Round 12 - Other Matches

[The Coon Dog]

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Even so, I agree with you, but Judd showed no leadership in the whole incident. He let the WCE players stir him up and get to him. BTW, I thought the free to Cox was rubbish as well.

You can't be serious bornadog, the free kick to Cox was correct as Judd's grab of the arm prevented him marking the ball.

[LostDoggy]

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You can't be serious bornadog, the free kick to Cox was correct as Judd's grab of the arm prevented him marking the ball.

Agreed the free was there.
With the 50, I first thought Judd knocked Pridis in the head.

[Bornadog]

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You can't be serious bornadog, the free kick to Cox was correct as Judd's grab of the arm prevented him marking the ball.

Ok, I missed that. It just that every time there is a marking contest seems like a free is paid and you just get sick of it. Chopping the arms is such a rubbish rule. Holding someone's arm, different story.

[Bornadog]

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Fair point, I suppose. I just don't like the aspect of the game where a player can get niggled and rammed all night and then get baited and penalised as a result for something so soft and inconsequential.

The umpires have no concept of context, or understanding of what's in the spirit of the game in those circumstances, and sometimes their choice to apply the rules on a technical level are out of step with how the contest is playing out.

We all understand the game would be silly if every little niggle, nudge or jab is punnished, so I find it really strange the umpires tend to find the most innopportune time to pay those sorts of free kicks or 50's.

Anyway, I think I've said my piece on the matter.

Totally agree on this point. I have mentioned it before, the umpires don't seem to apply common sense. The incident with Judd had no effect on the general play, it was during time on when Cox hadn't even lined up for his shot.

[LostDoggy]

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Best Point I think I've ever seen.
He is unbelievable, is there another Ruckman in the league that could pull that off?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LGZT2Chehk

(sorry forget how to embed it into the forum)

[LostDoggy]

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I smell a rat. I heard ads all week a sports betting agency having some sort of special on Judd getting less than 25 possessions.
Maybe Im jumping to conclusions, I bet we hear bugger all on it.
If a race horse performed so badly when highly fancied there would be an inquiry.

[azabob]

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Best Point I think I've ever seen.
He is unbelievable, is there another Ruckman in the league that could pull that off?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LGZT2Chehk

(sorry forget how to embed it into the forum)

Thanks for posting. Insane, totally insane.

[Remi Moses]

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Meanwhile Carlton umpire moan has reached epic proportions
Ratten banged on about the Eagles being "Flat" after the bye, then after the game he moans about Carlton's fixture ! It was almost like he had it rehearsed after the game, Think Ratts will be unemployed if they don't make the eight

[Mantis]

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Ok, I missed that. It just that every time there is a marking contest seems like a free is paid and you just get sick of it. Chopping the arms is such a rubbish rule. Holding someone's arm, different story.

But in essence isn't it the result the same?

[Eastdog]

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Looking to be a good game between the Crows and Saints. Saints came back in that 2nd quarter but at the moment the Crows have the edge.

[Eastdog]

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The Saints were hanging in there for a bit but now the Crows are in control and I expect them to win from here.

[Bornadog]

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But in essence isn't it the result the same?

Not really. If two players are going for the ball, one trying to mark the ball, the other trying to spoil by punching but the defender in their action hits the arm of his opponent then why should they get punished? The holding the arm is preventing the opponent in even marking the ball at all and there is no intention to directly spoil. I know you are going to say the defender may look like he is trying to punch the ball but all along he is deliberately chopping arms. I say too bad.

[Eastdog]

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Saints came at them at the end but the Crows hold on winning by 4 points. I think the Crows are now in 2nd position on the ladder.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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I smell a rat. I heard ads all week a sports betting agency having some sort of special on Judd getting less than 25 possessions.
Maybe Im jumping to conclusions, I bet we hear bugger all on it.
If a race horse performed so badly when highly fancied there would be an inquiry.

I think they were perfectly aware that Judd was carrying an injury.

[Remi Moses]

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Looks like Capt Colapse has an injury of some sort.
Crows held Them at arms length for most of the night, Stkilda's lack of a key back is hurting.
Reckon the Saints might finish around 9th region( No mans land)