Hear, Hear! Robert Walls!

[CJH]

Comment by Robert Walls in todays Age cut's to the essence of the issue with Libba:

"If Tony Liberatore was responsible to the felling of Matthew Knights 100 metres of the ball at the MCG on Saturday, then he should give the game away.

And, if he was responsible and feels the need to soldier on, then his club should do him a favour and insist that he retire.

...If Liberatore split the unsuspecting Knight's head open, then he has become a pathetic figure on our football fields...

...then Knights, his wife, his young son and the game itself deserve much better..."

This is the core of the matter. Sure we are angry at one of our own being unfairly felled, but even non-Tigers find this offensive.

It drags our game into the gutter in a way that not even Rugby League achieve.

Libba has had to reinvent himself as a filthy little pig in order to survive and yes, this is pathetic.

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[TigerTank]

Beautifully said CJH.

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[Rooboy 96]

Originally posted by CJH:
Libba has had to reinvent himself as a filthy little pig in order to survive and yes, this is pathetic.

Re-invent himself... yeah sure... he has been doing it for years... and because he hits one of Richmond's pretty boys... he has suddenly re-invented himself...

at least USC and Robert (I have no brain) Walls will be too busy with Libba to worry about us for a couple of weeks...

 

[Dan26]

Probably the only sensible and intelleigent thing I have heard Robert Walls say.

 

[CJH]

Originally posted by Rooboy 96:

Re-invent himself... yeah sure... he has been doing it for years... and because he hits one of Richmond's pretty boys... he has suddenly re-invented himself...

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That is exactly what I meant Rooboy. He hasn't suddenly reinvented himself, it has been happening since Wallace told him change or be out of here.



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[THE ICON]

Originally posted by Rooboy 96:

at least USC and Robert (I have no brain) Walls will be too busy with Libba to worry about us for a couple of weeks...

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NOBODY WORRIES ABOUT YOU ROOTARD!!

YOU ARE GONE, AND YESTERDAYS NEWS.


THE ICON

 

[Rooboy 96]

You still do little icon and it makes me so happy...

 

[dees01]

Totally agree with what Robert Walls said. It has happened once to often as far as I am concerned.

 

[Danny Chook Fan Club]

I'm inclined to think there's a bit of an over-reaction here. If what is generally believed is actually true, then it's not a great piece of fair play or sportsmanship, but it's hardly the worst act ever committed on a footy field. Is it worse than what Aaron Lord was alleged to have done last week? Worse than defenders dropping knees, elbows, fists and feet on prone forwards after marking contests? I don't think so.

Libba's got plenty of form, so it's hardly unexpected that something like this could happen. The issue in my mind is that Richmond allowed it to ruin their focus on the game, and they lost a match they couldn't afford to if they're to make the finals. I think that's where a lot of frustration and anger is coming from.

Talk of "payback time" and the like does nothing when the points are gone and you don't see the Dogs again until Round 17. Richmond might be completely out of contention by then, and the game could be meaningless. Meanwhile, they're about to lose two key midfielders on video charges for crucial upcoming games. With the likelihood of King, Campbell and Knights all missing for the next few rounds at least, the Tigers could find themselves 1-4 or 1-5 quick-smart.

It's time to move on and concentrate on yourselves Tigers.

 

[Ted's Robot]

Is Knights the only person to ever bleed on a football field. This has been blown out of all proportion. Libba was bleeding in last years game against the bombers but did we see front page news about that. NO Way.
Was Knights even knocked unconscious? Why didn't Robert (w***er) Walls tell Aaron Lord to give the game away. Double Standards. What happened to innocent until proven guity?

 

[Dave]

Now now Rooboy, Caro wrote a positive article about you on the weekend.

 

[Rooboy 96]

let me get this right USC writes Carey is a champion rivetting reading... tell us what we already know USC... or conspire against us... either way you know what we think of you...

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

blown out of proportion?oh so a player who is watching where the ball is and is KING HIT by a gutless little twirp is blown out of proportion.correct me if im wrong here but isnt this exactly what the afl want to stamp out of the game?
as far as im concerned this should make headlines for the rest of the year just to highlight what steps libber takes to stay in the game in fact he should hand back his brownlow medal he is doing past medalists a total injustice by even claiming to have won a brownlow.
and as for some in here who think frawley,s actions on the weekend was like dobing well when u see one of your players being KING HIT what would u expect him to just take it on the chin?
and to those who are firing at frawley,s morals what about wallace he obviously has to take some blame to libbers actions of the past 4yrs so plz dont question frawly,s morals when wallace.s morals should be the one under the microscope.
cheers!

 

[schimma_20]

Has anyone ever seen Knights as mad as he was after libba belted him l know l haven't for a ball player like him to react the way he did shows just how bad the incident was.I say rub Libba out for the rest of the season and if Romero not careful he can go to.

 

[CJH]

Originally posted by schimma_20:
Has anyone ever seen Knights as mad as he was after libba belted him l know l haven't for a ball player like him to react the way he did shows just how bad the incident was.I say rub Libba out for the rest of the season and if Romero not careful he can go to.

The only other time he has been upset was when he had a crack back at Brett Spinks down at Geelong one day.

That had nothing, however, on his reaction on Saturday! After being sent of with the blood rule he was wanting to take a crack at the Bulldogs bench - Richmond doctor Chris Bradshaw had to restrain him.

