Mooney gets 1 week

[Strong hands Magee]

What a bloody joke. I didnt see the reply because i was at the game, bit there didn't seem to be much in it.


Cats sweat on Mooney
4:15:22 PM Mon 8 May, 2006
Paul Gough
Sportal for afl.com.au
Geelong's bid to end its losing streak in Friday night's must-win clash against St Kilda at Telstra Dome has received a huge blow after key big man Cameron Mooney was offered a one-match suspension over his clash with Melbourne's Ben Holland.

And because of his previous record Mooney does not have the option of having the suspension reduced to a reprimand after the AFL's match review panel charged with him with making contact to the face of Holland.

The incident was widely captured on television and clearly surprised Holland, although it appeared far from forceful.

The Cats can ill-afford to lose Mooney, as they try to end a four-match losing streak and get a season that started so promisingly back on track, as he is one of their most versatile players.

The panel ruled his actions a level two misconduct offence with the incident assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point), behind play (one point) and high contact (two points) - equating to 125 demerit points and a one-match suspension.

However this was increased to 162.5 points because of his previous record, which means that even if he accepts the charge and receives the 25 percent discount he will still be above the cut-off for a one-match ban with 121.88 points.

 

[geelong_boy]

I haven't seen it, but can he contest the charge?

 

[malvern]

Pathetic.

Still Moons shouldn't put himself in that position.

 

[Strong hands Magee]

I am sure Mooney barely touched his head and Holland took a soccer style over the top fall to the ground.

The umpire was right there and didn't report him, that is evidence enough to clear him IMO

Tribunal = a bunch of clueless f**kwits!

 

[jess_555]

THAT IS ABSOLUTE RUBBISH! The AFL has got this one wrong. I was at the game and saw the "incident". There was nothing in it seriously!!! The guy that Mooney pushed gently totally faked it and fell to the ground. I'm so angry! GRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr We don't need this! We need to win!

 

[LongBomb]

Did mooney even touch his head?
I'm sure I saw him knock him down with his shoulder on holland's shoulder.

He may as well contest it as he is at no risk of getting 2 weeks.

 

[Rozza44]

Maybe Mooney shouldnt of even thought about doing it in the first place, to escape all risk. Its his own fault in a way. Also his tribunal history wouldnt of helped his case. I think he has his own room at the tribunal.

Plus he is skitzo, maybe sum time in a mental facility would help him

 

[geelong_boy]

Maybe Mooney shouldnt of even thought about doing it in the first place, to escape all risk. Its his own fault in a way. Also his tribunal history wouldnt of helped his case. I think he has his own room at the tribunal.

Plus he is skitzo, maybe sum time in a mental facility would help him

Don't worry mate, no matter what he'll be back for the game versus your mob

 

[Soupy]

Please tell me we will contest this pathetic decision?

 

[JUBJUB]

Is the Comedy Festival still on ?
This must be part of the AFL's show.

A f***ing joke of a decision.

APPEAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Strong hands Magee]

Maybe Mooney shouldnt of even thought about doing it in the first place, to escape all risk. Its his own fault in a way. Also his tribunal history wouldnt of helped his case. I think he has his own room at the tribunal.

Plus he is skitzo, maybe sum time in a mental facility would help him

Mooney in a mental facility hey.....don't know if i want him mixing with Collingwood supporters

 

[Kent_Kingsley]

GRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr We don't need this! We need to win!

she's a smart one this one.

 

[BoNeZ]

Absolute joke

 

[thehoff]

Looks like the tribunal are attempting to stiff us two times this year. Firs Scarlett, now this.

Geelong really should appeal this one. I will be surprised if he is not playing this week.

 

[-Charlie-]

What a load of S H I T.

 

[geelong_boy]

Just saw it, what a joke of a report. One week for that?! Most of the contact was made with Mooney's chest and then Holland dived. F****n crap. Contest.

 

[mung]

ing joke.

The umpire was right there infront of them and chose to not even pay a free kick!
It would appear nothing is coming of Davey's bird to the umpire either.

 

[carn_the_cattas]

Harley would like his chances of returning now.

 

[JUBJUB]

Did mooney even touch his head?
I'm sure I saw him knock him down with his shoulder on holland's shoulder.

He may as well contest it as he is at no risk of getting 2 weeks.

* He never moved his head forward
* The ump was standing there and saw the whole thing and never even gave a free against him
* The ump told Holland to "stop diving "
* If it was Henry or KK,would anything have even been mentioned ?

F**k the AFL,I'm off to the netball

 

[carn_the_cattas]

F**k the AFL,I'm off to the netball

At least if you get bored you can just check out the players, in female netball that is.

 

[Cassius_Clay]

Whats the chances of the cats appealing?

 

[worthogs]

The cats will not accept the stupid decision from the review tossers. He will go to the Tribunal and get off. He shouldered him and the soft kuk went doen like a $2 tart.

He jumped up pretty quick after it happened. The review panel has no idea about staging or a real injury. Tools the lot of them.!!!!!!!!

No problems if they lose as there is not enough tpoints for a 2 week stint, so they have nothing to lose

 

[Mr Sensitive]

that has to be one of the softest calls in history... if he doesn't get off that charge than something is seriously rotten in our game.

 

[jess_555]

How did Aka get off his charge yet Mooney didn't get off his? I'm so angry! GFC BETTER try and get the result changed!

 

[catempire]

Must contest this. The contact was not enough to sustain the charge. Simple as that.

I think players contesting charges have a pretty good record of getting off. Just last week Hayes got off for an attempted strike and Farmer got 2 reduced to 1.