On replay I’m not sure that’s a dangerous tackle. There’s a lot of bodies in there which alters the way Clug hits the ground. Complete accident for me.
Given the recent reports and suspensions given this year, I’m erring on the side of worst case scenario at this point. Thing that might save him is that he had tackled him around the waist.
Seriously - I just don't see what he did wrong. Football is a contact sport. He tackled him and the tackle slipped. I don't know any more. Christain will probably cite is just because it's Sicily. There was no second movement - it was in a cluster of players - it was an accident. I'm glad McG is ok.
In a round where most would have 22. I would almost just take the punt on Ford to have a huge game as you probably wouldn't lose too much from the gap between 18th & 19th players.
I believe it is a deliberate strategy of the AFL. They are trying to determine two things. Precedents for the rules as now written. Rules which need to be rewritten for the protection from litigation by players.