Maynard cleared by tribunal for Brayshaw collision

[Corn Cobbers]

THE AFL has opted against appealing the Tribunal's decision in the Brayden Maynard case, meaning the Collingwood defender is in the clear to play in the Magpies' preliminary final.

AFL ponders rule change after Maynard Tribunal call

The Brayden Maynard saga is officially over after the AFL opted not to appeal the Tribunal's decision

www.afl.com.au

The AFL, having brought the charge against Maynard, said on Wednesday that it would not challenge the Tribunal's ruling, but would comment further later in the day.

"The AFL has confirmed that after careful consideration and review of the Tribunal's decision and reasons following last night's hearing into the incident involving Collingwood's Brayden Maynard and Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw, the AFL has decided not to appeal the Tribunal's decision," a statement read.

"Per the Tribunal Guidelines the AFL had to make this decision by 12:00pm AEST today.

"The AFL will release a further statement later today."

Finally some sanity

 

[Corn Cobbers]

This whole thread is Collingwood supporters endorsing a thuggish action because it’s one of their own.

Football action not thuggish action

0 weeks and an apology from the Brayshaws is the only acceptable outcome

 

[Blackhawk42]

If Maynard gets off there will more kids told to play soccer by their parents imo.

Yep, people sliding into your ankles and smashing the ball with your head makes it a way safer game.

Not to mention possibly being assaulted by opposition supporters mid game.

With no pathway because there is dick all money involved.

Hopefully the kids are independent enough to form their own opinions on interests and activities.

 

[Pistol Night]

Please do not say Bruzzy, you don’t know him

Is that a thing?

 

[Pistol Night]

Football action not thuggish action

0 weeks and an apology from the Brayshaws is the only acceptable outcome

And give the flowers back

 

[Free Agent]

Ok so I'm late and I've just tuned in. Can someone fill me in with only one sentence what's happened so far so I can catch up.

 

[DonsRule]

That’s basically what Maynard’s counsel is basing this on, Brayshaw moving. It’s ******* disgusting. The AFL should throw it out. Are they serious about head contact and concussions or Brayshaw moving about 8 inches to his right?

At most I think 8 inches watching the vid as opposed to stills. He does obviously move from the kicking action I think slightly and probably centired him but though head contact was always coming even on with Brawshaw on a perfectly straight line

 

[RAPPA]

Did the biomechanics expert give any evidence about the movements of the kicker post kicking the ball, and that Brayshaw’s movements went against the norm? Or are they just eating up he submissions as evidence?

 

[demondavey]

Rod and Todd Flanders for one

Mate, they’re not allowed off their training wheels in the backyard

 

[Gavin Excell]

So initially I thought he lined him up but the defence is spot on, Brayshaw moves into his path. IMO if he didn’t move 4 weeks, but because he did nothing. Intentional v accidental

The difference is that all other acts where players are suspended they make a decision that contributes to injury. You have to be able to attempt to smother and it would be unreasonable to conclude he attempted to hit Brayshaw when Brayshaw moves a good 30-50cm into his path.

30cms

 

[Mister B]

If you follow the guidelines, McCartin should be suspended for concussing McKay. That was careless front on contact, severe impact, high contact.

McCartin is turned and facing the ball. Completely different FFS.

 

[Tadpole]

Can we make a book on what time they actually announce it?

8:00pm AEST.

 

[PoppedCorn]

And in doing so deviated from his established line, moving into an airborne Maynard's path.

Who had enough time to tuck in his arm and clean him up

 

[Vindicater]

Ok so I'm late and I've just tuned in. Can someone fill me in with only one sentence what's happened so far so I can catch up.

Inside-job

 

[brutus76]

The defending BRM BRM car has a responsibility and duty of care for the approaching BRM BRM car professor even if that car is in mid-air and made an aggressive subconscious conscious decision based on his car's performance compared to the oncoming car.

End result is still a car wreck you have some responsibility to pay for

 

[Doggy Dan]

Turn and bump was aggressive. He had a chance to open his arms and sort of embrace while ensuring no head clash and he chose to knock his block off.

 

[docko911]

Yep, people sliding into your ankles and smashing the ball with your head makes it a way safer game.

Not to mention possibly being assaulted by opposition supporters mid game.

With no pathway because there is dick all money involved.

Hopefully the kids are independent enough to form their own opinions on interests and activities.

A quick showing of what Marcelo did to that MLS (I think) players leg will get them back on path

 

[sherb]

Roby noted that Brayshaw got in the way and it was his fault that he got hit.
Apparently Brayshaw was playing for the free kick.
Isn’t this right Roby??

Roby is definitely on a mission in this discussion.

 

[Pistol Night]

Ok so I'm late and I've just tuned in. Can someone fill me in with only one sentence what's happened so far so I can catch up.

Frisbees have limbs

 

[El_Scorcho]

He's not blaming Brayshaw for moving. He's explaining why it wasn't inevitable that Bruzzy launching like that was going to result in that collision.

I'm not sure how you can look at the footage from behind Maynard and say that with a straight face.

Brayshaw turning his head is his split second reaction to brace for a shoulder about to collide with his face at speed.

The collision was happening. Maynard wasn't in control of his body, which makes his action careless, and the result was a potentially career ending bump to the head.

 

[Spectore]

Who had enough time to tuck in his arm and clean him up

The biomechanist's evidence has already refuted this line of argument.

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

Roby is definitely on a mission in this discussion.

He’s all over it mate.
I think Bruzzy is a relative of his.

 

[Acinath]

Ok so I'm late and I've just tuned in. Can someone fill me in with only one sentence what's happened so far so I can catch up.

It’s Brayshaws fault.

 

[Imet Hassa]

Pie fans following up their classy act of chanting while a player is unconscious with victim blaming.

 

[demondavey]

And give the flowers back

Regift for some afternoon delight.

Come on, Pistol.

Frisbees have limbs

Bruzzy

 

[eastfreo75]

Coming from a basketball background where “close outs” happen all the time. Maynard has played basketball at a high level and I think that he had two intentions, one to smooth and the other to clear up Brayshaw.

Maynard could have jump off one leg, controlled his movement more up and across.