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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.Originally Posted by Ludwig
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?
Still think 4 based on that. Had his arms going up to mark/spoil, then braced for contact. (Roughly, no doubt). 4 is a long suspension by today's standards.
Agreed. Thanks for posting.
Awful footage. Deserves whatever he gets. Not as bad as Hall's strike on Staker but times have changed, especially the attitude to protect the head.
Depends on what you mean by BIG. BUGG got six last year for his off-the-ball hit on Mills. Don't think there have been any more recent of that length or over.
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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No, not a clenched fist, just an elbow....which is worse. Head position is irrelevant and Staker didn't suffer a brain bleed, just a very sore jaw, an 'unsplit' chin, and some mild concussion. Hall deserved 7 weeks, Cameron deserves definitely more than 4.
Last edited by stevoswan; 26th June 2018 at 01:18 AM.
IIRC Big Bad got 10 down to 7
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!
Pedant alert: 2008 (early in the season from memory). A little over 10 years ago.
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