Jack Martins punch on Blakeys jaw

[Maggie5]

Blakey with his head over the ball. Martin with no eyes for the ball, solely intent on striking Blakey in the head with a first. What a cowardly act.

2 weeks is a farce. An intentional strike to the head should be at least 3 weeks.

Didn't even have eyes for the ball.

 

[Stealth69]

Protected species, should be minimum 3 if not 4

2 very lucky, and they are appealing? Won't matter

Go D's!!

 

[Stealth69]

I think you would have to look at cases that were found to be medium and high.

DVU_200823_AFL_SONSIE_SITE_202308201629_2628.mp4

This one in the VFL of Sonsie was argued by the VFL to be severe impact both at the Tribunal and on appeal, but both Tribunals found it to be high impact. The opponent who was struck, despite his initial reaction looking worrying, was not injured to any significant degree. Sonsie got a week more than Martin due to Sonsie's strike being deliberate v Martin's careless.



Which of the two impacts do you think was stronger?

 

[Rod Stroker]

Didn't even have eyes for the ball.

Irrelevant according to Carlton supporters.
They want Blakey suspended for head butting Martin's clenched first.

 

[bluebaggerjuls]

Happens 1000 times a game. There was a contest where the ball was there to be won. Unfortunately Blakey come off second best. It happens it’s footy. Anything more than a fine is laughable

 

[sherb]

Irrelevant according to Carlton supporters.
They want Blakey suspended for head butting Martin's clenched first.

We do?

 

[Gavin Excell]

In racing you can cop a reprimand for a frivolous appeal.
Surely this is up there

 

[sherb]

In racing you can cop a reprimand for a frivolous appeal.
Surely this is up there

What's an appeal cost these days?

 

[Gavin Excell]

What's an appeal cost these days?

No idea if the even was a cost

 

[Ambrosia]

Be amazing if he gets off given Merrett went for the same action on Silvagni except hit body not head

 

[kreuze_missile]

Martin will get off.

Carlton lawyers best in the business.

 

[DamoESP]

Well bugger, it seems Martins issue here is he didn't leave the ground as he tried to tackle Blakey, AFL have just shown that he would be given the all clear if he had of jumped first

 

[Karma4Pies]

Well bugger, it seems Martins issue here is he didn't leave the ground as he tried to tackle Blakey, AFL have just shown that he would be given the all clear if he had of jumped first

Yeah that's what it is isn't it.

 

[Karma4Pies]

It's a late start for this one, can't be good for preparations. I reckon it'll be after 10pm til the verdict comes in and it'll be Jack Martin

21

Jack Martin

Age

29

Ht

186cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.2

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

6.3

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

3.7

5star

G

0.9

4star

D

14.9

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

7.0

4star

M

4.3

4star

T

3.6

4star

G

1.1

5star

D

8.2

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.6

3star

2 weeks. Good for the game - you can't have gutless players like that swinging coward punches to knock the opposition out.

 

[GoPies1]

Sydney come in with a delayed concussion report.
Blows out to 3 weeks.

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Well bugger, it seems Martins issue here is he didn't leave the ground as he tried to tackle Blakey, AFL have just shown that he would be given the all clear if he had of jumped first

Knocking the ball out of a players hands is a football act. Martin’s fist were clenched as if he were knocking the ball out of Blakey’s hand.

That he entered the contest carelessly no longer matters, because he had no other options once he arrived at the point where he hit him in the face.

0 weeks.

 

[PowerBaz]

Knocking the ball out of a players hands is a football act. Martin’s fist were clenched as if he were knocking the ball out of Blakey’s hand.

That he entered the contest carelessly no longer matters, because he had no other options once he arrived at the point where he hit him in the face.

0 weeks.

Jeez what are you smoking?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

It's a late start for this one, can't be good for preparations. I reckon it'll be after 10pm til the verdict comes in and it'll be Jack Martin 2 weeks. Good for the game - you can't have gutless players like that swinging coward punches to knock the opposition out.

Not sure what they are appealing on. Looks a blatant 2 weeker

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Jeez what are you smoking?

Just say you were playing footy and s**t happens. Easy way out.

 

[PowerBaz]

Not sure what they are appealing on. Looks a blatant 2 weeker

Actually Rioli got two weeks for s slappy slap slap in the school yard, this is probably 4...... i'm joking but they seem happy to rub certain players out. if Maynards name was Rioli and did exactly the same thing would he be suspended? we all know the answer.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Judiciary won’t be happy they might miss their Maccas run if this goes late

 

[Maggie5]

Has Jack's penalty increased to 4 yet?

 

[Elixuh]

2 down to 1, so he will be available for round 1 next year. Good outcome.

 

[Corkintheocean]

1 week for intentionally punching a bloke in the head with force.

Good league we have hey?

 

[Libba39]

I'm gobsmacked by this outcome...just like Blakey was.