People don't seem to realise, the club or Oliver did not charge schofield the umpire did. The club or Oliver didn't decide the penalty the MRP did. The club only needs to concentrate on one thing - THIS  WEEKS GAME

29 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Surely even a graze to the lip or gum would have to be evidence of "low impact" at least, and further the absence of a graze would not be evidence of no impact at all  

Are they trying to establish that there was no impact as he was charged with low impact?  Surely that could be their only defense*, and that would involve accusing not only Clayton of staging but also the doctor of lying.  

*or are they trying to establish a new level between zero and low?  Maybe half a game so he can come on at half time next week? Knowing the vagaries of the MRP wouldn't put it past them. 

Reminds me of creationists views when a new fossil is found to dismiss evolution (notice how its NOT a theory)... 'so now we have to find a link between THIS new fossil, and the most recent fossil discovered... god I hate monotheistic ignorance. god I hate the mrp.

12 minutes ago, america de cali said:

5pm tonight  I believe.

Thanks adc

Maybe just trying to appeal the "intentional" part. Not sure how though given it was at half time

He was keeling over immediately he was slugged by an elbow in the chin. Probably had his mouth guard out and he has teeth braces  and dug into his inner lip . Elbows are bloody hard . Who can say it didn't hurt ! Certainly not a computer jock!!! 

He is as hard as nails and certainly not a faker ! After all he is only 19 years old and got slugged unaware by some old fart washed up player who was frustrated by the way things were panning out 

1 hour ago, nomed said:

Local media in Perth really winding up on it as well.

Yep. I've just noticed that The West Australian website seems to have a new analysis on the "incident" every few hours, it's pathetic. The Eagles fans (including their #1 fan The West Australian newspaper) are a bunch of butthurt crybabies.

I even overheard someone in my office the other day that was raising their voice and butthurt about Clarry "diving". Good. It makes me even happier to see Eagles fans act this way (being a WA local). I bet if they won the game this wouldn't have even become an issue. It's just sour grapes at the end of the day...that's how they are...

12 minutes ago, frankie_d said:

Thanks adc

If I wasn't so lazy, I would have looked this up before asking. Apologies.

The Tribunal will sit at 5.30pm AEST on Tuesday night and AFL.com.au will run a live blog.

I will be following that live blog with great interest.

This could get very nasty for the kid - just remember Goodes. Not the same issue, but once the mob gets something in its tiny mind, it's hard to eliminate.

 

14 minutes ago, frankie_d said:

If I wasn't so lazy, I would have looked this up before asking. Apologies.

The Tribunal will sit at 5.30pm AEST on Tuesday night and AFL.com.au will run a live blog.

I will be following that live blog with great interest.

This could get very nasty for the kid - just remember Goodes. Not the same issue, but once the mob gets something in its tiny mind, it's hard to eliminate.

 

I hope it doesn't get nasty for Oliver, today at work for the second day running  another Essendon fan stated to me Oliver should audition for Home and Away and Neigbours. That made my blood boil, seems Melbourne supporters are fair game now also.

I can't imagine what's running through his mind with all the social media abuse but one thing I will say is , Oliver has 40 odd brothers in red and blue, 21 of them will run out with him Friday night and around 40,000 family members will be there to stand behind him as ONE!!!

The STAGE is set young man!!!

Lol @ Oliver's latest Twitter profile photo.

Edited June 27, 20178 yr by Ethan Tremblay

6 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Lol @ Oliver's latest Twitter profile photo.

Hahaha brilliant

4 minutes ago, Is Dom Is Good said:

Hahaha brilliant

Great! Clarry taking the [censored]. love it. His attitude will be fine to all the knockers! Stick it up em Clarry.

Edited June 27, 20178 yr by Wadda We Sing

Knowing the state of corruption at AFL HQ, wouldn't be surprised if West Coast were given assurances that Schofield would be let off if they appealed. Makes no sense to risk it all for the sake of a one week ban.

Never forget that the only people who found Essendon not guilty of doping offences were the carefully handpicked AFL's Tribunal.

