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DeeZee

Thought it didn’t deserve more than two as he has no previous record and didn’t pin both arms. They are just making an example using a low profile player. Its not right, but it’s the way the

Fat Tony

I understand the issue with concussion but IMO the whack Tom Lynch gave to the back of Alex Witherden’s head was much dirtier and more worthy of suspension than ANB’s tackle. 

Demonland

You mean the world that lets Burgoyne get away with a fine? Twice. 1st Offence 2nd Offence

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In all seriousness - I get the protect the head/player thing- what was Nibbler actually meant to do? - he is tackling a bloke who is resisting being tackled and off balance trying to kick while being turned 360+, he can't just let go mid tackle - would be crucified by all and sundry

 

I don't get that he really had any other choice but to complete the tackle

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4 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

ANB has just been transferred to “ inconsistency world”.  
Let’s see what happens 

You mean the world that lets Burgoyne get away with a fine? Twice.

1st Offence

2nd Offence

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I thought it was a very clumsy and reckless tackle. Looked like his intent was to sling him from the start. He'd be fortunate only to get 3.

Along with AVB reversing the near certain goal on the siren, Nibbler's tackle was one of the dumbest things we can take from the evening. 

As for Burgoyne, we'll...

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1 minute ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Burgoyne....

Please Explain...

Free Kick Whorethorn 

In addition, it was the above first dangerous tackle by Burgoyne that was the genesis of the crackdown on dangerous tackles. The crackdown obviously didn't take that into account for his 2nd dangerous tackle for 2020.

 

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10 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Tough on Nibbles but it’s something they want to get out of the game*.
 

*As long as it’s not a star player they’re putting out for 3+ weeks.

Who can forget the mental gymnastics to get Ablett Jr off, twice in a row?

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10 minutes ago, Demonland said:

In addition, it was the above first dangerous tackle by Burgoyne that was the genesis of the crackdown on dangerous tackles. The crackdown obviously didn't take that into account for his 2nd dangerous tackle for 2020.

 

Extraordinary Really, What goes through the minds of these Suits??

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3 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Extraordinary Really, What goes through the minds of these Suits??

Not much apart from the fact that Nibber is not a ‘superstar’ so is expendable for their value-signalling.  Not a bog player at a big club so his ticket is already punched.

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5 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Extraordinary Really, What goes through the minds of these Suits??

That it is not a sporting competition. That it is an entertainment experience. "Survivor AFL." "AFL's Got Talent." "Goalkicking With The Stars." "My Midfield Rules."

The integrity and manipulation and favouritism is along the line of any reality show.

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32 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

I thought it was a very clumsy and reckless tackle. Looked like his intent was to sling him from the start. He'd be fortunate only to get 3.

 

For goodness sake...

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10 minutes ago, Mazer Rackham said:

That it is not a sporting competition. That it is an entertainment experience. "Survivor AFL." "AFL's Got Talent." "Goalkicking With The Stars." "My Midfield Rules."

The integrity and manipulation and favouritism is along the line of any reality show.

Probably the most succinct statement of where the game is at. Bravo. Yet I can't avert my eyes.

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It was definitely  accidental, never had control of the tackle.

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Makes my blood boil seeing those Burgoyne tackles. AFL- Now let's make a statement at the tribunal this week. It's like putting the village [email protected]@t in the stocks so everyone can throw things at him while the privileged ahole rides off to his country estate after causing mayhem. 

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1 hour ago, jako13 said:

In all seriousness - I get the protect the head/player thing- what was Nibbler actually meant to do? - he is tackling a bloke who is resisting being tackled and off balance trying to kick while being turned 360+, he can't just let go mid tackle - would be crucified by all and sundry

 

I don't get that he really had any other choice but to complete the tackle

100% agree on this. It wasn’t an obvious high tackle and I could see why AnB would continue tackling him because Hamill wouldn’t let go of the ball.

It’s complete double standards if Burgoyne gets a slap on the wrist and AnB gets 3+ weeks.

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18 minutes ago, Stevienic23 said:

I understand its the slinging action they're trying to stop but whats he meant to do? Young Hamill still managed to get a kick away

This is the point. No one wants players seriously hurt   but  .., it’s now becoming so complicated rule wise that any form of tackling is in danger of being ruled out 

How do we want the game to proceed?

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Makes my blood boil seeing those Burgoyne tackles. AFL- Now let's make a statement at the tribunal this week. It's like putting the village [email protected]@t in the stocks so everyone can throw things at him while the privileged ahole rides off to his country estate after causing mayhem. 

ANB intro to the Tribunal . 

Your honour my name is  Ablett    Never done anything wrong   Burgoyne.   Can l go now?

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I understand the issue with concussion but IMO the whack Tom Lynch gave to the back of Alex Witherden’s head was much dirtier and more worthy of suspension than ANB’s tackle. 

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1 hour ago, Moonshadow said:

I thought it was a very clumsy and reckless tackle. Looked like his intent was to sling him from the start. He'd be fortunate only to get 3.

Along with AVB reversing the near certain goal on the siren, Nibbler's tackle was one of the dumbest things we can take from the evening. 

As for Burgoyne, we'll...

I disagree with you. I've seen the same tackle, it was a case of momentum and an attempt at restraint. ANB has no track record for reckless tackles. And. as you point out, how does Burgoyne, a repeat offender, keep getting away with it. Everything about this SUCKS. Burgoyne's tackle on Dangerfield was much bloody worse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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