Alex Rance, 2:15 press conference

[John Crow Batty 8,215]

He might quote a biblical saying like this;

1 Kings 22:24

Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, "How did the Spirit of the LORD pass from me to speak to you?"

Edited April 26, 2016 by america de cali

[Cheesy D. Pun 1,762]

What Rance did was really poor and he copped a fair punishment. Some here seem to get off on hating people, can we let it go?

 

[Skuit 9,108]

45 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I imagine it will be an apology. He always seemed a fair sort of a player from what I saw of him.

It's easy to do something stupid that you sincerely regret later. It will be interesting.

Next thing Bitter apologises for acting out of character. Had a chance to lobby for self-flagellation before a sudden brain-fade saw him gently patting Rance on the back.

[Dees2014 2,377]

9 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Cool story, bro.

Well ET, at least our narrative is not only getting through, but clearly hitting the mark a matter of seconds after it was posted. 

All I can say is "truth hurts".

[MadAsHell 4,088]

1 minute ago, WAClark said:

What Rance did was really poor and he copped a fair punishment. Some here seem to get off on hating people, can we let it go?

 

Nope. 

[Willmoy1947 3,758]

1 minute ago, WAClark said:

What Rance did was really poor and he copped a fair punishment. Some here seem to get off on hating people, can we let it go?

 

It's not Jacks' faults.

[Ethan Tremblay 28,276]

I will let it go after he cries at the press conference, and that will only be after making fun of him crying.

 

[John Crow Batty 8,215]

10 minutes ago, Skuit said:

Next thing Bitter apologises for acting out of character. Had a chance to lobby for self-flagellation before a sudden brain-fade saw him gently patting Rance on the back.

Maybe turning [censored]?

[H_T 2,941]

41 minutes ago, Franky_31 said:

Yes I accept that it deserved 2 weeks. Penalties being what they are now, he had to go. I Still am worried about my 81-1 on Viney for Brownlow but I wouldnt have him any other way.

He could have easily been knocked out and stayed down. 

You know how the AFL feels about contact to the head....

I know how you're feeling about JV. I got 251, 101 & 51 on him. It's always a risk with Jack. He even admits white line fever takes over him. It will be a long season, hehe, good luck!

*bet responsibly

[Mazer Rackham 14,968]

18 minutes ago, america de cali said:

He might quote a biblical saying like this;

1 Kings 22:24

Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, "How did the Spirit of the LORD pass from me to speak to you?"

And the Lord sayeth, Zedekiah thou hast wronged thy brother, but thou art a stout fellow and I can see that thou was simply frustrated. So, three plagues down to two with an early sacrifice.

And Buggeth the Accursed ran in unnoticed and did shoveth and taunteth Zedekiah whilst he was paying penance. And there was wailing and gnashing of teeth.

[Fork 'em 6,505]

Rance wanted to take a year off didn't he.
Was probably sucked into staying with the promise of finals.
Finals are up in smoke and he's probably pizzed he's now stuck there.
I'm tipping he retires.
Can't be a Jo-Ho and be running around elbowing blokes in the back of the head you see.

 

Edited April 26, 2016 by Fork 'em

[AzzKikA 2,369]

FFS i didn't mind him, until he started speaking.

 

[Outside fifty 967]

36 minutes ago, america de cali said:

He might quote a biblical saying like this;

1 Kings 22:24

Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, "How did the Spirit of the LORD pass from me to speak to you?"

Hats off to you ADC. The one thing every good footy forum needs is Biblical quotes, sad to say it but Demonland has been lacking in this regard. You have righted the ship. Well played Sir.

[Pates 9,536]

I think the hate on him has been a bit extreme, for me I'm more disappointed that it wasn't outright condemned on the commentary. Especially given the recent events with the young footballer being killed by a cowards punch. 

2 games is about right IMO. 

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

1 hour ago, Franky_31 said:

I didnt think it was that bad after Jack Watts got up ok. I thought it was a free and to be honest thought Viney's response while great might be judged over compensating.

