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Gotta wonder at what point acts like this, in the modern age, verge into the realm of assault territory? Brayshaw would be fully in his rights to press charges here. Off the ball, unprovoked, unable to defend himself, broken jaw and missing teeth. The fact it happened on a footy field shouldn't provide immunity for the perpetrator of the act. Commit the same act on the street and you're hauled before a magistrate with criminal charges.

Seems the AFL is a low unto themselves.

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Finally caught up with my source this morning who told me that Gaff definately wants to be a Demon next year. I pressed for a bit more but that’s all he would give me.   

jnrmac
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The hysteria over what should happen to Gaff is absurd, Just as it was with Bugg. Appalling hit and will be dealt with harshly, as it should be. Starting point 6 weeks as that is what Bugg got an

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Just heard Mark Brayshaw on SEN.  He spoke exactly as I suspected. Thankfully, he has far more class than the outrage merchants on here who seem to salivate during these types of unfortunate even

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6 hours ago, DV8 said:

Your very short sighted Mickey.

NJones is perfect for the role as the reasons stated.  His Discipline crucial.     Dew is there now as coach.  Swans disciplines.

Zac Jones would be there in support of his brother,, helping nJ change the culture at ground level.   While Dewy does his thing from above the List.

From a neutral point of view I say what you’re saying clearly.

From our point of view, come on man!! The guy has spent nearly his whole career in rebuilds. He deserves to be part of something different at this stage of his career than to up sticks and be part of another one. 

I know footy clubs should be looking through the windshield rather than in the rear view mirror but I just don’t think we’re st that point yet with Jones. Not to mention I’m pretty selfish and want him to be a 1 club player. 

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Will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Bugg was publicly hung drawn and quartered before he got to the tribunal. The club offered virtually no defence and many on this forum understandably were extremely critical of the act.

Now we have a star player ( a possible Demon next year).

How will West Coast, the media and this forum react?

Double standards is my bet.

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1 minute ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Bugg was publicly hung drawn and quartered before he got to the tribunal. The club offered virtually no defence and many on this forum understandably were extremely critical of the act.

Now we have a star player ( a possible Demon next year).

How will West Coast, the media and this forum react?

Double standards is my bet.

I reckon we just saved ~$200k p.a.

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1 minute ago, Diamond_Jim said:

How will West Coast, the media and this forum react? 

Double standards is my bet.

I've been watching a lot of Frontline recently on YouTube. Certainly highlights the outright hypocrisy prevalent in the media; you hit the nail on the head. WA papers will rally behind him in solidarity, because he's a star player.

No different to the way the "stars" like Selwood, Dangerfield and Franklin always get generous treatment from umpires and tribunals.

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7 minutes ago, SaberFang said:

Gotta wonder at what point acts like this, in the modern age, verge into the realm of assault territory? Brayshaw would be fully in his rights to press charges here. Off the ball, unprovoked, unable to defend himself, broken jaw and missing teeth. The fact it happened on a footy field shouldn't provide immunity for the perpetrator of the act. Commit the same act on the street and you're hauled before a magistrate with criminal charges.

Seems the AFL is a low unto themselves.

Australia isn't America. Victims don't get to choose whether to 'press charges'. Police do.

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2 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Bugg was publicly hung drawn and quartered before he got to the tribunal. The club offered virtually no defence and many on this forum understandably were extremely critical of the act.

Now we have a star player ( a possible Demon next year).

How will West Coast, the media and this forum react?

Double standards is my bet.

It’s an excellent point. The ultimate test of club integrity.

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West Coast had an insurmountable lead after half-time.

If I was in Gaff's position, I would've sat out the rest of the match and gone straight to Hamish in the stands to apologise.

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12 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Bugg was publicly hung drawn and quartered before he got to the tribunal. The club offered virtually no defence and many on this forum understandably were extremely critical of the act.

Now we have a star player ( a possible Demon next year).

How will West Coast, the media and this forum react?

Double standards is my bet.

Back it in. 

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14 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Bugg was publicly hung drawn and quartered before he got to the tribunal. The club offered virtually no defence and many on this forum understandably were extremely critical of the act.

Now we have a star player ( a possible Demon next year).

How will West Coast, the media and this forum react?

Double standards is my bet.

“Rookie Docker uses chin to injure Eagles Brownlow favourites hand.”  - Tomorrow’s The West paper. 

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9 minutes ago, SaberFang said:

West Coast had an insurmountable lead after half-time.

If I was in Gaff's position, I would've sat out the rest of the match and gone straight to Hamish in the stands to apologise.

He will actually have to go to hospital - where he should be now making sure the boy is ok

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7 hours ago, DV8 said:

I would be looking at trading to the Gold Coast, for May. 

OMc and Jones.

 

I love my club;  and also I really want the 2nd Qld team to succeed. GCS

For them the Key is real tough Love, with the right disciplined leaders.    To set them up the right way_   Enter Nathan Jones...   And Zac Jones, from the Swans.

 

We have a few possibilities as trade options, from ->   OMc, Tyson, Hunt, AVB, Wagner, Kent, Bugg, JKH, Keilty,

Worst , most clueless poster ever to contribute to these boards. Would do more damage to our club than the forced retirement of Jnr McDonald.

There's a saying you should take to heart, "it's better to stay silent and appear a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt."

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Not sure I want him anywhere near MFC Next year after seeing this. Might have been out of character but just as bad as what we have seen time and again on the streets. I reckon Gaff's career might now be heavily compromised by this act!

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37 minutes ago, SaberFang said:

Gotta wonder at what point acts like this, in the modern age, verge into the realm of assault territory? Brayshaw would be fully in his rights to press charges here. Off the ball, unprovoked, unable to defend himself, broken jaw and missing teeth. The fact it happened on a footy field shouldn't provide immunity for the perpetrator of the act. Commit the same act on the street and you're hauled before a magistrate with criminal charges.

Seems the AFL is a low unto themselves.

Sickening acts of unprovoked violence on a playing field should be treated exactly the same as similar acts on our streets.  Just saw the act and the aftermath on TV. Distressing. Glad I didn't have a young one watching. Charge him. 

 

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4 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

what is the West Coast equivalent of Demonland

many thanks

Weagleskinghit I think! 

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