Headland vs Selwood

[Aerie]

If I was Hedland I wouldnt be too worried about being suspended...if you are ever going to be suspended at least he has a good reason unike many of the reports

Pity he didn't get a real punch in then... and the guy who he lost 5 weeks for was laughing at him after the game. Yeah, wouldn't be worried at all, he came out a real winner.

Have you ever played the game Aerie? DO you have a family?

Yes, have played at Amateur and Country level (in seniors). Yes, I have a close family, but no kids yet.

As I have already said, Selwood is a disgrace and should not have said what he did. I think we all agree with this.

However, at the point that he said it he was the lowlife and could have been portrayed as that without Headland having to go the biff.

[Lunchcutter]

Couldnt agree more Wedgie.

Interestingly though I read Spida Everitts comments in The Age today that he said if the comment was said to him about any of his three daughters, he would of laughed it off. Easy to say when it has not happened to you though.

maybe he has had it happen to him? how do you know MW? i think this is a very grown up mature way to handle ANY nasty comments (ie laughing them off) after all who would then come off better?? - have seen old spidee go the biff before though

[MW]

Couldnt agree more Wedgie.

Interestingly though I read Spida Everitts comments in The Age today that he said if the comment was said to him about any of his three daughters, he would of laughed it off. Easy to say when it has not happened to you though.

maybe he has had it happen to him? how do you know MW? i think this is a very grown up mature way to handle ANY nasty comments (ie laughing them off) after all who would then come off better?? - have seen old spidee go the biff before though

If it had happened to him, he'd of mentioned it in the article I would of thought
who knows

[Hondo]

I keep repeating myself but I am sure most coaches would tell their players to ignore anything said on the field and focus on the team and the game. That doesn't condone what Selwood said or make it OK to make those sort of comments. Selwood needs to be reported and dealt with separately for sledging like that.

Easier said than done but Headland feeling he got even won't be much consolation if he is sitting on the couch for 5 weeks.

[MW]

Any predictions on the verdict?

I feel they'll give Headland the 5 weeks and not increase it to 6.
With Selwood, I can see him getting a small fine ($2000-$3000) and maybe a reprimand

[JK]

Any predictions on the verdict?

I feel they'll give Headland the 5 weeks and not increase it to 6.
With Selwood, I can see him getting a small fine ($2000-$3000) and maybe a reprimand

I don't think you're far off the mark there MW, biggest difficulty the AFL might face is finding any witnesses to comments otherwise it's just one persons word against another.

[MW]

Interesting comment from Kevin Bartlett in The Age regarding the situation....

"Kevin Bartlett agreed, saying Headland was a "loser" whose actions could lead to a Dockers slump if he was banned."

Ahhh Kevin, they are 0-3 and are already in a slump!

http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/gen ... tml?page=2

[Sojourner]

As far as this season is going, West Coast in general are doing a really good job of bringing the game into disrepute.

[bayman]

didn't selwoods brother play with headland in brisbane ? maybe he knew something that could (& did) get a reaction

[Mr66]

didn't selwoods brother play with headland in brisbane ? maybe he knew something that could (& did) get a reaction

Headland left after the 2002 GF so Selwood might have missed him by a year or two,maybe three.

[McAlmanac]

Charging someone with abusive language is a joke, they should charge him with bringing the game into disrepute if the alleged comments were made.

I agree.

I believe Headland will get the games and Selwood will be fined $5000 (akin to Braun) for bringing the game into disrepute.

[stan]

Interesting comment from Kevin Bartlett in The Age regarding the situation....

"Kevin Bartlett agreed, saying Headland was a "loser" whose actions could lead to a Dockers slump if he was banned."

Ahhh Kevin, they are 0-3 and are already in a slump!

http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/gen ... tml?page=2

KB is associated with Richmond.....hence his description of a slump might not be 0 - 3

[am Bays]

Just been reported on afl.com.au that Selwood has been found not-guilty of using an insulting language charge....

[McAlmanac]

Headland called him a paedophile. Not condoning Selwood, but I don't think Des is awfully bright. He should also do his tie up for the cameras.

[Dutchy]

And yes Dutchy before you ask again, I have played the game (obviously at a far inferior level though).

Yeah I know you did, the same club as me I believe (LFC?)

[sydney-dog]

the non guilty verdict was predictable, it was one persons word against another, so it was never going to be conclusive, the tribunal had no other option based on the lack of evidence

[sydney-dog]

Question

How can Selwood be found not guility, then the same tribunal find Headland Guilty of the two charges, but that the exceptional and compelling circumstances of provocation justified his actions.

if there are exceptional and compelling circumstances of provocation, doesn't this mean Selwood is Guilty?

but considering Selwood's case had been thrown out, how could their be compelling circumstances of provocation?

The AFL have obviously played their get out of jail free card on this one

[XXXXRooster]

This makes the SANFL tribunal look like its run by the local chapter of MENSA, might as well take a 9mm and a hand grenade out there now in case of 'extreme provocation'

[am Bays]

Question

How can Selwood be found not guility, then the same tribunal find Headland Guilty of the two charges, but that the exceptional and compelling circumstances of provocation justified his actions.

if there are exceptional and compelling circumstances of provocation, doesn't this mean Selwood is Guilty?

but considering Selwood's case had been thrown out, how could their be compelling circumstances of provocation?

The AFL have obviously played their get out of jail free card on this one

[Zorro]

Interesting comment from Kevin Bartlett in The Age regarding the situation....

"Kevin Bartlett agreed, saying Headland was a "loser" whose actions could lead to a Dockers slump if he was banned."

Ahhh Kevin, they are 0-3 and are already in a slump!

http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/gen ... tml?page=2

KB is associated with Richmond.....hence his description of a slump might not be 0 - 3

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