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    So, a few thoughts on this one.

    I�m generally in the camp that the act rather than the outcome should dictate the penalty. For example, when Hodge tried to break Wingard�s neck on the behind post a few years ago, the act demanded a severe penalty. That he was a micro second out in impact shouldn�t have diminished the penalty.

    Cameron�s act was always going to risk severe consequences, too. If you remember the Steven May hit on Stefan Martin a few years ago, sharp hits to the head meant Martin�s form suffered for close to 18 months.

    The fact Harris actually had brain bleeding is in some ways irrelevant. The fact that Cameron�s act risked that outcome is what he should be judged on. The fact Cameron could have had a broken jaw from a deliberate action, or whether it was either the contact or the impact on hitting the ground that caused brain bleeding, or whether or not Andrews� career suffers badly, is not the issue.

    It�s the fact Cameron brought all these risks into play through a deliberate choice. So in my mind, it�s as bad an act as he could have committed. Eight weeks minimum.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Swansongster View Post
    Pedant alert: 2008 (early in the season from memory). A little over 10 years ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by I�m-uninformed2 View Post
    So, a few thoughts on this one.

    I�m generally in the camp that the act rather than the outcome should dictate the penalty. For example, when Hodge tried to break Wingard�s neck on the behind post a few years ago, the act demanded a severe penalty. That he was a micro second out in impact shouldn�t have diminished the penalty.

    Cameron�s act was always going to risk severe consequences, too. If you remember the Steven May hit on Stefan Martin a few years ago, sharp hits to the head meant Martin�s form suffered for close to 18 months.

    The fact Harris actually had brain bleeding is in some ways irrelevant. The fact that Cameron�s act risked that outcome is what he should be judged on. The fact Cameron could have had a broken jaw from a deliberate action, or whether it was either the contact or the impact on hitting the ground that caused brain bleeding, or whether or not Andrews� career suffers badly, is not the issue.

    It�s the fact Cameron brought all these risks into play through a deliberate choice. So in my mind, it�s as bad an act as he could have committed. Eight weeks minimum.
    Yep, that's exactly where I sit.
    Well explained.
    Still say 6 though.
    Someone should make a poll
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    What did Hodge get for his wingard hit?. Wasn't he let off, or just a fine?

  5. #89
    Three weeks down to two from memory

  6. #90
    Five for Cameron .

  7. #91
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    Five for Cameron .
    Sounds about right to me. Was a very dangerous act, but not up there with deliberately clocking someone behind play like Bugg on Mills or Hall on Staker.

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    1 too many. Giants should appeal

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    Got off lightly, should have been at least 6.

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