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This gives you the best view.
I'm in the camp of penalising based on the action and intent more so than the injuries that resulted. The argument that if Harris had got up and played on makes it a 1 to 2 week penalty doesn't make sense.
If his intent was to end Harris' career, then he should cop a massive penalty. But that wasn't his intent, so why panalise him for that?
If he carelessly attacked the player and caused the potential for a more serious injury, then penalise him for that.
When I saw the incident, I said 6 based on what I saw. I stand by that.
Regardless of the injury, it looked like 6 before he even hit the ground.
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Lot of emotion about this one. Tribunal could do anything.
Out of interest what was the last BIG suspension the AFL dished out?
Actually, the one it reminds me of is Steven may (gc) against Stephan Martin (lions) from 2 years ago. 5 weeks.
"Rough conduct, may ignores the ball and shirtfronts Brisbane s Stefan Martin, knocking him out in round four".
Arguably, Cameron wasn't ignoring the ball.
Cameron was initially going for the ball but never shaped to mark. Saw Harris coming way too early and took his eyes off the ball. At least 5 weeks I reckon.
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Last edited by stevoswan; 26th June 2018 at 01:18 AM.
In 2016 Jonas got six for flying arm that knocked out Gaff who played next week. Bugg got six for off the ball KO of Mills.
Cameron went in with fist clenched to spoil, never got to do that and raised his elbow/forearm. (Probably) didn't mean to ko him but intended to make him earn the contest, got the action (arm) and force wrong, must pay the penalty, it's what they do nowadays, you have to be responsible for the outcome of your actions.
If Cameron kept the arm down and shirt fronted him he may have not been ko'd and Cameron would have got 4/3 down to 3/2. Do the crime, cop the time.
GWS BF site is trying to put blame on Harris Andrews! Thought Healy was good OTC last night, said GWS have failed to manage the aftermath correctly or professionally, I agree they've been amateur and taken no responsibility.
AFL has to be mindful of the image of the game and protecting players. Imagine the legal ramifications if this is career and therefore income ending. Lawyers picnic!
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