Jetta suspension

[Dazzler9]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-05-18/star-eagle-jetta-hit-with-onegame-ban-for-heavy-tackle

I'd like to get opinion on this one. I can't take my bias out of this one, so am seeking thoughts as to how other's view Jetta's suspension.

 

[00Stinger]

Dangerous tackle, pinged his arms and hit his head hard into the ground forcing the player off the field.

By the rules of the law that is illegal.

 

[Gunf]

Pinned the arms and concussed the bloke 1 week

 

[Dazzler9]

Pinned the arms and concussed the bloke 1 week

He came back on, didn't he?

 

[Gunf]

He came back on, didn't he?

If he did my bad but either way he was forced of the ground for 20+mins due to an illegal tackle

 

[Dazzler9]

If he did my bad but either way he was forced of the ground for 20+mins due to an illegal tackle

i THINK THERE'S SOME CONFUSION (IN MY MIND) AS TO WHETHER he actually had concussion. But okay, the view seems to be a week for Jetta was appropriate.

 

[Dees7]

He came back on, didn't he?

No

 

[Dazzler9]

No

ok, my bad.

 

[kane249]

Smith did come back on the field for a brief period, then went back off again after and didn't come back on.

 

[Wayne Dwop]

I was half watching and flicking channels but I saw a player on the bench playing with his phone. Not even sure which match it was. Could this be Smith?

 

[4THAWN]

If this happens on the MCG, blokes head hits the soft ground, doesn't get concussed and Jetta likely doesn't get suspended.

But because they take the injury caused into consideration(When they F*kn shouldnt because it allows for confusion around what is a legal action and what isn't a legal action) and they rock hard ground of Optus stadium caused a concussion, he'll get a week.

 

[Topkent]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-05-18/star-eagle-jetta-hit-with-onegame-ban-for-heavy-tackle

I'd like to get opinion on this one. I can't take my bias out of this one, so am seeking thoughts as to how other's view Jetta's suspension.

There was probably 20 tackles in that game that were more aggressive but Jettas caused the damage. Its a stupid way to judge a tackle.

 

[Off Tap]

Agree with Topkent but it's the rules and he needs to wear it.

Pins the arms and cops a week.

 

[ConcreteWaters]

He came back on, didn't he?

Yep. Tackle happened with 16 minutes to go, he was standing in the middle of the ground next to Gov with 10 minutes to go.
Any word on a delayed concussion in the medical report?
If there was, unfortunately can't pin the arms and let a bloke hit his head.

 

[The Falcon Strike]

Part of the problem is that Smith was completely unaware (of pretty much everything) and did very little to actually brace himself.

I'd argue it wasn't a sling tackle - but he did take him to ground

There was zero malice in the Jetta tackle - taking him to ground simply removes his ability to dispose of the ball legally.

The reality is thought - the AFL have undertaken a risk assessment - and feel that future lawsuits around concussion pose a greater risk to the game than disaffecting fans.

And the Jetta finding is not inconsistent with other penalties