Buddy's report - something to think about

[detox]

I was having a discussion with a mate today about Buddy's report. Think about it from this perspective.

Personally i dont think it is that bad and will be stiff to not get a reprimand. Lets say for instance it was a bit worse. The AFL at the moment are cracking down on head high hits, but also at the same time trying to promote and expand the brand. Lance Franklin is by far the most exciting and entertaining player in the game ATM and really is a stereotype for the modern footballer. I think its fair to say that it is not in the AFL's best interest to have probably the games most watched player sitting on the sidelines, regardless of how bad the incident is.

What do you guys think, Do you think Buddy would be better (or worse) treated at the tribunal because of his status. Or do you guys think that it wouldn't make a scrap of difference. Adam goodes seems to be a protected species, do you think that the tribunals lenience has anything to do with the AFL actually wanting him on the park due to it aiding the games promotion in Sydney?

It will be definately interesting to see what the MRP does. Will be piss poor if he misses a wekk.

[philhawk]

If he gets treated by the MRP in the same manner that he's treated by the on-field umpires, he'll get 15 weeks.

In all seriousness, Goodes is a protected species because he plays for the Swans - nothing more.

Buddy doesn't have that luxury - and although he's a bonafide star, i'm guessing that the MRP will judge him based on the 'unsociable' reputation that his team has, rather than judging it rightfully on it's own merits.

[#6 Mark Williams]

Goodes is a thug (hyperbole), seriously though he has gotten away with stuff that is unheard of, they treat him like he is an endangered species.

[RedDevils99]

I've watched the replay of the incident numerous times and seriously, if Buddy gets even a reprimand I think it will be very harsh.

It was on the ball, almost no contact with very little force.

[Mitchell Madness]

I've watched the replay of the incident numerous times and seriously, if Buddy gets even a reprimand I think it will be very harsh.

It was on the ball, almost no contact with very little force.

But the player milked it! he was on the ground for about 20 seconds before he realised eh couldnt get a 50....

Our players cop it bad due to milking:(

[B&GBlood]

I think there are grounds for him to be let off completely.

While the player was hit in the head Franklin did everything he could have to avoid high contact, apart from pulling out. He was almost squatting when he hit him.

He hit the players whole body, not just his head.
He hit his head with his bicep(sp)

The player did not have his head down over the ball, he had just gathered the ball from above his head and was trying to evade buddy by "ducking" to his right.

If Osborne had not have tackled the Crow and pushed him into buddies path, Buddy may have missed his head all together.

Will be very unfair to suspend a player for outcomes influenced by actions beyond his control.

[rangermcdee]

I was having a discussion with a mate today about Buddy's report. Think about it from this perspective.

Personally i dont think it is that bad and will be stiff to not get a reprimand. Lets say for instance it was a bit worse. The AFL at the moment are cracking down on head high hits, but also at the same time trying to promote and expand the brand. Lance Franklin is by far the most exciting and entertaining player in the game ATM and really is a stereotype for the modern footballer. I think its fair to say that it is not in the AFL's best interest to have probably the games most watched player sitting on the sidelines, regardless of how bad the incident is.

What do you guys think, Do you think Buddy would be better (or worse) treated at the tribunal because of his status. Or do you guys think that it wouldn't make a scrap of difference. Adam goodes seems to be a protected species, do you think that the tribunals lenience has anything to do with the AFL actually wanting him on the park due to it aiding the games promotion in Sydney?

It will be definately interesting to see what the MRP does. Will be piss poor if he misses a wekk.

I don't think he can be let off basically becuase he is exciting to watch and means punters through the gates. That would set a precedent that implies that players llike Judd, Ablett, Fevola, Brown, McLoed and Cooney can be that little closer to the line (perhaps even cross it) than other players. We whinge about protected species, this would only promote that idea.

One set of rules no matter who you are in my book.

[Brownie_30]

It was identical to the Ablett bump on Wirrapanda last year(?) player falling because of tackle hit high by bump.

If the tribunal is consistant it should be no penalty.

Absolute disgrace if he gets anymore than a reprimand.

Ask a Neurologist which is more likely to paralyse his or Goodes and they'd tell you Goodes. If the head is sacrosanct, thats fine, but Goodes' was twice as bad as Buddy's.

[Leather Poisoning]

I reckon he's in trouble.

I don't think he SHOULD be, but I think he'll go for a week, maybe marked down.

[Mullarkey]

8 weeks

Was the worst act of violence I have seen on a football field ever....

[Beckers]

8 weeks

Was the worst act of violence I have seen on a football field ever....

The AFL might just do that as a way of getting Sydney one step closer to another premiership:eek:.

Now just work on getting Ablett and Cooney injured or rubbed out and the Swannies are in the box seat:p

[always right]

I think there are grounds for him to be let off completely.

While the player was hit in the head Franklin did everything he could have to avoid high contact, apart from pulling out. He was almost squatting when he hit him.

He hit the players whole body, not just his head.
He hit his head with his bicep(sp)

The player did not have his head down over the ball, he had just gathered the ball from above his head and was trying to evade buddy by "ducking" to his right.

If Osborne had not have tackled the Crow and pushed him into buddies path, Buddy may have missed his head all together.

Will be very unfair to suspend a player for outcomes influenced by actions beyond his control.

Robert Murphy anyone?:rolleyes:

[wolvesjr34]

Robert Murphy anyone?:rolleyes:

Ellis didn't have the ball at the time and Murphy ignored the ball to hit Ellis. So while i may or may not agree with Murphy's suspension, they aren't really similar.

[always right]

Ellis didn't have the ball at the time and Murphy ignored the ball to hit Ellis. So while i may or may not agree with Murphy's suspension, they aren't really similar.

I genuinely hope the MRP see it the same as you. I wouldn't be overly confident.