MRP / Trib. RD 4 Cats V Hawks - Menegola 1 Week, Parsons 2 Weeks

[Grimoz]

Both Geelong players so 5 weeks each on the plus side Scott confirmed that McCarthy was rested and will be back this week against the Saints.

 

[The Unforgiven]

Menegola one week, Parsons three to four. Shame. Both played very well.

 

[catswhiskers]

This I think. Parsons probably 4 down to 3.

The AFL have stated long and hard that consequences add to the "time" awarded. if they hold that line its just the act. In that case my feeling is that

Menagola has a chance to get off - no double movement from memory (we have seen a few of one movement tackles not cited now). No damage done.
Parsons will get 2 down to one. No damage done - except to Hodges ego.

 

[longtimecat]

I think Menegola may get a fine, but Parsons 2 down to one, which makes it easy to bring McCarthy back and I think Kolo is the future so someone needs to make way, maybe Ruggles rested after that head knock.

 

[foodles05]

I have had a long look at the classification for the MRP. I honestly believe although it will probably be a bad look for the game that based on the MRP's own classification Parson's should get off with a fine. to my mind it was careless, low impact, high contact

 

[foodles05]

I have had a long look at the classification for the MRP. I honestly believe although it will probably be a bad look for the game that based on the MRP's own classification Parson's should get off with a fine. to my mind it was careless, low impact, high contact

The only real concern is the worry that the AFL just does what it wants when it doesnt feel like following its own system and because it looked bad I think he might get 2 down to 1.

 

[RegHickeyStand]

I haven't seen the Parsons bump so I can't comment, but I think Menegola should be ok.

 

[kickazz]

I have had a long look at the classification for the MRP. I honestly believe although it will probably be a bad look for the game that based on the MRP's own classification Parson's should get off with a fine. to my mind it was careless, low impact, high contact

If that wasn't intentional i don't know what is

 

[CatFan79]

Parsons three to four.

Based on what exactly?

-worst case
reckless
medium
head
>3 down to 2.

-best case
negligent
low
head
>fine.

-what he'll probably get
reckless
low
head
>2 down to 1.

 

[MaybeItsGreg]

2 for Parsons is fair, but Menegola should've got a fine.

 

[CaptainJayho]

I have had a long look at the classification for the MRP. I honestly believe although it will probably be a bad look for the game that based on the MRP's own classification Parson's should get off with a fine. to my mind it was careless, low impact, high contact

Just shows how we all see it differently. Careless? It looked like he deliberately raised his elbow to initiate head contact to me. Just a dumb thing to do. Hopefully as a young 'un he'll learn from this.

 

[Catsmaninamerica]

Parsons has been offered 2 weeks, menegola been offered 1. Parsons about right. Menegola very stiff.

 

[bigfarter]

Parsons 2, Menegola 1. Given I probably would've given Parsons 3 and Menegola a fine, I guess it ends up about even. Linc and GHS as reasonably straight swaps so it shouldn't hurt too much in the short run but after yesterday's game I want both back in the team ASAP.

 

[Podsnap]

Parsons has been offered 2 weeks, menegola been offered 1. Parsons about right. Menegola very stiff.

And Gibson off. For a concussion.

 

[bigfarter]

And Gibson off. For a concussion.

The way they described the provisions and rules for the MRP on AFL 360 last night, it seemed this would happen. I was of the belief if you elected to bump and collected the head, then the onus was on you. Apparently it's still that but if you make contact to the head that you tried to avoid, you're all right. Because we need more shades of grey in tribunal/umpiring/mrp decisions...

 

[Ricky Vaughn]

Menegola looks like he got his worst case scenario, Parsons his best.

Even the MRP have turned on the Hawks though. Gibson could have easily copped a couple of weeks, but now the Hawks have to make a tough call on him.

 

[Podsnap]

The way they described the provisions and rules for the MRP on AFL 360 last night, it seemed this would happen. I was of the belief if you elected to bump and collected the head, then the onus was on you. Apparently it's still that but if you make contact to the head that you tried to avoid, you're all right. Because we need more shades of grey in tribunal/umpiring/mrp decisions...

I didn't watch 360, but that doesn't sound like a shade of grey it sounds like a completely different interpretation. Making contact to the head that you try to avoid sounds like 'careless' which is already a classification, otherwise all a player would have to do to get off is to say there was no intent.

 

[goyoucatters]

Menegola looks like he got his worst case scenario, Parsons his best.

This.

 

[Stig_90]

The MRP don't like sling tackles so not all that surprising with Menegola. Parsons is about right. Gibson is lucky he only clashed heads with Ruggles.

 

[terry_bright]

The way they described the provisions and rules for the MRP on AFL 360 last night, it seemed this would happen. I was of the belief if you elected to bump and collected the head, then the onus was on you. Apparently it's still that but if you make contact to the head that you tried to avoid, you're all right. Because we need more shades of grey in tribunal/umpiring/mrp decisions...

Taylor Hunt when at Geelong got 2 weeks for an accidental head clash on Daniel Rich at the Gabba when putting on a shepard (not nearly as brutal as Gibson) which resulted in a split eye to Rich and he played out the game (Ruggles got concussion).
Either Hunt was screwed over or Gibson got very lightly I don't know, put thats to be expected from MRP/ Umpiring dept.
The MRP/Umps Dept make Sean Spicer look like an amateur with their dribble and double standards.

 

[terry_bright]

2 to Parsons & 1 to Menegola seems about right.
GHS & Linc are the logical replacements

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Menegola a tad stiff but it'll get accepted and we move on.
Take home message. Don't hit Hawks

 

[hbk_aus]

Menegola a tad stiff but it'll get accepted and we move on.
Take home message. Don't hit Good Blokes

EFA

 

[catswhiskers]

Menegola a tad stiff but it'll get accepted and we move on.
Take home message. Don't hit Hawks

Agree. I was of the understanding that a sling tackle was the result of two actions. If the initial tackle thru to conclusion was one action then it is not a problem.

Was the charge unduly rough play?

 

[TEDDY24INC]

Parsons is very stiff given Scott Thompson only classified as low impact when he drives his elbow into Danger's head when he is on the ground, leaving him in the hands of trainers. No such for Hodge off the glancing blow.