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Lol so Waled ******* Ali is giving character references to footballers who knock players out because.........never mind read Walid Ali's reference in the Hun yousrelves.

The world has gone completely mad.
References should be pointless using the system. Penalty should be more than the maximum penalty given out for all non-tribunal verdicts as those players don't get the opportunity to bring personal references to bear.

The action was intentional. The impact was high to severe. The contact was high. The max penalty pre tribunal is 5 weeks.

I don't think Houli meant to knock him out but he did. So he should be punished accordingly. 2 weeks for that is utter bullshit
 

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No, he didn't.

He cited his community work as part of his character reference. Big deal.

You can argue race and religion are not the same thing but you can't argue that the card wasn't played.

“It’s something I’ve never, ever done in my life and I’ll never intend to do that in my life,” he said.

It’s part of my practice in my religion — I’m a peaceful person. And I’ll continue to conduct myself in that manner.”
 
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Schofield found not guilty, obviously.
As soon as Bachar got 2 they had to let Schofield off. They just couldn't have Schofield end up with the same penalty with conduct poles apart. Such a rort.

In retrospect I'm sure we would have appealed Cunners if we had known how Bachar was going to go, but you can't predict that.
 

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You can argue race and religion are not the same thing but you can't argue that the card wasn't played.

“It’s something I’ve never, ever done in my life and I’ll never intend to do that in my life,” he said.

It’s part of my practice in my religion — I’m a peaceful person. And I’ll continue to conduct myself in that manner.”
And thats all well and good. But the AFL should not take that into consideration because its irrelevant under the grading system. Previous appeals **** dudes over because they try reduce gradings. Now all they need to do is say that they are good dudes and hey presto, off ya go son.
 

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Schofield found not guilty, obviously.
We need West Coast's player advocate. Remember the time one of them collected LT in the groin and they went to tribunal arguing Lindsay was a known stager. Got off the charge by vilifying the victim.
 

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A quote from Oliver in the tribunal, it's like he's trying to be the biggest flog in the comp. "a cheap shot. I probably shouldn't have fallen over but I was sort of scared"

Wow.

Not only a confirmed flopper, but now also a yellow belly snitch.
 

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A quote from Oliver in the tribunal, it's like he's trying to be the biggest flog in the comp. "a cheap shot. I probably shouldn't have fallen over but I was sort of scared"
Oliver's quotes
David Grace QC wanted to use a report from The West Australian newspaper, which wrote Oliver said the stray elbow was "A cheap shot. I probably shouldn't have fallen over but I was sort of scared".

Tribunal chairman Ross Howie arguing it shouldn't be taken into account.

Grace QC: "I won't push it any further".
 

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Oliver's quotes
David Grace QC wanted to use a report from The West Australian newspaper, which wrote Oliver said the stray elbow was "A cheap shot. I probably shouldn't have fallen over but I was sort of scared".

Tribunal chairman Ross Howie arguing it shouldn't be taken into account.

Grace QC: "I won't push it any further".
Translation:

Grace QC: "Shit. I just realised I just threw my client under a bus and he's going to get absolutely destroyed on social media for eternity now"
 

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I actually don't mind the Houli verdict. He has an exemplary record and I don't think anyone has ever considered him a dirty player. I was thinking it would be 2-3 weeks, simply because the outcome was a KO. The action was intentional, but the outcome wasn't. He was trying to push/punch the bloke and get separation, and probably didn't care much where he got him as long as he got free. It was unlucky/careless that he got him high and on the sweet spot.

What DOES shit me are the ******* character references and all the bullshit attached with that. FOUR character witnesses? Including people not involved with football at any level? Christ almighty, and that's before even going into the references and referees themselves.

Additionally, it's also shitful because the comparison is NATURALLY AND DESERVEDLY made with other punishments. The MRP system as a whole is beyond a joke and specifically implemented in a way for the people behind the scenes to punish, or not punish depending on who you are, based on absolutely horseshit behind the guise of it being a fair and decisive system.

There is ZERO one week penalties as a base sanction. ZERO. They start at 2 and get reduced to one on a guilty verdict. That tells you everything you need to know. Christ I hate the bullshit bureaucracy in the AFL. It kills my joy in the game and I have no doubt countless others feel the same way. Whether it's MRP, scheduling, fixture, favouritism, draft concessions, rule altering, financing, you name and they will **** it.

I need a drink.
Another one.

Oh and Clayton oliver can go **** himself, and I'm sure from now on that plenty of players will be willing to lend a hand to get his body to contort in the required manner.
 

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You can argue race and religion are not the same thing but you can't argue that the card wasn't played.

“It’s something I’ve never, ever done in my life and I’ll never intend to do that in my life,” he said.

It’s part of my practice in my religion — I’m a peaceful person. And I’ll continue to conduct myself in that manner.”
Didn't realise that - quite pathetic.
 

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We need West Coast's player advocate. Remember the time one of them collected LT in the groin and they went to tribunal arguing Lindsay was a known stager. Got off the charge by vilifying the victim.
Tried but Shuey got 2 weeks anyway. Charge was downgraded to body but points ended up still 2 weeks.

Poor LT of course got no chance to defend himself. Much like trial by media or Benny Gale.
 

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2 weeks is reasonable for that hit given his record. At most maybe 3. Lamb grabbed him and I've done exactly what Houli did before in response. Its sposed to be a hard contact sport played by tough people. This is a tribunal decision and probably alot more reasonable than any MRP ones without people arguing the merits of both sides of the argument. Its not as bad a LTs hit that got him his first suspension this year.

What is unreasonable are the Waite, Cunnington (and most recent Lindsay Thomas) suspensions. The MRP is a joke.

If the AFL wanted to make a real statement it would come out and suspend Oliver for 3 weeks too.
 
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