Two days on from the Hall meltdown

[connolly]

Gamble received two weeks (reduced for early plea, and lucky not to get a one or two more) but it certain wasn't as bad as Hall's - Dal Santo was able to keep playing without any problems.

There are only two reasons for that difference - none of which should be considered by a disciplinary tribunal. Gamble punches like a shiela and Del Santo is a man

[Lucky Knickers]

What about the jay walking?

That too but doesn't Barry have any friends?

[NMWBloods]

There are only two reasons for that difference - none of which should be considered by a disciplinary tribunal. Gamble punches like a shiela and Del Santo is a man

Severity of contact is a guiding factor for suspension, as it should be.

This site has really become a bit tacky with its attacks on the victim.

[NMWBloods]

That's only because Gamble didn't make the same contact. Gamble was looking at Dal Santo as opposed to swinging wildly as well. You could argue he showed more intent. Admittedly I'm playing a little devil's advocate here but it's something worth considering.

Hall didn't swing wildly and he looked at Staker. Both were sudden contacts. I think he showed much the same intent. Hall's contact was much more intense with greater result.

I think Gamble was pretty lucky, but 2 weeks for minimal effect is not too far out of the ball park.

Hall is going to be crucified if he gets more than 6, but that's because of the nature of his strike - it simply looks bad, as many ex-players have commented on.

[connolly]

Severity of contact is a guiding factor for suspension, as it should be.

This site has really become a bit tacky with its attacks on the victim.

"Victim" FFS. He is a footballer who dished it out to our two smallest players in the 06 semi-final. He has said nothing since Barry apologised. He is gutless and weak. I was dropped from behind and had the lights out for a short time in a RL BHP match. Shook hands with the bastard who pinged me at the end of the match and had a beer. No damage and no harm done. Its called being a man. I can help with definition if this is puzzling.

[Matt79]

"Victim" FFS. He is a footballer who dished it out to our two smallest players in the 06 semi-final. He has said nothing since Barry apologised. He is gutless and weak. I was dropped from behind and had the lights out for a short time in a RL BHP match. Shook hands with the bastard who pinged me at the end of the match and had a beer. No damage and no harm done. Its called being a man. I can help with definition if this is puzzling.

Please enlighten on us on what you want Staker to say.

[connolly]

Hall didn't swing wildly and he looked at Staker. Both were sudden contacts. I think he showed much the same intent. Hall's contact was much more intense with greater result.

I think Gamble was pretty lucky, but 2 weeks for minimal effect is not too far out of the ball park.

Hall is going to be crucified if he gets more than 6, but that's because of the nature of his strike - it simply looks bad, as many ex-players have commented on.

Don't know where you get your boxing expertise from. A two time world boxing chamion described Hall's blow to me this morning as an instinctive punch that hit what is called by boxers the "sweet spot". He said that Hall's power and speed was impressive from a technical point of view. Hall's blow was not premeditated. Gambles was.

[connolly]

Please enlighten on us on what you want Staker to say.

Staker if he is honest would say the following:

I accept Barry Hall's apology and accept his action was done in the heat of the battle. He should receive fair and impartial justice as I did when I hit Adam Scneider in the head in 2006. Everyone deserves a fair trial and not trial by media. I hope Barry recovers from his injury and gets back to playing the great footy that he can play. And Mum SHUT THE @@@@ UP!

[TheGrimReaper]

Staker if he is honest would say the following:

I accept Barry Hall's apology and accept his action was done in the heat of the battle. He should receive fair and impartial justice as I did when I hit Adam Scneider in the head in 2006. Everyone deserves a fair trial and not trial by media. I hope Barry recovers from his injury and gets back to playing the great footy that he can play. And Mum SHUT THE @@@@ UP!

Well @@@@ing said mate.

[NMWBloods]

Yeah, it's all Staker's fault...

[TheGrimReaper]

Yeah, it's all Staker's fault...

Quick to defend other players but not our own.

*sighs*

[NMWBloods]

Blindly defending the guy who punch someone and criticising the guy who was punched is not being a supporter - it's being stupid.

[ScottH]

That too but doesn't Barry have any friends?

Not after Saturday Night.

[TheGrimReaper]

Not after Saturday Night.

I'm still his friend.

I may be disappointed in ya Barry and hurting from what you did, but I still love ya. I can't be mad forever at a bloke who lifted the premiership cup for the Swans.