Gill has said a red card system won't happen while he is in charge. Hopefully his replacement feels the same.
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Gill has said a red card system won't happen while he is in charge. Hopefully his replacement feels the same.
Imagine Razor Ray with a red card, the whole team would be sent off.
So according to the AFL, shoving a player into an umpire is fair game and not only is it just a 1000 dollar fine but you also get to just stroll into an open goal.
Didn't Greene get 6 weeks for bumping an umpire? This appeared far worse with umpire being bowled over. It also was deliberate.
Hipwood sent to tribunal :
Direct Referral to the Tribunal:
The incident involving Eric Hipwood, Brisbane Lions, Ryan Gardner, Western Bulldogs, and Umpire Jacob Mollison during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs, played at the Gabba on Thursday June 30, 2022 has been assessed. The notice of charge has been referred directly to the Tribunal for determination.
Hipwood should get a week for that. It was a really shitty cheap thing to do and can’t be tacitly encouraged by a slap on the wrist.
He should get at least the same amount that Greene got. Absolute minimum.
Intentionally pushed a player into an umpire and caused a heavy collision. It's a complete wanker act and if the AFL is serious about protecting umpires then they should act strongly here.