MRP / Trib. Rampe Gets Two Match Suspension For Off The Ball Bump
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At least some common sense prevailed THIS TIME. Clubs should not even need to appeal these things though.
Its amazing that in this era an almost perfect defensive effort can get you 2 weeks suspension.
All i see is that he's put himself in good position based on what he sees the strengths in his opponent, instantly puts on his skates when he reads the ball off the boot, then gets his body in tight on the correct side and McNeil turns into him. Its like...textbook work. Is there no contact allowed ?
Should Rampe immediately turn right and get into a foot race with McNeil ? Is that the new AFL ? Maybe he should stop, put his arms out to sheppard instead of trying to run off and get involved in the play after effectively beating his opponent. 4 umpires couldnt even find a free kick in it...its hard to see one even with slo-mo replays.
Its good that it was picked up later after the game for his health, but they need to stop the obvious witch hunting. All they did was review the game with a suspension already loaded in their holster, and landed on a "more than likely" incident that "possibly" caused it.
Anyway, lets hope its only a 1 week protocol for him. Concussions dont always result from heavy collisions.
Its amazing that in this era an almost perfect defensive effort can get you 2 weeks suspension.
All i see is that he's put himself in good position based on what he sees the strengths in his opponent, instantly puts on his skates when he reads the ball off the boot, then gets his body in tight on the correct side and McNeil turns into him. Its like...textbook work. Is there no contact allowed ?
Should Rampe immediately turn right and get into a foot race with McNeil ? Is that the new AFL ? Maybe he should stop, put his arms out to sheppard instead of trying to run off and get involved in the play after effectively beating his opponent. 4 umpires couldnt even find a free kick in it...its hard to see one even with slo-mo replays.
Its good that it was picked up later after the game for his health, but they need to stop the obvious witch hunting. All they did was review the game with a suspension already loaded in their holster, and landed on a "more than likely" incident that "possibly" caused it.
Anyway, lets hope its only a 1 week protocol for him. Concussions dont always result from heavy collisions.
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So how's that conspiracy going?
There's been some baffling tribunal and mro decisions this year but Rampe getting off is right up there. Changes direction and hit him high a long way off the ball.
But yeh vic bias....
But yeh vic bias....
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Would be 5 weeks if it was Sicily.
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Rumours that the Hawks are considering appealing this decision
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No point. Could bring in the biomechanics expert but apparently the Homer Simpson 'it's my first day' excuse is enough to get off.
Everything the tribunal does leaves me scratching my head. Seems some clubs and players do better at the tribunal than others.
Exclusive footage of Rampe arriving for the AFL Tribunal Hearing...
Something fishy about this decision. An "accidental" footy action 50m off the ball leaves a player with concussion.
BTW I was there the day Jimmy O'Dea near half killed John Greening at Moorabbin, these days "Jeansey" would have claimed it was an accidental football related action.
And pigs might fly.
BTW I was there the day Jimmy O'Dea near half killed John Greening at Moorabbin, these days "Jeansey" would have claimed it was an accidental football related action.
And pigs might fly.
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I have no problem with Rampe getting off - it is not a reportable offence IMHO. A free kick at most if he is caught.
But the explanation from the tribunal is a whole lot of unadulterated horse shit. McNeil runs parallel to the centre square line whilst Rampe clearly changes direction, crosses the centre square line and initiates contact. Accidental my ass. Rampe did what defenders are supposed to do in this situation. The ball was about to be kicked to the Bulldog forward line and Rampe blocked McNeil so he couldn't get to the contest.
But the explanation from the tribunal is a whole lot of unadulterated horse shit. McNeil runs parallel to the centre square line whilst Rampe clearly changes direction, crosses the centre square line and initiates contact. Accidental my ass. Rampe did what defenders are supposed to do in this situation. The ball was about to be kicked to the Bulldog forward line and Rampe blocked McNeil so he couldn't get to the contest.
I reckon the angle from behind the goals (here at 0:30) shows Rampe running mostly along the centre square line, and McNeil with the greater change in direction at the last moment, when focusing on their feet.
I'm not trawling through twitter, but there was a shit-quality shot from the Ladies stand side that had McNeil with his left left straight leaning towards Rampe at the point of contact.
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What?
Rampe turns in at him then after the block immediately changes direction again to go after the ball.
It was a clearly intentional block. The unintentional bit was the high hit but that shouldnt matter because he chose to bump.
Its as laughable as Cripps getting off because the Tribunal forgot to actually discussed his offence.
The umpires may love the Dogs but the MRO and Tribunal dont. 3 players concussed and noone found responsible.
Footage from the bench side of the ground shows McNeill turning into Rampe, with the leg furthest from Rampe straightened and his body turned into Rampe's.
