Jibroni

Nothing against Cameron but I use to like the Country Road song

Port supporters are not exactly an intelligent breed Jaded, the busiest Centrelink is also in Port Adelaide.

The problem for Maynard is that while he appears to be applying a smother he left the ground while moving at speed towards another player and it was therefore his own responsibility to not make high contact. I would you use my shoulder as he would protect my face and my body would not be as exposed, as we were taught as juniors. If Viney had taken out Daicos i will expect the Pies would be shattered and angry to lose an important player in such a way. If Viney went over and spoke to Daicos shortly after the fact showing remorse and had a history of friendship with him then I'd believe that there was no genuine malice in it and 1 week off is sufficient as per this case. Would you be angry at Viney if he did the same?

Of course it's not all I'm saying I don't think Maynards intention was to take him out.

Sorry Binman but in not sure you can effectively ask players not to protect themselves in unavoidable contact or someone falling to the ground not to tuck their shoulders. The turning of the body by Maynard might have been a biomechanical process that just happened naturally because he jumped off a certain foot. He didnt turn that much just a little. The contact and body turn may have been unavoidable. Brayshaw also came at Maynard from an angle after kicking the ball with his right foot (again a biomechanical issue and not his fault). Had he not kicked or kicked with his left he would have probably missed Maynard. There was no decision after the smother attempt, It could be a case of just bad luck for Gus.

God I would do anything to see us destroy this mob next week.

And appears Gus wont play again this year :(

Early days but Sydney dont look up to it

I think Grant Thomas sums it up pretty well:

Apparently this the most similar incident in recent times, make of it what you wish:

Im not sure how did he do it deliberately when his intention was to smother the ball?

Yes, but dont seriously believe that was Maynards intention? Otherwise you need a rule stating you cannot make contact with a player while in mid air. There is a no more punchable head in the league than Maynard but where do we draw the line on what is/is not intentional? It's impossible to know the MRP process these days and the inconsistency of the tribunal. Why did Bedford get a week, why did JVR have to defend himself at the Tribunal over a football contest, why are some tackles dangerous and not others. not.

No he is not and the variance of opinions on this just show how much the AFL has cocked up their tribunal system (or lack thereof). I can't actually believe people are claiming that Maynard "lined him up", it was a clear football action and an obvious attempt to spoil. The turning of his body (a split second reaction) in ingrained in all football players, to protect oneself. What's he honestly supposed to do? Face plant into Brayshaw and possibly causing more damage, to both of them? At some point these blokes need to be allowed to actually play the game. It's awful what happened to Brayshaw, but it's a contact sport. He should only get a week no matter how much of a [censored] Maynard is.

I know TMac is underdone but if you swap him for Mihocek we win that game last night.

Jack Darling would be a great fit, would have kicked 4 goals last night. Won't cost much either.

I think its line ball. He was obviously trying to spoil and not sure what else he could've done different on the way down. I hate the guy but I think he will get off.

I'm starting to fear that my comrads in Melbourne will not see a flag at the G unless we can recruit a key forward.

We're a serious chance of a straight sets exit

We need to stop bombing inside 50.

I'd anyone needs an omen is that I never seen us lose at the G (I have been there 5 times). And if we lose, well you can blame me :)

Great to have Hibbo back.

This proposal was mentioned on SEN, but I would be surprised if the Swans would use Pick 11 for Grundy: Demons plan to get pick 1: 1st move trade Grundy , pick 24 and 34 to the swans for pick 11, 30 and 41, leaves the demons with 5, 11, 15, 30 and 41. 2nd trade, trade 15, 30 and 41 to Gold coast for their pick 4, then trade picks 4 and 5 to the eagles for pick 1.

One the best acquisitions the club ha made. Crows fans are still seething that he left :)

Pretty sure he would be the first Orlando to play AFL if he makes it.

Yep it is Pick 9. I imagine Adelaide would offer next years 1st as they will pick up Scott Welsh's son (rated a Top 10 pick they say)