Collingwood Star Shirks Body Contact

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,665]

Did any other Demonlanders notice one of Collingwood's heroes drop his head and miss an easy mark, expecting a bump(which never came) last night.?

Luckily for him , he got away with it, since Geelong made a(trivial)interchange error, and Thomas got a "gimmee" goal, which distracted attention from his team-mate's gutless effort.

[ox_5 163]

Didn't notice that, but speaking of Thomas, if he doesn't miss next week through suspension for his front on hit to Taylors head then it is a joke. Exactly what the rule was brought in for.

[No16 1]

Did any other Demonlanders notice one of Collingwood's heroes drop his head and miss an easy mark, expecting a bump(which never came) last night.?

Luckily for him , he got away with it, since Geelong made a(trivial)interchange error, and Thomas got a "gimmee" goal, which distracted attention from his team-mate's gutless effort.

Presuming you are speaking of the Didak incident... Was pretty weak

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,166]

Presuming you are speaking of the Didak incident... Was pretty weak

Was right in front of me, a massive shirk and he fained a sore shoulder when he hit the ground despite minimal if any contact. Weak as! Can`t stand him, selfish arrogant hero. Played well though! Spot on that the confusion with the interchange ruling helped him slip under the radar with this gutless effort

[DeezMan 4]

Didn't notice that, but speaking of Thomas, if he doesn't miss next week through suspension for his front on hit to Taylors head then it is a joke. Exactly what the rule was brought in for.

Thomas won't be missing the GF, mate. Both went for the pill but the Cats player was down lower and received the head-high free-kick.

Thomas is proving ALL his doubter wrong and has had a phenomenal 2010. Many believed he would be a mere plodder in the Finals series as it was thought that the guy can't step up when it all counts.

- 32 possies (career best!) and a goal in Qtr Final vs Dogs (arguably best on field with Swan).

- 21 possies, 9 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal in Prelim Final against the greatest team in the modern era in Geelong.

Lots of people are eating humble pie over the man many despise because of his hair and "girly" appearance. But his footy is now doing the talking AND he's a lot tougher and stronger around the ball and willing to do the hard stuff.

I'm very pleased I stuck with him this year in my DreamTeam as he averaged me close to 100 points.

The pick no. 2 is close to most improved player this year.

I may be an avid Dees man and I DESPISE Collingwood... but I'll say things how it is and one Dale "Daisy" Thomas is looking the goods going forward as is, unfortunately, Collingwood.

[ox_5 163]

Thomas won't be missing the GF, mate. Both went for the pill but the Cats player was down lower and received the head-high free-kick.

Thomas is proving ALL his doubter wrong and has had a phenomenal 2010. Many believed he would be a mere plodder in the Finals series as it was thought that the guy can't step up when it all counts.

- 32 possies (career best!) and a goal in Qtr Final vs Dogs (arguably best on field with Swan).

- 21 possies, 9 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal in Prelim Final against the greatest team in the modern era in Geelong.

Lots of people are eating humble pie over the man many despise because of his hair and "girly" appearance. But his footy is now doing the talking AND he's a lot tougher and stronger around the ball and willing to do the hard stuff.

I'm very pleased I stuck with him this year in my DreamTeam as he averaged me close to 100 points.

The pick no. 2 is close to most improved player this year.

I may be an avid Dees man and I DESPISE Collingwood... but I'll say things how it is and one Dale "Daisy" Thomas is looking the goods going forward as is, unfortunately, Collingwood.

Exactly right, Taylor was lower and first to the ball, and was hit in the head from front on, exactly what the rule was brought in for.

This has nothing to do with it being Thomas, I know he has been excellent this year. But I'm sure he appreciates your defense, mate. If it was any other player I would say the same, because we have seen much lesser hits suspended this year.

[Jerry Lundergard 412]

Was right in front of me, a massive shirk and he fained a sore shoulder when he hit the ground despite minimal if any contact. Weak as! Can`t stand him, selfish arrogant hero. Played well though! Spot on that the confusion with the interchange ruling helped him slip under the radar with this gutless effort

I didn't see the whole game last night, so i can't speak of the incident. However, is does confirm my theory that not every single one of your players has to be Glenn Archer-like, for you to have the best team in the AFL.

