Alex McKinnon possibly Quadriplegic - Mclean guilty of dangerous throw - 7 weeks

[LatK7]

That update from the club is pretty heartbreaking.

 

[LESStar58]

You do realise that people charged with crimes are often held in gaol until their trial if the crime and evidence is serious enough

Given McLeans actions were broadcast on live, national television, I think the NRL is well within their rights here

Fair point... and Melbourne can appeal... not that it will do much good.

 

[BranVan3000]

Inu on Ingliss last year...

Looked spectacular, but was closer to one player losing control / dropping Inglis. Risk of injury was much lower

5 weeks wasn't enough for Inu either.

 

[LESStar58]

Disagree. McKinnon had the weight of 3 11diplus forwards going straight onto his neck

The momentum of McKinnon's go forward and the three tackling players didnt help but he wasn't driven at 90 degrees in to ground from a more or less standing start.

 

[Usain Bolt]

Shows how piss weak the NRL players association is. Would never happen in MLB, NBA or the NFL. If hearings are delayed or they appeal suspensions they are allowed to keep playing until such time their case or appeal is heard.

 

[Joker's Wild]

That update from the club is shattering for everyone involved

Im gutted for him and his family

 

[afinalsin666]

Inglis dumped by Fa'aoso twice that match was worse, and he got 8 weeks or so? Wouldn't complain if McLean got that honestly, an example needs to be set, it's just unfortunate that it's one of my guys that needs to be crucified for it. But they should also throw grade ones at the rest of the spears this round, there were three or four in the Melbourne game alone. If they are going to set an example, do it for all the tackles, rather than the one spotlighted by the injury.

 

[ek999]

Shows how piss weak the NRL players association is. Would never happen in MLB, NBA or the NFL. If hearings are delayed or they appeal suspensions they are allowed to keep playing until such time their case or appeal is heard.

They can request he be available to play

 

[northwest9]

Are you saying you seriously haven't seen a worse tackle than that? A worse injury maybe not but a worse tackle? Those tackles happen all the time.

46 seconds into the game last night a player put in a much worse position than the tackle being discussed.

No injury so it was not mentioned, just a penalty.

The rules are clearly wrong, they need to be fixed, I reckon to stop the third player in, call held as soon as the ball is secured and the attackers forward advancement has ceased.

Don't wait and make another come in to get held called

 

[Joker's Wild]

Inglis dumped by Fa'aoso twice that match was worse, and he got 8 weeks or so? Wouldn't complain if McLean got that honestly, an example needs to be set, it's just unfortunate that it's one of my guys that needs to be crucified for it. But they should also throw grade ones at the rest of the spears this round, there were three or four in the Melbourne game alone. If they are going to set an example, do it for all the tackles, rather than the one spotlighted by the injury.

Agree

Snowden was made an example of last year when the shoulder charge was being put under the microscope so I can see McLean receiving the same treatment here.

 

[God-King Dean]

f**k, I hope he makes a full recovery. Never mind playing again.

 

[BranVan3000]

Its really sad this happened the weekend we were saying farewell to Yow Yeh

 

[LESStar58]

And how do you know he hasn't? Or does he have to apologise to you instead?

Thes are solid questions...

 

[afinalsin666]

f**k there are some entitled merkins here. An apology isn't for your benefit for f**k sakes. Will a canned media interview really make you feel better? An apology is solely for the aggrieved and the apologizer, and it should be settled when they can meet, not in front of a media circus so you sad motherf**kers can judge it.

It's between McLean and McKinnon.

 

[BranVan3000]

46 seconds into the game last night a player put in a much worse position than the tackle being discussed.

No injury so it was not mentioned, just a penalty.

The rules are clearly wrong, they need to be fixed, I reckon to stop the third player in, call held as soon as the ball is secured and the attackers forward advancement has ceased.

Don't wait and make another come in to get held called

Slightly OT. Why not just call held as soon as the third player comes into the tackle?

 

[Season vet]

He tried to milk a penalty and put he's body on the line to do so but when't wrong,
He's team mates are to Blame for winning at the time I say. 3 from 3 go the storm!

 

[Noname36]

Update from the club:



http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/03/24/injury_update_alex_mckinnon.html

 

[Frailty]

46 seconds into the game last night a player put in a much worse position than the tackle being discussed.

No injury so it was not mentioned, just a penalty.

The rules are clearly wrong, they need to be fixed, I reckon to stop the third player in, call held as soon as the ball is secured and the attackers forward advancement has ceased.

Don't wait and make another come in to get held called

So... The current rule?

 

[LESStar58]

f**k there are some entitled merkins here. An apology isn't for your benefit for f**k sakes. Will a canned media interview really make you feel better? An apology is solely for the aggrieved and the apologizer, and it should be settled when they can meet, not in front of a media circus so you sad motherf**kers can judge it.

It's between McLean and McKinnon.

Good post.

 

[thorson1987]

Slightly OT. Why not just call held as soon as the third player comes into the tackle?

Then you get instances where there are 3 tacklers yet the ball carrier is still making ground with the chance of still getting away.