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The AFL must love an appeal. Keeps them in the news for longer with a story that doesn’t involve Jordan De Goey, Entrecôte, or conveniently disclosed mental health related drug use.

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    The tribunal will set a very dangerous precedent if they dismiss this penalty

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    1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Incidental contact… what BS. That’s not a footy act. 

    The key issue to play out at the tribunal will be what duty of care Cripps had towards Ah Chee, given he elected to bump and lifted his feet off the ground, as the 2022 AFL guidelines state that if a player elects to bump, they take on the risk – and the consequences!!!  This is what we need to stamp out of the game.

    Jumping and bumping to the head. It’s a low act from a star footballer !! 

    Good luck with that.  I expect the tribunal will overcome that key issue by simply saying he wasn't electing to bump, merely trying to get to the ball.    Hopefully (for us, if not for the game) they'll dodge being honest by compromising on a 1 week ban.

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    I get the feeling Cripps is about to get the “star of the competition” discount at tribunal 

    It’ll be a hell of a precedence to set in regard to concussions, but I wouldn’t put it past the MRO 

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    Whilst I’m repeating myself.
     

    Incidental contact??? what BS. That’s not a footy act. 

    The key issue to play out at the tribunal will be what duty of care Cripps had towards Ah Chee, given he elected to bump and lifted his feet off the ground, as the 2022 AFL guidelines state that if a player elects to bump, they take on the risk – and the consequences!!!  This is what we need to stamp out of the game.

    Jumping and bumping to the head. It’s a low act from a star footballer !! 

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    If he gets off it will mean we now have game rules that can be interpreted several different ways and penalty rules the same . Leaves the game open to corruption imo. What a shambles. Need to remember it wasn't a marking contest it for those who want to compare it to Rioli.

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    28 minutes ago, layzie said:

    This will be the rebirth of dirty bumps. 

    No, the Willie Rioli one was the rebirth of the dirty bumps which is exactly why Cripps Defence are referring to it. It's a good precedent for him to get off imo

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    2 minutes ago, The Swimming Dee said:

    No, the Willie Rioli one was the rebirth of the dirty bumps which is exactly why Cripps Defence are referring to it. It's a good precedent for him to get off imo

    You're right, I forgot about that one.

    Well this one won't help.

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    Unfortunately, I think he may get off...

    Rioli comparison justifies attacking the ball and incidental contact, albeit heavy contact

    I feel it's one of those situations where a player knows they can attack the ball and have the added bonus of spearing an opponent, because that opponent has chosen to follow ball back into oncoming traffic

    I don't want Cripps to play, but would be arguing against a Demon suspension in same circumstances

    Edited by Graeme Yeats' Mullet

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    Matt Rowell got up and played on after the willie Rioli incident iirc. The Brisbane doc says that Ah chee is under medical protocols and will miss 1 or 2 games. Much different outcome so I think the ban will be upheld

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    I don't care either way...gets off or gets a week.

    I'd prefer them to be at full strength. And when we smash them there'll be no excuses.

    Our best contested game (should we bring it) is better than their's.

    Season defining game

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    Short of skulduggery the case is a potential position in Finals or not with the old crippo

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    1 hour ago, The Swimming Dee said:

    No, the Willie Rioli one was the rebirth of the dirty bumps which is exactly why Cripps Defence are referring to it. It's a good precedent for him to get off imo

    Rowell continued playing, not hurt. 

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    32 minutes ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

    Anyone know who is sitting on the Tribunal tonight?

    I heard Loewe was one. Didn’t hear who the others were. 
     

    The fact that it’s sitting for this long, doesn’t bode very well. I think he is getting off. 
     

    10sec after I posted. Decision upheld 🤘 The CYB zinger at work. 

    Edited by CYB

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    See you in September Cripps… or will we haha

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