Brownie

1 hour ago, binman said:

I don't think so (that it will become a no contact sport).

But they will have to take steps to minimise head trauma.

And the logical thing is to take out elements of the game that increase the likelihood of head trauma without fundamentally changing the nature of the game.

They have started that process, for example players turning their body when two players ate congestion the pill.

The idea that players are supposed to 'put their head over the ball in such scenarios is already changing. And the game has not suffered or changed. Contact still happens and still hurts. 

The same will be true when they inevitably ban the bump. The bump serves zero purpose, it won't change the game and there will still be ferocious contact and injuries - just fewer to the head.

Jnr's point about it becoming like basketball used to be a common refrain. But it won't. Tacklesfoe instance will never be banned and tackles at AFL level are full on.

Besides, if you've ever played basketball or even watched elite basketball, you'd understand it is incredibly physical and tough. It is a complete myth that it is a non consct sport.

I've always thought the game would morph towards an "international rules Aust v Ireland" type format.

Faster, more hard running less clashes but still physical.

Jack Viney is a perfect example of someone who has adjusted his game to still bring opponents down but in a way where there's no driving the head into the turf.

I dunno what they'll do about marking contests where players are leading with their knees. It's such a spectacle of the game to see those big pack marks. Someone usually comes away rubbing the back of their head.

16 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Brisbane player last night jumped in the air and collected someone in the head - can't remember who, did anyone see it? Must get a week going by Kozzies suspension.

Yep it was no.4 Achee I think. 3rd qtr?.

Very similar collision to Kozzies but nothing really replayed or mentioned by the media, so all good happy days.

Go Lions. Got to get em up or the crowds don't show in Brisvegas. 

He'll be free to play as compared to the so called "sniper" we have playing for us.

It's just ludicrously inconsistent week to week, game to game.

Bluuurgh

9 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

This will give the lions a sniff. Green had to go. Hogan. Mmm not so sure.

Hope the giants smash them and go close to burying the lions season 

7 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

My god, can they just put a webcam in a pub somewhere and let some drunks argue. Same quality of analysis.

Great to see an apology to Michael Christian for criticising the MRO. Why do they feel the need to apologise for having a crack at them.

Loved Cornes logic. He's taken his eyes off the ball to look at his opponent, so he has to go and then in the same breath says, the rules have changed, so players need to take care not to injure their opponent.

How do you do that if you can't take your eyes off the ball?

Sounds like they'll need to give him a week because they should have suspended Maynard and shouldn't have suspended Wright (or at least not for 4 weeks)

AFL ties itself in more knots than a knitting circle.

Media opinion will drive the outcome as usual.

Maybe players should be made to shout "look out" before entering a contest 😜

Just now, DubDee said:

but seriously, North said no to Reid

will set them back another 5 years 

Might have set Reid back by a few too

1 minute ago, Left Foot Snap said:

We will see last week as an anomaly in Brisbane's form. They can't bring that intensity every week. They got up after media scrutiny. They are back to being fractured as a team and will struggle, occasionally putting everything together to pump a side. Like Port over the last few years.

They've got to back up against the giants next Thursday after a slog tonight.

4 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

And Geelong are about to be 6-0, [censored].

We need the footy gods to come up with an actual curse that turns them into North Melbourne.

I think I'd prefer playing the cats at the MCG than the lions at the gabba. Maybe not so bad?

So Achee should go for a week based on Kozs suspension?

Shoulder to the head

That's the latest milk I reckon.

Take the mark and if the opponent grabs your arms, just fumble it.

Seeing more of it now

Living in Brisbane for years made the Lions my second team in some ways.

After the last couple of years, I really can't stand them.

This is like the AFL equivalent of Trump vs Biden.

Seeya Port.

God I hate that chant

Did you see Cox walk straight out to improve the angle and was only told to come back one step on to his line. He gained about 3m to improve his shot at goal then.

3 hours ago, Mel Bourne said:

BT quote of the round/season so far….

”Taylor Walker. So intelligent.”

He's speaking from a very low baseline 

On 18/04/2024 at 11:07, kev martin said:

Looking at the replay of the Lever incident and the rap he is getting, having relaxed his body and bounced his head in the action. 

