Originally Posted by
KSAS
The Sicily incident was interesting with many in the media protesting against the free kick, when in fact ONLY the central umpire had clear view of it determining Sicily had made unnecessary contact with a clenched fist. The TV replay only showed rear view of the incident as Sicily's contact was partially obscured. Chris Judd on Footy Classified critized Sicily for his action as letting his team down.
Thinking this rule was intended to eliminate unnecessary punches, I'm now confused because Jonathon Brown said OTC that this new rule also includes open hand contact! This flies in the face on Friday night when Cameron Ling analysed a slo mo replay of Zac Jones with late open hand contact on a Adelaide player as he kicked the ball, saying it was OK because it was an open hand!
I also saw free kick paid against Scott Lycett for a timid shoulder bump on his Carlton opponent as unnecessary contact!
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