The Game 2020 Judiciary Charges

[Vic Mackey]

In what world was Kikau's tackle worse than NAS?
Just doesn't make sense!

even as a tigers fan who are playing Penrith next week, I didn’t think it was worth a week

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

His arms are out and literally wraps him up. It's not a shoulder charge.

This one is a classic case of focusing on an incriminating still photo... when a replay is far more informative..

The ball-carrier is hit by the other storm player on his left shoulder just before this.. and so jolted him toward NAS’ shoulder.

im of the opinion that this was purely accidental and a penalty sufficient enough. The binning was over the top.

But we are in era where CTE is a concern and people call for heads at will.

 

[Frailty]

In what world was Kikau's tackle worse than NAS?
Just doesn't make sense!

I guess the judiciary saw it worse has the player never had possession, and Kikau never went for a tackle?

For the record,I think NAS should’ve got more than just a fine.

 

[Frailty]

This one is a classic case of focusing on an incriminating still photo... when a replay is far more informative..

The ball-carrier is hit by the other storm player on his left shoulder just before this.. and so jolted him toward NAS’ shoulder.

im of the opinion that this was purely accidental and a penalty sufficient enough. The binning was over the top.

But we are in era where CTE is a concern and people call for heads at will.

I was using the image to argue it not being a Shoulder charge.

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

I was using the image to argue it not being a Shoulder charge.

yep that’s what I assumed you meant too mate.And I agree.

 

[blocka]

How TF did all the crushers in the Melbourne game get seemingly missed from the judiciary and Vaughn is set to miss 2 weeks

 

[SDM]

How TF did all the crushers in the Melbourne game get seemingly missed from the judiciary and Vaughn is set to miss 2 weeks

Bellendamy blamed the victims at the press conference and the match review committee took the bait.

 

[Anon]

How TF did all the crushers in the Melbourne game get seemingly missed from the judiciary and Vaughn is set to miss 2 weeks

Just further evidence of the clear double standards the NRL use. Remember when Frizell was suspended for unnecessary contact with a referee a few years back. Has any other player been charged For that since?

 

[Nerd]

I agree with the crusher tackle being eliminated but all bets should be off when an attacking player turns and backs into the defence.

 

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[Pete Cash]

I'm flabbergasted that Papaliis tackle is attracting a charge much less the same charge as NAS or Fuma

 

[skeepe]

Haha Papalii barely touched him. Even penalising it was ridiculous. Giving it the same charge as Funa and NAS is taking the absolute piss.

That said, I reckon Funa and NAS probably crossed the line into reckless with their actions.

 

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[Bring back John Fifita]

I'm flabbergasted that Papaliis tackle is attracting a charge much less the same charge as NAS or Fuma

Bet you can’t wait for Mr Rothfield to roll out the “all we want is consistency” carpet on NRL360 tonight...

 

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[Bazal]

I agree with the crusher tackle being eliminated but all bets should be off when an attacking player turns and backs into the defence.

Yep, back into the defence and you should get your neck twisted however the defender wants...

Wait.

Backing into the defence shouldn't mean "all bets are off" if the tackle is illegal. A crusher is a crusher regardless of how the attacker hits the defensive line. There could be mitigation, for sure...but to say all bets are off is asking for trouble.

 

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[The_Frog]

Yep, back into the defence and you should get your neck twisted however the defender wants...

Wait.

Backing into the defence shouldn't mean "all bets are off" if the tackle is illegal. A crusher is a crusher regardless of how the attacker hits the defensive line. There could be mitigation, for sure...but to say all bets are off is asking for trouble.

Can of worms being opened here. To determine whether a tackle is a crusher, the MRC have to look at it in minute detail, yet refs have to decide in a second when a player stays down and holds his neck. Of course players will hold their neck if it gets them a penalty. You can never prove it was frivolous, although the Nathan Brown one the other day was not a good look for the game.

 

[The_Frog]

How TF did all the crushers in the Melbourne game get seemingly missed from the judiciary and Vaughn is set to miss 2 weeks

Watch the Annesley briefing and all will be revealed. Short answer: Some weren't crushers. They have a checklist.

 

[Bazal]

Can of worms being opened here. To determine whether a tackle is a crusher, the MRC have to look at it in minute detail, yet refs have to decide in a second when a player stays down and holds his neck. Of course players will hold their neck if it gets them a penalty. You can never prove it was frivolous, although the Nathan Brown one the other day was not a good look for the game.

Yeah look there's no perfect answer but it's probably less of a can of worms than allowing free reign when players back into the defence.