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Unfortunately, it's the rule now. A player who retards his opponent after his disposed of the ball gives away a 50, no exceptions.
Some Hawthorn fans were sitting behind us and, as usual, we were amicable and there was much mutual agreement on the "soft" frees and how the game is much better when the umpires stop blowing "technical" frees (ie technically against the rules but not malicious/deliberate/necessary) and let the game go.
Apart from the first 20 minutes, I think Barry had a good game. The Hawthorn Cheer squad was giving him hell, as was his two opponents, but he didn't lose his cool. Very good to see.
Some Hawthorn fans were sitting behind us and, as usual, we were amicable and there was much mutual agreement on the "soft" frees and how the game is much better when the umpires stop blowing "technical" frees (ie technically against the rules but not malicious/deliberate/necessary) and let the game go.
Apart from the first 20 minutes, I think Barry had a good game. The Hawthorn Cheer squad was giving him hell, as was his two opponents, but he didn't lose his cool. Very good to see.
Did anyone else notice the reaction of big Baz after Jesse kicked that last goal after the siren at half time? Every other team member of the Swans ran to Jesse to give him support and all Baz did was look down at the ground and lament. He wanted Jesse to kick to him but if Jesse did the siren would of sounded before the mark and no goal would have been scored.
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