I know we would all like them to be, but it is just not reality, and I think we are sometimes too harsh on players that don't show that courage and want them tossed out of the team ASAP(Bennell, Dunn). Who wouldn't have Alan Didak in their starting 22 on any given night? He is a gun, and even if he may put in a weak effort like the one you have mentioned every now and then, doesn't mean he takes his effect on the team into the negative.

[DeezMan 4]

Exactly right, Taylor was lower and first to the ball, and was hit in the head from front on, exactly what the rule was brought in for.

This has nothing to do with it being Thomas, I know he has been excellent this year. But I'm sure he appreciates your defense, mate. If it was any other player I would say the same, because we have seen much lesser hits suspended this year.

1) What's Thomas's record like??

2) Have a look at the Kennedy bump on Sylvia and let me know what the resolution to that one was.

3) The Geelong player (forget who it was) did not get KO'd, no blood and no broken bones, thus lowering the impact.

It was a free-kick and that was all. One must make the distinction between a free-kick and a reportable offense.

Thomas to play GF.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Travis Varcoe was worse IMO

[DeezMan 4]

Travis Varcoe was worse IMO

Agree, but he'l lalso escape suspension I think.

Jude Bolton (one of the most courageous players I have EVER seen who gets knocked out and around week in and week out) was on Before the Game tonight and said Thomas's incident looked fine as both men went diving for the pill.

It's actually a credit to "Daisy" because a year ago there was no way he would ever put his body on the line like that.

[Fork 'em 6,631]

Don't let Thomas's appearence fool you , he's alot tougher than many think .

If players get the opportunity to crunch him , they do , and he gets up and gets on with the game .

Credit where it's due .

Didak on the other hand , if he can jump out of the way , he will .

Noticed he went 1 handed on at least 2 occasions last night .

He's talented sure , but soft .

Edited September 18, 2010 by Fork 'em

[DeezMan 4]

Don't let Thomas's appearence fool you , he's alot tougher than many think .

If players get the opportunity to crunch him , they do , and he gets up and gets on with the game .

Credit where it's due .

Didak on the other hand , if he can jump out of the way , he will .

Noticed he went 1 handed on at least 2 occasions last night .

He's talented sure , but soft .

Bloody well said.

[No16 1]

Have to agree with the development of Thomas. Due to previous years every 50/50 ball it was always a monty that he would be pushed out of the way or just not go in hard enough. Proved a lot of doubters wrong this year.

That incident was a clear case of two players going hard and low at the ball. There was no malicious intent and intact I am pretty sure contact was with the shoulder and not the head.

[Roost It 1,434]

Thomas won't be missing the GF, mate. Both went for the pill but the Cats player was down lower and received the head-high free-kick.

Thomas is proving ALL his doubter wrong and has had a phenomenal 2010. Many believed he would be a mere plodder in the Finals series as it was thought that the guy can't step up when it all counts.

- 32 possies (career best!) and a goal in Qtr Final vs Dogs (arguably best on field with Swan).

- 21 possies, 9 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal in Prelim Final against the greatest team in the modern era in Geelong.

Lots of people are eating humble pie over the man many despise because of his hair and "girly" appearance. But his footy is now doing the talking AND he's a lot tougher and stronger around the ball and willing to do the hard stuff.

I'm very pleased I stuck with him this year in my DreamTeam as he averaged me close to 100 points.

The pick no. 2 is close to most improved player this year.

I may be an avid Dees man and I DESPISE Collingwood... but I'll say things how it is and one Dale "Daisy" Thomas is looking the goods going forward as is, unfortunately, Collingwood.

Let's see how he goes when the heat is really on.

[Felix 92]

Did any other Demonlanders notice one of Collingwood's heroes drop his head and miss an easy mark, expecting a bump(which never came) last night.?

Luckily for him , he got away with it, since Geelong made a(trivial)interchange error, and Thomas got a "gimmee" goal, which distracted attention from his team-mate's gutless effort.

The game was over in the first 10 minutes, why risk injury when the game was in the bag already?

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,665]

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The game was over in the first 10 minutes, why risk injury when the game was in the bag already?

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I don't think most AFL players think that way.

Nice of you to give your support to "Dids".

[Felix 92]

I don't think most AFL players think that way.

If that was the case Collingwood should have won by 150 points... Geelong were very soft that night...