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jackcass 
Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Location: Bendigo
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| MJ23 wrote: | Crap.
The ball wasn't even in play.
Had no effect on Robinson getting to the ball.
Rule is a runner can't be in the 50 for a kick out only I believe.
Could argue he was trying to take space but in the minute if play he had no impact at all.
And menzal ran head first iron the Geelong player who was standing there. In this games context there was no way that was a free. |
Yep, media beat up. |
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jackcass
Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Location: Bendigo
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| Post subject: Re: Controversy: Ban runners! | |
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| collie dog wrote: | Last night we saw an incident in the final minute that may have robbed Carlton of a win. We have seen it several times this season, especially from the Sydney Swans. It is runners getting into the action to block opposition players from accessng the ball.
Instead of relaying messages to players, these cheats are blocking important lines between the opposition players and the goals. They are acting as additional players in a zone defense. 
Last night Robinson was clearly blocked by the Geelong runner from getting the ball and there was no penalty!
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/carlton-coach-mick-malthouse-blasts-umpiring-noncalls-20140607-zs0gf.html
I think this is a disgrace. Our game looks stupid enough with all the extra people on the ground. You don't see it in soccer (unless the ref stops the game and calls aids on).You don't see it in rugby, and you don't see it in American football (because they have time outs).
Clearly some clubs are using this as a loophole. I have seen runners stay on the ground for 10 to 15 minutes. They are either coaching (which should be banned) or they are blocking space. The solution is simple: Ban the runners. The players don't need messages relayed. And you have the technology to wire players to the coaches box now if you want that. Stop the runners from cluttering up an already crowded field. |
It was a no lose situation for us, Geelong lose and it's better for us in term of end of year ladder position, Carlton lose and.... well Carlton lose and that's always a good thing. Don't know that we should be getting too weepy eyed over Carlton getting shafted. |
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