I was a kid throughout the 1970's, so was only exposed to the games I went to and the odd quarter of footy on a Saturday night, but I have to say that the report of Thomas is the most bewildering I've seen in my time watching football. If it's not thrown out I'll just about give up on the game. He has no case to answer and there's no correlation between his attack on the footy and Goodes reckless attack on the man with the footy. If you didn't know Rohan was injured you'd be amazed to be told there was a report. Accidental incidental contact caused Rohan's injury. Thomas was first to the ball and turned his backside to protect himself.
I heard Paul Roos' comments on The Couch last night and can only assume he has the intellect of a dung beetle, which in itself is an extraordinary accusation against a premiership coach, but I have no other logical explanation. The fact that Mark Robinson wants the ban upheld only supports my stance. The match review panel should resign on mass.
Without question it's the most illogical kneejerk reaction to an injury I've ever encountered.