Toast Round 9 = Collingwood 103-37 West Coast

[ElliottsMaggies]

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

Interesting to see the club's social media team laughing about this interaction that has upset quite a few people on social media. Hawthorn's social media team also commented a joke about it.

Looked friendly, but impulsive. Probably makes some poor life choices. Face tattoos sometimes makes it hard to get a new job. Looks like an interesting cat

Seams about right. You don't want to encourage that. Especially with the WAFL players. Made a poor choice.

 

[Maggie5]

Looked friendly, but impulsive. Probably makes some poor life choices. Face tattoos sometimes makes it hard to get a new job. Looks like an interesting cat

Seams about right. You don't want to encourage that. Especially with the WAFL players. Made a poor choice.

Will make it hard to sneak in with those tattoos but also MCG have face recognition technology now which I think it is poor that we were never told about.

 

[sideswipe]

That's about right. The deterrence message needs to be strong.

 

[JLC]

That's about right. The deterrence message needs to be strong.

Given what actually transpired, it's a bit harsh imo.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

It’s an appalling overreaction.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

A stern warning would have sufficed.

Think it’s overkill banning him for as long as they have.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Given what actually transpired, it's a bit harsh imo.

It needs to be consistent, regardless of it being friendly or not. This Eagles player may have been fine with it, this fan may have been friendly, but people need to know they cannot touch a player during the game.

 

[sideswipe]

Given what actually transpired, it's a bit harsh imo.

More about what might have happened and to send the message that it is completely unacceptable.

He is going to miss what, 8 home games?


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[FromTheBoundaryLine]

That's about right. The deterrence message needs to be strong.

I feel for the bloke. Having said that I admit that I am coming around to agreeing with a strong deterrent as the repercussions for all fans would be very harsh if there was a malicious incident. Could see the AFL removing access to the first two rows from the boundary line in that case which would deprive a large number of people. There was already a precedent with the Marlin Pickett incident as well.
Still feel for the fan though.

 

[sideswipe]

It’s an appalling overreaction.

So what happens if next time a player reacts to a sweet little hug by pushing the fan away. Fan reacts poorly and what happens next?


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[ElliottsMaggies]

I feel for the bloke. Having said that I admit that I am coming around to agreeing with a strong deterrent as the repercussions for all fans would be very harsh if there was a malicious incident. Could see the AFL removing access to the first two rows from the boundary line in that case which would deprive a large number of people. There was already a precedent with the Marlin Pickett incident as well.
Still feel for the fan though.

The fan had a choice. He knew what he was doing. I have no sympathy. The last thing we need is for high fences to be put up around the ground to stop supporters doing this more often.

 

[Pie eyed]

Apart from winning yesterday, I did enjoy watching our newbies.

How they performed under AFL pressure, how they fitted into an experienced team that had played together for sometime.

Think that all showed something at different times and maybe the cupboard isn't so bare.

I actually thought the young players were the highlight of the game and the win.

 

[Pie eyed]

That's about right. The deterrence message needs to be strong.

Don't agree at all.
Absolutely nothing even remotely malicious in his actions.
Week ban max with 12 months suspended as a deterrent for others.

Over the top kneejerk reaction.

 

[FromTheBoundaryLine]

The fan had a choice. He knew what he was doing. I have no sympathy. The last thing we need is for high fences to be put up around the ground to stop supporters doing this more often.

Fair enough. As I suggested I’m reconsidering my initial thoughts on the penalty.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

AFL don't have the power to fine someone.

Why wouldn’t the fine come from the same source that fines for running on the ground?

 

[sideswipe]

Why wouldn’t the fine come from the same source that fines for running on the ground?

That’s based on various state Acts of Parliament/regulations. Nothing to do with AFL.


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[sideswipe]

Don't agree at all.
Absolutely nothing even remotely malicious in his actions.
Week ban max with 12 months suspended as a deterrent for others.

Over the top kneejerk reaction.

It’s a deterrent. The players need to be absolutely protected. And speaking frankly, what kind of an attention-seeking dickhead thinks it’s a good idea to embrace a player mid-game?


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[sr36]

Why wouldn’t the fine come from the same source that fines for running on the ground?

That's the legal system. It's been legislated.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

It needs to be consistent, regardless of it bring friendly or not. This Eagles player may have been fine with it, this fan may have been friendly, but people need to know they cannot touch a player during the game.

It can’t be consistent without taking the circumstances into account. That makes no sense at all

 

[sideswipe]

It can’t be consistent without taking the circumstances into account. That makes no sense at all

Garbage. He played a stupid game and won a stupid prize.


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[Timmy from Thomastown]

A week/warning and a suspended sentence would have sent an equally strong message consider the circumstances.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Garbage. He played a stupid game and won a stupid prize.


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I’m sure the penalty would have been different if he didn’t have a stupid face. He’s been stereotyped and penalised accordingly.

 

[Brent24]

It can’t be consistent without taking the circumstances into account. That makes no sense at all

Of course it can be consistent - don't go out of your way to make contact with players.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Of course it can be consistent - don't go out of your way to make contact with players.

Punishment should fit the crime .