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The tribunal system is a farce, the only reason getting off is even a possibility is because it's Patrick Cripps. if this was Trent Rivers he'd be zero chance of getting this overturned. typical of the AFL Kangaroo courts though

It's the right decision 

 

 Tune in Thursday for the appeal.

Now we need to make them pay

GUILTY

Patrick Cripps will miss Carlton's next two matches after the Tribunal upheld the suspension handed down by MRO Michael Christian.
Tribunal chairman Jeff Gleeson said the incident fell into the "bumping of an opponent" category and it was not a reasonable way to contest the ball.
"He entered the contest at speed and saw a player in his peripheral vision, left his feet and bumped Ah Chee at high speed," Gleeson said.
"He should have contested the ball differently. He could have taken the ball with his arms outstretched so there was no act of bumping at all."
 
1 minute ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Tune in Thursday for the appeal.

I thought tonight was the appeal?  


2 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Same time, same place,  Thursday night?

History says it’s a tough ask for an appeal to succeed. Often, such things also tend to lead to clubs losing focus with all of the publicity concerning the appeal process. 

I am more concerned about Melbourne losing its focus because the Blues don’t have their ace match winner.

3 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Surely they won't appeal?

I’m thinking they have nothing to lose, their season is on the line. 

3 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

I thought tonight was the appeal?  

I believe they can appeal the tribunal’s decision and take it to the AFL Appeals Board. 

Edited by Dee Zephyr

4 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

I thought tonight was the appeal?  

What about the Viney case against Adelaide which went to a Thursday night. And he got off.

The grounds for an appeal against a tribunal decision are extremely limited. A player can appeal on one or more of the following grounds:

 An error of law has occurred;

The decision is so unreasonable that no tribunal acting reasonably could have come to that decision having regard to the evidence before it;

The classification of the offence by the tribunal was manifestly excessive or inadequate;

The sanction imposed by the tribunal was manifestly excessive or inadequate.

Can't see how any of those would stand a chance of success.

If this act had been done by a fringe player, I doubt if it would even have got as far as the tribunal.

Edited by Dee-monic


May they continue to waste further time and resources on fruitless, distracting appeals.

The MRP assessed the incident as deserving of two weeks suspension.  The AFL Tribunal agreed.

I can't see how Carlton/Cripps have the slightest chance of winning.

Next stop the High Court!  It's the vibe.  It's Mabo.

It's the right decision. No conspiracy this time. the tin-foil hat brigade will have to find something else to occupy themselves with

Further, I'm delighted he's not playing against us. He's a super player so him not playing improves our chances of winning

Edited by BDA

Next step - UN Human Rights Commissioner. Geneva or The Hague??

25 minutes ago, Dwight Schrute said:

The tribunal system is a farce, the only reason getting off is even a possibility is because it's Patrick Cripps. if this was Trent Rivers he'd be zero chance of getting this overturned. typical of the AFL Kangaroo courts though

If his name was, ANB, Bedford, Trengrove [inset middle of road player from any club] etc, he'd be getting an increase due to 'daring' to challenge...

Is that even a rule anymore?

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5 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

Trengrove

That's two weeks suspension for you, EO.  No appeals shall be heard.  :D


45 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

It's the right decision 

Bit harsh I reckon.  Should have been reduced to one week.

 And this has got nothing to do at all with that  he could then play against the ferals the following week. 

7 minutes ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

Wasted everybody's time and resources, had to go for the good of the game.

If you take the lens that the AFL is an entertainment package 24 hours 7 days a week... then, this is how they all get paid 😎

Edited by Engorged Onion

 
8 hours ago, daisycutter said:

GUILTY

Patrick Cripps will miss Carlton's next two matches after the Tribunal upheld the suspension handed down by MRO Michael Christian.
Tribunal chairman Jeff Gleeson said the incident fell into the "bumping of an opponent" category and it was not a reasonable way to contest the ball.
"He entered the contest at speed and saw a player in his peripheral vision, left his feet and bumped Ah Chee at high speed," Gleeson said.
"He should have contested the ball differently. He could have taken the ball with his arms outstretched so there was no act of bumping at all."

Peripheral vision is a powerful tool to make sure the resulting line of impact is correct. That's what nailed his deliberate impact and its style consequences. You can watch the ball as much as you like in a contest to feign your real intent to damage, and that is what our Carlton lad intended. Guilty, as assessed.


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