Hes a fucking jokeBuzz is currently embarrassing himself on NRL 360 saying it was all Reeds fault for niggling
I’m not a sensitive Karen, my overall opinion isn’t going to be loved by a lot. Firstly, I believe whatever happens on the field stays on the field. But, this wasn’t on the field, and while it looks fairly tame, it’s not a great look for a couple main reasons. 1. Taking this too far off the field, I coach young kids and I don’t want any carry on after games in the car park because some kid seen this and thinks it’s ok. 2. Reed has his head down, wasn’t prepared for it and it nudges close to the coward punch territory imo. Not the force or placement of the punch/push, but the act of striking someone who isn’t even aware they are in that position. Reed couldn’t know that force was coming. Hethrington bounces around on his toes and smiles, if it were me I’d say this bloke
Is cool, he’s over it and having a play. But the force of the blow suggests otherwise. It was like a sucker punch. Now If these two shaped up on the field and threw haymakers I’d be the first to jump up and cheer, one on one with both ready for whatever the outcome of it was. But in this situation it’s just not a good look for the game.
I’d say ego plays a not insignificant role.The judiciary likes to pretend it is a court.
I think it is hilarious (which probably isn't good for me).
Unfortunately it really isn't a good look for the game.
What a pathetic jab .If the nrl takes integrity seriously they can't just deem one incident (such as pointing your finger at a ref) gets 3 weeks, while this gets off with a lighter punishment (to clear it for the thick heads)
Again thick, no where was that saidWhat a pathetic jab .
If you believe Bupa got 3 weeks for ‘pointing a finger’ you shouldn’t call anyone else thick .
No? Might wanna re-read your own post:Again thick, no where was that said
Comprehension seems a problem
He would kill TPJI'd like to see him take on TPJ and see how he goes
That’s fucking Ridiculous, his only interaction is walking up the tunnel.So Mahoney walks into the tunnel minding his own business and then cops a small jab in the chest from that derrick **** and cops a $1000 fine?? wtf is that all about?
Really really really thickNo? Might wanna re-read your own post:
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So again, Bupa didn’t get 3 weeks for ‘pointing his finger’. He gobbed off and also as Captain failed to stop Klemmer doing the same. Further, he immediately owned it after the game telling his teammates it was ‘the wrong approach’. A bit like your arguments .
Graham Annesley made it very clear in his press conference today that a Harsher punishment would have only come about if Reed Mahoney had went on with it.It's called assault, if the trainers weren't there Hetherington would've continued on with it or at the very least gave that perception.
Example below, even though they're boxers and punch each other during a fight, all those conditions are off once the fight has ended (or in Hetherington's case, when he left the field)
James Butler (boxer) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
As the two men waited for the results, Butler asked for his gloves to be cut off. After Grant was announced the winner, Butler stood in his corner seeming unpleased by the decision. Grant then made his way over to Butler to congratulate him for his effort, but Butler sucker punched the unsuspecting Grant with a right hook that dropped him to the floor. Grant lay dazed on the ring mat and bleeding from the mouth while broadcasters Bob Papa and Teddy Atlas called out for Butler to be arrested on assault charges. ...... and Butler was eventually convicted of assaulting Grant and spent four months in Rikers Island.
There's no room for those actions and the NRL should have come down hard on it, it's up there with the highest offence IMO. Because had a punch up had actually happened off the field, that's when the police become involved for assault.
That's a cop out bullshit excuse. If they care about the integrity of the game and setting examples, they should have come down hard regardless of reeds actions. Had reed acted then give him a harsh punishment too. But just because reed didn't act, does not mean hetheringtons actions or intent did not happenGraham Annesley made it very clear in his press conference today that a Harsher punishment would have only come about if Reed Mahoney had went on with it.
Graham Annesley should be commending Reed on his actions for not escalating a bad situation.
Not fining him!
Agree it’s a load of shit!That's a cop out bullshit excuse. If they care about the integrity of the game and setting examples, they should have come down hard regardless of reeds actions. Had reed acted then give him a harsh punishment too. But just because reed didn't act, does not mean hetheringtons actions or intent did not happen
Try get Hetherington sent of start Mahoney by all cost hahaAgree it’s a load of shit!
We move forward now tigers next!
Oh we meet Newcastle again in 6 weeks, probably best to rest Reed in that game!
Fark mate Mahoney deserves a rest he will get killed the poor blokeTry get Hetherington sent of start Mahoney by all cost haha
Kiks will escort him off the field Hetheringtons that of his chops he would probably still throw one.Fark mate Mahoney deserves a rest he will get killed the poor bloke
Think its SOO week hopefully no one gets picked.We meet in Newcastle in 6 weeks Friday night game.. I hope we are even better and belt them in their backyard