As bad as it looks (and it really is bad), based on previous history of misconduct incidents, it's hard to see it ending up as more than a fine.
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As bad as it looks (and it really is bad), based on previous history of misconduct incidents, it's hard to see it ending up as more than a fine.
But he's such a tough ball player Viney, you don't want to see players like that miss games...........
Disgraceful from Viney, looks worse on video as he held it there forcefully for at least five seconds. I instantly thought of Phil Hughes when I saw it. Must get weeks and would be laughable if just a fine. Not sure how Melbourne go having to make a change to their 23 this week, unchartered territory.
Didn't Brian Lake get a few weeks for something vaguely similar. Going the neck / throat when in a vulnerable position. (get they are different actions). Petrie if I recall.
Viney = complete dog act. Could’ve caused serious damage to Collins throat. Anything under 2 weeks is a joke.
I have no faith in the MRO/tribunal so no idea what Viney gets.. Personally it's 2 weeks as a minimum, but when players can throw elbows back and hit their opponents flush and get a paltry fine, well you get the drift.
No clear consensus of what's going to happen after arguments. AFL says contact was to the neck/throat and wants a minimum of 2 games. Viney says contact was to the jaw and therefore no likelihood of injury and I presume wants a fine. With the way the tribunal works these days, there's an injury report but the victim isn't a witness so no one can ask Collins (I would expect most players to back other players).
Jury deliberating. First issue that needs to be solved is the point of impact.
Guilty. Awaiting sentencing.
Two weeks.
West Coast & Adelaide the opponents for those games.
What an absolute joke, the fact that he was trying to argue that it was Collins' jaw just means that he didn't think what he did should have been punishable.
At least he got something for it. Was probably worth 3-4 but they did a good job with their defense at putting doubt in the mind of the jury. That, combined with the AFL giving 2 weeks as an option, meant it would never be more.
Taylor Walker under investigation for a racial slur in a SANFL game.
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