I have done the same Meg- that was a huge call in terms of momentum in the game. At the ground it appeared the umps had 3 potential calls that could of been made - a mark, a free for chopping of the arms, or free for over the shoulder. Would be interesting to see how the AFL justify it, as that is what whistleblowers 95% of the time seems to do.
"You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."
At least the ABC see things neutrally, this from a 'finals hero's and villains' article on their news website (in the 'villain' section of course!): "You could make an argument that Steve Johnson was a hero for the Giants against the Swans. After all, his bump on Josh Kennedy ignited the flame of physicality that set GWS up for an unforgettable win.
But his antiquated way of going about it is to be derided, especially with what we now know about concussion. Make no mistake, Johnson made a deliberate play for the head of the opposition's best midfielder. Let's hope those trying to sugar coat it are ignored." Ignored by the MRP? Well, let's hope so.....
Boo bloody hoo. You can stand outside my house and protest about it if you like.
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Everyone had a good game against Richmond. But agree it was hard for Longmire to drop him after he snagged 5. Yesterday showed where he was really at.
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I'm very sure that them taking out Tippett and Kennedy led to their win.
It only covered it a bit. They show better vision of the Kennedy hit (still tough to find anything super clear though). Whateley seems convinced that both Stevie J and Mummy will get suspensions.
EDIT: AFL seems to have updated their analysis from this morning. http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-1...or-kennedy-hit Still not conclusive.
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Captain, I am detecting large quantities of win in this sector
Not surprised that Whateley wants them suspended.
He's Cats thru & thru - hoping they're out only if Giants play Geelong.
If Swans, he'd change his tune quick smart.
The video http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-1...or-kennedy-hit shows four angles. It's clear there is contact and when all four angles are taken in context, contact with the elbow. That would have to be an intentional striking charge, surely? If Stevie J's 2015 suspension is taken into account, he's gone for three weeks. Anything less, those on the MRP should never participate again.
Mummy is tricky. I agree with the assessment that on vision and Tippett's immediate condition, there's probably a fine in it. But, if Tippett's jaw is broken, and it's from that sling tackle, Mummy will have to get 1-2.
Hilarious how they gloss over the Lewis punch in the Hawks Cats game. Lewis did exactly the same a few weeks earlier and got off.
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Captain, I am detecting large quantities of win in this sector
I wouldn't question Gerard Whatley's motives, he might be a Cat fan, but he has integrity......
Well, Mummy has to go then.....Tippetts jaw is broken and he won't be playing next week! Duo ruled out - sydneyswans.com.au. Bugger!
From the AFL app: Intentional striking, with medium impact to the head, would result in a three-match ban down to two with an early guilty plea, sidelining Johnson for the Grand Final if the Giants win their way through.
The only other way Johnson could receive a three-match ban down to two is if the MRP graded the incident as careless rough conduct with high impact to the head.
Given Kennedy played on after a spell on the bench to be assessed, it would seem that conclusion could only be reached if a damning medical report was submitted by the Swans.
submit a damning medical report!!
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