Prespakis charged for tackle on Sarah Hosking - Appeal fails - 1 week suspension

[ElwoodBlues1]

Sorry,  but this is bulls hit. The message it sends is.... Lay a good strong tackle and you're in trouble. What message is that sending?  Don't play hard?

I can remember Bryce Gibbs getting nailed for a sling tackle - fair enough too - but there were two just as bad the following week and they both got off. Surprise surprise....not.

If they AFL is truly worried about "the look",  how the F does Marinoff get off after practically putting a player into the spinal unit?

Mark my words,  the next hard tackle won't be cited,  of course it won't.  This is the deadset crappiest tribunal decision ever,  and there's been some crap ones. It verges on rampant Carlton bashing.

Consistency of message isnt a AFL strong point and agree the Marinoff case is bewildering  if you are seeking to protect the brand.
Do the AFL want a good hard game or a pretty game?