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@DavidZita1 @FOXFOOTY I’d love to see the MRP demonstrate at full speed the way this tackle occurred how it should be done ! Can’t see them being able to show it different except not tackling at all .. such a bs result . One more week for Striking .. afl has lost the plot

Reasons: We find that this was rough conduct and that Curtis was careless for the following main reasons. First, Curtis wrapped both arms around Sinn and propelled him forward. Curtis did not need to propel Sinn forward with such force. He could have attempted to retain control of control of the tackle. Secondly, Curtis pinned both of Sinn’s arms and made no attempt to release either arm. Thirdly, Curtis made no or insufficient attempt to roll Sinn sideways so as to avoid or minimise the risk of Sinn’s head hitting the ground with force. North points to the fact that at the conclusion of the tackle, Curtis is moving to the side of Sinn and ends up beside him. In our view, this occurs too late. Curtis could have but did not make a significant attempt to roll to the side. He had time to sum up the situation before tackling Sinn from behind forcefully. Fourthly, Curtis made no or insufficient attempt to pull Sinn back so as to minimise the risk or extent of Sinn’s head hitting the ground. A prudent player would have realised that in executing a tackle in this way carried with it a real likelihood of Sinn’s head making forceful contact with the ground with the potential for a concussion. Curtis dropped his weight at the commencement of the tackle and to some extent, Sinn’s knees plugging into the ground caused the players to propel forward. That is not an unlikely or unforeseeable consequence of a tackle such as this in these circumstances. Players are today well aware that tackling a player from behind, where both the tackler and the ball carrier have some momentum, carries a risk of causing a concussion if care is not taken to avoid or minimise that risk. Curtis did not do nearly enough to address that risk. As a result, he engaged in careless, rough conduct. As for impact, the video shows that the force with which Sinn’s head hit the ground was significant indeed. He was clearly hurt and visibly distressed. He took a considerable time to get to his feet and left the field looking somewhat unsteady. He has been diagnosed with concussion, will not train for seven to 10 days and will miss one match. We have no hesitation in classifying the impact as severe. The charge as classified is upheld.

Paul Curtis is fronting the AFL Tribunal. Follow via @FOXFOOTY and this thread.

@beetgordon_ There is an agreement with the afl that all games at marvel will have the roof closed no matter the conditions

Roof shut on a 36 degree day. This is fucked

@simplyjasmina Kemp fan even in defence . Maybe because he plays 17 like me but love his work rate . Great to see the role change

are we ready to accept brodie kemp is best 22

@NicNegrepontis Gotta reward hard work . 🔐

Lucas Camporeale: 20 disposals 15 kicks 8 marks 4 inside 50s 500 meters gained Round 1?

@7Cricket @BBL almost every game has gone over the innings timer ! Should we not just allow another 5-10 minutes ? Seems an unrealistic time for players if they keep going over !

@ClareCosy We went downhill when we gave up players like the hosking twins grade Egan , maddy perspkis (can’t remember her spelling ) etc and went to the draft . Have not been the same since

the general public now having access to some pretty damning evidence as to why there was a mass exodus of aflw players to leave carlton fc between the years of 2019 to 2022.

@simplyjasmina Pure madness if we trade him.. can’t see what our back 8 looks like next year , I’m including back 6 plus bench and emergency

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@acaiafa23 Can only back what the club is doing mate !Hearing a late “rooma” with melb but reckon it’s all rubbish and we take pick 3 to the draft. I like Draper if he gets to pick 3

@Bryce002 We have Brisbane's second next year. I'm thinking (hoping) quality over quantity is what we'll get here. Under new management now. I'm sure they'll do their homework in the lead up to the draft.

Picks 12, 14 and Matt Owies became pick 3 in a draft where the top end talent is apparently some of the best in recent times... If you don't think that's great dealing, I don't know what to tell you. And I don't want to hear about Dow, SPS, etc. This is a hit. #Baggers

Not a huge #F1 fan but what @danielricciardo did for the sport is bigger than winning ! Enjoy retirement 🇦🇺

@DrBlackVelvet If I had to pick between durdin and owies however I’m taking owies . Not so much about writing him off but it’s a hole we need to fill atm

Corey Durdin is only 22yo. Multiple injuries and/or surgeries in 2022, 23 and 24. He’s only managed 48 games in 4 years due to injury. Is he any good? How could anyone really know? People are too quick to write off the kid.

@pommyinozYT I like bam bam , 1/3 who played every game this year .. yes his a bit slow but still kicked more than our small forwards .

You're watching volleyball if you didn't see this coming

@acaiafa23 I want this , but instead of Rosas Jr keep owies !

If a potential off-season period consisted of: - Campo twins - Houston - Haynes - Rosas Jr - 1-2 draftees What would you rate it out of 10? #Baggers

@StoneHamish Sign owies ! Won’t cost much , knows the system . 3rd in our goal kicking . There are others that should go and owies should be signed

Hmmm. Averages almost 2 goals a game. Wonder if this the reason Blues haven’t signed Owies yet? 🤔

@AGissara Agree , imagine get a cheap shot knocked out the week before the granny. At least this would help with the concussion rule

Not a fan of the pre finals bye, reckon it should be moved to before the GF, but in saying that it will certainly help us this year An extra couple of weeks to hopefully get a few good players back and to give Crippa a good rest. He’s been enormous #Baggers

@CooperHMan Big boiii

Average day in Australia🇦🇺🌏🦘

@StoneHamish @CarltonFC @AFLPlayers 100%

@CarltonFC @AFLPlayers You know what fans really want (outside of a flag)? JW23 getting a deserved AA jacket. The club, nor the coach, do NOTHING to highlight or subtley promote Jacob’s weekly exploits Look at the way Kingsley talks about Hogan. Weiters gets nothing like this publicly from the club

Get around Lij! Our No.20 has been nominated for the @aflplayers' 22under22 squad, presented by Snaffle - and voting is now open. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭.

@pommyinozYT Pitto resting forward reminds me of the 🚜 big cruize 😍

@Bryce002 imagine its pitt resting forward now and i wouldnt be surprised they keep backline as is and play young forward

Go Get Em Youngy! In the immortal words of the duke of Wellington "No one is scared of a place that's named after a place boat's sleep" Let's Have em

@simplyjasmina Sold out already ! ;( wanted to add it to jumper 31 for my collection haha

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