In defence of Barry Hall

[thejones,s]

and Buckley said on tv this morning (he rates as an asshole at best)
that they should bring in the send off rule..


Gee that would be great for Collies by the end of the game they would only have two opponments

[TheGrimReaper]

and Buckley said on tv this morning (he rates as an asshole at best)
that they should bring in the send off rule..


Gee that would be great for Collies by the end of the game they would only have two opponments

What would happen if there's an all in brawl and just about everyone was throwing punches? They'd be taking everyone off, and they'd be like only half a dozen players on the ground. The AFL would surely love that.

[thejones,s]

maybe use the umps..hav a two a side game

[liz]

The issue with the send off rule is having clear criteria of when to use it.

Everyone can look at the Hall incident and confidently say that if there was such a rule he would - and should - have been sent off.

But would you have sent Trent West off? Only for him then to have been found at the tribunal not to have a case to answer.

There used to be a rule that if an umpire reported someone during a game, there was an automatic 50m penalty. But even that was abandoned when it was realised how arbitrary it is that umpires actually choose to report on the spot, and very often they report matters that aren't even close to reportable.

I think they have - or used to have - a send off rule in the WAFL? Does anyone know what the guidelines are there for using it, or how many times it is actually invoked?

[goswannie14]

The issue with the send off rule is having clear criteria of when to use it.

Everyone can look at the Hall incident and confidently say that if there was such a rule he would - and should - have been sent off.

But would you have sent Trent West off? Only for him then to have been found at the tribunal not to have a case to answer.

There used to be a rule that if an umpire reported someone during a game, there was an automatic 50m penalty. But even that was abandoned when it was realised how arbitrary it is that umpires actually choose to report on the spot, and very often they report matters that aren't even close to reportable.

I think they have - or used to have - a send off rule in the WAFL? Does anyone know what the guidelines are there for using it, or how many times it is actually invoked?

They used to have a send off rule in the VFA. It was scrapped after Phil cleary was wrongly sent off (and reported), resulted in Coburg losing a final. cleary was found to have no case to answer at the tribunal, it was then scrapped before the next season.

[Triple B]

I think there is a case for the send off rule of sorts, but it would be used very sparingly.

Certainly in clear cut cases like Halls, it could be used.

However, teams cannot expect to compete with one less player on the field. The nature of the man on man aspect of our game would make it too harsh a penalty.

The send off rule I would be happy to see would players are sent from the field and interchanged and are not allowed to take part in the remainder of the game. This hurts the team as they are reduced to a bench of 3, but doesn't make it nigh impossible to win.

[Mike_B]

I think there is a case for the send off rule of sorts, but it would be used very sparingly.

Certainly in clear cut cases like Halls, it could be used.

However, teams cannot expect to compete with one less player on the field. The nature of the man on man aspect of our game would make it too harsh a penalty.

The send off rule I would be happy to see would players are sent from the field and interchanged and are not allowed to take part in the remainder of the game. This hurts the team as they are reduced to a bench of 3, but doesn't make it nigh impossible to win.

This was the exact same thought I had on how it should operate.

Keep it at 18 on 18 on the field, but reduce the bench by 1.

[AussieAnge]

Another (possible) point to add to UI2's op:

Wasn't it Staker who caused the free kick to be awarded against Leo Barry in the '05 QF?

[NMWBloods]

Another (possible) point to add to UI2's op:

Wasn't it Staker who caused the free kick to be awarded against Leo Barry in the '05 QF?

Stenglein IIRC.

[TheGrimReaper]

Stenglein IIRC.

It was that filthy Stenglein.

[ScottH]

It was that filthy Stenglein.

It was good to see him having such a terrific game on Saturday.
Carved up by Goodes, then followed up by ROK.

[AnnieH]

In fact, I reckon Barry should have immunity on being able to give a firm clip to one player in each team each week.

He has to nominate the bloke, prior to the game, but reserves the right to do it anytime, without provocation or warning.

So, let's do this alphabetically, starting with Adelaide.

For me, it should be this man. I mean, with a nose that big, no one would notice the damage.

Seriously IU2, have you ever considered running the AFL?
You'd do a fantastic job.
This is gold.

[i'm-uninformed2]

Seriously IU2, have you ever considered running the AFL?
You'd do a fantastic job.
This is gold.

He's something you need to see about Demetridribble.

Go to 1min25secs in and listen to the names involved.

No wonder the guy's head is a mess

YouTube - The Kid's Debut

[Triple B]

Hehehehe

Good hit Lethal.

[TheGrimReaper]

I love that hip and shoulder. Good stuff.