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Big difference is that Langford got him high, that was just a good bumpThat bump on Ridley, I don't see much difference between that and what Langford got a week for, actually I think the action was worse. Also, Ridley had to go off, and could miss a game or two.
Has the GWS player been reported?
I am not sure I really understand what is going on here.
Was it not clearly a free kick that Ward hammed up to make sure he got? I would even go as far as saying that Ward attacked the ball primarily concerned with drawing the free kick.
But his intention is irrelevant isn't it? He's perfectly entitled to go hard and low and we're supposed to protect the ball player.
People are not approaching this sensibly and I'm afraid I have to agree with Dermie. Are people seriously suggesting that Ward spinning in the air, as McKernan's arm struck Ward in the head and his hip struck Ward in the shoulder, was contrived? Or is it that he made the most of it as he was about to his the ground?
I assume that is what Ward is referring to. He should be an Olympic gymnast if that spiral he did was fake.
It was a smart and courageous play. I'm sorry to say that McKernan is 30 and really should have been aware of the situation (and I err toward being a Smack apologist). It is not the same thing as Papley channeling Salvatore Schillaci as he was pushed by the invisible hand.
yeah the whole discussion is seriously bonkers. it's a free-kick every day of the week. he was smart about it and mckernan was not. spend time complaining about other stuff (including the minute we spent not rushing the ball through, directly leading to the free-kick)I am not sure I really understand what is going on here.
Was it not clearly a free kick that Ward hammed up to make sure he got? I would even go as far as saying that Ward attacked the ball primarily concerned with drawing the free kick.
But his intention is irrelevant isn't it? He's perfectly entitled to go hard and low and we're supposed to protect the ball player.
People are not approaching this sensibly and I'm afraid I have to agree with Dermie. Are people seriously suggesting that Ward spinning in the air, as McKernan's arm struck Ward in the head and his hip struck Ward in the shoulder, was contrived? Or is it that he made the most of it as he was about to his the ground?
I assume that is what Ward is referring to. He should be an Olympic gymnast if that spiral he did was fake.
It was a smart and courageous play. I'm sorry to say that McKernan, as someone who has been on an AFL list for 12 years, really should have been aware of the situation (and I err toward being a Smack apologist). It is not the same thing as Papley channeling Salvatore Schillaci as he was pushed by the invisible hand.
What I am less confident about is what Townsend was not awarded a free kick. I think the analysis applied to that scenario relates to why Shaw should not be cited but it was still high contact.
.....what reportable offence was committed?That bump on Ridley, I don't see much difference between that and what Langford got a week for, actually I think the action was worse. Also, Ridley had to go off, and could miss a game or two.
Has the GWS player been reported?
Way I see it, the ball was closer to McKernan, basically at his feet. As he bends over to pick it up, Ward simultaneously flew in head first, looking for head contact to look for a free.
If Papley is fined, then so should Ward.
Ward's action of going in head first to sucker a free is becoming more common, possibly due to the seemingly endless interpretation changes of the AFL. He should be fined as this needs to be stamped out by the AFL. It is dangerous and is undermining the AFL's attempt to protect players against concussion.
He's lying to deflect.
Could be a great politician.
He expected the high contact and played for it. That's where most of the controversy comes from. He admitted that himself. Pretty poor.I am not sure I really understand what is going on here.
Was it not clearly a free kick that Ward hammed up to make sure he got? I would even go as far as saying that Ward attacked the ball primarily concerned with drawing the free kick.
But his intention is irrelevant isn't it? He's perfectly entitled to go hard and low and we're supposed to protect the ball player.
People are not approaching this sensibly and I'm afraid I have to agree with Dermie. Are people seriously suggesting that Ward spinning in the air, as McKernan's arm struck Ward in the head and his hip struck Ward in the shoulder, was contrived? Or is it that he made the most of it as he was about to his the ground?