If it wasn't for Melbourne I would never follow AFL these days. The game has become a platform for whinging abusive cockheads, from players to commentators to the MRP. 

1 minute ago, SaberFang said:

Knowing the state of corruption at AFL HQ, wouldn't be surprised if West Coast were given assurances that Schofield would be let off if they appealed. Makes no sense to risk it all for the sake of a one week ban.

Never forget that the only people who found Essendon not guilty of doping offences were the carefully handpicked AFL's Tribunal.

David Neitz is on the panel tonight. 

2 minutes ago, SaberFang said:

Knowing the state of corruption at AFL HQ, wouldn't be surprised if West Coast were given assurances that Schofield would be let off if they appealed. Makes no sense to risk it all for the sake of a one week ban.

Never forget that the only people who found Essendon not guilty of doping offences were the carefully handpicked AFL's Tribunal.

Yes agree, but the guy had only 3 disposals didnt he? Hardly an indispensable player these days.

22 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Lol @ Oliver's latest Twitter profile photo.

Provocative - Clarrie is playing with fire!

He should quit while he is ahead!

David Neitz is on the Tribunal so no fear of it being a kangaroo court staged by the AFL.

Edited June 27, 20178 yr by Lucifer's Hero

3 minutes ago, Jaded said:

If it wasn't for Melbourne I would never follow AFL these days. The game has become a platform for whinging abusive cockheads, from players to commentators to the MRP. 

Yeah same. If it wasn't for Melbourne I wouldn't watch. I have been close to not watching anyway at times, and then I think of blokes like Viney busting a nut for the club, and I think I owe it to these guys to watch them.

37 minutes ago, Demon77 said:

I hope it doesn't get nasty for Oliver, today at work for the second day running  another Essendon fan stated to me Oliver should audition for Home and Away and Neigbours. That made my blood boil, seems Melbourne supporters are fair game now also.

I can't imagine what's running through his mind with all the social media abuse but one thing I will say is , Oliver has 40 odd brothers in red and blue, 21 of them will run out with him Friday night and around 40,000 family members will be there to stand behind him as ONE!!!

The STAGE is set young man!!!

I guess you could have responded that Essendon are a shoe-in for Australia's Next Top Chokers ...?

31 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

...

David Neitz is on the Tribunal so no fear of it being a kangaroo court staged by the AFL.

Would if he had the same idiotic point of view as Garry Lyin'

35 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Provocative - Clarrie is playing with fire!

He should quit while he is ahead!

David Neitz is on the Tribunal so no fear of it being a kangaroo court staged by the AFL.

So is Henwood, he also played for Melbourne. Just wait for the consipracies to fly if he gets two weeks!

Edited June 27, 20178 yr by Chris

Good on Oliver for trolling the twitter flogs. Social media is just a toxic hate fest. Its good to see a player just take the p*ss out of it all, and troll the haters. Because that is all 99% of social media does - hate. It won't effect Oliver's game in the slightest.

I've just read the " thoughts " of the posters to the North Melbourne big footy threads discussing Clayton Oliver.  Talk about drones. These North fans are so dull, it's comical. If you had an IQ  of 58, you'd be in the top 5% of posters there.

5 minutes ago, KingDingAling said:

Good on Oliver for trolling the twitter flogs. Social media is just a toxic hate fest. Its good to see a player just take the p*ss out of it all, and troll the haters. Because that is all 99% of social media does - hate. It won't effect Oliver's game in the slightest.

Yeah thats exactly what i was thinking. Hes just a super talented kid starting his career. I would hate to see anything as pathetic and stupid as this overshadow it.

Now THIS is what i call a dive.

31 minutes ago, pineapple dee said:

I've just read the " thoughts " of the posters to the North Melbourne big footy threads discussing Clayton Oliver.  Talk about drones. These North fans are so dull, it's comical. If you had an IQ  of 58, you'd be in the top 5% of posters there.

They had Brent Harvey at their club for 2 decades, so to their credit they would know exactly what a stager/diver/flopper/oscar nominee would look like. Seriously Harvey was the worst of the worst, I can remember numerous free kicks/50s being given from him falling from a feather touch. God I hated the little [censored].