Re: The rise and RISE of Marc Pittonet
Reply #568 –
If it was directly to Bailey Smith and Cripps was close enough to get the ball before he got to him, then it would never have been a hitout to advantage to begin with. You need to have enough time to dispose of the ball and essentially not get pinned for holding the ball if you are tackled.
This is a common misconception which is why people (like LP) cannot get their head around. It is not enough getting it directly to a player, they need to have enough time to dispose of it successfully as well.
I suggest that you re-visit the official definition of hitout to advantage.
In that scenario, English would be credited with a hitout to advantage, Smith would be credited with a first possession and Cripps would get the clearance.
Incidentally, if Cripps handpassed to Walsh, Walsh handpassed to Kennedy and Kennedy kicked the ball directly to Caleb Daniel, Cripps would be credited with the clearance.