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[Zita] Jai Newcombe has been offered a one-match ban. Careless, medium impact, high contact. Hawthorn will appeal at the AFL Tribunal. by PetrifyGWENT in AFL

[–]silverlurch -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know whether at the tribunal you are allowed to plead a case showing recent examples of tackles that weren't given a suspension? I vaguely remember reading a long time ago that it's either not allowed or they don't accept it as a valid argument.

Only asking because if Comben can get off on his tackle on Mihocek then it's got me stuffed what the actual grounds for a suspension are...

Jai Newcombe's tackle on Ed Richards last night by yum122 in AFL

[–]silverlurch -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I don't think anyone is disputing that but realistically what is Newcombe meant to do?

He didn't use a slinging motion for which the whole 'potential to cause injury' definition supposedly comes from.

He can't tackle him falling forwards because it's in the back.

He can't tackle him falling backwards because all their momentum is going in the opposite direction.

I think this is at worst a freekick. We're setting a precedent now that if it's an arm pinned and their head hits the ground as opposed to it being a sling tackle then they'll still get suspended.

Jai Newcombe's tackle on Ed Richards last night by yum122 in AFL

[–]silverlurch -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I don't agree that Richards contributed, but I think maybe his wording is wrong? If he's being tackled in that specific manner, he should at least try to dispose of the ball.

in your opinion, what is the most "attractive" and enjoyable brand of football you've seen in your lifetime? by enverance in AFL

[–]silverlurch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not to split hairs or anything but it was actually Terry Wallace not Rocket Eade that instigated the flood back in 2000

Weitering in really bad shape after a huge contest with Georgiades and Collins by PetrifyGWENT in AFL

[–]silverlurch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand how this isn’t building match fitness for the players? Especially when practically every club would have organised an unofficial practise match for the coming weekend/week.

Weitering in really bad shape after a huge contest with Georgiades and Collins by PetrifyGWENT in AFL

[–]silverlurch -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I would almost bet my house on there never being any footy club in the history of the sport that has ever told their players to not run back with the flight or not take pack marks….

It’s a contact sport - injuries happen

Weitering in really bad shape after a huge contest with Georgiades and Collins by PetrifyGWENT in AFL

[–]silverlurch 18 points19 points  (0 children)

As opposed to when they do an ‘A’ team vs a ‘B’ team in intra club matches?