MRO Thread

[GVGjr]

He should get at least the same amount that Greene got. Absolute minimum.

Intentionally pushed a player into an umpire and caused a heavy collision. It's a complete wanker act and if the AFL is serious about protecting umpires then they should act strongly here.

The only problem with that is that he isn't Toby Greene who had been given too many free passes before and it was time for the AFL to take action.

He should get something harsh though, just not sure it should be as harsh as Toby Greene deserved.

[jeemak]

The only problem with that is that he isn't Toby Greene who had been given too many free passes before and it was time for the AFL to take action.

He should get something harsh though, just not sure it should be as harsh as Toby Greene deserved.

They shouldn't conflate past records when it comes to this in my view. But they probably will.

[bornadog]

Tod Curley got 4 weeks for accidently bowling an umpire over.

[jeemak]

Tod Curley got 4 weeks for accidently bowling an umpire over.

Though Todd Curley wasn't playing for a side the AFL is desperate to be relevant and still in it at the pointy end.

[GVGjr]

Brisbane’s Eric Hipwood has been found guilty of careless contact and fined $2500 at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.

It means Hipwood is free to play against Essendon on Sunday.

The 24-year-old was referred straight to Tribunal over an umpire collision incident against the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night.

The Lions forward’s push on Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner sent him crashing into umpire Jacob Mollison.

Gardner’s collision with Mollison allowed Hipwood to take a mark unopposed inside 50 and kick a goal in Brisbane’s 41-point win over the Bulldogs.

[Grantysghost]

Brisbane’s Eric Hipwood has been found guilty of careless contact and fined $2500 at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.

It means Hipwood is free to play against Essendon on Sunday.

The 24-year-old was referred straight to Tribunal over an umpire collision incident against the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night.

The Lions forward’s push on Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner sent him crashing into umpire Jacob Mollison.

Gardner’s collision with Mollison allowed Hipwood to take a mark unopposed inside 50 and kick a goal in Brisbane’s 41-point win over the Bulldogs.

Integrity.

[bornadog]

Integrity.

Weak as P

[MrMahatma]

Totally sucks cause the bigger penalty was they got a goal!

[Bulldog Joe]

Brisbane’s Eric Hipwood has been found guilty of careless contact and fined $2500 at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.

It means Hipwood is free to play against Essendon on Sunday.

The 24-year-old was referred straight to Tribunal over an umpire collision incident against the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night.

The Lions forward’s push on Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner sent him crashing into umpire Jacob Mollison.

Gardner’s collision with Mollison allowed Hipwood to take a mark unopposed inside 50 and kick a goal in Brisbane’s 41-point win over the Bulldogs.

So it is ok to get an advantage by causing your opponent and an umpire to be taken out simultaneously.

Certainly gives clear licence to to anyone in an important win at all cost position.

[Grantysghost]

So it is ok to get an advantage by causing your opponent and an umpire to be taken out simultaneously.

Certainly gives clear licence to to anyone in an important win at all cost position.

The Lions would happily pay 2500 / goal.

Libba has to do it this week! Watch him get 10.

[Jeanette54]

Brisbane’s Eric Hipwood has been found guilty of careless contact and fined $2500 at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.

It means Hipwood is free to play against Essendon on Sunday.

I am at a loss how he could be found guilty, but only receive a fine. I thought that the AFL regarded the umpires as sacrosanct when it comes to player contact.

[Grantysghost]

I am at a loss how he could be found guilty, but only receive a fine. I thought that the AFL regarded the umpires as sacrosanct when it comes to player contact.

They argued for a two week penalty but obviously not very well.

[GVGjr]

I am at a loss how he could be found guilty, but only receive a fine. I thought that the AFL regarded the umpires as sacrosanct when it comes to player contact.

It's an inconsistent and misleading decision. Guilty of knocking an umpire over but it only warrants a fine won't send a clear message to the competition.

[bornadog]

It's an inconsistent and misleading decision. Guilty of knocking an umpire over but it only warrants a fine won't send a clear message to the competition.

It was graded as careless, but I don't agree.

[GVGjr]

It was graded as careless, but I don't agree.

I suspect it was careless more than intentional but the net result was an umpire ended up knocked over. A week suspension would have sent a strong message.