I think you point is entirely valid Schimma. People don't think of Knights as a dirty player, but expect it from Libba!



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[Ted's Robot]

Seems like the truth as come out now. There was no king hit. Loser, weak as piss Knights ran at Libba and came off second best.
Have a big sook. Why did Knights have a go at Robbins. You tigers are so innocent you should be called the saints. Keep dreaming!!!

 

[Go Libba]

Finally Ted, someone who's speaking in facts. What a load of crap we've had to put up with from people who didn't see the incident. Lets all jump on the trial by media bandwagon - you bunch of media puppets! The great news is, if justice is truly done, then the Tigers will be without Knights, Cappbell (their soft-**** LOYAL! Captain) & Daffy - another year of a 9th - 16th place finish looms big at Richmond!!

 

[kenny_lingers]

hear hear Ted Robot & Go Libba, but Roos 96 u are spot on:- Wallsy is the biggest soft****, whining, Carlton loving twat, writing crap and getting away with it for too long. Since Lethal Leigh, Big Carl and Sheeds used to put the frighteners into him he's really got it in for the hard blokes on the field.
So here's a better writer: http://www.afl.com.au/news/story_219819.htm
take special note of comments re: Wayne Campbell - that's why he's soft gentlemen!

re: Knights going mad: Let's face it you'd be angry too if you'd just been sorted out by a bloke 6" shorter than you and come out of it looking the way Knightsy did, like a dog running off with his tail between his legs and in front of his wife too, how embarrassing.

 

[Westy Boy]

Originally posted by kenny_lingers:
So here's a better writer: http://www.afl.com.au/news/story_219819.htm

Cheers for the article Kenny_Lingers! So good I think I might as well post a couple of paragraphs.

"The most telling moment came when Campbell returned to the field later in the quarter, having been forced off under the blood rule. He ran at a good pace from the bench directly at Liberatore. It was some distance and expectation grew with every step. Liberatore saw him coming and not one muscle flinched. Not one goosebump appeared. Campbell kept coming until a step or two away and then changed direction, said something to Liberatore and ran off to his position. As a gesture that began full of menace and symbolism, it ended up meek and hollow.

The game was won there and then. The Bulldogs knew there was nothing that Richmond could do, that all the words and bustling from the Tigers would amount to nothing. Captain Campbell had put himself and therefore his team into a position from which they could only lose. Had the skipper ran into Liberatore -- bumped him, pushed, struck him, whatever, then he would have given a free kick away. That would have been a moment that the Bulldogs would have thrilled in. Libba would have clapped in his face. Other Bulldogs would have rushed to further belittle Campbell. The Tigers skipper picked a fight he couldn't win. Liberatore had picked a fight he knew he could and would."

Stick that up your arse Robert Walls, you pathetic excuse for a second rate failed coach/journalist.

"Some commentators need to look at themselves in the mirror and think about their own football history."
David Smorgon.

 

[The Dutchman!]

Bit bloody rich coming from Walls given some of the stunts he's pulled as a coach over the years involving targeting players...

 

[CJH]

Originally posted by kenny_lingers:
So here's a better writer: http://www.afl.com.au/news/story_219819.htm
take special note of comments re: Wayne Campbell - that's why he's soft gentlemen!

You are kidding aren't you? Patrick Smith is to Richmond as Caroline Wilson is to the Kangaroos.

You cannot read a single word he says about us without factoring in the huge anti-Richmond bias.



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[Frodo]

Libba is without doubt a dirty little turd. But then again the game is rife with them.
Ropbert Walls, writing in the 'rag'can sook all he likes but he needs to take a good look at some of his own players first. Remember shheds and the Mitch white incident. Exactly the same thing, a charge and an elbow in defence. Don't charge opponents off the ball if you don't want to get hurt. CJH, what sooky comments.

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[Rooboy 96]

Originally posted by CJH:
You are kidding aren't you? Patrick Smith is to Richmond as Caroline Wilson is to the Kangaroos.

CJH... glad to see you finally agree she is a biased reporter that enjoys writing distructive articles about the clubs she doesn't like... Kangaroos and The Bulldogs... but please in future get her name right... USC...

 

[BMD]

Some of the hysterical media coverage (R Walls) has been a disgrace.

Sure, it's an unsavoury incident and Libba should be rubbed out for quite some time (esp considering his record) but to say he should give the game away is ridiculous.

One thing about Libba, if you let him and the other Dogs get under your skin, you're beaten.

 

[CJH]

Originally posted by Frodo in thread Tribunal Cheats Again:

Got sod all to do with 'eyes on the ball', it was reckless at least....and your millimetres mean that Shaun Rehn must only be 4 millimetres tall.

BTW....what the hell does 'sooky' mean?

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oops..dictionary.......timid, bashful...............


You really thing that describes Frodo?

Originally posted by Frodo:


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Exactly the same thing, a charge and an elbow in defence. Don't charge opponents off the ball if you don't want to get hurt. CJH, what sooky comments.

Do you really think that describes CJH? Timid, Bashful?

That is aside from the point.

What is now undisputeable is that Liberatore has struck Knights intentionally to the forehead with his elbow.

The only aspect that is now in dispute is whether it was self defence or not. Just because Libba says it was carries no weight whatsoever.

If it came down to taking one word over another, who are you more likely to believe?

A fair ball player with 240 games to his credit or a proven dirty player like Libba?

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