Scarlett accepts two weeks

[Strong hands Magee]

Very dissapointed we didnt contest this. Guess they knew something we didn't.


Scarlett takes the two
11:38:31 AM Tue 11 April, 2006
Jennifer Witham
Sportal for afl.com.au

Key Geelong defender Matthew Scarlett will miss the next two matches after choosing to accept the two-match suspension handed down by the match review panel for his level four striking offence against Kangaroo Leigh Harding.

Scarlett was awarded 325 demerit points for his actions against Harding, equating to a three-match suspension which is reduced to two with an early plea.

Scarlett has no applicable good or bad record and contesting the charge at the tribunal could have resulted in an upgrade and further suspension.

There will be at least one case heard at Tuesday night's tribunal, with Geelong captain Steven King set to contest the $1200 wrestling fine handed down to him from the Cats' fiery clash with the Roos.

King was charged with a first offence for wrestling midfielder Shannon Grant and could have opted to accept a $900 fine with an early plea.

Meanwhile, young Cat defender Will Slade has accepted his $900 wrestling fine - reduced from $1200 with the early plea - for his involvement in a scuffle with Harding. It is the youngster's first wrestling offence.

 

[BlueNWhite]

M Egan to take a massive step up over the next 2 weeks.
Good chance to see how we adapt to a Scarlett-less backline...

 

[Strong hands Magee]

I guess the only thing in our favour is that Scarlo hasn't been playing anywhere near his best the last couple of rounds

 

[Partridge]

I guess the only thing in our favour is that Scarlo hasn't been playing anywhere near his best the last couple of rounds

Nathan Thompson kicked how many goals on Saturday again?

 

[Strong hands Magee]

Nathan Thompson is crap. Still believe Scarlo hasn't shown his best just yet

 

[Looagerbalsak]

How far away is Harley?

Against the doggies would have thought Wojinski would almost be a cert - so that may not be too bad.

 

[Unwritten_Law]

If Hunt and Wojcinski play in the same back 6 against the dogs we might as well not show up.

 

[Looagerbalsak]

If Hunt and Wojcinski play in the same back 6 against the dogs we might as well not show up.

Reasons?

Would have thought small on small would be better than getting rings run around us. Hunt full back line, Wojinski off the HB, still got Egan, Mooney as the taller types. spencer would be a little slow for them (though would be a good addition against the Hawks young talls).

 

[Unwritten_Law]

Hunt and Wojcinski are both no good isolated one on one which is how the Doggies play it up forward.

Callan is the man to bring in for the dogs.

 

[JUBJUB]

King has been cleared

King cleared

 

[Sammy D]

Hunt and Wojcinski are both no good isolated one on one which is how the Doggies play it up forward.

Callan is the man to bring in for the dogs.

I think Monica needs quite a bit more time anyways.

 

[shahla_selena]

I think we'd be fine against the Bulldogs if Wojcinski was back for that game...the Bulldogs have a lot of small, fast players and Wojcinski would match up perfectly.

 

[catempire]

1. I don't think Wojcinski is good as a defensive small forward. Better as an attacking half back or wingman.

2. He's played 1 VFL game back after a knee reconstruction. He won't be considered until he's played several good games in the VFL.

 

[chapmanmagic35]

I think Monica needs quite a bit more time anyways.

Agreed!