Hall/Thompson

[1jasonoz]

Doubt he would walk over to barry and knock him over if he was tying his shoelaces up in the park.

Face it north supporters, you are wrong.

What do you mean in the park?

 

[MF]

This wouldn't have happened at Sydney. Our trainers used to tie Barry's shoe laces up for him.

 

[Bodicifer]

Fair overreaction from people on both side of the argument.

I think if both Thompson and Hall were to receive a fine then justice would have been served, at least in this instance.

In future the umpires should start paying frees for this shit and it won't be an issue.[/quote]


You are absolutely spot on. Two blokes are going to get rubbed out because of something the umpires should have nipped it in the bud to start with.

 

[TeamHurley]

What do you mean in the park?

an environment outside of the football field where he is not protected by rules.

 

[TeamHurley]

What if Bazza's dog dropped a big steamer in the park and Bazza didn;t pick it up Just saying

lol

 

[breeno]

Interesting that the Hall reaction has drawn such a response.

What Thompson did isn't new. I have seen this occur on MULTIPLE occassions. It happened between Scarlett and Cloke on Friday night, has happened at the North Melbourne vs West Coast game (between Scott McMahon and Ashley Hansen).

Hall's reaction has brought this niggling tactic into the spotlight.

It will be interesting to see what the AFL have to say about it. I think it has been blown out of proportion to the extent that most North and Bulldogs supporters are eagerly awaiting 1 August.

The only issue I had with the Hall incident was with other North players getting involved as he was leaving the ground. I don't think that Pratt and Firrito needed to get involved as all Hall was doing was leaving the ground.

The game from that point turned quite spiteful. It will be interesting to see what the MRP findings will be. I hope it doesn't turn into the "trial by media" circus that has happened in the past - if it does I can forsee Hall, Thompson and Firrito getting weeks (although I don't necessarily agree that any of them should).

One incident that I missed (and haven't seen footage of) was between Eagleton and Ziebell. Has anyone seen it? I heard a number of people in the area that I sit in complain about what had happened but wasn't able to ascertain (as I didn't see it) what had happened. It did draw some tension between Eagleton and Rawllings.

See my post on the North board. Eagleton dropped Ziebell behind play, Ziebs got up and returned the favour, Eagleton threw his hands in the air for a free kick.

If a veteran dropping a 19 year old behind play isn't a cheap shot, I don't know what is.

 

[TigerTime88]

Seriously Thompson was just doing his job be a niggling defender and guess what it worked and Barry got sent off the ground. All this shit about sportsmanship and crap is the biggest load. If you walk over the line be prepared for anything. Barry fired up as you would expect and he did nothing wrong either.

BIGGEST F***** BEATUP...

 

[Ant_]

Learn how to read, genius

Just a north supporter on a red who thinks he is funny .

 

[breeno]

Just keep on being in denial about Squibb Thompson's scum tactics.

You're known to hate everything North Melbourne and love Barry Hall, your opinion is as biased as a Bulldogs or North supporters'.

 

[_Mike_]

This whole Thompson/Hall thing has become a big joke on the BF forums.. After all, North supporters needed something to take away from the fact that they got flogged on the scoreboard yet again.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

You're known to hate everything North Melbourne and love Barry Hall, your opinion is as biased as a Bulldogs or North supporters'.

I'm just saying that, if Hall goes, so should Scott Thompson. But some of your supporters are defending Thompson's tactics and he does have history on his side for these sorts of things.

Yeah, I love Barry Hall, but, my opinion isn't clouded like some think it is, I have the gut feeling that the AFL will suspend Hall. Is that the right outcome? No it isn't. Especially, if they dont do anything in regards to Thompson.

And there are rules in regards to inciting the opposition players such as this incident.

If Hall gets suspended, so should Thompson. And i believe, his tactics after the incident on Hall, did change. Thompson did play Hall differently.

 

[breeno]

What pushing over a player doing his shoelaces? Yeah right.....If the squibb at any guts, he would have waited to do that, until Hall had tied his shoelaces. He would have ran.

How the argument has changed.

So firstly, Thompson was provoking Barry by consistently pushing and bumping him off of the ball, but secondly, he was so weak that the only time he pushed or bumped Barry was when he was tying his shoelaces up?

You can have a slice of cake, and eat it too if you want.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

How the argument has changed.

So firstly, Thompson was provoking Barry by consistently pushing and bumping him off of the ball, but secondly, he was so weak that the only time he pushed or bumped Barry was when he was tying his shoelaces up?

You can have a slice of cake, and eat it too if you want.

How has the argument changed? Read what I have been saying please? Instead, of changing my words, like so many of your supporters like to do.

 

[breeno]

I'm just saying that, if Hall goes, so should Scott Thompson. But some of your supporters are defending Thompson's tactics and he does have history on his side for these sorts of things.

Yeah, I love Barry Hall, but, my opinion isn't clouded like some think it is, I have the gut feeling that the AFL will suspend Hall. Is that the right outcome? No it isn't. Especially, if they dont do anything in regards to Thompson.

And there are rules in regards to inciting the opposition players such as this incident.

If Hall gets suspended, so should Thompson. And i believe, his tactics after the incident on Hall, did change. Thompson did play Hall differently.

Your opinion isn't clouded? Yeah, you're as impartial as Gorbachev at a nuclear arms convention, as am I.

Thompson possibly played differently because he was moved off of Hall? Just maybe?

