Jeremy Clayton

[NO-MERCY]

It didn't look like a tackle to me, it looked like a good punch to the moosh off the ball.

[Wedgie]

i can't comment on it because i was at woodville oval.....i only call them as i see them....although i doubt claytons 'hit' could have put the player in a wheel chair where the other 'illegal tackle' could have

Noone denies anything you said in that comment, I personally took exception to the fact and only to the fact that you called it a spear tackle when it clearly wasn't.
Good to see Mal and your story have clearly changed now, it appears you may have been educated as to exactly what a spear tackle is so at least one good thing came out of your hissy fit!
And 'hit's have been known to kill people where not too many rough tackles have.

[bayman]

i can't comment on it because i was at woodville oval.....i only call them as i see them....although i doubt claytons 'hit' could have put the player in a wheel chair where the other 'illegal tackle' could have

2 games for an illegal tackle, with a clean record. 2 games for a striking behind play, with a scratchy record.

Surely you would outraged bayman.

as i said i didn't see it, infact i was at another match at least i comment on what i see

Its just that we'd all prefer if your view was through two eyes, not just one

how can a comment in a west v eagles match be one eyed ? when it is obvious i support glenelg ffs

[bayman]

i can't comment on it because i was at woodville oval.....i only call them as i see them....although i doubt claytons 'hit' could have put the player in a wheel chair where the other 'illegal tackle' could have

Noone denies anything you said in that comment, I personally took exception to the fact and only to the fact that you called it a spear tackle when it clearly wasn't.
Good to see Mal and your story have clearly changed now, it appears you may have been educated as to exactly what a spear tackle is so at least one good thing came out of your hissy fit!
And 'hit's have been known to kill people where not too many rough tackles have.

head first into the ground DELIBERATELY is in my book a spear tackle

[nickname]

I agree bayman. So does wikipedia:

"A spear tackle is a dangerous tackle in rugby union, rugby league and Australian rules football whereby a player is picked up by a tackler on the opponent's side, and turned so that they are upside down. The tackler then drives the player into the ground head or neck first."

[The Sleeping Giant]

I agree bayman. So does wikipedia:

"A spear tackle is a dangerous tackle in rugby union, rugby league and Australian rules football whereby a player is picked up by a tackler on the opponent's side, and turned so that they are upside down. The tackler then drives the player into the ground head or neck first."

Anyone who uses wikipedia for information is an idiot. Do some research.

[Wedgie]

I agree bayman. So does wikipedia:

"A spear tackle is a dangerous tackle in rugby union, rugby league and Australian rules football whereby a player is picked up by a tackler on the opponent's side, and turned so that they are upside down. The tackler then drives the player into the ground head or neck first."

Anyone who uses wikipedia for information is an idiot. Do some research.

Bit harsh there Giant, at least he's closer to the mark than Bayman or Mal were!

[The Sleeping Giant]

True. I have never seen someone post evidence that contradicts what they are trying to say before.

[Wedgie]

True. I have never seen someone post evidence that contradicts what they are trying to say before.

Welcome to SAFooty!

[nickname]

I agree bayman. So does wikipedia:

"A spear tackle is a dangerous tackle in rugby union, rugby league and Australian rules football whereby a player is picked up by a tackler on the opponent's side, and turned so that they are upside down. The tackler then drives the player into the ground head or neck first."

Anyone who uses wikipedia for information is an idiot. Do some research.

Sorry TSG, I tried, but it was the only definition I could find on the net. If there is such a thing I'd be happy to see it.

[mal]

NICKNAME
Dont worry about the inferior Wikipedia
In future use a far more superior source for SANFL football, Wedgiepedia

[Big Phil]

With the impending return of Jeremy Clayton to the Maggies line up this week against West, after serving a 4 week suspension for striking, here is a good article from the Messenger website.

Link - http://www.safooty.net/forum/posting.php?mode=edit&f=1&p=773325

Clayton’s bid to cool down


AGGRESSION: Clayton (left) has been found guilty of striking four times in the past three seasons


PORT Adelaide Magpies star Jeremy Clayton is attending anger management sessions in a bid to curb his onfield aggression.

