Changes for round 14 v Hawthorn

[Blood Relative]

Out; Mc Veigh
In; JPK

[rojo]

McCartin plays as a true CHF, which is crucial for contests across the middle third of the ground. He also demands a good tall defender, which helps stretch defences trying to cover him, Reid, Buddy and to a lesser extent Blakey.
Plus, we're not going to challenge this year, so learning his craft alongside 21 other AFL quality players is better than NEAFL opponents.

Yes, I agree with you in that but for such a young player a couple of games here and there in the reserves where he is more or less the 'main man', he gets the opportunity to develop the 'true CHF' side of his game as well.

[Mountain Man]

McCartin playing on Sicily would be my preferred match up.

The TV last night showed Stratton (who is their Captain!!) continually pinching his opponent on the upper arm. One shot had at least 5 bruises showing on (I think) Fantasia.

[rb4x]

Stratton is a dirty thug. Was it two weeks ago that we saw TV footage of him continually hitting his opponent in front of the umpire with the umpire apparently amused by it. The report on AFL said that the umpire should have paid a free and then he would stop doing it.The hits were below the force required to make a report but are a horrible look on the game. Pinching falls into the same category and should merit an immediate free kick.

[stevoswan]

Stratton is a dirty thug. Was it two weeks ago that we saw TV footage of him continually hitting his opponent in front of the umpire with the umpire apparently amused by it. The report on AFL said that the umpire should have paid a free and then he would stop doing it.The hits were below the force required to make a report but are a horrible look on the game. Pinching falls into the same category and should merit an immediate free kick.

He has been sent straight to the tribunal.....also for 'stomping'.....and was also fined for an obscene gesture to the crowd. Some 'captain'.....

Hawk sent straight to Tribunal for pinching and stomping - AFL.com.au

[Mel_C]

He has been sent straight to the tribunal.....also for 'stomping'.....and was also fined for an obscene gesture to the crowd. Some 'captain'.....

Hawk sent straight to Tribunal for pinching and stomping - AFL.com.au

I saw the stomping incident and I would be very surprised if he didn't miss our game. What great leadership from the captain...he should be copping it way more than Rampe did.

[Meg]

I saw the stomping incident and I would be very surprised if he didn't miss our game. What great leadership from the captain...he should be copping it way more than Rampe did.

Just saw the vision of the stomp on the AFL site. What a childish, bully-boy action. I agree with both your points Mel.

[rb4x]

I have now seen vision of the stomp. That should be a multiple week offence. Vision has now been put up of the Hawks v Lions game where Stratton was repeatedly hitting Charlie Cameron and now also seen pinching Cameron leaving bruises similar to what he gave Fantasia. Is Clarko happy for Stratton to continue to represent the club as captain after this? I am disgusted that these niggling offences have crept into the game. I hope the tribunal send a real message that this behaviour is totally unacceptable and that Stratton gets a very long suspension.

[Bloods05]

I have now seen vision of the stomp. That should be a multiple week offence. Vision has now been put up of the Hawks v Lions game where Stratton was repeatedly hitting Charlie Cameron and now also seen pinching Cameron leaving bruises similar to what he gave Fantasia. Is Clarko happy for Stratton to continue to represent the club as captain after this? I am disgusted that these niggling offences have crept into the game. I hope the tribunal send a real message that this behaviour is totally unacceptable and that Stratton gets a very long suspension.

This stuff has been going on for a very long time. David Rhys-Jones made a career out of it.

[rb4x]

Rhys-Jones made 42 tribunal appearances and all up was suspended for 22 games. At least we exported him to Carlton. Anything less than four games for Stratton would mean he has gotten off very lightly.

[Blood Fever]

Rhys-Jones made 42 tribunal appearances and all up was suspended for 22 games. At least we exported him to Carlton. Anything less than four games for Stratton would mean he has gotten off very lightly.

Rhys Jones was a gun and a great team player. He was a bit out of control with us but he was very young. Pity he went to the Blues where he matured and won a Norm Smith.

[Bloods05]

Rhys Jones was a gun and a great team player. He was a bit out of control with us but he was very young. Pity he went to the Blues where he matured and won a Norm Smith.

But he was always a dirty bugger.

[Blood Fever]

But he was always a dirty bugger.

Severe case of white line fever

[Blood Relative]

Out; Mc Veigh
In; JPK

[stevoswan]

Severe case of white line fever

Rhys Jones motto seemed to be "get them before they get you."