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Re: Tribunal / suspensions 2024
The problem with head high contact and the AFL is inconsistency that the AFL applies. Pickett gets 2 weeks for the bump on Smith. Maynard gets off for the bump on Brayshaw. We are calling for 6 to 8 weeks for Webster's on Symkin. Part of he problem with long suspensions is that they have to be meticulously justified in order to make them seem fair. Yes Symkin's head knock could be career ending or life amending, but Webster missing 8 weeks could be career ending as well. Inconsistency on what is and what isn't a headknock that merits a long suspension and what merit's a short suspension is the problem.
Take a look at how Rugby Union deals with tackles to the head.
A player must not tackle (or try to tackle) an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. A tackle around the opponent?s neck or head is dangerous play.
So we have a very clear statement about what is allowed and not allowed. We then have a framework for assessing the action itself and that happens.
Is the incident a high tackle or a shoulder charge?
ii. If so, was there contact with the head or neck of the ball-carrier?
iii. What was the degree of danger ? high or low?
iv. Are there clear and obvious mitigating factors?
By working through these steps Rugby Union officials apply a consistent approach to dealing with high tackles and players know that if they connect with the head they are in trouble, unless there are clear and obvious mitigating circumstances. This means that there is not some bullsh*t opinion from a biomechanic's expert, but real mitigants like a player ducking into a tackle, or being pushed into contact.
The AFL if it was serious about player welfare would do well to come up with a similar framework. It wont though, because can you imagine the furore when XYZ player misses a GF as a result.
This website is really instructive - https://rugbyandthelaw.com/2020/11/0...eree-sent-off/Last edited by FrediKanoute; 05-03-2024, 02:59 AM.Comment
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Re: Tribunal / suspensions 2024
Yep as a WW1 nuffy, his Countdown to Armageddon is some 18 hrs of the most engaging listening; combining factual well sourced storytelling, and an array of historical detail and told in such a manner that leaves you in no doubt that Dan really loves history and loves building an engaging narrative.Comment
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Re: Tribunal / suspensions 2024
Webster has been suspended for 7 weeks. It's a big suspension but around the mark required.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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Re: Tribunal / suspensions 2024
Appropriate.The curse is dead.Comment
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