Backwell Not Guilty, Cupido gets one week!

[bayman]

i saw what parry did at norwood earlier in the year & for him to get off, mouse had to as well its all about consistency in the system also remember this is sanfl football not afl ballet` football as both would've got 3-6 games in that grade as for cupido yes he was stiff he probably should've got a reprimand at worst (unless he has been up before ?)

as for officials or not they're allowed they're opinion on this site no one knows who they are unless others give it away i know phantom panther but will not divulge his/her identity & i'll see you at the cricket throughout the year no doubt

[BPBRB]

i saw what parry did at norwood earlier in the year & for him to get off, mouse had to as well its all about consistency in the system also remember this is sanfl football not afl ballet` football as both would've got 3-6 games in that grade as for cupido yes he was stiff he probably should've got a reprimand at worst (unless he has been up before ?)

as for officials or not they're allowed they're opinion on this site no one knows who they are unless others give it away i know phantom panther but will not divulge his/her identity & i'll see you at the cricket throughout the year no doubt

Consistency - your joking? Parrys and Backwells incidents are completely different. Did Parry elbow Lower in the head? No. Go look at the video of it Seems to be a hell of a lot of Glenelg people defending Backwell but none have actually watched the vision shown on TV.

[blueandwhite]

The sanfl have obviously set a precedent now. Its open season on a player standing under a high kick going for a mark. I just hope no-one gets killed.
As for Cupido's decision, I cannot beleive that a field umpire could be so f---n dumb to fall for the biggest dive of all time. The contact was made with an open hand to the chest. The umpire was behind McConnell at the time and he was the only person at the ground who thought it was a free kick let alone a report.
Oh well we'll just have to stick it up the sanfl even more by beating poort this week.

[bayman]

The sanfl have obviously set a precedent now. Its open season on a player standing under a high kick going for a mark. I just hope no-one gets killed.
As for Cupido's decision, I cannot beleive that a field umpire could be so f---n dumb to fall for the biggest dive of all time. The contact was made with an open hand to the chest. The umpire was behind McConnell at the time and he was the only person at the ground who thought it was a free kick let alone a report.
Oh well we'll just have to stick it up the sanfl even more by beating poort this week.

mind you if stupido didn't 'touch him' he would not have got reported in the first place

[BPBRB]

The sanfl have obviously set a precedent now. Its open season on a player standing under a high kick going for a mark. I just hope no-one gets killed.
As for Cupido's decision, I cannot beleive that a field umpire could be so f---n dumb to fall for the biggest dive of all time. The contact was made with an open hand to the chest. The umpire was behind McConnell at the time and he was the only person at the ground who thought it was a free kick let alone a report.
Oh well we'll just have to stick it up the sanfl even more by beating poort this week.

mind you if stupido didn't 'touch him' he would not have got reported in the first place

in your own words bayman - it's not ballett!

[bayman]

i saw what parry did at norwood earlier in the year & for him to get off, mouse had to as well its all about consistency in the system also remember this is sanfl football not afl ballet` football as both would've got 3-6 games in that grade as for cupido yes he was stiff he probably should've got a reprimand at worst (unless he has been up before ?)

as for officials or not they're allowed they're opinion on this site no one knows who they are unless others give it away i know phantom panther but will not divulge his/her identity & i'll see you at the cricket throughout the year no doubt

Consistency - your joking? Parrys and Backwells incidents are completely different. Did Parry elbow Lower in the head? No. Go look at the video of it Seems to be a hell of a lot of Glenelg people defending Backwell but none have actually watched the vision shown on TV.

no i'm not joking parry came from about 40 metres (in the dark) mouse from about 25 metres, if your going to crucify someone fine, but when similar actions are put up to you, you dont like it.

i'll say it again YES HE SHOULD HAVE GONE (MY OPINION) BUT WHEN COMPARED TO PARRY (SIMILAR) THE TRIBUNAL HAS TO BE CONSISTENT & HAD TO THROW IT OUT, AS IT SHOULD BE FAIR TO EVERY PLAYER FROM EVERY CLUB

[BPBRB]

i saw what parry did at norwood earlier in the year & for him to get off, mouse had to as well its all about consistency in the system also remember this is sanfl football not afl ballet` football as both would've got 3-6 games in that grade as for cupido yes he was stiff he probably should've got a reprimand at worst (unless he has been up before ?)

as for officials or not they're allowed they're opinion on this site no one knows who they are unless others give it away i know phantom panther but will not divulge his/her identity & i'll see you at the cricket throughout the year no doubt

Consistency - your joking? Parrys and Backwells incidents are completely different. Did Parry elbow Lower in the head? No. Go look at the video of it Seems to be a hell of a lot of Glenelg people defending Backwell but none have actually watched the vision shown on TV.

no i'm not joking parry came from about 40 metres (in the dark) mouse from about 25 metres, if your going to crucify someone fine, but when similar actions are put up to you, you dont like it.

i'll say it again YES HE SHOULD HAVE GONE (MY OPINION) BUT WHEN COMPARED TO PARRY (SIMILAR) THE TRIBUNAL HAS TO BE CONSISTENT & HAD TO THROW IT OUT, AS IT SHOULD BE FAIR TO EVERY PLAYER FROM EVERY CLUB

There not similar cases - Parry only knocked Lower over - he never tried to take his head off with an elbow like Backwell intended to do and suceeded. Who cares how far he ran from - Backwell is smaller and quicker and can make up a larger distance in a shorter time if you want to get technical. I'm sure he never measured a mark in his head to justify the distance thinking I'll be right my advocate will argue that Parry ran from 40 metres. Seriously??? The fact is Backwell by all other observers not just South people and excluding the irrational Glenelg bias (excluding your good self at least you admitted he should have gone) feel he was bloody lucky and should have been found guilty. It never even got debated when you ge ta verdict of "No case to answer" It's bullshit, a poor end to the year by that SANFL joke they call the tribunal and as others have said - it will set a precendent for blokes to hit late with raised elbows and get off because they will play the Backwell precedent card. On top Cupido gets a week which just shows how pathetically inept and inconsistent the SANFL Tribunal have been and still are.

