MRP / Trib. Ablett offered 1 week for striking Miles

[Max Milburn]

Really... You had to tempt the haters?

You don't think BR(ad)EXIT is enough for them?

 

[JackFlash]

Ablett is being run out of the game, the football vultures and footy numbnuts are winning. There was nothing in this inicdent as Miles took a wonderfully executed dive with the umpire just a metre away, he milked a free kick and that's all it was.....Ablett should consider retirement form this weak game ...

 

[Max Milburn]

Ablett is being run out of the game, the football vultures and footy numbnuts are winning. There was nothing in this inicdent as Miles took a wonderfully executed dive with the umpire just a metre away, he milked a free kick and that's all it was.....Ablett should consider retirement form this weak game ...

I did laugh...

 

[winty]

It would be interesting to know what had pushed Gary over the last month, but hopefully now he has been suspended with virtually no hope of yet another reprieve, he'll pull his head in and get back in with playing.

Obviously he hasn't been racking up the suspensions this year, but it wouldn't hurt to pull him into a meeting with the leadership group & they can talk about expectations, especially from senior players - 3 of the last 4 weeks haven't been a good look and it needs to be addressed

I blame the booing instigated by the Hawks fans.

 

[Sticksman]

It's a delight and pretty much a privilage to watch the champ live and up close as he weaves his magic. I'm going to miss that on Saturday.

 

[romeohwho]

It would be interesting to know what had pushed Gary over the last month, but hopefully now he has been suspended with virtually no hope of yet another reprieve, he'll pull his head in and get back in with playing.

Obviously he hasn't been racking up the suspensions this year, but it wouldn't hurt to pull him into a meeting with the leadership group & they can talk about expectations, especially from senior players - 3 of the last 4 weeks haven't been a good look and it needs to be addressed

My theory- a new baby- sleep issues? A bit rattled by the furore over his ‘like’ of Folau’s post. And the old player whose body can’t quite do what it used to do. (not that his footy has dropped off too much!) All combining to make him a bit cranky?

 

[witsend]

It would be interesting to know what had pushed Gary over the last month, but hopefully now he has been suspended with virtually no hope of yet another reprieve, he'll pull his head in and get back in with playing.

Obviously he hasn't been racking up the suspensions this year, but it wouldn't hurt to pull him into a meeting with the leadership group & they can talk about expectations, especially from senior players - 3 of the last 4 weeks haven't been a good look and it needs to be addressed

In this incident it was the repeated sharp punches to the chest by Miles. What’s he meant to do if the umpires allow a player to repeatedly strike him in a manner the AFL claimed they were targeting this season? I’m not saying he won’t or shouldn’t get a well, but I AM saying Miles should be suspended for an unnecessary punch to Ablett and then for staging.


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[Hinkley29]

Those who are saying that Gaz needs to calm down and change the way he is playing need to be careful what they wish for.

It feels to me like he is playing with a real chip on his shoulder, like he has a lot to prove, and this has manifested a bit in him playing a little angry.

I for one like the new angry Gary, his form is hard to argue with. If it means he has the odd indiscretion then so be it. Long live Angry Gary.

 

[witsend]

Don’t be surprised if Ablett appeals and gets off. He wants to maintain his clean record. And in this case I think he has a point. He was punched initially and repeatedly by Miles. If you look at the second from on angle he wasn’t even looking at Miles when the “punch” occurred. The main footage shows that any contact to the chin was debatable at best. He’s got enough to appeal and the previous two incidents will not and should not affect this case. Taken in isolation no one would be screaming for Ablett’s head on a stick.


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[Generalissimo]

Probably due to be managed anyway. Cue howls of outrage from the Richmond nongs when they realise he can't get injured or suspended against the Swans and will be well rested for our game against the Tiggers.

 

[Mahlepi]

In this incident it was the repeated sharp punches to the chest by Miles. What’s he meant to do if the umpires allow a player to repeatedly strike him in a manner the AFL claimed they were targeting this season? I’m not saying he won’t or shouldn’t get a well, but I AM saying Miles should be suspended for an unnecessary punch to Ablett and then for staging.


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totally agree
the afl was outraged after the gaff incident

WAKE UP AFL

 

[romeohwho]

Those who are saying that Gaz needs to calm down and change the way he is playing need to be careful what they wish for.

It feels to me like he is playing with a real chip on his shoulder, like he has a lot to prove, and this has manifested a bit in him playing a little angry.

I for one like the new angry Gary, his form is hard to argue with. If it means he has the odd indiscretion then so be it. Long live Angry Gary.

