2021 VFL discussion thread
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I have a question. Why on earth was he started up forward when he has been playing very well in the backline?Comment
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Still wonder if there was more to the incident then we know, as seemed to come out of very little."You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."Comment
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Very disappointing and disturbing act by Paddy. Can you imagine how we would have felt if it were the other way around given Paddy's concussion history? I would have been appalled. Unacceptable and concerning. I expect him to cop whatever punishment he has coming to him without complaint. Given the injury seems to be much less serious than with Gaff/Brayshaw, I would expect the punishment to be significantly less - but that's just luck that has saved him.
I think he will have done his chances at mid-season draft, whatever they've been, real harm, even if he gets only a couple of weeks suspension. (What does intentional/head high/medium impact (which is generous) get? What if it's high impact?) It's good that he's got Tom close by. While my sympathy lies with Aaron Black, I am also concerned for Paddy's mental health after this incident.
I agree with stevo that it is important to inquire why he acted with so little discipline. One possibility that comes to mind is that he has been impacted by the many concussions he has suffered. It is common for people with acquired brain injuries to be impulsive and reactive.
The problem for us is that, if we are interested in drafting Paddy, we don't want to miss a chance to get him relatively cheaply. If we wait until the end of the year, we may have to spend an ND pick on him. On the other hand, we have been prepared to take that risk until now so no reason we won't continue our restrained/patient approach, despite the fact we could really use a quality KPP.
I have faith that Paddy and Tommy will be the greatest key defensive brotherly double act since Wakelin and Wakelin.Comment
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Paddy McCartin
WATCH: Paddy McCartin in hot water for brutal VFL punch
Anyone know anything about what happened here?
In the brief footage available, it looks like Paddy was being annoyed by the Geelong player so he took the matter into his own hands.Comment
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WATCH: Paddy McCartin in hot water for brutal VFL punch
Anyone know anything about what happened here?
In the brief footage available, it looks like Paddy was being annoyed by the Geelong player so he took the matter into his own hands.Comment
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Paddy McCartin Statement (sydneyswans.com.au)
I think he can kiss goodbye his chances of being drafted mid-season.
Nevertheless, I wish him resilience to come back again and win back people's trust.All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)Comment
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Paddy McCartin Statement (sydneyswans.com.au)
I think he can kiss goodbye his chances of being drafted mid-season.
Nevertheless, I wish him resilience to come back again and win back people's trust.Comment
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Paddy suspended for 5 matches
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AFL 2021: Paddy McCartin VFL Tribunal hearing live, punch on Aaron Black, Sydney Swans vs Geelong Cats, live blog, newsComment
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Paddy suspended for 5 matches
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AFL 2021: Paddy McCartin VFL Tribunal hearing live, punch on Aaron Black, Sydney Swans vs Geelong Cats, live blog, newsComment
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