06-22-2015, 08:24 AM
(06-22-2015, 08:15 AM)Vivian link Wrote:I agree with this argument, and the tackling one has been awfully difficult to deal with. The difficulty with rough conduct as a rule is that it requires more in terms of judgement to determine a penalty, than that afforded by the current MRP arrangements. Much of what has been formulated by the MRP has worked, in that it has put in place a prescribed matrix of criteria to determine sanctions. This works well in clearly identifiable instances where a reportable offence has occured, and has been a good result for the game.
But 'rough conduct' requires a greater level of judgement and discretion than what can be provided by the MRP guidelines. It might be better to get such cases to the tribunal itself and have it determined there. This of course creates more problems, and requires the use of precedent, which is not the case now.
Or as you suggest, gibbs will cop it and we will all move on pretty quickly.
Yes, you make some valid points. I think the confusion that we all feel with "correct" or "fair" tackling is that it is a complex issue. Players can be tackled from all different directions, they can be tackled high or low, they can be tackled stationery or moving, they can be tackled by more than one player etc.