Nick Holman - 2 weeks- overturned, free to play

[nutstar]

Offered 2 weeks for what can only be described as a textbook tackle on Mitch Duncan. commentators called it perfect, umpire paid HTB, obviously I’m biased so opening the thread for discussion.

 

[boncer34]

Surely not

 

[nutstar]

Nick Holman, Gold Coast SUNS, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Mitch Duncan, Geelong, during the second quarter of the Round 10 match between Geelong and the Gold Coast SUNS, played at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday May 22, 2021.

In summary, he can accept a two-match sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, High Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a two-match sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a two-match sanction with an early plea.

 

[My Third Nipple]

Disgrace.
The game is stuffed if this stands. GC need to appeal.

 

[Belnakor]

It was rough but not a deliberate pin the arms scenario there

 

[branedotorg]

He had an arm free though

 

[Magma]

dont really know what else he is meant to do. there's no second motion or anything like that, just chases him down and unfortunately for duncan he's trying to kick and can't do anything to protect himself.

 

[Xtreme]

The AFL lost the plot a long time ago but they have really outdone themselves this time lol

 

[BarbieITFC]

I hope GC take a stand on this - was the epitome of the perfect run down tackle. The game has gone mad if this even gets a fine. Accidents are allowed to happen without the need to punish someone.

 

[Romeoh1]

Yep just bad luck. Not worth any time.

 

[SnusCG]

Can’t be serious. Didn’t pin the arms, didn’t sling, didn’t drive him into the ground. Was a perfect run down tackle. What a joke.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

How do you even lay a tackle now days? Should appeal and ask the attorney for the prosecution to demonstrate safe taking technique for the court. Should be a laugh at least.

Arm was free, single action, did not drive him in with weight from behind. Nothing doing

 

[powerrrrrrrrrrrr]

This is an absolute bloody joke. Perfect tackle just an unlucky outcome. Once again, the matrix idea doesn’t work for the MRO

 

[nutstar]

Glad it’s not just my suns glasses..

The suns must challenge this, you cannot penalise based on the outcome, needs to be judged on the intent and the action itself

 

[Dogs till i die]

I'll be horrified if any weeks for a great tackle that won a deserved free kick.

No slam or sling, wasn't high or low, not reckless or careless.

Accidents happen.

 

[Pklz]

Chrisso has to go

 

[Struggle]

What else could he possibly do?

How is this bloke still on the MRP.

 

[FRUMPY]

FMD what a ****ing joke. This is a disgraceful decision. Stop looking at the medical report from the clubs and going back to see how it happened and suspend players for doing nothing wrong. Video suspensions were for dirty hits, nothing like this. There is absolutely nothing in this. This better be thrown the **** out.

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[FRUMPY]

dont really know what else he is meant to do. there's no second motion or anything like that, just chases him down and unfortunately for duncan he's trying to kick and can't do anything to protect himself.

Players need to bring a pillow and put it under their head before bringing the player to ground.

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[z547043]

Seems like the MRO wants to find someone to hold accountable everyone time a player gets concussed on the footy field. In this case, perhaps Higgins can serve the 2 week suspension for his weak attempt at shepherding.

 

[BF Tiger]

Terrible decision. I'd like all clubs to appeal against this decision.

 

[Chaisa]

If that the standard for a suspendable offence now, we're going to be 10 2 week bans a round. Worst MRO decision I have seen.

 

[HTPunter]

I thought it'd be hard pressed to top the terrible call on giving Tarryn Thomas a week last round - which was promptly reversed at the tribunal.

But congrats Christian, you've out flogged yourself.

Sucked for Duncan but contact sports will do that. Not 1 Cat player wanted to go on with it which is generally a pretty good indication of whether it was a football act resulting in an unfortunate injury or a rough/careless act that wasn't necessary.

Great chase, great tackle, momentum is a bitch, GC have to appeal.

 

[SandyToes]

Never quite understood why Christian ever got the job.He has never come across as particularly bright or perceptive either in his career or during his time as MRO.
He seems much more concerned about trying to punish accidental outcomes than look at the random acts of violence that occur every week on the field but mysteriously never get looked at

 

[Big Sauce 21]

this is just a standard run down tackle. Pathetic