Katie Brennan appeal - Wins battle with AFL

[KingNothing]

Thing is, changing the rule is a good call. Just scale the fines to be more appropriate for AFLW wages.

BUT

They didn’t want fines. They wanted suspensions. They asked for that rule. They brokered that deal. They signed off on it. It was what they wanted... until all of a sudden it didn’t suit them and then it was “sexist”. That’s what I can’t stand every time I see this in the news.

 

[Mkcaptain]

Still don't understand why you'd rather pay a fine than get a reprimand. Its not like getting 2 reprimands in 7 games is going to be a common occurrence.

 

[Starburns_]

Still don't understand why you'd rather pay a fine than get a reprimand. Its not like getting 2 reprimands in 7 games is going to be a common occurrence.

Unless like Brennan, you can't tackle properly.

 

[dylan93]

Successfully sooked her way out of a 2 game ban...

 

[Bored_Pie]

What a sook

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Good on her for not accepting a poorly adjudicated tackle.

 

[Chubberson]

What an absolute sook.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

I don't understand the reasoning behind the excuse.

"Want to bring it in line with mens".

So are they going to play 3x the amount of games so that the 3 strikes rule is fair to the men?

If the men are playing 3x as many games, shouldn't they receive 3x as many minor indiscretion chances?

 

[skipper kelly]

rules on the run

 

[HairyO]

Good on her for not accepting a poorly adjudicated tackle.

3 poorly laid tackles you mean.

 

[KingNothing]

Good on her for not accepting a poorly adjudicated tackle.

Good on her for not accepting the rules that her union specifically brokered when they suddenly didn’t benefit her anymore.

 

[Furn2]

So is it now 3 strikes over 22 games equals a suspension ?

 

[Frank Bunn]

Katie Brennan didn't bring up the obvious issue about equality and the rules. Men and women could compete equally in the same competition. Of course, she wouldn't have a cat in hell's chance of a professional contract for playing football.

 

[Whiskers]

I don't understand the reasoning behind the excuse.

"Want to bring it in line with mens".

So are they going to play 3x the amount of games so that the 3 strikes rule is fair to the men?

If the men are playing 3x as many games, shouldn't they receive 3x as many minor indiscretion chances?

Equality only applies where it benefits someone!

 

[DJMac]

She basically held her breath until she got her way.

 

[owen87]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-18/joint-statement-from-afl-and-katie-brennan

Western Bulldogs AFLW captain Katie Brennan and the AFL on Wednesday announced that they had resolved their differences emerging from the suspension of Ms Brennan under current AFLW rules.

The AFL acknowledges that the sanction regime established by the League for the women’s game differs from the men’s game. This regime was established in good faith and in consultation and agreement with the players through the AFLPA in 2016.

The AFL, Katie Brennan and the Western Bulldogs have agreed that, in the post-season review conducted by the AFL into all aspects of the AFLW season, the AFL will amend the differences in the sanctions regime to ensure AFLW players are not more likely to be suspended than men for identical conduct with identical disciplinary records.

The AFL has agreed that this change will mean that Katie Brennan will be available for selection for the first game of 2019.

The AFL thanks Katie and the Western Bulldogs for advocating for the changes, and they will be incorporated into the broader review of all aspects of the game in the coming months.

The AFL has invited Katie to be included in the consultation process and Katie has accepted the invitation.

AFL General Counsel Andrew Dillon said; "We are pleased to have reached this result. The establishment of the AFLW has at all times attempted to create a new league which both recognises the heritage of the game, but is also open to creating something different and unique. Our decisions are based on what is best for the growth, sustainability and popularity of the national women’s league."

"While creating something new and different, there will always be challenges and in-turn opportunities to improve. The post-season review gives us that opportunity in respect to the AFLW and broader league initiatives." Dillon said.

Katie Brennan said; "I am delighted the AFL has taken the time and responded to review and adjust the rules. I look forward to working collaboratively with the AFL, along with fellow players in the future. The decision to push for change in the rules at this vital time of development reflects the passion I have for the game and the future generations of our sport. The competition is still in its early days and that means it requires appropriate care and support for the growth and sustainability."

"It has been a great privilege to be part of the AFLW Competition over the last two years; a league that has provided so much opportunity for women and girls of all ages to play Australia’s game. I would personally like to thank Peter Gordon and the Western Bulldogs for their exceptional support and guidance during this time. I look forward to my road to recovery and returning for round one in 2019." Brennan said.

The Human Rights commission has been notified that the matter has been resolved.

 

[FRUMPY]

I'm fine if they want to change the rules. Go ahead.

But to lessen her suspension is ridiculous and is just the afl trying to sweep it under the carpet and kneel to the sexist tripe carried out by the WB.

She got suspended under the 2018 rules, should have kept the suspension as they were the rules she and everyone else played under and were ticked off by the aflw players.

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[Xtreme]

Hope she enjoys being booed and mocked from now on.

 

[Eaglemaniac]

The AFL are a bunch of soft utensils...but then what do you expect with Gil at the helm..

 

[Aardvark]

Hope she enjoys being booed and mocked from now on.

I thought you didn't go to AFLW games....

 

[HairyO]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-18/joint-statement-from-afl-and-katie-brennan

What if all the other players and the AFLPA dont want the system changed?

Does 1 club get to dictate the rules for the women?

 

[owen87]

What if all the other players and the AFLPA dont want the system changed?

Does 1 club get to dictate the rules for the women?

Well I guess those players who were happy with a suspension instead of a fine are s**t-out-of-luck now.

That it ever got to the point of the HRC is absurd; the rules were decided in conjunction with the AFLPA (Daisy Pearce said she was involved from memory) precisely because it was deemed that the rules as they applied to the AFL competition were unsuitable for the semi-professional AFLW competition.

Going down the sexism path was just poor form on behalf of the Bulldogs, and I'm glad that at the very least, this decision was made after she still served the one-game suspension for the dangerous tackle in the 2018 season.

The rules for season 2019 are now going to be altered, the way that we regularly see changes in rules and interpretations between seasons, which is what should have happened all along in my opinion.

 

[Xtreme]

I thought you didn't go to AFLW games....

I have much better things to do than go to an AFLW match. Would rather jump out of a plane without a parachute.

Doesn't change the fact that a lot of people won't be happy with her and will voice their disapproval.

 

[Quivorir]

Yet here you are posting about it. Again.

 

[Hawthorn United]

Thing is, changing the rule is a good call. Just scale the fines to be more appropriate for AFLW wages.

BUT

They didn’t want fines. They wanted suspensions. They asked for that rule. They brokered that deal. They signed off on it. It was what they wanted... until all of a sudden it didn’t suit them and then it was “sexist”. That’s what I can’t stand every time I see this in the news.

We agree to the rules, until it affects us, then dammit they're unfair!