Motorbike pins Lever's arms, lifts his legs off the ground, slings his body round so as to get momentum and drives, as his head bounces off the ground. Lever was focused on the faux handball attempt, so he doesn't get freed against.

I am amazed by some commentary that Lever, made it easy and exaggerated the look of it.

Wow, then Dunkley gets a take on the matter, victim blaming.

The Lions are really building the MFC hate towards them.

Yep, Tim Watson at the end of this clip going soft on Cameron and the AFL by saying Lever might have jumped off the ground and deliberately drove his own head into the ground....

While standing there with Selwood

It's like the "Gus must have veered into Maynard's shoulder" BS.

I'm so sick of our media treatment and treatment at the tribunal

I think the large majority really don't like our club.

There's bias everywhere 

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/PAouQ48ozBjRbox5/?mibextid=oFDknk

8 minutes ago, Demonland said:

The media’s focus this week should shift from Bevo to Lyon. 

Sign Bevo up for another 4 years!

Super coach

4 minutes ago, Left Foot Snap said:

A bit like Leigh Matthews carping on about not hitting people behind play!

Or Maynard with a duty of care for any other player

16 hours ago, Redleg said:

Was found guilty of medium impact, that is a suspension, unless you are a good bloke, who in Cameron’s case work's with Indigenous youth.

Robbo, Whately on 360 stunned, journos Jay Clark, Glen McFarlane and Ralphy on Midweek Tackle, also stunned and appeared actually angry.

We have one rule for some and another for others.

Can’t wait to hear Kingy.

Laura Kanes’ words of “all players are treated equally” are now quite hollow.

IMO the sooner the Tribunal Chairman and Christian are gone and the whole system is overhauled, the better.

Consistency simply does not exist in the AFL judiciary.

 

Kanes had the perfect opportunity to sack Christian when he threatened to resign over the Maynard debacle last year.

I can only assume the boys club stepped in.

Any boss in any organisation would normally take that tantrum and show him the door.

Disgraceful 

1 hour ago, rpfc said:

Just turned 21. He has shown more than most in of his age. 

Now all we need to do is continue to change the way we play to ensure he continues to develop.

I think people forget how young he is. He's giong to be a monster for us in another couple of years.

Just now, Fromgotowoewodin said:

The Tribunal found the incident was still medium impact, but downgraded the sanction to a fine based on "exceptional and compelling circumstances".
 

[censored] 🤦🏻‍♂️ not even pretending it’s about consistency anymore

Any clues on the "exceptional and compelling circumstances"???
Did the Brisbane defence team play Country Road in a karaoke session with a few beers and the tribunal all song along with Charlie? 

10 hours ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

Butters?????

2 minutes ago, SPC said:

Okay.. so is potential to cause injury a thing? 

11 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

oh i hadn't even thought of them! i meant st. kilda as opposed to (the) saints or the aints

stafford is a good music writer

Ed is still touring and writing.  Herethey are at the reclink community cup. Love the brass section 

https://youtu.be/yf2c_ZqUmHw?si=JTeSJtxC1zB2icnQ

15 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

Nah it’s the same dude isn’t it?

Queensland based journo

Loves his (the) saints in particular, as opposed to the aints

I'm sure he'd love the aints as well. How can any Queenslander not love Sir Ed Kuepper

Their last album a few years ago was fantastic 

I think there's a clear difference between the two incidents.

Butters was more dangerous and reckless.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1109055/match-review-port-adelaide-gun-zak-butters-learns-fate-adelaide-crow-matt-crouch-banned#amp_tf=From %1%24s&aoh=17131573907428&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.afl.com.au%2Fnews%2F1109055%2Fmatch-review-port-adelaide-gun-zak-butters-learns-fate-adelaide-crow-matt-crouch-banned

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Nah that’s her part-time job. You see, the trick is to stalk the entire team at the one time thereby freeing up time for other things, for example, my precious chooks. Speaking of, I was at the stove the other day, turned around and this is what I was faced with…

 

 

😂 Jed (or Harry… who knows?) had got in through a window and climbed up onto a bar stool to let me know she was hungry. 

It's the Kolt!