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Barry Hall [Merged]
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Dyer'ere said:
Exposure Jack.
The AFL is more interested its product is presented to the soccer mums than it is justice.
the claw said:
Sorry don't agree claw. Cameras are everywhere today, there is no real opportunity to do what you say backmen are doing. On top of it the rules have changed significantly to the detriment of the backmen's capabilities in terms of scragging. In fact I would say right now the whole task of a backman has become ridiculously diffiicult. Are we getting to the stage where we should have a backman hold up their arm like they do in netball?
Look what happens when players are forced to take the law into their own hands? Are you serious? It's a total lack of control, this isn't a problem of the backmen it's a personal problem of Hall. He has now overtaken Rhys-Jones as the player suspended for most games. What does that tell you?
The whole contact situation has got to a stage where interpretation has become such a big factor that everyone gets frustrated, players, coaches, spectators. I certainly don't whack the supporter sitting next to me because of it (as much as I'd like to).
jackfrost said:
No actually I don't think many if any of those players would king hit someone. Most of those guys would have faced the guy and give him the opportunity to deend himself before whacking them to the ground. Maybe Hall belongs in the 70s, when the fights were more spectacular than the footy. I like to think we've moved on from there. Anyway discussed this enough, he's received his pennance, 7 weeks, probably a couple of weeks light in my book, but hopefully he comes back stronger from the experience.
jackfrost said:
that`s a bit hysterical too isn`t it?
embarrassed to be an australian just because you think this incident is getting to much media attention.
And for the record Barry Hall never rang Brent Staker and spoke to him. No such phone call was ever made, Staker even checked with team officials, coaches and other players to see if he had missed the call.
This makes interesting thinking considering the tribunal was strongly advised to consider a %25 reduction considering Baz pleaded guilty and had mad a sincere apology. So does that mean it was 10 weeks and he got seven weeks for the perception of his apology?
Only the AFL could make a convoluted case out of something so cut and dry.
This makes interesting thinking considering the tribunal was strongly advised to consider a %25 reduction considering Baz pleaded guilty and had mad a sincere apology. So does that mean it was 10 weeks and he got seven weeks for the perception of his apology?
Only the AFL could make a convoluted case out of something so cut and dry.
mopsy fraser said:
Hey Mops, it's obvious you don't appreciate any of the same opinions as myself, I get it and aren't concerned in the least, so you don't need to follow me around here and make a opposite comment regardless of if you believe it or not, let it go Man, I won't bother you again, plus I don't like to waste my time, so it's all cool.
I haven't forgot about your comments regarding Geelong last year, you were dead wrong and you still never had the Balls to own up, instead you bagged them more and came up with every excuse known to Man, even after they proved beyond doubt they were the elite team.
You even commented on how hard it was to live down here because of the supporter's (Laughing)............have a look around Mate, I don't see any more less Homerism here, do you ???
If you think last year was a pain, I hope your preparing yourself earlier this year, because the word I hear on the streets is that the "Puddies" are a pretty sure bet again this Year...............Wanna back against ?
Owwww, that must sting like hell to hear that, being the Diehard , One-eyed Tiger that you are.
Oh well, that's life.................have yourself a nice life Mop's, a little less self-hatred might help by the way.
jackfrost said:
Seriously?
I never bother remembering who posted what. Except Nitro. His work is pretty hard to forget
GoodOne said:
I wouldn't go questioning my love of being Australian Goody, that's a Bonus if you live O/S.............trust me.
In fact, the first thing people ask me now is, "How come you DON'T have an American accent" ?
Funny how I've been told by so many back here that the "Lucky Country" moniker that the Pollies love to throw around when referring to our Sunburnt Country, is no longer applicable in so many way's.
Hell, I live in a suburb of Geelong that has been in existence for probably 35 years, only to find out I can't get a Broadband connection !!!!!!!!!!
Are you kidding me ???? It's 2008 for cryin' out loud, NO BROADBAND, I feel like I'm in an episode of the Twilight Zone.
This Country is a great place, plenty to be thankful for, no doubt, but don't for a second think there aren't problems or you really have swallowed the hype that's dished out nowaday's.
