Burnsy

It's almost as if commercial media outlets manufacture as much outrage as possible in every article because rage-clicks convert into advertising sales.

Brayden Maynard’s acquittal was a heinous miscarriage of justice by a King's Counsel that absolutely should have gone to appeal. Maynard weaponised his body crashing into Brayshaw's head at a 45° angle with his shoulder and elbow tucked into his body whilst maintaining eye-contact with Brayshaw's head. Maynard’s first action was smothering with arms outstretched to spoil Brayshaw’s kick. Maynard’s second action was bumping Brayshaw head-high with his shoulder and elbow tucked into the body, causing serious injury. If a player jumps off the ground front-on to smother, and then braces and bumps the kicker head-high resulting in serious injury, then the act of smothering is careless. AFL Law states players can be reported for: "(vi) bumping or making forceful contact to an opponent from front-on when that Player has their head down over the football" . The act of kicking clearly comes under this provision. An aggravating factor in this case is the career-ending and life-threatening potential that front-on hip-and-shoulders pose. Not only was Maynard let off, but there is no deterrence for players from front-on smothers that risk serious injury. The verdict shows that the AFL is not taking reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of players. Additionally, the fact Michael Christian, the current Match Review Officer threatened to resign if Maynard was charged shows the spectre of Eddie McGuire still hangs over the AFL like Donald Trump in US politics. ROTTEN TO THE CORE.

Well, the AFL have a relationship with Fox Sports/News Corp who deny climate change is real so don't expect too much action. Wish Gill would grow au pair.

Gee there's some bizarre self-loathing commentary here. A blazer is a fantastic idea for the club and I reckon a supporters version should be made as well in bright colours for those of us who are too old or unable (MCC Members) to wear a guernsey. Let them call us the bloody toffs if they want, who cares? Let's don some boater hats as well whilst we're at it, get a whole army of us together in full regalia! Think about it! Absolutely fantastic I reckon! A blazer is a pretty hip and fashionable item at the moment and has a heritage element we can exploit extremely well. Supporters need to stop being paranoid and ashamed about being perceived as affluent or posh or well heeled, it's ridiculous! We live in one of the richest countries in the world! Is anyone embarrassed about that?