It seems most D'landers think it was much worse.

Here's a little experiment for you and any other demonlanders who think the hit wasn't that big of a deal,  or wasn't forceful; lightly hit the back of your head with your palm. Do it lightly -  with the lowest impact you can- and notice how the dull pain reverberates around your whole scull.  It doesn't take a lot of pressure at all to feel it.  Now imagine what a strike with dog Rance's impact would have felt like.  It is actually a credit to Jack Watt's that he took it like he did- the potential to be concussed or worse from such a strike is very high, and Vineys response was spot on! 

[Cheesy D. Pun 1,762]

3 minutes ago, Pates said:

I think the hate on him has been a bit extreme, for me I'm more disappointed that it wasn't outright condemned on the commentary. Especially given the recent events with the young footballer being killed by a cowards punch. 

2 games is about right IMO. 

This. The media seem to be doing their utmost to protect Rance. Would be interesting to see the narrative if Dustin Martin was in the same situation.

[Deestroy All 14,261]

That needed a presser?

[Dees2014 2,377]

Well the presser was simply a mea culpa. "It is not me, this doesn't define me or my faith". 

I guess we will all see...

Nothing about Jack Watts that I saw, although I was a bit late tuning in. There may have been earlier.

[mo64 5,208]

2 minutes ago, Deestroy All said:

That needed a presser?

Exactly. He could have just posted a tweet, or had the members of his cult drop a pamphlet in people's letterboxes.

[John Crow Batty 8,215]

8 minutes ago, Jesse Christ said:

Here's a little experiment for you and any other demonlanders who think the hit wasn't that big of a deal,  or wasn't forceful; lightly hit the back of your head with your palm. Do it lightly -  with the lowest impact you can- and notice how the dull pain reverberates around your whole scull.  It doesn't take a lot of pressure at all to feel it.  Now imagine what a strike with dog Rance's impact would have felt like.  It is actually a credit to Jack Watt's that he took it like he did- the potential to be concussed or worse from such a strike is very high, and Vineys response was spot on! 

Those kind of whacks happen in every game. Known as a crude spoil or making a player pay for it. Only difference is most players attempting a mark from the front are expecting it and are braced for impact. Not when lying on the ground.

Edited April 26, 2016 by america de cali

[Damo 2,969]

8 minutes ago, Jesse Christ said:

Here's a little experiment for you and any other demonlanders who think the hit wasn't that big of a deal,  or wasn't forceful; lightly hit the back of your head with your palm. Do it lightly -  with the lowest impact you can- and notice how the dull pain reverberates around your whole scull.  It doesn't take a lot of pressure at all to feel it.  Now imagine what a strike with dog Rance's impact would have felt like.  It is actually a credit to Jack Watt's that he took it like he did- the potential to be concussed or worse from such a strike is very high, and Vineys response was spot on! 

Thanks JC I actually played footy where this happened a lot. Not to me by guys as big as Alex Rance but i dont need to experiment any further.

[Moonshadow 16,099]

1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I imagine it will be an apology. He always seemed a fair sort of a player from what I saw of him.

It's easy to do something stupid that you sincerely regret later. It will be interesting.

As usual Uncle Bitters, you are the voice of reason

[Dees2014 2,377]

2 minutes ago, america de cali said:

Those kind of whacks happen in every game. Known as a crude spoil or making a player pay for it. Only difference is most players attempting a mark from the front are expecting it and are braced for it. Not when lying on the ground.

I think this is entirely different, simply because the blow is so much worse when it simultaneously hits the back of the neck, and the face collides with the ground. That is seriously dangerous, and needs to be taken seriously. 

[daisycutter 28,427]

fizzer prezzer

[dazzledavey36 48,600]

53 minutes ago, WAClark said:

What Rance did was really poor and he copped a fair punishment. Some here seem to get off on hating people, can we let it go?

 

There is a big difference between hating a player and losing all respect for them.