News 2023 Injuries, Suspensions, and Concussion Protocols

[No eye deer]

Ice was pretty low on Hodors hammy, so may be fairly minor.

 

[Suma Magic]

Will Laird be suspended?

Neale had an arm free and didn’t use it to protect himself. I think he definitely tried to get the head on the ground to get the free.

I think Laird will probably get suspended though.

 

[SC fish]

Yeah Jackson tempting if Hodor is out for a while. Better bye than DC too.

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[PoopingHindi]

Will Laird be suspended?

Neale had an arm free and didn’t use it to protect himself. I think he definitely tried to get the head on the ground to get the free.

I think Laird will probably get suspended though.

the rules have changed. you can’t slam an opponent into the ground anymore regardless of the outcome…I wish they’d take the same approach with punches.
he’ll get a week.

 

[stevebbb]

Will Laird be suspended?

Neale had an arm free and didn’t use it to protect himself. I think he definitely tried to get the head on the ground to get the free.

I think Laird will probably get suspended though.

I can see a 1 week suspension offered, they'll challenge it, it goes to the tribunal, and then it's 50/50 whether he gets off or not. I reckon there'll be a media circus around it (similar to the JVR one) because Neale flops and doesn't protect himself at all.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

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Probably because there will be better scorers available. I want one of them as ruck cover, but 2 is not necessary.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

 

[Test Tickle]

I can see a 1 week suspension offered, they'll challenge it, it goes to the tribunal, and then it's 50/50 whether he gets off or not. I reckon there'll be a media circus around it (similar to the JVR one) because Neale flops and doesn't protect himself at all.

There’s been a lot of flopping and staging for free kicks lately, small blonde forwards in particular.

 

[SC fish]

Probably because there will be better scorers available. I want one of them as ruck cover, but 2 is not necessary.

Leaning towards DC after his bye should be pretty cheap. Pity Max didn't get DPP

 

[toxic]

Cincotta likes this

 

[Blackhawk42]

I don't mean this our of Supercoach related frustration, but the AFL, IMO, will have no choice but to soften the ruling around sling tackles from next season.

Rules like these ones are generally designed to change player behaviour, which works most of the time. Unfortunately, players are still confused about what constitutes a dangerous tackle and we are seeing suspensions every single week. It's getting worse, not better. In saying that, I'd argue the tackles themselves are being graded on a technicality as opposed to a legitimate dangerous action.

Some common sense will have to be utilised.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

There’s been a lot of flopping and staging for free kicks lately, small blonde forwards in particular.

Neale got someone suspended earlier in the season didn't he? Cal Ward?

 

[swindle]

Neale got someone suspended earlier in the season didn't he? Cal Ward?

Yeah he went completely limp when he didn't need to, needs to be responsibility on both the tackler and the receiver.

 

[PoopingHindi]

I can see a 1 week suspension offered, they'll challenge it, it goes to the tribunal, and then it's 50/50 whether he gets off or not. I reckon there'll be a media circus around it (similar to the JVR one) because Neale flops and doesn't protect himself at all.

JVR was different. you’re allowed to murder someone in a marking contest provided you’re making a reasonable attempt at the footy.

 

[Jaymin]

Don’t think anyone has beaten a dangerous tackle charge at the tribunal this season from memory.

 

[Blueboys11]

While Laird spun Neale to the ground, i don't think it was a real dumping motion like some (including Cerra. Not sure how Carlton think he is getting off)

 

[rocker_oz33]

Yeah Jackson tempting if Hodor is out for a while. Better bye than DC too.

We need to wait on the Hondor news .
He's a good this week ..if only out short term ...could just hold .
Witts seems a good choice is out for awhile .

 

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[TheArchitect]

I basically need two of Laird, Mitchell, and Cincotta to play in order to field 18.

Laird is the key - if he is cleared then I should be OK.

 

[evo]

I basically need two of Laird, Mitchell, and Cincotta to play in order to field 18.

Laird is the key - if he is cleared then I should be OK.

Laird hasnt been cited as of yet, presumably he is fine?

 

[Changa10]

Our defence is usually so bad this doesn't surprise me. Would have likely changed the charge to high impact and increased to 3 weeks.

Seriously though, I can't believe it was graded medium impact. Really should have challenged to get it down to low.

 

[pincrusher]

Laird hasnt been cited as of yet, presumably he is fine?

Normally around 4-5pm for MRP results.

 

[pincrusher]

Our defence is usually so bad this doesn't surprise me. Would have likely changed the charge to high impact and increased to 3 weeks.

Seriously though, I can't believe it was graded medium impact. Really should have challenged to get it down to low.

As a hawks supporter I was hoping he would be fine. As a non owner in SC he should have been rubbed out for the rest of the season.

 

[SC fish]

Every time I look at this thread I think oh no one of my players has been suspended

 

[DaveyBoy123]

Blues, Swans & Dockers all challenging their 1 week suspensions.

Hopefully it influences Christian to not bother with Laird as there are no more available slots for challenge night!