Alexis Georgiou can accept reprimand

[daisycutter 28,785]

can take 93.75 points reprimand

good news

thought franklin should've been cited for staging....notice how he bounced up when whistle didn't go

[beelzebub 22,892]

can take 93.75 points reprimand

good news

thought franklin should've been cited for staging....notice how he bounced up when whistle didn't go

the karma faeries smacked buddy though.

Good investment by the bloods !! lol

[Louie 39]

How did LRT get off hitting Georgiou?

[What 18,810]

Georgiou is one of my favorite players

Absolutely smashed LRT on the weekend

[sue 8,752]

How did LRT get off hitting Georgiou?

How did Franklin get off for terrible acting? I couldn't knock that man over if I was driving a bulldozer, but Georgiou took him out with a mere touch.

[Frosty Demon 153]

franklin also staged when he got the free for his only goal. bloody joke should have been cited

[Dr. Gonzo 23,111]

What a joke, this one should have been thrown out. He grazed him while trying to knock Franklin's arm away from holding his jumper and Franklin hit the deck looking for a free then bounced back up instantly when it wasn't paid. Glad he can play on the weekend but it sucks he has this hanging over his head now for nothing.

[beelzebub 22,892]

How did LRT get off hitting Georgiou?

seems to be a trend for ol Buddy...hitting things !!

[Deecisive 1,686]

should appeal, 93 points for that is garbage.

[SaberFang 7,141]

Where's Marshmellow Franklin's fine for staging?

Pathetic.

[Elusive Tunbridge 795]

should appeal, 93 points for that is garbage.

The match review made it low impact, which probably says what they thought of Buddy's fainting fit, but he did make contact and an unsuccessful appeal leaves him out for a week. Better to cop it sweet.

[biggestred 4,519]

He should be offered a pay rise instead

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,069]

What a joke, this one should have been thrown out. He grazed him while trying to knock Franklin's arm away from holding his jumper and Franklin hit the deck looking for a free then bounced back up instantly when it wasn't paid. Glad he can play on the weekend but it sucks he has this hanging over his head now for nothing.

The whole system is a joke. Not a fan of carry over points. This is a perfect example of why the system is flawed. Edited April 28, 2014 by Al's Demons

[monoccular 16,969]

How did LRT get off hitting Georgiou?

franklin also staged when he got the free for his only goal. bloody joke should have been cited

Bastard should be suspended...he is a disgrace to the AFL....brings the game into disrepute in so many ways, which costs us and us only $500K. (Bumbers get rewarded with marquee games).

Oh, I forgot, the AFL Commission is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the game. Bloody joke.

They introduced a rule to penalise stagers....but absolutely zero integrity in it.

Joke.

The whole system is a joke. Not a fan of carry over points. This is a perfect example of why the system is flawed.

A blight on the game

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

He should be offered a pay rise instead

They should both be embarrassed by that [censored] slap more then anything. Georgiou for not getting him with a real one and Buddy for dropping like a sack of [censored]

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,069]

So if Georgio repeats the action, he misses a game. Two separate trivial incidents which don't warrant suspension by themselves have their powers combined to total x amount of points which warrants a player to miss games. I always wondered where the Pluck-a-duck wheel wound up.

[John Crow Batty 8,394]

Hard to prove that Franklin was staging because he did get a whack. Georgiou can look at it as a medal to pin on his chest and have a great conversation piece for the rest of his life. Many a laugh for the retelling of how Buddy fell like a sack of spuds.

[Machsy 2,858]

I hope Georgiou appeals.

For one, it'll highlight the hilarious dive from Franklin.

We should bring a spotlight on it and make him look like an utter goose.

Secondly, for an accidental glancing blow where no harm was caused, this is an unfair punishment.

And thirdly, because I know the AFL tribunal won't throw it out, Georgiou will get suspended, and he'll be out of the team.

And not a minute too soon.

He is a liability. So bloody awkward that he is a danger to his teammates.

Anyone see McDonald win the footy, about to kick, and then Georgiou ran across his path?

T-Mac had to pull the kick, attempt a sidestep and then in the split-second it took him to reset for a clear kick, he was tackled and he turned it over.

Bloody Georgiou... Can't get him out of the side soon enough.

[chook fowler 18,916]

I hope Georgiou appeals.

For one, it'll highlight the hilarious dive from Franklin.

We should bring a spotlight on it and make him look like an utter goose.

Secondly, for an accidental glancing blow where no harm was caused, this is an unfair punishment.

And thirdly, because I know the AFL tribunal won't throw it out, Georgiou will get suspended, and he'll be out of the team.

And not a minute too soon.

He is a liability. So bloody awkward that he is a danger to his teammates.

Anyone see McDonald win the footy, about to kick, and then Georgiou ran across his path?

T-Mac had to pull the kick, attempt a sidestep and then in the split-second it took him to reset for a clear kick, he was tackled and he turned it over.

Bloody Georgiou... Can't get him out of the side soon enough.

Can't believe this. Georgiou has not been beaten and has allowed Chip to go forward. One of the finds of the season and will be a fixture. He may be awkward but rarely turns it over - unlike many others in the side

[Machsy 2,858]

Can't believe this. Georgiou has not been beaten and has allowed Chip to go forward. One of the finds of the season and will be a fixture. He may be awkward but rarely turns it over - unlike many others in the side

Doesn't do anything with it though.

If you're not attacking and somewhat dangerous, you're making it easier on the opposition.

Like I said, he's a bloody liability and dangerous to his teammates.

[Earl Hood 5,932]

Hard to prove that Franklin was staging because he did get a whack. Georgiou can look at it as a medal to pin on his chest and have a great conversation piece for the rest of his life. Many a laugh for the retelling of how Buddy fell like a sack of spuds.

Whack!! Try an unexpected touch, inadvertent contact to the face. Georgiou is very unlucky I think to get a similar finding to Gibsons full on hit from behind to the head. Reckless and high contact I think for Gibbo and should be similar to some of the bumps that have been judged to be too high but inadvertent.

By the way Machsy I reckon Georgiou is a positive, he has a real go. When you find a silky skilled half back to take his place let me know.

[chook fowler 18,916]

We are obviously watching different games

[Machsy 2,858]

We are obviously watching different games

Probably.

I just think with him in the side, we're almost a man down with the ball in hand.

It's hard enough when McDonald is only slightly better.

[Nasher 33,490]

I may be alone, but I thought a reprimand was appropriate. I know it was unintentional and I agree Franklin's reaction was pathetic, none the less he made forceful contact with another player's head. I expect he'll be a little more careful where he swings his fist next time, and he learns the lesson without having to miss any games.

Anyway it would seem he has accepted the reprimand.

[daisycutter 28,785]

So if Georgio repeats the action, he misses a game. Two separate trivial incidents which don't warrant suspension by themselves have their powers combined to total x amount of points which warrants a player to miss games. I always wondered where the Pluck-a-duck wheel wound up.

actually if he repeats it i think he loses 2 games

i.e. 93.75 + 125 = 218.75 with no discount = 2 weeks