News Injuries & Suspensions
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Having another look at the footage (https://www.afl.com.au/news/567936/barrett-no-malice-in-danger-bump-but-he-must-go) I think if ever there was a chance you could wheedle a Brownlow Meadlaist onto a smaller suspension (yes, I know it shouldn't impact but just get the feeling it will) then it will happen here.
The bump was targeted at Kelly's chest, then in the action they banged heads. They'll go for something like "the high contact was only accidental, even if the bump itself was careless/reckless etc."
The bump was targeted at Kelly's chest, then in the action they banged heads. They'll go for something like "the high contact was only accidental, even if the bump itself was careless/reckless etc."
I tend to agree - one thing that has constantly frustrated me with the AFL is the emphasis on outcome in deciding the punishment. If they are serious about reducing these incidents, don't look for mitigating reasons or allow for the semantics.. just draw a line in the sand.
If you choose to bump, you are liable for any and all outcomes as a result of that whether they are accidental or not.
It's a similar thing with jumper punches.. the AFL said they wanted them gone but then every time they just weren't quite bad enough, or didn't cause enough impact etc. "Below the level of force for a reportable incident" drives me crazy!
It's up there with the players pushing someone into the boundary fence.. never gets a week cause the players gets up.. but the day that results in a serious injury everyone will demand a clamp down. How about stopping it before that happens!
Sorry.. clearly a bug bear of mine, hopefully they get this one right.
And before anyone says anything.. I'm a Danger owner!
If you choose to bump, you are liable for any and all outcomes as a result of that whether they are accidental or not.
It's a similar thing with jumper punches.. the AFL said they wanted them gone but then every time they just weren't quite bad enough, or didn't cause enough impact etc. "Below the level of force for a reportable incident" drives me crazy!
It's up there with the players pushing someone into the boundary fence.. never gets a week cause the players gets up.. but the day that results in a serious injury everyone will demand a clamp down. How about stopping it before that happens!
Sorry.. clearly a bug bear of mine, hopefully they get this one right.
And before anyone says anything.. I'm a Danger owner!
