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[Jiska]

No not necessarily. Cases have been referred directly to the tribunal previously and only received a week. I just think it will be up to the tribunal due to the nature of the offence.

If Bucks got a week for wiping his face on a players jumper 20 years ago, you’d think smearing it on a cheek would be two weeks at an absolute minimum, likely three.

 

[mochacinolatte]

Just make it 4 weeks so I can just rip the band aid off.

 

[Scythe]

Just make it 4 weeks so I can just rip the band aid off.

Hell, I'll do it for two weeks

 

[Jiska]

Confirmed as going direct to tribunal.

Mitch with the Sandra Sully

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[Kadog]

2 weeks will be the verdict imo. That’s a hold.

 

[SC fish]

2 weeks will be the verdict imo. That’s a hold.

Yep, hopefully ZZ can cover, if not then McAndrew

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Hopefully he played junior basketball

 

[Kadog]

Hopefully he played junior basketball

If it was Pendles, McGrath would have got suspended for wiping it off.

#GOATjuice

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Derka derka?

 

[WaynesWorld19]

2 weeks will be the verdict imo. That’s a hold.

I'll go 3 weeks .....early season, AFL usually like to send strong messages ......B4 tapering off sentences as the season progresses

 

[Pathetic Pittman]

I'll go 3 weeks .....early season, AFL usually like to send strong messages early on ......B4 tapering off sentences

agree - large gnashing of teeth factor

 

[Scythe]

If it's two for Xerri, I'm still trading to Bont, IDGAF. Essendon and Hawthorn midfields over the next two weeks for Bont, plus it lets me put McAndrew back in flex.

 

[gutsroy]

Gardiner and Answerth OUT might open the door for a ZZ return?

Think ZZ holders might be in OK spot

 

[SC fish]

Think ZZ holders might be in OK spot

ZZ is the new Xerri

 

[gutsroy]

Hopefully he played junior basketball

You magnificent bastard

 

[croweater 41]

We will all know tonight assuming it doesn't go into tomorrow morning sometime.

 

[CaptainChardonnay]

2 weeks will be the verdict imo. That’s a hold.

I'll go 3 weeks .....early season, AFL usually like to send strong messages ......B4 tapering off sentences as the season progresses

agree - large gnashing of teeth factor

He's getting 4 minimum..... maybe as much as 6-8.

Not saying I agree one way or another, but he's absolutely going for plenty.

 

[54Dogs]

Is it illegal to wipe your own blood on someone else australia?

 

[stevebbb]

Is CCJ going to be Norf's ruck?

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Is CCJ going to be Norf's ruck?

Yes ....the alternatives IIRC are injured

 

[JuddgementDay]

He's getting 4 minimum..... maybe as much as 6-8.

Not saying I agree one way or another, but he's absolutely going for plenty.

AFL have been stepping up on the image of their brand e.g. jumper punching - unfortunately, there’s no way this will be a soft penalty

 

[54Dogs]

AFL have been stepping up on the image of their brand e.g. jumper punching - unfortunately, there’s no way this will be a soft penalty

I think it will be the equivalent of the Rankine slur, so 4 weeks. But no surprise if it's 6

 

[Scythe]

AFL have been stepping up on the image of their brand e.g. jumper punching - unfortunately, there’s no way this will be a soft penalty

If they're serious about jumper punching, Nas should go for the double fist to Berry's chin. Haven't heard a peep about it though

 

[JuddgementDay]

If they're serious about jumper punching, Nas should go for the double fist to Berry's chin. Haven't heard a peep about it though

Oh - there are flaws in the execution, but it’s all about the messaging!