by Mythical Creature » Mon Aug 21, 2017 5:21 pm
Swamp Donkey wrote:Woofa wrote:hairy cat wrote:Can anyone shed some light on what happened at long plains yesterday it seems tigers
copped the raw end of the stick
Players sent off
Takes 2 to tango
MC please shed some light to those who weren't there
I went as i knew games between these 2 clubs can get willing & this encounter didn't disappoint.
There was stuff happening off the ball throughout the first half with United seemingly getting caught as the retaliaters. This was incensing the United crowd and the players resulting in a melee at halftime. Both teams had there villians in this melee which seems surprising that only United are on report? But that just sums up the umpiring on the day. Esp the taller younger guy. You expect these clashes to be the tough encounters they are but if the umpires start penalising one club only then that is when you get frustrated players. United had no fight left in them after halftime however as it was a completely dominant display from the pies from then on.
Interesting observation. Hairy cat - you're right in saying that it takes two to tango. Most games (at every level of footy) always have some level of "niggle" going on, and its usually in an attempt to get a reaction from those that lack discipline and self-control. Discipline teams can handle it, while those that lack discipline are made to look stupid because they respond by doing stupid things. There is a way of responding to it, and its pretty clear that the two United players that got sent off, were not all that smart about it. Bottom line is, the umpires did not control the level of "niggle" (from both teams) early enough and it manifested into an all-in half time scuffle.
You've basically admitted to Mallala starting all the "niggle" and United getting caught retaliating and looking stupid for doing so. You are 100% correct.
Not sure its a great thing to admit to leading into the finals, there may be umpires reading this who will now be on the lookout for Mallala instigating it. Each to their own though.
Good luck to all teams who made finals. May the best team win.
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