Mega Thread Port Forum General AFL Thread Part 26

[Poo Eckert]

So all those tweaked hammies…

I’m confused, did JHF tweak his hammy or is he co dependant on Coke?

As for Peter Wright, why isn’t the onus on the player who ran infront of him to protect himself from injury rather than Wright protecting someone entering his space? Seems stupid.

 

[Tibbs]

I’m confused, did JHF tweak his hammy or is he co dependant on Coke?

As for Peter Wright, why isn’t the onus on the player who ran infront of him to protect himself from injury rather than Wright protecting someone entering his space? Seems stupid.

Hahaha... You did actually see the incident, didnt you? Cunningham effectively had his back to Peter Wright, and was about to take the mark. The onus is 100% on Wright to commit to the ball, just like Cunningham was doing. If he had of kept his eyes on the ball, either going for the mark, or trying to spoil, it would have been a football collision with no repercussions, other than some sore bodies..

So why didnt he to try mark or spoil? Well he basically squibbed at the last instant, attempting to protect himself. Maybe felt in that instant he wouldnt be able to reach the ball. Video footage confirms he couldnt have marked it, but a lunge forward with his long arms could have effected a spoil, or at least attempted one.

Either way, it has to be graded careless. If you are going to go charging in like Wright & SPP did, then you have to get it right, or at least attempt it. Dipping your shoulder in to "protect" yourself is gone, finished, kaput! Do so, and it is holiday time!

 

[dav3]

Hahaha... You did actually see the incident, didnt you? Cunningham effectively had his back to Peter Wright, and was about to take the mark. The onus is 100% on Wright to commit to the ball, just like Cunningham was doing. If he had of kept his eyes on the ball, either going for the mark, or trying to spoil, it would have been a football collision with no repercussions, other than some sore bodies..

So why didnt he to try mark or spoil? Well he basically squibbed at the last instant, attempting to protect himself. Maybe felt in that instant he wouldnt be able to reach the ball. Video footage confirms he couldnt have marked it, but a lunge forward with his long arms could have effected a spoil, or at least attempted one.

Either way, it has to be graded careless. If you are going to go charging in like Wright & SPP did, then you have to get it right, or at least attempt it. Dipping your shoulder in to "protect" yourself is gone, finished, kaput! Do so, and it is holiday time!

Looked like the guy was going for a chest mark and ended up bracing himself for contact, so similar "football action" -> bad contact situation as SPP, at least they were consistent with the punishment this time.

The action can still work safely, from memory Butters dropped McGovern legally with a nice bump to the ribs in that first game this year.

 

[Tibbs]

Looked like the guy was going for a chest mark and ended up bracing himself for contact, so similar "football action" -> bad contact situation as SPP, at least they were consistent with the punishment this time.

The action can still work safely, from memory Butters dropped McGovern legally with a nice bump to the ribs in that first game this year.

Yes, if you connect anywhere else besides the head, no real repercussions. But flying into the air like he did, then dipping the shoulder, big contact to the other players head is always on the cards.

 

[TeeKray]

So if the useless campaigners at ASADA weren't enough, now theres a Sports Integrity Australia too?

Sports Integrity Australia is what used to be known as ASADA ...

 

[Incarnate]

I can see the slimy pricks playbook.
First disassociate the AFL from the “problem” and broaden it to a societal issue, therefore the AFL is but a victim to the broader drug scourge in society. Then come out and dismiss anything unto-wards, everything was done to maintain confidentiality of the players medical records and anonymity. Blame the previous administrations antiquated policies and continually reaffirm ‘new leadership’ ad nauseam. Appear cooperative and open to transparency whilst deploying a blitzkrieg of backdoor lobbying.

“The AFL doesn’t have a drug problem, society has a drug problem. This is a burden shared and we here at the AFL suffer these burdens like everybody else in society.”

“Players mental welfare is of the utmost importance therefore we took measures and steps to ensure our players anonymity.”

“This is a leading priority for us and our new leadership is looking to evolve our policies and have been fervently doing so behind-the-scenes since taking the reins earlier this year.”

 

[Doctor Feel]

AFL house would be responsible for a fair chunk of the concaine trade in melbourne. No way they wouldnt be hiding heaps as they dont want their own investigated

 

[240volt]

Yes, if you connect anywhere else besides the head, no real repercussions. But flying into the air like he did, then dipping the shoulder, big contact to the other players head is always on the cards.
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[RossFC]

 

[_VXV]

That security guard should cop the same 3 year ban that the pitch invader did. Absolute incompetence.

They’re there to protect the players not get a free seat at the footy, he should go.

 

[Jello_B]

Is coke performance enhancing. Maybe for drinking G&Ts.

 

[TazD]

I'm going to need this new drug saga to trace straight back to Essendon.

 

[dirty2]

Is coke performance enhancing. Maybe for drinking G&Ts.

In the bedroom yes.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Wouldn't want to be a player who played through a hamstring issue only to be pulled out of the game this week....

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[Festerz]

Herald Sun is breaking this news.

Federal MP Andrew Wilkie told parliament on Tuesday night he had received a signed statement from former Demons head doctor Zeeshan Arain in which he accuses the AFL of facilitating the clandestine drug tests at Dorevitch Pathology in Heidelberg.

Interesting that it took an Independent MP, and one from Tasmania, to break this news.

Reckon Dr Arian had zero faith in taking this bombshell revelation to someone from the major parties to deal with without forewarning AFL House and a censure order put in place before it went public.

 

[TeeKray]

I'm going to need this new drug saga to trace straight back to Essendon.

Would give new meaning to the Essendon Edge.

 

[yepits2020]

Is coke performance enhancing. Maybe for drinking G&Ts.

On game day it is. Apologies if others have answered.

 

[Grave Danger]

Interesting that it took an Independent MP, and one from Tasmania, to break this news.

Reckon Dr Arian had zero faith in someone from the major parties to deal with is this bombshell without forewarning AFL House.

Well they wouldn't let Wilkie table the documents he'd read from, although that may have just been a procedural thing at that point.

 

[yepits2020]

Interesting that it took an Independent MP, and one from Tasmania, to break this news.

Reckon Dr Arian had zero faith in someone from the major parties to deal with is this bombshell without forewarning AFL House and a censure order in place before it went public.

It is interesting that the government voted against having the sworn statements tabled in parliament. I am a bit politically ignorant, so I really don’t know what that means or why.

 

[Festerz]

Tom Browne jumping the shark as usual.

 

[Buget]

Interesting that it took an Independent MP, and one from Tasmania, to break this news.

Reckon Dr Arian had zero faith in taking this bombshell revelation to someone from the major parties to deal with without forewarning AFL House and a censure order put in place before it went public.

It is also interesting that an independent MP from Tasmania raised the documents following the state election that resulted in a hung parliament and the sitting government (pro-stadium) having to negotiate with independents (anti-stadium).

He is also the member for Clark, which is Hobart and his electorate would likely directly benefit from the stadium.

 

[Schulzenfest]

Tom Browne jumping the shark as usual.

wtf? Surely not.

They'll probably beat us on Saturday and then forfeit the rest of the season.

 

[Buget]

Tom Browne talking smack.

I would suggest the AFL as a whole would be in significant issues if Wilkies’ claims are correct.

If they have covered up drug tests, what else has the AFL done? Is it a fair competition?

 

[TeeKray]

It's a parody account guys.

 

[Grave Danger]

Here comes the spin...