DemonicFinalFantasy

Yeah, I like how he was always calm under pressure.

Richmond premiership star Bachar Houli has been airlifted back to Melbourne after being injured in a serious car crash near Canberra. Houli is believed to have broken his pelvis and sustained several other fractures after a camping trip went wrong. It is understood a ute Houli was in rolled over during the accident. Three-time premiership star Houli retired at the end of 2021 with 232 games - including 26 at Essendon and 206 at Richmond. He is believed to have been in the ute with a friend who was also seriously injured. Houli was transported to a Canberra hospital but then airlifted back to Victoria for further treatment. Richmond is aware of the incident but could not provide any details on Sunday night. Houli has long spoken of his love of camping in remote areas where he hunts and fishes with friends.The third muslim to play AFL football, Houli has been an inspiration for young Australian Muslims and established the Bachar Houli Foundation in 2019. The non-for-profit foundation develops young leaders within the Muslim community with a sense of belonging through football development. Codesports.com.au

10:29 left in the 2nd Qtr. May is waiting to kick in after Motlop scored a behind. Max is crossing ALONE (from roughly right back flank) to the left wing area in expectation May will kick in to that area (to most demonlanders ire!). What Max doesn't realise is he is unchecked by any Carlton player and could have taken effectively an uncontested mark in the centre square from May .. and from there, anyone's guess, a one on one for van Rooyen??? The turning of back to the play is so prevalent in this team esp when marked in the forward line. I can't think of a justifiable reason to do it. Even a glance would be appropriate. Its frustrating to see opportunities missed that really shouldn't be.

Shows how inflexible our team and team plans are.

With our two rucks palming the ball to docker mids we were hell bent on losing!

18.3.2 (k)... bumps or makes forceful contact ... from front-on ... You would have to argue that Hunter was stationary at the time of contact (difficult) despite Rozee's momentum causing the majority of the impact. Unlikely to get off.

Goody - Stuck in mud.

If Rozee had soccered the ball like Port had been doing most of the night, then it wouldn't have been an issue. So his choice in tapping the ball on (knowing Hunter was headed his way) was a dangerous action (for himself).

... can I just add that I'm sick of Oliver acting like a petulant 10 year old child when things don't go his way, and being a smart harse when he fools umps or the opposition. So short sighted! Yeah, the loss disappointed me!

I luv how they considered only the first ground and left remaining grounds verdicts unknown. Basically saying to the AFL if you don't get your rules correct, we'll be back here again ... on a very similar case. $$$ thank you very much now and in the future!!

I'll frame the verdict and it'll go straight to the pool room!! And it should go on Rooeys highlight reel!!

Whoo hoo!!!

Maybe they are orchestrating an appeal to the High Court. Ka-ching, ka-ching!!

Wake up Jeff!!! Gleeson! Apologies to the wiggles!

Probably writing a epic judgement that the AFL can move forward on. Rewriting the rules for them!

The Rules have to be read in conjunction with the Regulations. Google afl regulations.

I've been thinking of how we can voice our frustration should this last appeal be upheld too. My suggestion: A minute before bouncedown at the next game (there are timers on the scoreboard, aren't there?), ... all Demon ... or for that matter, any football supporter with a brain ... wave their scarf (or any "fabric" ... thank you Goody!!!) in circles, while shouting: "Rrroooooooooooooooo!!! Straightfoward, relevant, and simple enough for the AFL to get the message. It would not be appropriate for the following Sir Doug Nicholls Round, as much as I would like to see a protest for the duration of Rooyen's penalty. Traction anyone? Or other suggestions? Its all just in case!!

Think its time for me to invest in a grid iron helmet, and cut out my wife's shoulder pads from her '80s collection! Just need a Hunt or Naughton headband and I'll be rockin' (and compliant)!!

A bit like the RBA governor and its Board's interest rate decisions ... but I digress.

AFL Pick n Mix!

Can anyone with knowledge tell me if we appeal this outcome, is it only about the hearing, the evidence provided, and the rationale around the decision? ie. doesn't take into account other past incidents, reported or not?

I doubt this will be the case as the AFL choose who to cite and who not to via the MRO (eg. Chol vs van Rooyen).

The AFL Commission was founded in 1985. As much as the AFL would have you believe otherwise.

Maybe its time to give notice to the AFL that we'll be handing back our licence and starting a new league based on pre-AFL (butchered) rules.

... was to guess where the ball was going to land ... Wow!! Are they trying to outlaw spoils along with the bump?? guess? Get out the protractor and ruler boys!!