Pickett tackle on Cornes

[Dogwatcher]

PICKETT = thug
UMPIRE = idiot [why not a free kick, when so many softcock frees are charitised throughout the day]

Irrespective of whether the tackle was legit or not the guy who
tacked him has disgraced himself for the umpteenth time.
His pre-occupation with hurting the opposition is what annoys people
He REALLY made sure he hurt CORNES, thats the agitating aspect of the incident

Possibly the least logical thing I've ever seen you post Mal.

[RustyCage]

Great tackle, pinned arms, didn't sling him to the ground, just went forward with the momentum of where they were both running towards, unlucky for Kane, and if Choppy even gets sighted its a joke.

[Booney]

I'll give up watching footy if Pickett gets cited for that.

If it had been any other player who had dumped Cornes it would have been a free for all,the fact it was Pickett the Port boys knew it was no what he would have set out to do (knock Cornes out),they do however know Byron would have wanted Kane to earn his kick,as every player should.

[RustyCage]

I agree Diss, couldn't believe the talk about tribunals when its not even a free kick. (It wasn't in the back, it wasn't too high and he had the ball)
WTF are some people on?

But really, think about who was saying it should be a report. Bruce, Watson, Ox and Commetti, not people whose opinions should be respected

[another grub]

exactly pafc...fair tackle playon..... what is it coming to if we cant tackle like that....unfortunate that he landed on his head...we all know what can happen when we cross thw white line....

[Thiele]

It was a fair tackle

[Hondo]

It was a hard but fair tackle with no intention to hurt Cornes ... the only issue I have with Pickett is he sometimes takes the extra step to really punish someone once he has them. Once he had Cornes stopped, it looked like he made a conscious decision to then ride him in to the ground. On the replay it looked that way anyway - easy to say when you slow-mo split-second incidents down.

Like the Hentschell one - the player had stopped his momentum and then rode Trent in to the ground. I wonder if the second phase of these tackles could be toned down.

Don't think it should be reported tho and Pickett would have been as mortified as anyone if there was a serious injury - before anyone jumps on me.

[am Bays]

Perfect tackle and the fact that Picket and Cornes landed on the ground virtually together means no way could it be in the back, especially as Cornes knees hit the ground first and then his torso - Picket pulled him down didn't push him

perfect tackle unfortunate outcome play on....

[mal]

PICKETT = thug
UMPIRE = idiot [why not a free kick, when so many softcock frees are charitised throughout the day]

Irrespective of whether the tackle was legit or not the guy who
tacked him has disgraced himself for the umpteenth time.
His pre-occupation with hurting the opposition is what annoys people
He REALLY made sure he hurt CORNES, thats the agitating aspect of the incident

Possibly the least logical thing I've ever seen you post Mal.

He was comitted to the tackle FAIR ENOUGH
Thats all
Look at the last instance of the tackle he drove his body into the turf UNNECESSARY

And the umpires should be chastised
That was in the back according to the new interpretations
They pay fingernails in the back
They pay touch in the back
BUT THEY DIDNT PAY RIDE EM' COWBOY IN THE BACK IN THIS INCIDENT

[Mr66]

Genuine football fan says - perfect tackle
AFL says (probably) - six weeks

[Wedgie]

mal, it wasn't even close to in the back, he swung him around on his side, did you even see the tackle as I'd swear not from your description. Did someone just text you details about it and you made some assumptions?
If not, time for some new glasses my friend.
Also Lawn Bowls is on the ABC at 5pm on Saturdays, you should tune in mate, although you might get upset with the violent drives they make occasionally.

[Dissident]

Hey, if you walk past, that would CANE your ankle ...

mal, it wasn't even close to in the back, he swung him around on his side, did you even see the tackle as I'd swear not from your description. Did someone just text you details about it and you made some assumptions?
If not, time for some new glasses my friend.
Also Lawn Bowls is on the ABC at 5pm on Saturdays, you should tune in mate, although you might get upset with the violent drives they make occasionally.

[Dissident]

Pardon the pun ..

[Mr66]

I understand that Cornes suffered a concussion.
Isn't that like a fish having a sprained ankle?

[Psyber]

What did people think?


In all honesty, when they started talking about fronting the tribunal and possibly being suspended I couldn't beleive it. As a neutral supporter watching the game (and a really good game at that) I thought it was the perfect tackle with an unfortunate result.

Pickett pinned Kane's arms, dropped his knees to bring the player to a halt and Kane went over into the turf. I don't like seeing a player knocked out but, as long as my memory serves me correct, he didn't sling him to the ground.

Umpteen tackles a game are done the same way, pinning the players arms and dropping the knees/body. Maybe it's the "Pickett" name that makes this seem worse, in my opinion, than it really is.

Thoughts?

The real problem is that the tackle is allowed in that form. With the arms pinned there is no way of breaking the fall and protecting the head or turning to take the impact on the shoulder.

[Dogwatcher]

PICKETT = thug
UMPIRE = idiot [why not a free kick, when so many softcock frees are charitised throughout the day]

Irrespective of whether the tackle was legit or not the guy who
tacked him has disgraced himself for the umpteenth time.
His pre-occupation with hurting the opposition is what annoys people
He REALLY made sure he hurt CORNES, thats the agitating aspect of the incident

Possibly the least logical thing I've ever seen you post Mal.

He was comitted to the tackle FAIR ENOUGH
Thats all
Look at the last instance of the tackle he drove his body into the turf UNNECESSARY

And the umpires should be chastised
That was in the back according to the new interpretations
They pay fingernails in the back
They pay touch in the back
BUT THEY DIDNT PAY RIDE EM' COWBOY IN THE BACK IN THIS INCIDENT

You are failing to see past your prejudices against Pickett. Mal.
I'm not a fan of some of his previous work - but it was a fair tackle.

As for your concern about Pickett's intentions to hurt people all of the time - he is a footballer. Most footballers, if not all, have it in their mind to hurt the opposition and make them feel the contact. Hit 'em hard is what we're taught to do when we learn the game. Unfortunately Cornes got tackled hard and got knocked out in this instance. You can't legislate against all injury in a body contact sport.
If this was any other footballer, would you be up in arms as much as this?

[Ian]

Irrespective of whether the tackle was legit or not the guy who
tacked him has disgraced himself for the umpteenth time.

How did he disgrace himself today? Sure, he's had a checkered past, but what has that got to do with a legitimate tackle today, the topic is about today's tackle (a bloody good one at that), not about his past indiscressions, which have no bearing what soever on this incident.

[BPBRB]

Irrespective of whether the tackle was legit or not the guy who
tacked him has disgraced himself for the umpteenth time.

How did he disgrace himself today? Sure, he's had a checkered past, but what has that got to do with a legitimate tackle today, the topic is about today's tackle (a bloody good one at that), not about his past indiscressions, which have no bearing what soever on this incident.

I agree - the only reason this is getting any discussion (started by the commentators of course) is that it was Pickett. As pointed out it was fair and the only bad thing was Cornes unfortunately got knocked out. I think that one, two or more of the Port players including his brother may have fronted Pickett if they thought it was a deliberate or crude tackle. None did.

Mal - you should actually watch an incident before commenting or time for some new glasses

[dinglinga]

when a junior footballer is taught how to tackle ....

isnt he taught to pin both arms as the PERFECT tackle???

[Specky McGee]

when a junior footballer is taught how to tackle ....

isnt he taught to pin both arms as the PERFECT tackle???

Exactly! And speaking of reports, does anyone else think that Davey could be in trouble for his charge in the third quarter?