MRO Thread

[divvydan]

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As bad as it looks (and it really is bad), based on previous history of misconduct incidents, it's hard to see it ending up as more than a fine.

[jeemak]

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But he's such a tough ball player Viney, you don't want to see players like that miss games...........

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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As bad as it looks (and it really is bad), based on previous history of misconduct incidents, it's hard to see it ending up as more than a fine.

and to show you we’re serious about this sort of stuff, we’re banning controlled boxing as a form of training.

[The Underdog]

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But he's such a tough ball player Viney, you don't want to see players like that miss games...........

#topbloke

[Mitcha]

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Disgraceful from Viney, looks worse on video as he held it there forcefully for at least five seconds. I instantly thought of Phil Hughes when I saw it. Must get weeks and would be laughable if just a fine. Not sure how Melbourne go having to make a change to their 23 this week, unchartered territory.

[Grantysghost]

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Didn't Brian Lake get a few weeks for something vaguely similar. Going the neck / throat when in a vulnerable position. (get they are different actions). Petrie if I recall.

[DOG GOD]

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Viney = complete dog act. Could’ve caused serious damage to Collins throat. Anything under 2 weeks is a joke.

[Mantis]

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I have no faith in the MRO/tribunal so no idea what Viney gets.. Personally it's 2 weeks as a minimum, but when players can throw elbows back and hit their opponents flush and get a paltry fine, well you get the drift.

[Testekill]

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Didn't Brian Lake get a few weeks for something vaguely similar. Going the neck / throat when in a vulnerable position. (get they are different actions). Petrie if I recall.

Yeah Lake got 4 for what he did to Petrie, Brent Harvey got 3 for doing something similar to Picken.

[divvydan]

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No clear consensus of what's going to happen after arguments. AFL says contact was to the neck/throat and wants a minimum of 2 games. Viney says contact was to the jaw and therefore no likelihood of injury and I presume wants a fine. With the way the tribunal works these days, there's an injury report but the victim isn't a witness so no one can ask Collins (I would expect most players to back other players).

Jury deliberating. First issue that needs to be solved is the point of impact.

[bulldogtragic]

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Guilty. Awaiting sentencing.

[bulldogtragic]

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Two weeks.

West Coast & Adelaide the opponents for those games.

[Testekill]

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What an absolute joke, the fact that he was trying to argue that it was Collins' jaw just means that he didn't think what he did should have been punishable.

[divvydan]

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At least he got something for it. Was probably worth 3-4 but they did a good job with their defense at putting doubt in the mind of the jury. That, combined with the AFL giving 2 weeks as an option, meant it would never be more.

[Grantysghost]

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Taylor Walker under investigation for a racial slur in a SANFL game.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/adelaide-crows-star-taylor-walker-investigated-over-alleged-racial-slur/news-story/4385a3d21d4943379050895281b9e4a4