While I'm on my high horse, has the VFL done anything about the violence and behind the play thuggery of Williamstown on Sunday? According to Drunk'n Rawlings was livid after and during the game. I have understood that this violence has been outlawed from the game. Apparently not so. Apparently you can still get away with it.

I listened to most of the commentary and it sounded as if there were Casey players dropped behind the play every few minutes.

Amateurish administration of this competition if this is not investigated, punished and stamped out.

1 hour ago, dieter said:

While I'm on my high horse, has the VFL done anything about the violence and behind the play thuggery of Williamstown on Sunday? According to Drunk'n Rawlings was livid after and during the game. I have understood that this violence has been outlawed from the game. Apparently not so. Apparently you can still get away with it.

Yes was anyone reported?  What were the Umps doing, there are 3 for every game?Do the VFL have a match review committee?

Probably not if they don’t have the camera coverage I suppose. 

2 minutes ago, Earl Hood said:

Yes was anyone reported?  What were the Umps doing, there are 3 for every game?Do the VFL have a match review committee?

Probably not if they don’t have the camera coverage I suppose. 

There's single camera coverage at all matches

One player got a week, 2 others fines:

http://vfl.com.au/vfl-round-9-vflw-round-5-confirmed-mrp-sanctions/

It's sad. People want to bring their kids to watch Grass Roots competitions and get up close and personal with the players, but kids can't be subjected to cheap shots and thing tactics.

VFL need to pull their finger out. Perhaps some additional cameras or boundary umpires need to be used to stamp this nonsense out.

Cant believe this happens in the VFL. I follow the Roosters in the SANFL and you barely see thuggery. 

Jealous under-achievers not good enough for AFL trying to make a name for themselves. 

I attended the game on Sunday and saw Joel Smith cop a couple of hits away from the play. 

Jayden Hunt was absolutely thrown into the boundary mesh fence early in the game. It probably looked worse than it says, but since l met his mum outside the ground before the game l could only imagine she had her heart in her mouth. 

Willy played amatuer style footy and nearly sucked us into the fights. Luckily our players resisted [censored] for tat and just played the game to win. 

Yes Williamstown played dirty and deserved to get players rubbed out or fined. 

From my observations Pedo was a stand out with Wags and Harley Balic got plenty up forward but messed up his set shots for goal. 

Other AFL listed players did not really do enough to justify elevation but l suspect either Smith or Frost will get a call up. 

Stretch got lots of touches but unfortunately many of them amounted to nothing. Much as l love his effort, l am not sure he is really up to it at the highest level. 

Jeffy and Dom were unspectacular even at VFL level both lacking confidence and touch. 

 

I love the VFL but the other problem is that some of the clubs attract hard drinking vocal supporters.

It's relatively easy to avoid them by taking your own chair and finding a quiet spot on the ground. Often you find yourself sitting next to senior players and their families just enjoying the sunshine.

Funnily enough the old grandstands are generally devoid of the abusive supporter who prefer the terraces.

Not suggesting any changes but perhaps some of the supporters need some lessons in anger management.

51 minutes ago, Hot as Hell said:

I attended the game on Sunday and saw Joel Smith cop a couple of hits away from the play. 

Jayden Hunt was absolutely thrown into the boundary mesh fence early in the game. It probably looked worse than it says, but since l met his mum outside the ground before the game l could only imagine she had her heart in her mouth. 

Willy played amatuer style footy and nearly sucked us into the fights. Luckily our players resisted [censored] for tat and just played the game to win. 

Yes Williamstown played dirty and deserved to get players rubbed out or fined. 

From my observations Pedo was a stand out with Wags and Harley Balic got plenty up forward but messed up his set shots for goal. 

Other AFL listed players did not really do enough to justify elevation but l suspect either Smith or Frost will get a call up. 

Stretch got lots of touches but unfortunately many of them amounted to nothing. Much as l love his effort, l am not sure he is really up to it at the highest level. 

Jeffy and Dom were unspectacular even at VFL level both lacking confidence and touch. 

 

If so about  Jeff g. Its a concern.

51 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

If so about  Jeff g. Its a concern.

Jeffy was involved in a couple of nice plays but went missing for long periods even though the ball was in our forward line. 

I can't help thinking he plays his best footy at the highest level but at the moment he just can't do enough to crack into the side. 

Suspect not enough defensive pressure has left him out in the cold. 

Most of the AFL side including Goody were at the ground as spectators supporting the 2nds. Was good to see. 

On 6/5/2018 at 9:53 PM, george_on_the_outer said:

One player got a week, 2 others fines:

http://vfl.com.au/vfl-round-9-vflw-round-5-confirmed-mrp-sanctions/

Let's name and shame them:-

Full list of VFL accepted sanctions 

Nick Meese – Williamstown FC

AFL Victoria’s Match Review Panel charged player Meese for striking Casey Demons player Aiden Quigley during the second quarter of the VFL Round 9 match between Williamstown FC vs Casey Demons FC on Sunday 3rd June, 2018 at Williamstown Football Ground.

Based on the available video and medical report, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact and high contact. The incident was classified as a two match base sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacted the penalty. An early guilty plea enables the player to accept a one match sanction.

Outcome – accepted one match sanction

Jack Dorgan – Williamstown FC

AFL Victoria’s Match Review Panel charged player Dorgan for striking Casey Demons player Tom Bugg during the second quarter of the VFL Round 9 match between Williamstown FC vs Casey Demons FC on Sunday 3rd June, 2018 at Williamstown Football Ground.

Based on the available video and medical report, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact and body contact. The incident was classified as a one match base sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacted the penalty. An early guilty plea enables the player to accept a $250 fine (VFL Listed) and reprimand.

Outcome – accepted $250 fine and a reprimand

Joel Tippett – Williamstown FC

AFL Victoria’s Match Review Panel charged player Tippett for striking Casey Demons player Tom Bugg during the third quarter of the VFL Round 9 match between Williamstown FC vs Casey Demons FC on Sunday 3rd June, 2018 at Williamstown Football Ground.

Based on the available video and medical report, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact and high contact. The incident was classified as a one match base sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacted the penalty. An early guilty plea enables the player to accept a $150 fine (VFL Listed) and reprimand.

Outcome – accepted $150 fine and a reprimand

$150 fine, that’ll teach em’

2 hours ago, SFebey said:

$150 fine, that’ll teach em’

He paywaved it before he left the MRP.

14 hours ago, Jibroni said:

Cant believe this happens in the VFL. I follow the Roosters in the SANFL and you barely see thuggery. 

I know that it was a different time, but wasn't Grenville Dietrich the North Adelaide go-to man in the early 80's?

24 minutes ago, Miles from Nowhere said:

I know that it was a different time, but wasn't Grenville Dietrich the North Adelaide go-to man in the early 80's?

Yes he was but the thuggery ended by the early 90's.

49 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

Yes he was but the thuggery ended by the early 90's.

Grenville vs Grave Danger must have been something!