There was a period when Hall came on and Thompson was on him, and from where I was sitting he kept the niggle up, only for Hall to respond more appropriately than he did in the first instance, by throwing Thompson's arms away and pushing him back.

I was at the game, I was disgusted in the way my team played so yes, I spent my entire time watching the Hall vs. Thompson duel.

 

[breeno]

How has the argument changed? Read what I have been saying please? Instead, of changing my words, like so many of your supporters like to do.

You said he wouldn't have pushed him because he was too scared of Hall standing upright.

Yet this whole argument is over Thompson's continual tactics, including when Hall was standing up.

I really don't know how you can push someone standing up but not be pushing someone standing up.

 

[rb214]

Picken was doing the exact same thing to Harvey. Niggling him all day. Where is the outcry about that??

Is it because Hall is a idiot and can`t contain his temper and manages to take the bait every time?

So its ok to niggle Harvey all day but not Hall is that correct?

 

[TheGoatBaron]

Your opinion isn't clouded? Yeah, you're as impartial as Gorbachev at a nuclear arms convention, as am I.

Thompson possibly played differently because he was moved off of Hall? Just maybe?

There was a period when Hall came on and Thompson was on him, and from where I was sitting he kept the niggle up, only for Hall to respond more appropriately than he did in the first instance, by throwing Thompson's arms away and pushing him back.

I was at the game, I was disgusted in the way my team played so yes, I spent my entire time watching the Hall vs. Thompson duel.

And do you read what I say? I guess not! And you're unbiased as well? Pfft!

Wow, you trying to be funny with the 1st line!

North's tactics against Hall was a disgrace!

If Thompson doesn't get suspended, then the MRP is a disgrace.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

Is it because Hall is a inbred and can`t contain his temper and manages to take the bait every time?

And North supporters aren't biased? Some even fail to mention Thompson's bullshit antics.

 

[Pigdog]

Seriously Thompson was just doing his job be a niggling defender and guess what it worked and Barry got sent off the ground. All this shit about sportsmanship and crap is the biggest load. If you walk over the line be prepared for anything. Barry fired up as you would expect and he did nothing wrong either.

BIGGEST F***** BEATUP...

Times have changed and with the AFL bringing in a new rule every 5 minutes to cut down out of play incidents views like these have been long forgotten about.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

SPECULATION is mounting that Barry Hall will be free to play on Friday night.

The Herald Sun understands Hall will be fined when the match review panel releases its findings shortly.

It is believed the fine will be less than $5000.

Official confirmation is expected within an hour.

Hall was reported after putting Kangaroos defender Scott Thompson in a headlock at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/barry-hall-may-be-free-to-play/story-e6frf9jf-1225870631749

This was posted on another thread thanks to PHX. If true, the correct outcome will have occured and the suspension calls from North supporters would have been for nothing.

 

[breeno]

And do you read what I say? I guess not! And you're unbiased as well? Pfft!

Wow, you trying to be funny with the 1st line!

North's tactics against Hall was a disgrace!

If Thompson doesn't get suspended, then the MRP is a disgrace.

You accuse me of not reading what you say (which you so eloquently express by the way), then you make a comment about my first line (which clearly shows you have paid attention to it), but then try and suggest I said I'm not biased? I clearly state I am in the same category as you, biased.

Aside from the light headbutt, I cannot see what Thompson can get suspended for. He did nothing outside of the current rules, and he's certainly not a pioneer in "niggling".

 

[TheGoatBaron]

You accuse me of not reading what you say (which you so eloquently express by the way), then you make a comment about my first line (which clearly shows you have paid attention to it), but then try and suggest I said I'm not biased? I clearly state I am in the same category as you, biased.

Aside from the light headbutt, I cannot see what Thompson can get suspended for. He did nothing outside of the current rules, and he's certainly not a pioneer in "niggling".

Read what I said, I am not going to point it out again.

Thompson's tactics on playing Hall did changed, you did not see that? And you were suppose to be at the game.

Don't twist my words again!

 

[breeno]

Read what I said, I am not going to point it out again.

Thompson's tactics on playing Hall did changed, you did not see that? And you were suppose to be at the game.

Don't twist my words again!

Yes, I was supposed to be at the game. I will state again, Thompson's tactics didn't change because he was moved onto Hall, Josh Smith was moved to full back which I found quite intriguing.

When Thompson was on Hall during the Third Quarter, his tactics hadn't changed; he kept niggling Hall, and Hall responded appropriately, but nudging, pushing and occasionally giving a sly elbow back.

 

[rb214]

And North supporters aren't biased? Some even fail to mention Thompson's bullshit antics.

How was Thompson different to Picken?

Thats football you get harasssed and niggled. If your dumb enough to take the bait you lose.

What about what Ablett and Judd cop?? Why is it so cowardly when it is done to Hall but not Judd??

 

[immortalmike]

I think everyone should just relax.

North fans: your team were beaten by 70 points and went the man all day deal with it. You aren't the first team to do it and won't be the last. Stop acting like sooks and admit to it and move on.

Dogs fans: Thompson is scum but he did nothing outside the rules, neither did Barry. Anyone suggesting there should be suspensions from any of these instances is a joke. We had Libba on our team for God's sake. At worst there should have been a couple of free kicks to Hall and one to Thompson for the headlock and a couple of fines.

It is the AFL and umpires who have failed here. The umpires lost control.