39 minutes ago, I'va Worn Smith said:

I can only remember when Stephen King decided to have a leg swipe in a ruck contest against Jeff White.  Result?  Jeff White has metal plates put in his face.  Tom Hawkins throws an errant elbow and breaks Maysie's eye socket.  Last year, Hawkins again pushes Maysie in the back and his hammy goes.

......And now this with Clarrie.  Where is the duty of care?

....

Of course there is duty of care but I can’t see any way possible that Selwood was trying to kick Oliver’s hand.  Surely that’s a bridge to far 

Edited July 10, 20223 yr by Demons11

Didn't Oliver have 11 contested possessions in the last - with a broken thumb?

1 hour ago, Demons11 said:

Of course there is duty of care but I can’t see any way possible that Selwood was trying to kick Oliver’s hand.  Surely that’s a bridge to far 

Correct. But was Chandler trying to knock out the player he concussed?

On 7/9/2022 at 7:33 PM, DemonOX said:

[censored] I HATE the pussie cats as it seems nearly every time will play those [censored] wits we end up with an injured player such as Mayx2, Viney, Oliver etc and of course it’s always ACCIDENTALL which is bull [censored]  

I HATE THE [censored]  wits AND HOPE WE BEAT THEM IN THE FINALS. If we meet them again. 
 

GOD I HATE THEM. 

7 minutes ago, sue said:

Correct. But was Chandler trying to knock out the player he concussed?

Great call. The difference between “careless” and “intentional” is a grey area 

51 minutes ago, 1964_2 said:

Great call. The difference between “careless” and “intentional” is a grey area 

Yep, justice matters..

9 hours ago, I'va Worn Smith said:

I can only remember when Stephen King decided to have a leg swipe in a ruck contest against Jeff White.  Result?  Jeff White has metal plates put in his face.  Tom Hawkins throws an errant elbow and breaks Maysie's eye socket.  Last year, Hawkins again pushes Maysie in the back and his hammy goes.

......And now this with Clarrie.  Where is the duty of care?

....

When Bomber Thomson was asked about it post match he basically said it was White's fault. I'm still angry about that one. 

15 hours ago, Demons11 said:

Of course there is duty of care but I can’t see any way possible that Selwood was trying to kick Oliver’s hand.  Surely that’s a bridge to far 

At no stage did I say Selwood was trying to kick Clarrie's hand.  My point is, if a player is trying to take possession of the ball, a kick in hope clearly has a potential to injure the opposing player.  There is the duty of care right there.

On 7/9/2022 at 7:33 PM, DemonOX said:

[censored] I HATE the pussie cats as it seems nearly every time will play those [censored] wits we end up with an injured player such as Mayx2, Viney, Oliver etc and of course it’s always ACCIDENTALL which is bull [censored]  

I HATE THE [censored]  wits AND HOPE WE BEAT THEM IN THE FINALS. If we meet them again. 
 

GOD I HATE THEM. 

I'm not entirely sure if I'm correct here, but the feeling I get is that you don't like the Geelong Football Club?

2 minutes ago, I'va Worn Smith said:

At no stage did I say Selwood was trying to kick Clarrie's hand.  My point is, if a player is trying to take possession of the ball, a kick in hope clearly has a potential to injure the opposing player.  There is the duty of care right there.

Accidents will happen on a footy field, but it wasn’t a case of a player coming in from the opposite direction or being obscured by team mates. Oliver and Selwood were contesting as direct opponents. To hack wildly at the footy when your opponent is going for the ball is bush league. Of course, being Selwood it isn’t even mentioned 

10 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I'm not entirely sure if I'm correct here, but the feeling I get is that you don't like the Geelong Football Club?

I didn't particularly like Cats on 8th Sept 1947..

If an ostensibly legal side bump can become a reportable offense if the recipient falls on his head, then kicking in danger when the ball was not even on the ground, was being contested and caused a serious injury should also be a reportable offense.

AFL wake up!

What might be the reason(s) for Oliver not playing after surgery? Is it (1) bone structure protection to stop further damage? (2) to allow the surgical scar to heal? (3) pain, or, conversely, having to play with a numbed hand which makes it hard to use that hand?

 

Never fear Jake Melksham is here.

Makes a lot of sense to rest him for one game and be certain of it healing

14 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Never fear Jake Melksham is here.

I read that and instantly thought that Salem was trolling Demonland.

That's ludicrous by Salem to even suggest Melksham to replace Oliver. 

 

Melky and Dunstan combined wouldn't make up for the loss of Clarry. 

Listen to Salem's press conference (not v interesting) but he actually mishears the question. Salem says he doesn't know whether Oliver will miss or not - the journo then asks if he's saying there's a chance Oliver will play. I can't remember the exact wording, but Salem thought he said, who could come in for Oliver, to which Salem replies that there are several midfielders ready like Dunstan, Melksham...

Nek minnit, Dunstan's a shoo-in!

4 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I'm not entirely sure if I'm correct here, but the feeling I get is that you don't like the Geelong Football Club?

Dam straight. 

Can’t get anything past u Detective Dazzle 🤣😁😜

Injury List: Round 18

Blake Howes - Foot | Available
Andy Moniz-Wakefield - Groin | Available
Daniel Turner - Face | Available
Clayton Oliver - Finger | Test
Joel Smith - Ankle | 1-2 Weeks
Deakyn Smith - Jaw | 4 Weeks
Tom McDonald - Foot | 7-9 Weeks

Blake 'Prototype' Howes ready to explode 

Some good availables there and Joel Smith not far away. 

Good to see Turner available.  Wouldn't be surprised to see him back in the team.

I wonder if Howes can force his way in, in the time left of the H&A games.