Rnd 17 MDT. Sydney V Hawthorn. SCG. 19.20 pm.

[RogueSwan]

The 4 opportunities to kick a goal in the last qtr by jack, buddy, hannes and Kennedy didn't get a mention on this forum as game defining ???

Goal kicking accuracy (well kicking accuracy in general) has been a problem for some time. This year we are averaging (rounded and not including OOBOTHF) 14.12. We are going to pretty much miss every second shot, how depressing.
And looking at the stats shows we are actually better goal kickers away from the SCG! 14.10 compared with 14.14
What's the old cliche? Poor goal kicking is poor football?
It would be interesting to see a goal kicking map for the season to get an idea of whether it is poor goal kicking or poor positioning/field kicking leading to tough shots. Then compare this with the Crows and see whether they are getting the majority of their shots in close as the commentators are claiming.

[AnnieH]

See how important percentage is?
It's ok to win, but sometimes, you have to win by a LOT.

[ugg]

Goal kicking accuracy (well kicking accuracy in general) has been a problem for some time. This year we are averaging (rounded and not including OOBOTHF) 14.12. We are going to pretty much miss every second shot, how depressing.
And looking at the stats shows we are actually better goal kickers away from the SCG! 14.10 compared with 14.14
What's the old cliche? Poor goal kicking is poor football?
It would be interesting to see a goal kicking map for the season to get an idea of whether it is poor goal kicking or poor positioning/field kicking leading to tough shots. Then compare this with the Crows and see whether they are getting the majority of their shots in close as the commentators are claiming.

Not counting shots that are out of the full or don't make the distance (mainly because we don't have access to those stats) the Swans are actually 6th in the AFL for goalkicking accuracy.

[ScottH]

sigh!!

[Meg]

According to umpires' boss, Jack 50 metre penalty correct (h'mmm) but Sinclair should have got a free kick for the Hodge dangerous tackle.

Umpires stand by Firrito, Jack calls - AFL.com.au

[Meg]

And further to the Hodge dangerous tackle:

"Luke Hodge, Hawthorn, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Callum Sinclair, Sydney Swans, during the second quarter of the Round 17 match between Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans, played at the SCG on Thursday July 14, 2016.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Sydney Swans

Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction."

Match Review Panel full statement: round 17 - M.afl.com.au

[dejavoodoo44]

And further to the Hodge dangerous tackle:

"Luke Hodge, Hawthorn, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Callum Sinclair, Sydney Swans, during the second quarter of the Round 17 match between Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans, played at the SCG on Thursday July 14, 2016.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Sydney Swans

Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction."

Match Review Panel full statement: round 17 - M.afl.com.au

No applicable record? Surely by now Hodge would have an applicable record on pretty well every misdemeanor?

[Jewels]

And further to the Hodge dangerous tackle:

"Luke Hodge, Hawthorn, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Callum Sinclair, Sydney Swans, during the second quarter of the Round 17 match between Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans, played at the SCG on Thursday July 14, 2016.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Sydney Swans

Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction."

Match Review Panel full statement: round 17 - M.afl.com.au

I'm not all over the rules like most on here so can someone explain to me why Luke Hodge has no applicable record?

Isn't this the same Luke Hodge that slammed The Chad into a goal post round 21 last season and was found guilty of rough conduct (and slapped over the wrist with a wet lettuce leaf, but the AFL had to be seen to be taking action against dangerous play)?
So if this is the same Luke Hodge, why does he have no applicable record?

[barry]

Hawthorn have been taking the MVP out to dinner and ten pin bowling.

[RogueSwan]

Not counting shots that are out of the full or don't make the distance (mainly because we don't have access to those stats) the Swans are actually 6th in the AFL for goalkicking accuracy.

Wow, there must be some @@@@ goal kicking teams out there

[Danzar]

According to umpires' boss, Jack 50 metre penalty correct (h'mmm) but Sinclair should have got a free kick for the Hodge dangerous tackle.

Umpires stand by Firrito, Jack calls - AFL.com.au

And they're only calling the Hodge/Sinclair as the wrong decision because the MRP has handed down a fine for that same incident. Clearly it's about protecting their own integrity.

[ugg]

Wow, there must be some @@@@ goal kicking teams out there

2016 GK accuracy

Rank	Team	Goals	Behinds	GK%
1st	Melbourne	226	123	64.76%
2nd	West Coast	244	140	63.54%
3rd	Hawthorn	234	141	62.40%
4th	GWS	262	162	61.79%
5th	Richmond	200	133	60.06%
6th	Sydney	221	153	59.09%
7th	Adelaide	261	181	59.05%
8th	Port Adelaide	227	158	58.96%
9th	Gold Coast	196	139	58.51%
10th	St Kilda	205	146	58.40%
11th	W. Bulldogs	205	148	58.07%
12th	N. Melbourne	220	159	58.05%
13th	Collingwood	193	140	57.96%
14th	Carlton	166	121	57.84%
15th	Geelong	229	172	57.11%
16th	Fremantle	173	139	55.45%
17th	Brisbane	177	151	53.96%
18th	Essendon	142	136	51.08%

We were 10th in the league last year for GK accuracy, but it was at 59.47% which was slightly better than our current rate.