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The length is somewhat irrelevant, its the width that causes teams more difficulty in defending with a press.

Sssshhhhhh

Hamish could do with some dental work....

Fake news yourself goose!

So having not followed the tribunal hearing was it 9 down to 8? is impact not taken into consideration? Buggy would have every right to feel aggrieved. Or did the 'good guy'' defence play out as vs a ''serial pest?'

Tom Bugg is the anti-Christ compared to Andrew Gaff or so it would seem from the comparative media coverage....

And Bugg got 7 reduced to 6 because had had a clean record.

OK so you are being facetious. I get it now.

So you think it less than Bugg's punishment?

How is Jack Watts doing this year?

Do you understand English? Even if you are right (and you're not by a long way) there is a huge difference between providing a defence of someone's actions and condoning them. Wow.

oh dear....

@Bobby McKenzie I have just read every one of @McQueen's posts on the topic. You made this up. In fact he specifically states he does not condone the actions. Best you just withdraw your statement for the fake news it is and apologise to McQueen.

You made the statement that posters were almost condoning the thuggery and I said bull shite. Because it is. No one here has done that.

Seriously, what Bull Shite. Fake news. Name and shame them. I'll wait.

The hysteria over what should happen to Gaff is absurd, Just as it was with Bugg. Appalling hit and will be dealt with harshly, as it should be. Starting point 6 weeks as that is what Bugg got and Mills played the following week. Bugg wasn't looking at Mills when he lashed out whereas Gaff was looking straight at him. nonetheless I don't believe either was intentional and both players have never been suspended before (despite some nuff nuffs here saying Bugg was a "serial offender".) But people make mistakes and that is what this is. A very bad one. He should do the time and that is it. No need to destroy his character. The fallout on bugg in my view was disgraceful largely because he was viewed as a pest and our club abandoned him. Gaff is a golden haired boy so will be interesting to see the comparison from media and club. Posters trying to turn this in to 'he should be charged by the police' , 'society needs to set an example' blah blah and those saying 'he should never come to Melbourne' are making stupid comments. We play a physical sport and players tread a fine line with agression every time they run out onto the track. This incident (as well as Buggs) step well and truly over that line and need to be dealt with harshly, but in the context of a physical contact sport. Finally those saying 'Gaff will need to reconcile with Angus if he comes to melbourne' really need to think before posting. Gaff already plays with Angus' brother Hamish. On the field stuff happens. It doesn't mean its right but get some reality. There are two young men here that will be suffering over this. Clearly most of the sympathy is with a young first year player who has suffered hugely. But lets have some perspective and not forget that Gaff will be remorseful and will suffer long term consequences as well.

Pretty hard to be red carded when the umps didn't see it.

What a troll. Go and 'support' someone else.

Well this is awkward. Gaff should absolutely get 6 weeks - the same as Bugg. It can not possibly be any other sentence. (altho the AFL will find a way). Its an almost identical scenario. And not only that Bugg was pilloried widely including by his own teammates and club, who I think were very poor and unsupportive of Bugg who was repentent and contrite over his actions . Will be interesting what stance the club and media take. Clearly Gaff is not a 'pest' like Bugg, doesn't send out inflammatory Instagram's and is viewed as a ball-playing gun. Watch carefully over the next few days as the full gamut of AFL hypocrisy is on vibrant display. Prepared to be sickened.

Hey., not everyone is equipped to drive the reality bus.... Some people make good navigators..

Jeepers, wasn't there another coach that coached Ocean grove to four flags..... let me think.......

True but Longmire says he hasn't trained more than 20 mins all year. Foot problems I believe. Or heel more specifically...

I'd rather play Collingwood in finals than Sydney

He has gone through an unbelievable battle with amazing grace and dignity. I wish his he and his family all the best at this ridiculously difficult time.

Thx that's my understanding