Changes for Rnd 4 v the Roos

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I can't believe that Sydney mod on the other site. Wow.

[Melbourne_Blood]

I want to see this "medical report" for the Goodes incident...

PA Doctor - "Surjans legs were still in tact and functioning normally, however there were some brown marks near the area of impact, upon closer inspection it seems Surjan has defecated in his pants after seeing Goodes sliding towards him like a freight train"

Gold LOL

[DA_Swan]

But just keep your feet and run in means either hitting the player high and giving away a free as he slides into your legs or possibly copping a leg injury yourself. Just an easy out for the commentators to not have to actually think.

All I saw in the incident was BOTH players sliding in legs first, Surjan getting there a split second before Goodes and Goodes collect him in the side with his knees as Surjan slid around. It could easily have been Goodes copping the knees from Surjan if they sort of twisted in a different direction as they slid in.

IMO they must contest it. I would have contested it even if it meant an extra week. As it stands and no further penalty, it truly is a no-brainer.

The Port player was always going to get to the ball first - maybe he should have kept his feet and made the tackle - unfortunately tacking is the only thing he does not do well - just wish he would give the feet first thing a way !!

[Ratna]

negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point).

Negligent conduct? trying to protect himself without any malice to the opposition
Low impact? Agree with peace, I would love to see the doctors report. I would say extremely low impact. Anyone who didn't expect this level of contact should be playing chess instead of AFL
Body contact? FFS (sorry don't usually resort to this but this is bewildering), at every contest there is body contact to some degree

Very disappointing that they seem to be targeting a player that plays the game in the greatest of spirit and sportmanship for an incident that there was nothing in. While I don't believe players should get any special consideration for being excellent role models I also don't think they should be subjected to tall poppy syndrome by the media and judiciary because of their profile.

I agree with the posts that suggest that it would be better if he didn't lead with his legs at all, but also think that it is a reflex action and very hard to stop natural instinct to minimise harm to yourself in a split second.

Definitely in favour of going to the tribunal.

[Nico]

negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point).

Negligent conduct? trying to protect himself without any malice to the opposition
Low impact? Agree with peace, I would love to see the doctors report. I would say extremely low impact. Anyone who didn't expect this level of contact should be playing chess instead of AFL
Body contact? FFS (sorry don't usually resort to this but this is bewildering), at every contest there is body contact to some degree

Very disappointing that they seem to be targeting a player that plays the game in the greatest of spirit and sportmanship for an incident that there was nothing in. While I don't believe players should get any special consideration for being excellent role models I also don't think they should be subjected to tall poppy syndrome by the media and judiciary because of their profile.

I agree with the posts that suggest that it would be better if he didn't lead with his legs at all, but also think that it is a reflex action and very hard to stop natural instinct to minimise harm to yourself in a split second.

Definitely in favour of going to the tribunal.

Well said. What about players who slide in feet first? It happens multiple times a week.

[ernie koala]

I can't believe that Sydney mod on the other site. Wow.

More information please.

[Auntie.Gerald]

what a time in he season to see who can stand up without waiting on a start player !!!!

Let's rock !!!!!







Thats how we roll

[DLBIA14]

Alsolutely bull@@@@ decision. MRP making a mountain out of a molehill once again. It was negligent, but hardly worth suspension. It was a non incident. When did the AFL get so touchy that a 'could have been worse'/'something bad could have happened' situation becomes worthy of punishment? We may as well not play anymore.

It was the wrong technique and he copped a free kick, but he apologised and that should be it. Disgrace that he won't celebrate his record-breaking game at the SCG. It makes me sick.

If the club doesn't challenge I'll be staggered and thoroughly disappointed in them.

[caj23]

Goodes out, Everitt in - it's a like for like swap.

If you consider a Ferrari for a clapped out 1982 VB Holden Commodore a like for like swap then yeah it's a like for like swap

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Speaking of Ferrari's and VB Holden Commodores
What are we confronting this weekend against North? Clearly they are evolving into Ferrari's but it is hoped that this week they will be unable to overcome the Swans Commodore midfield (even without Goodes).

They have some tall timber up forward, Drew Petrie and Goldstein/McIntosh. I think most of us realise that Grundy has a tendancy to panic when up against players that can out reach/muscle him (so perhaps he could attend to Edwards and leave their rucks to AJ in the unfortunate absence of LRT.
In any case, most of their goals come from smalls, where Smith will be missed down back. In fact finding small to cover all their runners almost seems an impossibility (although we shan't be giving Boomer quite so much latitude). Their midfield is very fleet of foot and appears to have become almost completely handball happy, playing indoor football at Etihad. It will be interesting to see how that game plan holds up on the SCG against the Swans hardnuts. Will the handball game come unstock or will our mid's end up chasing shadows.
Interestingly Goldstein/McIntosh failed to thrash Geelong's West and Orren, so it seems likely we might go with Mummy & White again.

[longmile]

Out: Goodes (susp.) and McGlynn (inj.)
In: Smith and TDL

[wolftone57]

Out: Goodes (susp.) and McGlynn (inj.)
In: Smith and TDL

Problem there, according to the club Benny is not injured and Smithy won't be back for at least another week. TDL and Benny maybe?

[aardvark]

Out: Goodes (susp.) and McGlynn (inj.)
In: Smith and TDL

Nup. Smith still sick and Benny will be ok


Wolfie beat me to it

[Dosser]

If you consider a Ferrari for a clapped out 1982 VB Holden Commodore a like for like swap then yeah it's a like for like swap

Um... I was being facetious...

[wolftone57]

You might be able to bluff others with this rubbish, but some facts....
Armstrong completed his first full training session on Wed 28th March...2 weeks ago. He was then scheduled to play reserves against GWS,- game cancelled.
He's played 2 reserves games and been training with the squad for 2 weeks.
As for Shaw , he was out of action for a few weeks only.
His role on returning has been a tagging role, hence the low possessions. Hill is a class player, and Shaw clearly beat him.
To leave him out this week would be laughable....and I'll bet you anything it won't happen.

Get it right Ernie the game that was cancelled was the practice match against GWS when we played the Suns at Blacktown. They were going to shift the match to Lakeside Oval but couldn't get it that day. The Reserves played against GWS in the first round, I was there were you? They have since played two games against CGS and Ainslie. Plus they bplayed a game in the break the seniors had after the GWS game against GWS that makes four by my count and he played the lot Ernie!