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thesoretoothsayer
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Pi
Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Location: SA
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mandy
Joined: 03 Jun 2001 Location: Glen Iris
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I agree with Ed.
I think Houli's unblemished record should get him some discount (just as much as I think serial offenders should get higher penalties) but decisions should be based purely on on-field behaviour.
I 100% don't believe he intended to knock Lamb out, but it probably warranted another week or 2. _________________ #TEAMBUCKS
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Mugwump
Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Location: Between London and Melbourne
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^ yes, very weird that the Prime Minister has time to make this kind of representation, that Richmond-supporting Waleed Aly is considered valuable testimony, and that such prominence should given by Houli in his testimony to his religion being against violence (hmmm...).
The tribunal were intimidated on several levels here. Like others, I think the contact and impact were severe but unintentional, and his good footballing record is all that should count. On that basis, I'd have reduced the 5 weeks to 4 or (being generous) 3. The Carlton player was out cold when his head hit the ground. We know where that can lead, and what result it can have. Two weeks ? Bah. _________________ Two more flags before I die! |
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Presti35
Dick Lee for Legend Status
Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Location: London, England
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thesoretoothsayer wrote: | But his off-field character should have no impact of the tribunal's decision. |
100% TRUTH!!!
I couldn't believe it when I read that the PM and the all mighty Waleed Aly were called in to make statements.
He smacked a guy on the field. In a football match. That happens sometimes. What does it matter if he is a nice guy outside of football? _________________ A Goal Saved Is 2 Goals Earned! |
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npalm
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I don't think Turnbull and the tribunal have done Houli any favours here. Sure, he gets to return to playing a week or two earlier than he should but I suspect he has lost a degree of respect from his peers and the public.
He made a mistake and he should suffer the appropriate penalty. If he truly is of good character (and I have no reason to think otherwise) then he should want to be treated on the same basis as any other player in his situation. _________________ Side by side. |
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ronrat
Joined: 22 May 2006 Location: Thailand
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No body asked Dane Swan who should win a logie. Surprised Houli didn't use the I was hungry from Ramadan. Not sure Turnbulls stuff related to the tribunal at all.Ony other pM to interefere with footy was Robert Menzies who intervened to allow Ted Whitten to play the GF in 1954. If Footscray had of being playing Carlton it wouldn't have happened though.
How many games of any footy at senior level did either play. Probably nil. _________________ Annoying opposition supporters since 1967. |
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Tannin
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Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Location: Huon Valley Tasmania
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Do the crime, do the time.
However, in Houli's case, we should make an exception and give him three weeks extra on top of the four weeks the offence deserves on account of him having the ugliest beard in AFL. _________________ �Let's eat Grandma.� Commas save lives! |
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thesoretoothsayer
Joined: 26 Apr 2017
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Tannin wrote: | Do the crime, do the time.
However, in Houli's case, we should make an exception and give him three weeks extra on top of the four weeks the offence deserves on account of him having the ugliest beard in AFL. |
Houli has cultural reasons for the ugly beard. What's Max Gawn's excuse? |
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ronrat
Joined: 22 May 2006 Location: Thailand
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Gawn shaved his off for charity. Keep with the program _________________ Annoying opposition supporters since 1967. |
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Tannin
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thesoretoothsayer wrote: | Houli has cultural reasons for the ugly beard. |
Then he should be required to play in a veil. _________________ �Let's eat Grandma.� Commas save lives! |
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swoop42
Whatcha gonna do when he comes for you?
Joined: 02 Aug 2008 Location: The 18
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His penalty has been upgraded to 4 weeks. _________________ He's mad. He's bad. He's MaynHARD! |
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Presti35
Dick Lee for Legend Status
Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Location: London, England
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swoop42 wrote: | His penalty has been upgraded to 4 weeks. |
......but the P.M
......but Waleed
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Jezza
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I think Tom Bugg is going to need those character references this week _________________ | 1902 | 1903 | 1910 | 1917 | 1919 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1935 | 1936 | 1953 | 1958 | 1990 | 2010 | 2023 | |
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Presti35
Dick Lee for Legend Status
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Well he has a painting in a Melbourne alley so he must be a good bloke. _________________ A Goal Saved Is 2 Goals Earned! |
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