The midfielder has been seeing a sports psychologist weekly since copping a four-match ban for striking Eagles wingman Luke Jarrad in Round 14 - the second time he had been rubbed out for striking this season.

He had previously seen the same psychologist last year to help him control outbursts of verbal abuse towards umpires, a trait some SANFL followers believe has cost him the chance of adding a second Magarey Medal to the one he won in 2005.

``I felt sick for a week after it happened ... I realised something needed to be done,’’ Clayton said of the Jarrad incident.

``I had previously met with her (the psychologist) to help me with the umpires thing and it’s absolutely worked with that so I’m confident it will help me with this too.

``We’ve put some things in place so that hopefully it doesn’t happen again - before I didn’t have any control over it at all.’’

Clayton, who was also suspended for two matches earlier in the season for striking West Adelaide’s Daniel Caire, will make his return for the Magpies against the Bloods at City Mazda Stadium this Saturday.

The 28 year old said he expected to be targeted by opposition players.

``Absolutely and that’s what we’re working through.

``I’m a pretty angry type on the footy field and it’s something (the bad behaviour) I’ve accepted is OK for the past 10 years but it’s not.’’

The four-time Magpies best and fairest stopped short of promising the incidents would never happen again.

``I’d like to be able to say it will never happen again. I can promise all things in the world but I’ve just got to go out and do it.

``I just want to get back, control the aggression and help the side win the last few games. It hasn’t been pretty (watching from the sidelines), especially the Sturt game. It’s been a long month.’’

Magpies football manager Bob Clayton said he was confident Clayton was dealing with the issue.

``He’s a quality player and he’s handling it all right,’’ Clayton said.

``He’ll be a better play for it.’’

[Booney]

My bet is Jezza will fire this week.

[Macca19]

One of the most naturally, effortlessly talented players ive ever laid eyes on but god hes a hot head. I really hope he can change that part of his game and get on with playing footy that he does so well.

[silicone skyline]

NICKNAME
Dont worry about the inferior Wikipedia
In future use a far more superior source for SANFL football, Wedgiepedia

[Mate]

Personally I think they should adopt Dean Baileys principle he used with Silvia and play him in the twos. Why reward him after a 4 week suspension with automatic selection.

[beenreal]

I'm starting to wonder whether the aggression has more to do with unfulfilled ambition. No doubt when he was recruited to the club in 2005, his head was filled with promises of an imminent Premiership under Jack or Tim Ginever.

As he has never won a Flag, at 28 he may be becoming frustrated at the chance slipping away.

[NO-MERCY]

I'm starting to wonder whether the aggression has more to do with unfulfilled ambition. No doubt when he was recruited to the club in 2005, his head was filled with promises of an imminent Premiership under Jack or Tim Ginever.

As he has never won a Flag, at 28 he may be becoming frustrated at the chance slipping away.

Could well be the problem with the rest of the side too, to bigger expectations placed on them because of their past history.

[Slots It Through]

I'm starting to wonder whether the aggression has more to do with unfulfilled ambition. No doubt when he was recruited to the club in 2005, his head was filled with promises of an imminent Premiership under Jack or Tim Ginever.

As he has never won a Flag, at 28 he may be becoming frustrated at the chance slipping away.

Could well be the problem with the rest of the side too, to bigger expectations placed on them because of their past history.

The players that have been recruited should be trying to create their own history rather than just expecting success, because the club has been successful in the past.
I think Jeremy Clayton might be playing for his future at the club in the next 4 weeks.

[CoverKing]

Well west adelaide will have him next year. a player of claytons ability and class would be icing on the cake at the moment. i think its wat westies lack at the present time. a bit of class! especially now salim hassan has gone. It would be good to have him, and i think Andy collins could definitely keep him under control.
Class player, pity he has been off the field for the last 4 weeks but people go to watch him, which is good for the SANFL