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Pies MRO Strikes Again

Redleg
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MRO Ex Pie Christian fines Ned Long for a forearm to the face of Oliver, OFF THE BALL.

All 4 guys on the Couch, including ex Pie Buckley, agree it is always at least a week suspension.

Continues the favoured treatment of Collingwood which has the least penalties of any team in the AFL.

I’d say it was a joke, but it actually isn’t funny, it’s just disgraceful administration of a major national sporting organisation.

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    It would tend to give support to those who consider the AFL and MRO as perhaps a bit corrupt.

    The old adage or justice needing to appear to be done would have an institution claiming, even trumpeting integrity, to have an alternate MRO and Tribunal Chairman to consider cases involving the club that both of the existing officers are part of.

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    Aside from the FACT that eventually the buddy/mate attitudes within the hallowed halls of the AFL will come back to bite, don't ask me how, I've got a feeling that we have just witnessed. with one almighty backdown by the MRO, a pick and choose, laissez faire slap with a wet lettuce.

    They ( the AFL) need a bloody good kick up the Khyber in my book.

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    21 minutes ago, Willmoy1947 said:

    Aside from the FACT that eventually the buddy/mate attitudes within the hallowed halls of the AFL will come back to bite, don't ask me how, I've got a feeling that we have just witnessed. with one almighty backdown by the MRO, a pick and choose, laissez faire slap with a wet lettuce.

    They ( the AFL) need a bloody good kick up the Khyber in my book.

    Ya dont say??

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    i am actually surprised the other clubs aren’t complaining, as the statistics are damning, with Maynard at the top of the list.

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    The AFL is a joke, what do you expect. They would have to be one of not the most corrupt sports organisations in the world alongside FIFA and the IOC.

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    10 hours ago, Redleg said:

    MRO Ex Pie Christian fines Ned Long for a forearm to the face of Oliver, OFF THE BALL.

    All 4 guys on the Couch, including ex Pie Buckley, agree it is always at least a week suspension.

    Continues the favoured treatment of Collingwood which has the least penalties of any team in the AFL.

    I’d say it was a joke, but it actually isn’t funny, it’s just disgraceful administration of a major national sporting organisation.

    No explanation needed..

    Fish and rotting.......

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    10 hours ago, monoccular said:

    It would tend to give support to those who consider the AFL and MRO as perhaps a bit corrupt.

    The old adage or justice needing to appear to be done would have an institution claiming, even trumpeting integrity, to have an alternate MRO and Tribunal Chairman to consider cases involving the club that both of the existing officers are part of.

    Like a bit dead..... bit pregnant .... kinda thing 😉

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    11 hours ago, monoccular said:

    It would tend to give support to those who consider the AFL and MRO as perhaps a bit corrupt.

    The old adage or justice needing to appear to be done would have an institution claiming, even trumpeting integrity, to have an alternate MRO and Tribunal Chairman to consider cases involving the club that both of the existing officers are part of.

    Why can't they just find lawyers who don't like footy? Always with giving jobs to mates and former players/staff.

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    3 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    The AFL is a joke, what do you expect. They would have to be one of not the most corrupt sports organisations in the world alongside FIFA and the IOC.

    They are pathetic.

    Christian has always favoured Collingwood and it has gone on too far.

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    Meanwhile, conversely we have been such an easy target for the AFL/MRO over the years. Some notable examples I can think of, include:

    • ANB and/or maybe Chandler copping multiple weeks for falling forward in tackles - stited for concussion risk/outcomes

    • Steven May getting rubbed out running eyes for the ball and deemed not to have exercised enough care

    Contrast any of those against Maynard and the bias is so clear.

    The AFLs selective care about when players need to exercise care for their opponents is also damming. If you are running for the ball or tackling apparently you need to exercise care, but if you are going for a specky, thrusting your knees into the back/spine or head of an opponent is completely OK.

    The other players that I feel have had a charmed life with the AFL tribunal are:

    • Darcy Moore

    • Tom Hawkins (Geelong nearly as much of a protected species as Collingwood). He actually admitted on the couch that he was something of a dirty player a few weeks back. Still remember that whirlybird arm he threw back while being tackled that broke bones in Steve May's face.

    • Marbior Chol - almost every week I see this guy recklessly throw his substantial weight and large frame around in a crude/clumbsy way that endangers others (similar to Collingwood and Geelong, Hawthorn are also an AFL favourite).

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    20 hours ago, Cranky Franky said:

    Michaell Christian should have been sacked several years ago.

    100%. In fact they should make it a maximum period they can serve in the role, but he is deadset terrible.

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    1 hour ago, Pates said:

    100%. In fact they should make it a maximum period they can serve in the role, but he is deadset terrible.

    That's a good suggestion , and that could work even on a club rotation basis.

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    2 hours ago, Pates said:

    100%. In fact they should make it a maximum period they can serve in the role, but he is deadset terrible.

    Deadset terrible and lacking intelligence.

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    2025 MRP results.

    390 charges. Average per club 21.6. Collingwood 9.

    36 suspensions. Average 2 per club. Collingwood 1.

    345 fines. Average 19 per club. Collingwood 7.

    9 charges dismissed. 0.5 per club. Collingwood 1.

    https://www.zerohanger.com/2025-afl-suspensions-mro-and-tribunal-tracker/

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    23 hours ago, Willmoy1947 said:

    Aside from the FACT that eventually the buddy/mate attitudes within the hallowed halls of the AFL will come back to bite, don't ask me how, I've got a feeling that we have just witnessed. with one almighty backdown by the MRO, a pick and choose, laissez faire slap with a wet lettuce.

    They ( the AFL) need a bloody good kick up the Khyber in my book.

    23 hours ago, Willmoy1947 said:

    Aside from the FACT that eventually the buddy/mate attitudes within the hallowed halls of the AFL will come back to bite, don't ask me how, I've got a feeling that we have just witnessed. with one almighty backdown by the MRO, a pick and choose, laissez faire slap with a wet lettuce.

    They ( the AFL) need a bloody good kick up the Khyber in my book.

    23 hours ago, Willmoy1947 said:

    Aside from the FACT that eventually the buddy/mate attitudes within the hallowed halls of the AFL will come back to bite, don't ask me how, I've got a feeling that we have just witnessed. with one almighty backdown by the MRO, a pick and choose, laissez faire slap with a wet lettuce.

    They ( the AFL) need a bloody good kick up the Khyber in my book.

    Youll get 2 weeks for that, Sidey would get nothing and Kozzie would get life.

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