supporters have been very vocal in driving the events of the last few days.
One to put in the "Little Black Book" for when we play them.

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #233 –
The AFLPA is supposed to represent ALL players. Do Carlton players feel they have adequate representation at the top of the AFLPA?

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #234 –
So the AFL has said you can NOT make intentional contact with an umpire.
Doesn't matter if is not forceful.
Doesn't matter if the umpire never felt threatened.
Doesn't matter if the umpire even remembers it.
Doesn't matter if the umpire thinks it is not worthy of reporting.

ANY INTENTIONAL CONTACT WITH AN UMPIRE is wrong and deserves a week.

If that is the rule. So be it. No grey area.

My counterargument....








Rules are rules AFL. Can't intentionally touch an umpire.

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #235 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on
On Wednesday night, Geelong superstar and AFL Players' Association president Patrick Dangerfield labelled the Tribunal's decision to clear Ed Curnow of intentional umpire contact "farcical" in the wake of Cats spearhead Tom Hawkins' one-match suspension on the same charge.

Thanks Danger and good on you for looking after your fellow player in your role as pres of the players association and now defacto tribunal advisor.....

Speechless that the AFLPA President would throw a player under a bus like that. But, then, Dangerfield really is all about Dangerfield. I'd expect nothing less from such an egocentric individual. It is strongly rumoured that when Dangerfield is making love to his partner he is imagining jerking off...  ;D
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #236 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on
On Wednesday night, Geelong superstar and AFL Players' Association president Patrick Dangerfield labelled the Tribunal's decision to clear Ed Curnow of intentional umpire contact "farcical" in the wake of Cats spearhead Tom Hawkins' one-match suspension on the same charge.

Thanks Danger and good on you for looking after your fellow player in your role as pres of the players association and now defacto tribunal advisor.....

Danger is working hard to earn his place in The Grand Order of Flogs.
Reality always wins in the end.

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #237 –
Quote from: cookie2 on
Danger is working hard to earn his place in The Grand Order of Flogs.

I like Danger, but he's pushing his luck in recent times. Just let your footy do the talking and leave the gobbing off for your post football media career.

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #238 –
This series of events reminds me of the mating rituals of a female black widow spider. They mate then eat their partner.....
Coming together is the beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford.

Re: Blues Brothers trip to the tribunal

Reply #239 –
Well at least Ed will know from all this who he can trust and who he can't trust, ditto Charlie.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17