Goodes let off

[bzparkes]

Just heard on SEN

 

[midorigreenwood]

whatdya know

 

[shoe]

I wish they'd just be consistent FFS.

 

[pazza]

Hmmm...Wayne Henwood (an ex-Swan) was one of the 3 panel members.

 

[Gecko]

So is he still eligible for the brownlow or what? I don't think it was that harsh an incident but probably deserved a week.

 

[red+black]

ineligible for Brownlow though

 

[Jex]

Just heard on SEN

Gutless snipe by Goodes, gutless verdict by the gutless tribunal. They're aiming for consistency and achieving it.

 

[Impunity!]

ineligible for Brownlow though

Surely if he's got off he's eligible still?

 

[Tas]

I prefer to see him play, it is nice to see players battle the AFL to play against us just to end in tears.

 

[bzparkes]

Surely if he's got off he's eligible still?

No because the initial report was worth over 100pts.

The incident was regarded as a 'low-impact' strike apparently

 

[Mancey]

Was there ever any doubt

As said, over 100 points means no brownlow. Wasn't really a chance on current form anyway.

Thing is, with that shoulder, i doubt he'll play this week anyway

 

[pazza]

Surely if he's got off he's eligible still?

Because the original points allocated was more than 100, even with a striking charge (which also carries 100+ demerit points), getting a reprimand in the end doesn't matter.

The demereit points warrant the ineligibility.

 

[RustyG]

What a joke.
What excuses did they use to get him off?
Because it was definately intentional,behind play and medium impact.
Christ,the guy wasn't even looking at Goodes when he snipered him.
GUTLESS GOODES.

 

[Audacious]

How does an obviously deliberate act off the ball be left unpunished?

So this precedent means all AFL players can sneak up on opponents from behind and lay into their back and still play next week. Great

 

[bzparkes]

What a joke.
What excuses did they use to get him off?
Because it was definately intentional,behind play and medium impact.
Christ,the guy wasn't even looking at Goodes when he snipered him.
GUTLESS GOODES.

They reduced it to 'low-impact' and changed it from a charge to a strike.

 

[Bombers_Forever]

really no surprise.........when was the last time a Swans player was actually suspended?

He deserved a week for that.

 

[Souup]

Its a 2 time Brownlow Medallist and he plays for Sydney.. ofcourse he was gonna get off

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Surely if he's got off he's eligible still?

Does it matter when Kerr has already got 11 votes?

 

[Bombers_Forever]

How does an obviously deliberate act off the ball be left unpunished?

So this precedent means all AFL players can sneak up on opponents from behind and lay into their back and still play next week. Great

There is no consistency. Bet $10 someone else does the same thing this weekend and gets pinged for it.

 

[Gecko]

Was it "let everyone off at the tribunal" week or something?

 

[likka]

Still guilty, but charge downgraded combined with good record means he only got a reprimand.

Brownlow hattrick is not possible, but he will play this week.

 

[Bombers_Forever]

Its a 2 time Brownlow Medallist and he plays for Sydney.. ofcourse he was gonna get off

And will play a blinder against you blokes too..........

 

[tribey]

Headland, Burgoyne, Goodes...

Byron must be African-American.

 

[Audacious]

Barry Hall and Goodes can do what ever they like on the field. Its a new clause encouraging thuggery in the north eastern state

 

[bzparkes]

Headland, Burgoyne, Goodes...

Byron must be African-American.

Gotta feel for Pickett, most unfairly targeted player ever...