To read that 'Hunt got what he deserved' and that 'the sight of karmichael, in a coma, propped up on the medivac was heart rending stuff' is quite simply taking it too far. No need to really comment, the poster is as one put it a 'hero' and perhaps sees this as a way to deal with the 50-12 drubbing last night. The World Champions of 2005 looked like the World Chumps we have been accustomed too in years gone by.
As for the hit, according to the laws of the game in 2006, it was illegal and he might see time on the sidelines depending on the grading of the tackle. I don't think it was intentional (though his comments before the game are ill timed) and it will come down to whether it was reckless or careless. I think it might be the latter.
Offence - G1 - G2 - G3 - G4 - G5
Intentional High Tackle - 550 - 650 - 750 - 850 - 950
Reckless High Tackle - 300 - 350 - 400 - 450 - 500
Careless High Tackle - 75 - 125 - 175- 225 - 275
Karmichael Hunt, barring one bad ball to King, was sound in his debut and threw the final pass for the Cooper try. He looked comfortable at this level and all barring the hit, continued to get up hit after hit from the Kiwi's who threw everything at him. We knew he was a tough kid, tonight confirmed that.
Two things that disappointed me after this hit, one, Tame Tupou carrying on like a pork chop whilst his Bronco team mate lay motionless on the ground (yes, it's a Test, though geez, Hunt watching the replay will raise an eyebrow) and two, the Australian forwards who vowed to protect Hunt were not exactly quick to clear house as Hunt lay idle. Maybe I expected too much.
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