Not #39 - Heath Hocking

Rowe? i think.

He was exceptional tonight in an attacking sense. And he was good last week too.

was good to see. some of his clearance work was awesome. reminded of his form from a few years back where he claimed a few big scalps in a row (pendlebury as one)

Not sure if this gif has been done yet, but anyway 

 

 

BEAST  :D

 

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Left the ground. 5 weeks.

Hard to believe he’s only played 100 games. Given his best year in 2009 he had played less than 50 at the time when he R/UP in the Crichton.

Looks to have his leg speed back which is great.

Jebus off the leash on the weekend with nobody to tag and just was beast mode

 

Not sure if this gif has been done yet, but anyway 

 

 

BEAST  :D

 

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Left the ground. 5 weeks.

 

That one is more satisfyling to watch than Furphy being blown over by the breeze created by Hibberd.

Murphy made sure there was absolutely no shoulder or abdomen behind that, just didn’t want any part of it.

Who's the Blue out the back flapping like a helpless bird? No idea that mob.

Needs the wing defence bib
IF YOU NEED!

Must be a big game player. This weeks banner:
CONGRATULATIONS HEATH HOCKING. 101 GAMES.

 

Dons by 70

What's your verdict on the Lennon bump?

 

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Action:  Intentional | Reckless | Negligent

Degree of Impact:  Severe | High | Medium | Low

Contact:  Head | Elsewhere

 

I'm tipping he's got a case to answer:

Negligent-Reckless (1-2) | Low-Medium (1-2) | Head (2)

 

Fortunate that Lennon didn't make more of it than he could have.

He was going straight at the ball, the Richmond player got there just fractionally before he did.

 

Shouldn't have a case to answer

 

And they've been letting legitimate head high bumps go this year.

 

So, looking at all of that - de-registered, charged with GBH, found guilty of 9 other charges dating back to the 1930s and he'll be out in 4 with good behaviour

What's your verdict on the Lennon bump?

 

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Action:  Intentional | Reckless | Negligent

Degree of Impact:  Severe | High | Medium | Low

Contact:  Head | Elsewhere

 

I'm tipping he's got a case to answer:

Negligent-Reckless (1-2) | Low-Medium (1-2) | Head (2)

 

Fortunate that Lennon didn't make more of it than he could have.

 

That is a real example of 2 players with eyes only for the ball & unlike Hanneberry Hocking didn't turn his head & body away from the contest to protect himself.  This of course means that Hocking will get weeks :angry:

What's your verdict on the Lennon bump?

 

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Action:  Intentional | Reckless | Negligent

Degree of Impact:  Severe | High | Medium | Low

Contact:  Head | Elsewhere

 

I'm tipping he's got a case to answer:

Negligent-Reckless (1-2) | Low-Medium (1-2) | Head (2)

 

Fortunate that Lennon didn't make more of it than he could have.

 

Hannebury got nothing...

 

So judging by the MRP  I would suggest Hocking will get 6 weeks.

What's your verdict on the Lennon bump?

 

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Action:  Intentional | Reckless | Negligent

Degree of Impact:  Severe | High | Medium | Low

Contact:  Head | Elsewhere

 

I'm tipping he's got a case to answer:

Negligent-Reckless (1-2) | Low-Medium (1-2) | Head (2)

 

Fortunate that Lennon didn't make more of it than he could have.

 

It is absolutely mystifying how you could come up with that based on the Hannaberry/Hurley outcome and the Ablett/Cooney outcome. 

 

Impact to Hurley was far worse than anything similar we've seen this year and yet Hurley was the one being blamed by all and sundry for the contact. 

 

How the fark is this even remotely an issue?

That is miles less intentional and more of an attempt to get the ball than Viney and Hannebury.

 

Nothing to worry about.

AFL corruption will be evident when Hocking gets 2

Just watched the replay of it.. from where I was sitting in the Olympic stand it looked like he was trying to clean him up but from the TV angle it looks like a legit attempt at the ball.

 

Is he on report for it?  The umpire clearly says "you're on report for a high bump" in this footage:

 

http://www.afl.com.au/video/2014-05-31/hocking-clashes-with-lennon

 

But... there's no mention of a report anywhere else???

shouldn’t get weeks, won;t be surprised when he cops two.
will be even more surprised when he gets off.

Won't be an issue

An unfortunate collision with no intent. From seeing it during the game he appeared late and in trouble, but watching it many times today I just can’t tell. Wish they’d let that stuff go consistently, but MRP is far from consistent.