AFL Rd 8 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

[ElwoodBlues1]

Did you see the other angle?

It seems to show Newman stupidly retaliating, but making initial contact with the chest first and Neale flops at the knees to make contact with Newman's forearm as he drops.

I've got no problems with players being penalised for genuine contact, I have a big issue with players being done over by a flop.

In any case, how does the Newman / Neale event explain the McKay eye-opener in the context of the weekends other penalties?

Newman shouldnt be making off the ball contact with Neale anyway imo especially within range of goal and especially  not in front of the umpire. It was clear it was contact to the Jaw and Im sure Neale milked it but it was the stupidity that annoyed me more than anything.
That was a nasty cut near Harry's eye and deserved more attention from the officials, it was called a stray head clash in the media report I read but it looked different from memory.