Haha yep. I did note that for 17 years and 328 games of non angry Gary he did struggle to impact on the game.

 

[cats_09]

Those who are saying that Gaz needs to calm down and change the way he is playing need to be careful what they wish for.

It feels to me like he is playing with a real chip on his shoulder, like he has a lot to prove, and this has manifested a bit in him playing a little angry.

I for one like the new angry Gary, his form is hard to argue with. If it means he has the odd indiscretion then so be it. Long live Angry Gary.

Nothing wrong with playing angry or playing with aggression, but it has to be controlled and not stupid like he's been doing.

You can play hard and bring aggression without needing to play as close to the edge as he has been - one or two steps back and he isn't drawing the attention to himself that he has this last month

 

[Stan The Caddy]

Chris Scott needs to be sacked for this.
He's turned Ablett into a thug.

Finally... this thread making some sense!

 

[Shadow89]

Don’t be surprised if Ablett appeals and gets off. He wants to maintain his clean record. And in this case I think he has a point. He was punched initially and repeatedly by Miles. If you look at the second from on angle he wasn’t even looking at Miles when the “punch” occurred. The main footage shows that any contact to the chin was debatable at best. He’s got enough to appeal and the previous two incidents will not and should not affect this case. Taken in isolation no one would be screaming for Ablett’s head on a stick.


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Already been stated that they won't appeal. It's not his choice anyway, which a lot of people forget. It's the clubs, and there's no way they would appeal this even if Gary wanted them to

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Gazz is starting to turn into his old man in his old age LOL

 

[frggr]

Ahhh Richmond supporters:

Can we please boo the crap out of Ablett. I'd also like to see him targeted on field. Clearly doesn't like it.

Should've been two, why did Dusty get 2? I guess its Good guy clause, Dusty's got tatts = Bad

AFL gave "gazza" a week just so he could rest up for the tiges


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Remember guys.

You can punch some campaigner square in the jaw twice and only get 1 week. As long as it doesn't break their jaw like Gaff did to Brayshaw.


Where is the 'potential to cause injury' here hmm?

We should re-draft Miles in the mid season draft tonight, play him Friday week and let him get some payback on the shiny-domed sniper.

bring in townsend and tell him to kill

 

[you pick one]

People don't call me Darth Stanious for nothing you know...

Is that Latin for

 

[Hinkley29]

Haha yep. I did note that for 19 years and 328 games of non angry Gary he did struggle to impact on the game.

Angry Gary is impacting the game a hell of a lot more than Passive Gary did last year.

 

[Catman]

No issue with the suspension. Rest will do him good and he'll return to torment Richmond just like the old man did for his entire career.

 

[The rabbi]

Ablett is being run out of the game, the football vultures and footy numbnuts are winning. There was nothing in this inicdent as Miles took a wonderfully executed dive with the umpire just a metre away, he milked a free kick and that's all it was.....Ablett should consider retirement form this weak game ...

 

[RegHickeyStand]

Don’t need him to beat Sydney. We have a good enough side to get the job done.

Rested and ready to open Richmond a new one. Works well

Just bring in someone like for like. A player with a similar skill set.
Ha ha. j/k

 

[Play it Sam]

It would be interesting to know what had pushed Gary over the last month, but hopefully now he has been suspended with virtually no hope of yet another reprieve, he'll pull his head in and get back in with playing.

Obviously he hasn't been racking up the suspensions this year, but it wouldn't hurt to pull him into a meeting with the leadership group & they can talk about expectations, especially from senior players - 3 of the last 4 weeks haven't been a good look and it needs to be addressed

Screaming baby=Screaming baby. Lack of sleep etc. Good excuse.
Not the end of the world, can't fault his actual play. I don't remember Hodge or Mitchell being lambasted by their own players or supporters.
As for the managed rest, pure supposition, I'd prefer him on field for the Swannies.

 

[AM]

Those who are saying that Gaz needs to calm down and change the way he is playing need to be careful what they wish for.

It feels to me like he is playing with a real chip on his shoulder, like he has a lot to prove, and this has manifested a bit in him playing a little angry.

I for one like the new angry Gary, his form is hard to argue with. If it means he has the odd indiscretion then so be it. Long live Angry Gary.

Love Gaz and don't mind him playing angry. But it needs to be controlled anger. Three "indiscretions" in such a short period is not controlled anger.

Despite the MRO supposedly not taking into account priors, London to a brick he did this time. It would have been a fine - at most - had it been his first "indiscretion"

 

[Stan The Caddy]

Is that Latin for View attachment 681667

I'm not sure, I don't know Latin. I wasn't around in those times like you were... Lol