The Jack Viney bump that never was!

[PaulRB 6,371]

I reckon Roos will have a good motivational tool to get the boys fired up these next two weeks.

Edited May 6, 2014 by PaulRB

[Elusive Tunbridge 795]

I reckon social media would almost literally burn down if it got drawn out to 4 matches after appeal.

I think we will appeal tomorrow. The AFL will be torn between not wanting to buckle to public demand, and doing the right thing. I think the stubbornness of the AFL will win out and the 2 weeks will stand.

I don't think the penalty can be increased if the appeal fails - they either overturn the original decision, or uphold it. Two weeks and no carryover points - nicely graded to seem reasonable, minimise the outcry. They hope.

[deepete 27]

This has probably been brought up, but I wonder what the charge would be if it was a Hodge or a Sellwood instead of a Viney?

[Satan 2,872]

Just 10 years ago the AFL was advertising this type of clash as a reason to see come see the game.... what a farce it is now

Roosy is in it

[lboc 1]

everyone should wear a tutu to the game.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Ironically - this is the best branding we've had as a club for a VERY long time.

[What 18,810]

Massive backlash from everyone you can think of

http://www.footyjunkie.com.au/news/jack-viney-suspended-twitter-meltdown/

And then theres that rat Damian Barrett who supports the decision....

[Mgdee 322]

If we are to protest, is Jack likely to be given a longer sentence ?

If so surely it is up to him whether he wants risk being a martyr for the club.

It's easy for us fans to demand a protest we have nothing to lose.

The club need to work out what is best for Jack before making any decision.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

What worries the AFL most is the TV rights. It would be great if all supporters boycotted the TV this weekend. But it won't happen sadly.

They soon will if the game loses the toughness it was once known for.

In saying that, I don't think players will change the way they play, they will be instructed to continue attacking the footy like Viney, and in 99.99% of occasions there won't be a freak series of events that lead to a broken jaw, so there will be no case to answer.

Just really pisses me off that players consistently get one week or reprimands for the cheap little elbows that are deliberate, and then players like Viney and a few before him are rubbed out for longer for playing honest hard footy, and someone has accidentally been injured. It is bullshiit.

Edited May 6, 2014 by Forest Demon

[Earl Hood 6,086]

Looks like Jack Watts is the prototype AFL player of the future now. Plenty of skill, no aggression. Basketball style zoning, corralling that is the future for the AFL.

[GIRO 63]

What a fcuking joke!!! this game will netball on grass soon we really need him massive loss

[Little Richard 6,263]

I'm on the way over to the tribunal to eject a turd on their doorstep, who wants to join?

[chook fowler 19,459]

I'm on the way over to the tribunal to eject a turd on their doorstep, who wants to join?

Dump one for me.

[beelzebub 23,378]

Looks like Jack Watts is the prototype AFL player of the future now. Plenty of skill, no aggression. Basketball style zoning, corralling that is the future for the AFL.

poetic

[Optimus D 283]

Can the tribunal be charged for bringing the game into disrepute?

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

It's okay, I'm listening.

Jack will always be hard, but now he'll be more discriminate.

Haha. Dumbo are you a mind reader or maybe a flat mate of Jack's? If not, then you have no idea what he will do post this verdict. And neither do i.

This could change him as you say or, alternatively, it might just as well make him more demonic and just go harder but lower into the contest.

Having watched Viney play a few games and having read his tweet this evening, i'd be putting my hard earned on the latter. I don't think he'll change his approach one iota and this result will probably make him more determined than ever to hit in hard.

[dbj1983 138]

We are appealing it!

[TRIGON 4,783]

I can see what Dermie's riled...

Riding the bumps (oops no), bracing for impact (nope can't even do that) pirouetting aside with a grin at Hawthorn

[What 18,810]

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

We are appealing it!

who says?

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

shah why do they call him purple?

[beelzebub 23,378]

How is Hawthorn not a dead duck waiting in all this ???

oh thats right ...theyre Hawthorn.

Im all but lost for words about this. A joke is funny...this......

[rpfc 28,477]

Massive backlash from everyone you can think of

http://www.footyjunkie.com.au/news/jack-viney-suspended-twitter-meltdown/

And then theres that rat Damian Barrett who supports the decision....

That was a good bunch of tweets, and Mark Robinson's were spot on too...

[mrtwister 652]

Maybe our young blokes need to stop knocking out Crows players. First Trengove, now this.

[nutbean 8,838]

I don't think the penalty can be increased if the appeal fails - they either overturn the original decision, or uphold it. Two weeks and no carryover points - nicely graded to seem reasonable, minimise the outcry. They hope.

I think it makes them look more incompetent. Either guilty 4 weeks or not guilty.