DistrACTION Jackson

WCW it only happened once and it was more tongue in cheek after the Dogs fans booed Hunter. I thought it was quite funny and the people around me did as well. There was definitely no malice in it and it didn't continue all night. Just a bit of theatrics, which is always part of the footy.

100% agree. And their lies the problem. If Buddy had of got 2 as well I can stomach that and happy with they follow these guidelines all year.

As long as the MRO is consistent I think everyone is happy, but they have already shown some inconsistency. I feel if an action results in an injury to a player i.e Collins concussion it has to be at minimum high impact. I can't fathom how an act that 'could' result in injury be graded higher than an act that does result in injury. Shane McAdam will also have to get 2 weeks minimum as it was almost identical to Kozzy's hit.

They can't increase it. They either reduce it or it stays the same.

100% agree. Absolute joke. Collins was concussed FFS!

I will be annoyed if we don't contest this on the grounds it wasn't high contact as it was a hit to the body. Though knowing us we will just roll over as always.

I disagree. He made contact with his chest. Not saying I like the act and would prefer he didn't do it, but he definitely didn't get him in the head otherwise Smith would've been out cold and he would be looking at 4-5 weeks.

Everyone in our area were clapping?

This is the post. Taking 'optics' out of it and whether you think the act was poor or not, they have to look at the bump objectively. It is either a fine or a week suspension, anything more you argue that the MRP have based a decision outside of the guidelines available to them.

By the end of your quest you won't know if it's Maysie or not

The games I saw I felt he butchered the ball a lot.

Plus he fails to mention that the largest crowd for a Tigers v Carlton opener was 90k in 2018. So if we just assume there was 50% of each supporter group, that's 45k each. So if Melbourne have 40-45k supporters there it is roughly in line with those two sides..... so what is he on about.

I'm not disputing that. Just more the fact that media were saying similar stuff last year re the crowd but failed to acknowledge that there were barely any Dogs fans there. So we essentially had 90% of our membership base at the game, so not sure what more they expect.

At the same game last year I reckon it was 90% Dees fans, the doggies fans did not turn up.

I expect the club to say 'we expect May to be fit for Saturday night', only to make a late withdrawal an hour before the game

I'd say if May doesn't get up they will go Turner as the replacement. Petty will take May's role and Turner will play in Petty's role. Gawn to play more behind the ball as opposed to forward.

Also could have all the hallmarks of Angus Brayshaw 2.0 and holding out only to re-sign.... Most of these journos have no idea

I'll be heading to the Gabba for the very first time, so would love the score line to be the same. I doubt it though but I'll take any win!

FYI this is regarding Rivers. I have no intel on Pickett.

I've been told that as long as he gets the money he's happy with he will be staying. I'd say his deal will be done early on in the season.

100% agree. I think you create the 'Eastern Football League', which is essentially just the reserves teams for each of the afl teams. Start the season at the same time and have it run almost identical in length etc to the AFL. It's a shamozzle atm and some players have multiple byes and unable to stake their claim for a spot.

Let me ask you this, were you at either of the Sydney or Brisbane finals? If not, then I can confirm you are not the reason

I was disappointed that Jackson left, but devastated is the word I would use if Kozzy left. He is such a special player and brings so much joy watching him play.

Wow, what a rollercoaster ride this is

Finger crossed it isn't too serious and only a 1-2 game type thing. In any case, this could give Jordon a good opportunity in the midfield.