[bayman]

i bow to your obvious intellegience as you state you can 'know' what backwell INTENDED TO DO i dont know anybody else that can know what another person INTENDS TO DO, if you watch both clashes they are very similar parry hit more from behind that is the only difference its that your too one eyed to admit it, i am very happy he got off as i backed him at 40/1 to win the medal but it did not stop me giving an honest assesment without putting my heart or pocket in the way why dont you try be impartial ?

[smac]

There not similar cases - Parry only knocked Lower over - he never tried to take his head off with an elbow like Backwell intended to do and suceeded.

I've told you a million times not to exagerate!

[mal]

There not similar cases - Parry only knocked Lower over - he never tried to take his head off with an elbow like Backwell intended to do and suceeded.

I've told you a million times not to exagerate!

SMAC, leave BP alone ...he's my bunny

[smac]

There not similar cases - Parry only knocked Lower over - he never tried to take his head off with an elbow like Backwell intended to do and suceeded.

I've told you a million times not to exagerate!

SMAC, leave BP alone ...he's my bunny

Bloke in Melbourne got in trouble for that... He's all yours mal!

[BPBRB]

i bow to your obvious intellegience as you state you can 'know' what backwell INTENDED TO DO i dont know anybody else that can know what another person INTENDS TO DO, if you watch both clashes they are very similar parry hit more from behind that is the only difference its that your too one eyed to admit it, i am very happy he got off as i backed him at 40/1 to win the medal but it did not stop me giving an honest assesment without putting my heart or pocket in the way why dont you try be impartial ?

Well bayman your showing your obvious no intelligence if you think Backwell was intending to play the ball. Whilst I'm at it, he would in this case be an underserving winner of the MM now he is clealry a dirty behind the play sniper coupled with his ability to chase cheap easy kicks out wide and avoid a real contest. There some intelligent observations by me and my mate Mal would proably back me up ! (You will won't you Mal? )

[bayman]

you sound like drebin

[Pseudo]

SMAC, leave BP alone ...he's my bunny

[Wedgie]

Media Release from SAFC :

Panthers take suspension to Supreme Court

Following a one match suspension handed down to Damian Cupido by the SANFL Tribunal on Tuesday night, the South Adelaide FC has decided to take the matter to the Supreme Court.

The footage shown at the hearing clearly showed Cupido make minimal contact with an open hand to the chest on Glenelg player Justin McConnell.

“Normally we would not dream of such action, but following what we view as an extraordinary decision and the fact that there is no appeal mechanism in place, we believe we have an obligation to our Club, Damian and the members to have the matter reviewed at a higher level. Unfortunately the only avenue open to us is a hearing in the Supreme Court” advised South Adelaide FC General Manager Ben Kavenagh.

AFL clubs have the right to appeal Tribunal decisions as do WAFL, VFL and even all country and metropolitan league clubs throughout Victoria.

“The matter is now in the hands of our Solicitor and no further comment will be made by the South Adelaide FC until after the hearing” Kavenagh stated. "

[Wedgie]

PS I agree with what South are doing, I think the original decision was an absolute disgrace. If things get overturned in court does it mean I don't have to walk to Iraq and back?

[smac]

You should be almost back by now anyway?

[Wedgie]

You should be almost back by now anyway?

Ive been held up a bit on the Pakistan/Afghanastan border but hope to make up some time on the way back by just swimming direct.

[smac]

You should be almost back by now anyway?

Ive been held up a bit on the Pakistan/Afghanastan border but hope to make up some time on the way back by just swimming direct.

Shouldn't have worn your Norf guernsey and they may not have seen you.

[Punk Rooster]

Media Release from SAFC :

Panthers take suspension to Supreme Court

Following a one match suspension handed down to Damian Cupido by the SANFL Tribunal on Tuesday night, the South Adelaide FC has decided to take the matter to the Supreme Court.

The footage shown at the hearing clearly showed Cupido make minimal contact with an open hand to the chest on Glenelg player Justin McConnell.

“Normally we would not dream of such action, but following what we view as an extraordinary decision and the fact that there is no appeal mechanism in place, we believe we have an obligation to our Club, Damian and the members to have the matter reviewed at a higher level. Unfortunately the only avenue open to us is a hearing in the Supreme Court” advised South Adelaide FC General Manager Ben Kavenagh.

AFL clubs have the right to appeal Tribunal decisions as do WAFL, VFL and even all country and metropolitan league clubs throughout Victoria.

“The matter is now in the hands of our Solicitor and no further comment will be made by the South Adelaide FC until after the hearing” Kavenagh stated. "

& the fast food businesses around the Supreme Court celebrate wildly...