I assume that is what Ward is referring to. He should be an Olympic gymnast if that spiral he did was fake.
It was a smart and courageous play. I'm sorry to say that McKernan, as someone who has been on an AFL list for 12 years, really should have been aware of the situation (and I err toward being a Smack apologist). It is not the same thing as Papley channeling Salvatore Schillaci as he was pushed by the invisible hand.
What I am less confident about is why Townsend was not awarded a free kick. I think the analysis applied to justify that non-decision relates to why Shaw should not be cited (and I agree with that) but it was still high contact. It would be good if someone could identify what rule applies to that contest.
He expected the high contact and played for it. That's where most of the controversy comes from. He admitted that himself. Pretty poor.
The problem I have with Ward's free is that it wasn't interpreted the same way for us when Townsend was taken high. Either they look at intent and call it play on or we take the rule literally and pay all high contact as a free. I wish the media actually compared the two instead of solely focusing on the Ward free.
That officially died when McGrath was caught holding the ball vs BrisbaneTimes have changed then because it used to be a thing that you go hard and low because you're a better chance of winning the ball and/or you'd be looked after by the ump.
Yeah, trying to pick up the ball was just dumb move - needs to be stamped out of the game.he was smart about it and mckernan was not.
Exactly.Way I see it, the ball was closer to McKernan, basically at his feet. As he bends over to pick it up, Ward simultaneously flew in head first, looking for head contact to look for a free.
If Papley is fined, then so should Ward.
Ward's action of going in head first to sucker a free is becoming more common, possibly due to the seemingly endless interpretation changes of the AFL. He should be fined as this needs to be stamped out by the AFL. It is dangerous and is undermining the AFL's attempt to protect players against concussion.
Not much he could really do, just one of those unlucky split second ones. In the 80s its play on but all sports are protecting the head now.What was Mckernan meant to do? He goes much lower and he's going below the knees.
Enough said...they hate us
Of courseMatch Review: Bomber charged with rough conduct, Giant in the clear
Match Review Officer releases findings from Friday night clashwww.afl.com.au
"Incidents assessed:
Contact between GWS GIANTS’ Heath Shaw and Essendon’s Jacob Townsend from the first quarter of Friday’s match was assessed. The ball is loose in Essendon’s forward line. Shaw and Townsend approach the ball from opposing directions. In the process of taking possession of the ball, Shaw makes high contact to Townsend. It was the view of the MRO that Shaw was contesting the ball and had no realistic alternative way to contest the ball. No further action was taken."
McKernan should’ve got four weeks. Very lucky.Match Review: Bomber charged with rough conduct, Giant in the clear
Match Review Officer releases findings from Friday night clashwww.afl.com.au
"Incidents assessed:
Contact between GWS GIANTS’ Heath Shaw and Essendon’s Jacob Townsend from the first quarter of Friday’s match was assessed. The ball is loose in Essendon’s forward line. Shaw and Townsend approach the ball from opposing directions. In the process of taking possession of the ball, Shaw makes high contact to Townsend. It was the view of the MRO that Shaw was contesting the ball and had no realistic alternative way to contest the ball. No further action was taken."
The umpiring has been unusually s**t against us a lot this year. While we have been crap and should be better, with all the injuries I'd like to feel we're playing on an even field.Not at all, they were bad for sure, but we're our own worst enemy.
Fat Andy must be back working in the AFL.Match Review: Bomber charged with rough conduct, Giant in the clear
Match Review Officer releases findings from Friday night clashwww.afl.com.au
"Incidents assessed:
Contact between GWS GIANTS’ Heath Shaw and Essendon’s Jacob Townsend from the first quarter of Friday’s match was assessed. The ball is loose in Essendon’s forward line. Shaw and Townsend approach the ball from opposing directions. In the process of taking possession of the ball, Shaw makes high contact to Townsend. It was the view of the MRO that Shaw was contesting the ball and had no realistic alternative way to contest the ball. No further action was taken."