06-20-2017, 01:30 AM
(06-20-2017, 12:46 AM)dodge link Wrote:While there is no doubt that targetting players has gone on forever, I think that the spirit of how it is done now is quite nasty and unwarranted - something that seems to have come into the game over the last few weeks (hadn't noticed it before we targetted Heeney? from the Swans) - particularly before the first bounce.
Hopefully the umpires crack down on it hard and quickly for even the slightest misdemeanor. It seems that we haven't had anyone targetted yet, however, it will happen.
MRP also has to lift its game. We need clean, strong, tough footy, not a whole lot of cheap shots.
Agree - there are numerous negating tactics that can be employed by teams on star players, or players that are deemed to be the weak link. Some of these tactics are fair enough - strong tackles, clean hits, close checking etc. But some are not.
If I pay good money to see a game, I want to be able to see the likes of Ablett ply their trade and play footy at a high level. If they are to be challenged, then challenge them legitimately. I have no interest in seeing someone like him buffeted, bumped, jumper punched, held onto etc., by some no name twerp who can't earn their keep any other way.