Opinion Non-Crows AFL 5: Save Ken

[1970crow]

There's something mesmerising about this vid, whenever someone posts it I just sit and watch it cycle through like 30 times.

I don't know why??

Why the F didn’t he tap it to the player on his left? It’s like he’s blind in his left eye.

 

[1970crow]

I can see Pyke and Bucks getting another go. Cameron had 9 years at the Giants with a supremely talented list and achieved duck all, so no club should really be taking him on. Hird nearly destroyed one and, Sanderson, haha.

Pyke pretty much destroyed a list. He might get another crack, but he’ll have that hurdle to get over.

 

[GROTTO]

Close AFL game to watch tonight?

Friday's Fun Facts with Grotto.

Under Horse, Sydney have only lost 4 games since 2019 by more than 40pts.
Incidentally they have not lost a game by more than 40pts in Victoria during that time.

The Facts continue, thought it was going to blow out at HT. Think again.

Sydney kicking 1.5 in the last quarter is what cost them the game.

Carlton will be vulnerable in September if they dont fix this aspect of their game. Games are tighter and elite players will kick straight.

 

[FR0GGY]

Pipe down FR0GGY

Ive been on Fraser Island for a week otherwise I’d have complained too.

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

Pyke pretty much destroyed a list. He might get another crack, but he’ll have that hurdle to get over.

To be fair, Voss did the same at Brisbane with the Crazy Vossy trade period.

 

[cleanhands]

he’s a career 67% shot on goal. But then Alex, you always were a bit carefree when it came to putting your life on the line

Keep swinging George “You hit like my Grandmother”

 

[Dirty Bird]

If this is a mistake by the umpire he needs to be dropped

If he has made a correct call as per his instructions all those above him in the umpiring/rules department need to be fired

I'd say
80% holding the ball
19.8% play-on
0.1% report for simulation
0.1% holding the man

 

[George Kramer]

Keep swinging George “You hit like my Grandmother”

Keep me out of this

 

[cleanhands]

Keep me out of this

you are more than capable of your own battles

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Would be interesting to see them vs the Bulldogs.

The umpires would be very confused as to what to do...

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Ive been on Fraser Island for a week otherwise I’d have complained too.

You do get around

 

[Grooster24]

I'd say
80% holding the ball
19.8% play-on
0.1% report for simulation
0.1% holding the man

"Holding the ball"...?

Illegal disposal maybe....?

 

[GROTTO]

"Holding the ball"...?

Illegal disposal maybe....?

Agree.

Definitely not holding the ball, there was no prior.

Its illegal disposal, all day, every day.

 

[MRB37]

If this is a mistake by the umpire he needs to be dropped

If he has made a correct call as per his instructions all those above him in the umpiring/rules department need to be fired

Kinda like the one where they pinged the Swans player for running too far (while ignoring he bounced it) and then paid a 50m dissent penalty against him when he asked what he did to give away the free.

 

[MRB37]

Pyke pretty much destroyed a list. He might get another crack, but he’ll have that hurdle to get over.

Reminds me a bit of Josh McDaniels who just got hired by the Raiders in the NFL. Smart X's & O's guy, wasn't a good man manager at all his first go round and tanked the Broncos in the short time he was there because of it. He's reflected on that, owned up to the fact he was to blame and got another shot (remains to be seen if he walks the walk though).

If Pyke is open and honest with himself and knows that's his weakness and works to improve it I can see him getting another chance if he wants it. I know he did try and change when he was here, but it was too little too late by the time he did (and may have felt disingenuous to the group when he went from hard-ass to let's have fun!).

 

[chrisso crow]

Yeah and that umpiring account on Twitter thinks it's a correct decision



I mean you look at the footage (normal speed, slow motion, whatever) and the ball is clearly not dislodged in the tackle

Hehe, I posted the same video on my FB page last night. Unsurprisingly didn't get a response from a few Carlton footy expert mates I have.

Disldoged? f*ck me, if that is what the umpires come out and say we are in big trouble. Weitering appeals for HTM by putting his arms up in the same action that the ball is 'dislodged'.

 

[footy4ever]

Agree.

Definitely not holding the ball, there was no prior.

Its illegal disposal, all day, every day.

Exactly.

You simply can't take possession of the ball and then when tackled, purposely throw your arms out and let go of the ball.

 

[footy4ever]

I'd say
80% holding the ball
19.8% play-on
0.1% report for simulation
0.1% holding the man

Nah

200% incorrect disposal

 

[Scorpus]

"Genuine attempt to dispose"
"Knocked out in the tackle"
"Insufficient intent"

Just pure garbage rule making

 

[Dirty Bird]

"Holding the ball"...?

Illegal disposal maybe....?

youre splitting hairs

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

Agree.

Definitely not holding the ball, there was no prior.

Its illegal disposal, all day, every day.

Nah it’s both.

Incorrect disposal is a sub rule to holding the ball

 

[Scorpus]

Behinds should be paid as goals because they are a "genuine attempt" at kicking a goal

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

That footage really makes you question Weitering as a player. What a soft utensil. I see kids doing that in the half time auskick game. How embarrassing and what a blight on the game.

 

[GROTTO]

Nah it’s both.

Incorrect disposal is a sub rule to holding the ball

Nah its not.

Incorrect disposal is a rule on its own.

There was no holding the ball decision to be made as he didnt have prior.

 

[maxlilly]

If this is a mistake by the umpire he needs to be dropped

If he has made a correct call as per his instructions all those above him in the umpiring/rules department need to be fired

These are the sorts of decisions that change matches.
What is absolutely disgraceful is the umpire was right there and saw him drop the ball in the tackle
Name and Shame umpire # 14