Lachie Hunter Loses Bid To Overturn 1 Week Suspension

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,940]

He’ll get cited no doubt under the current climate.

The only key question is if it’s medium (1 week) or low (fine).

The fact that Rozee played on and indeed kicked the winning goal would provide an argument for low contact.

[daisycutter 29,743]

geez, if you get suspended for that, what has the game come to

sadly, being mfc (jvr), christian will pounce on it like a fox in the hen house

[beelzebub 23,383]

4 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

geez, if you get suspended for that, what has the game come to

sadly, being mfc (jvr), christian will pounce on it like a fox in the hen house

And we can humiliate the [censored] again and again.  

[Ethan Tremblay 30,973]

3 hours ago, loges said:

He stopped going towards the ball Rozee ran into him.

Or did Rozee run into him…?

[gs77 4,445]

How about Rozee gets cited for headbutting Hunter. If players contest head first, they'll cop high contact and risk injury - but just like Spargo's self-concussion a few weeks back, it's their own fault.

Edited May 20, 2023 by gs77

[DeeSpencer 26,083]

Our lawyers should attempt to negotiate a life time ban 

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,940]

4 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Our lawyers should attempt to negotiate a life time ban 

In fairness to Hunter his mate on the other wing is stinking up the joint as well.

[Jaded No More 68,974]

Just now, Bring-Back-Powell said:

In fairness to Hunter his mate on the other wing is stinking up the joint as well.

Has had a really bad season to date. Not sure if the change of wing is the cause. 

[Neil Crompton 5,666]

1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

Has had a really bad season to date. Not sure if the change of wing is the cause. 

No Jaded, it’s the haircut. He’s been Sampsoned. 

[chookrat 4,268]

1 hour ago, monoccular said:

Remember Christian has been humiliated by Melbourne, who he already hates, so no way will Hunter not be suspended for an action entirely initiated by Rozee.  
I have mentioned before numerous times, players charging headlong into packs or other players need to be penalised themselves - if not there will be some poor bugger left paralysed and an “innocent bystander” forever condemned just for being there.  

For what it's worth I don't think Christian loses much sleep when the Tribunal or Appeals Board override his decisions. One does not become the Match Review Officer by caring about what others think.

Agree with your second point. In this instance Rozee was out of control and owes himself a duty of care.

[Clintosaurus 7,867]

1 week. Same for Jonas. Great HTB call you cheating umpire.

[Neil Crompton 5,666]

NARRM recruit Lachie Hunter has been suspended for one match for his high bump on Connor Rozee.

The MRO cited Hunter for forceful front-on contact, deeming the incident as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact.

[Jaded No More 68,974]

As expected. 

[DubDee 26,124]

what a [censored] joke

[Gawndy the Great 9,011]

We are getting absolutely murdered by the MRO this year. 
 

I still don’t know how Andy Brayshaw escaped suspension with his hit a few weeks back.
 

Funny because had Hunter decide to fall over Rozee, potentially kneeing him in the head, he would have got a free, Rozee would have had a facial re construction and Hunter would be playing next week.

Edited May 20, 2023 by Gawndy the Great

[Big Col 1,347]

Oh FFS. 
If Hunter had fallen forward over the top of Rozee, he might have got a free for having his legs taken out. That's whatb players will do.

[Neil Crompton 5,666]

But there is more:

Meanwhile, Yartapuulti captain Tom Jonas has also been banned for a match for rough conduct on Tom McDonald.

Christian Salem was fined $3000 for tripping Jason Horne-Francis, while Ollie Lord and Jack Viney both copped $3000 fines for rough conduct.

is that the TMac incident where Jonas got the free kick?

Edited May 20, 2023 by Neil Crompton

[Roger Mellie 4,103]

I think if Hunter had done anything else (excluding running away from the contest), Rozee might have had a more significant injury. We should challenge the ban. We would be providing a service for all footy fans by exposing Christian as the inept clown he is.

[beelzebub 23,383]

Appeal

[ANG13 2,066]

It’s a good opportunity to mix our midfield rotations up and the way Fremantle’s midfield are running where going to need more leg speed than Hunter can provide. 

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

5 hours ago, beelzebub said:

Is as though Rozee had no duty of care ( to himself ) let alone Hunter.

This ☝🏼

[Dee Zephyr 19,269]

Must appeal this…they want players to have a duty of care. I believe Hunter turned and stood for protection. To me he had no intention of hurting Rozee. 

Edited May 20, 2023 by Dee Zephyr

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

8 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Appeal

And this

[Redleg 41,490]

I would appeal, but I don’t think we will.

[david_neitz_is_my_dad 4,084]

29 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

is that the TMac incident where Jonas got the free kick?

Yep paid holding the ball