2 minutes ago, monoccular said:

In fairness the Suns said from the word go, even before that smug dim witted Christian had cited JVR, that their player was NOT INJURED and that the stretcher was a precaution because he felt a crack in his neck.  He will play this week. 
There is just ZERO LOGIC to these findings.   

Good get @monoccular. There are few entities emerging from this fiasco with any dignity. The GCS, God bless their souls, are one of a handful. If you had told me a week ago that I'd be bracketing JVR and the Suns inside the same compliment, I would have [censored] myself laughing.

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Typo

12 minutes ago, Earl Hood said:

Well the logic if it was followed through by umpires and the AFL is we have entered the era of touch footy! On this ruling you can’t initiate contact with a player in possession of the ball in any way as it could result in injury. Of course the AFL will ignore the logic and ignore similar collisions if it involves a high profile player or a big club in finals contention. And in the finals when the game gets really brutal the MRO will be looking the other way. 

Just highlighting the obvious flaw in your expectations of the AFL.

One last chant everyone.

The game is Rooooooo-Ted 

Adrian Anderson VAB (very average barrister). There are countless Melbourne supporting barristers at the Victorian Bar, including KC's, who would do a better job

Pathetic. The game gets worse every year. The constant rule changes, the inconsistent umpiring, the inconsistent and pathetic MRO and tribunal system, constantly compromised drafts, uncompetitive franchise teams being a money sink. The list goes on. 

I feel sorry for JVR for having to put up with the mistakes made by some detached limpdicked fools in suits. I hope it didn’t effect his confidence and career going forward.

3 minutes ago, Redleg said:

I may boo the AFL at the game this weekend.

Be careful cobber, they will call  you a racist

 

But my stupid humour aside, i agree 100% with what you said

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EDIT - clarity

So, we can expect there to be a six oppo players suspended every week for missing the ball and instead smashing Max in the back of the head in a marking contest.

Really, such utter rubbish.

Fox have a stupid segment called "ear massages" where they have dozen of examples every week. 

Chol was unreasonable with possibility to cause serious damage yet not cited. 

They pick and choose. 

8 minutes ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

 Jonathan Brown has gone pretty hard on this issue.  Got a somewhat better perspective on the issue than Slobo.

Jonathon Brown, Nick Reiwolt and even Kenny Hunter, back in the day would be banned from the game these days. Going back with the flight into a pack to take a mark is just too dangerous! Where is the duty of care?
 

Oh hold on Jono always kept his eyes on the ball, that would be totally different, that’s safe. I mean if you looked at your opponents before you polaxed them, that’s not upholding your duty of care. 

yes it all makes sense now. 

53 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

Can we lose the whole “we’re the whipping boys” [censored]. It’s [censored] and annoying

Normally I would but this is [censored] 

26 minutes ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

I just want Steven May to punch a tribunal member in the head.

Nah, get Melk to do it I reckon

All I can think of is that dude in the video…

This is democracy manifest! I was just enjoying a Chinese meal, a succulent Chinese meal… GET YOUR HANDS OFF
MY PENIS

1 minute ago, layzie said:

Normally I would but this is [censored] 

Yes but it’s not because we’re Melbourne 

Real eyes realise real lies.

 

1 minute ago, whatwhat say what said:

All I can think of is that dude in the video…

This is democracy manifest! I was just enjoying a Chinese meal, a succulent Chinese meal… GET YOUR HANDS OFF
MY PENIS

Ahh, i see you know your judo well 

12 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

@WalkingCivilWar reckon the cheer squad need to put this on the other side of the May 200 game celebration.

“RIP AFL. 1858 - May 9th 2023”

If (when? Hopefully when!) we do appeal and JVR finally has the charge dropped might I suggest

"From 6-6-6 and 2-2-0, JVR is good to GO!"

 

Every year that goes by it’s becoming harder and harder to keep watching AFL, If Hawkins or another big name player did that they would be lauded for bravery for going back with the flight and would never have been sited, the AFL Is a joke 

I’m comforted by this statement on the MFC website:  “The Club will consider all its options before accepting the Tribunal’s decision.”

2 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

All I can think of is that dude in the video…

This is democracy manifest! I was just enjoying a Chinese meal, a succulent Chinese meal… GET YOUR HANDS OFF
MY PENIS

1 hour ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Spare a quick thought for the kid. A handful of games, now walks away from the tribunal thinking he’s done something wrong. They obviously didn’t believe a word he said otherwise he’d be playing this week. 
I hope this doesn’t change the way JVR plays. 
A very disappointing decision.

If the near inevitable happens and he doesn't get off, he could do worse than look to Chandler for inspiration on how to keep his chin up, preserve and suceed after getting ffed over by the AFL.

Edited May 9, 20231 yr by Rodney (Balls) Grinter

Well that was a ride…

I, for one, will always remember the 25 minute period when @Jaded No Moreloved ADRIAN FREAKIN ANDERSEN.

 

My dog is utterly outraged. He’s gone to sleep with his Melbourne blanket and emotional support chew toy hoping for better news tomorrow. 

1 minute ago, rpfc said:

Well that was a ride…

I, for one, will always remember the 25 minute period when @Jaded No Moreloved ADRIAN FREAKIN ANDERSEN.

 

That wasn’t me sir. I want a full retraction.