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“Mr. Deboy are you a medical expert? A degree in physics perhaps? Then what is your judgement of force based on?”
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I think he will get off.
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“Deboy says Walters grabbed Lockhart by the guernsey and pulled him in, then moved his head forward and headbutted Lockhart with his forehead.”
Wish we had better footage than someone in the crowds cell phone camera as to me Walters’ arms never leave his side... bulldust
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Wish we had better footage than someone in the crowds cell phone camera as to me Walters’ arms never leave his side... bulldust
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This umpire is a knob.
If Walters actually headbutted the guy he’d be out for five plus.
You just know the AFL will take the opinion of the umpire who could’ve got it wrong - not the victim who thinks the opposite and is probably equally as credible.
You just know the AFL will take the opinion of the umpire who could’ve got it wrong - not the victim who thinks the opposite and is probably equally as credible.
So there was a second shooter on the grassy knoll?
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He’s always been a look at me kinda umpire so you shouldn’t be entirely surprised
It'll be the 2nd contact where Walters pulls Lockhart towards him. I thought the headbutt would be the first impact. Now I'm even more skeptical it even happened.
https://www.afl.com.au/video/2019-06-22/walters-on-report-for-headbutt
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Lockhart on the phone. This will make it or break it for us.
when Hawk goes "we have always had problems with this guy right here" a certain bald flog pops into my head. I would love to see this sort of roasting from a broadcaster during a game, although he'd probably be fired later in the day.
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I think they have an out here. They can say it was head contact of a sort, basically validate the umpire's call, but downgrade the force to negligible and throw a fine at him ... not sure if the criteria allows for that, haven't checked, but that should be doable in this instance.
BTW, I watch a lot of US Basket Ball, NFL and bits of the others - there isn't a sport that is as hard to umpire as AFL, not helped with inept leadership and rule setting, but fact is this is a nightmare sport to officiate. Got to live with that, but consistency in matters such as the tribunal and MRO should be far more possible ... but again, AFL can't seem to work it out.
I actually thought Walters was suspended for the first bit of contact and thought it was bs he got suspended...Lockhart was moving forward to Walters as well.
But he's actually been done for the second bit of contact. Can't see it clearly because by this time Walters' back is to the camera and obstructing our view, but you can make out JUST that the umpires story checks out...look closely and you can see Walters has grabbed Lockhart with his left arm and then headbutted him. Lockhart's head snaps back a little bit and he immediately touches his forehead with his hand.
The force is low, but headbutts are ruled more harshly than some other acts.
Dockers off to the Tribunal to challenge Walters ban
Michael Walters will challenge his one-match ban at the Tribunal
"Lockhart denying he moved his head backward because of the force. It was because of surprise. He didn't feel any pain. "
Case closed
Case closed
he is helping - said no impact , he reared head back in shock not because of contact - walters will get off
I like this Lockhart kid
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Lockhart denying he moved his head backward because of the force. It was because of surprise. He didn't feel any pain.
That's it. Surely has to be overturned now.
Lockhart denying he moved his head backward because of the force. It was because of surprise. He didn't feel any pain.
That's it. Surely has to be overturned now.
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There it is. Walters will be cleared.
Surely.
Surely.
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Lockhart now being questioned by AFL counsel Andrew Woods - "is it correct you have no desire to see Walters lose a game".
Lockhart: "correct".
Lockhart: "correct".
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Props to Lockhart. What a good lad
If the tribunal doesn't over rule, then AFL is rigged as f***
I can’t help but fear the tribunal just ignores whatever he says though and goes with the umpire.
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That’s not helping
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I disagree. Baseball is a nightmare to umpire. Rules are more cut and dry, but the strike zone is pretty much a grey area. Btw umpires need to maintain about a 95% correct call ratio to keep their job in MLB. All of it is scrutinized
