AFL 2023 Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne at the MCG

[kruddler]

Was it as bad as Parkers elbow to Newman's jaw in the 3rd? He came off holding his jaw as well, but I've heard nothing about it.

His elbow was in when Newmans head hit it. It raised after the contact in an instinctual fashion when you bump.
Was unlucky, but not reportable Newman initiated contact.

Martin had a swinging arm, with a clenched fist that connected with his jaw. He went off the ground, holding his jaw, and was off for 10 minutes.

The optics of that means a week at best.

[PaulP]

Melbourne are tough, big bodied and battle hardened. If possible, I'd avoid skinny types against them in a final, like Hollands. And I'm a big Hollands fan.

[laj]

Martin out 2 weeks.

[madbluboy]

Martin out 2 weeks.

Do people still think Maynard should get off?

[BluePhantom]

Martin out 2 weeks.

2 weeks???????
Blakey kept playing and was one of their best.
Is this Netball or AFL
What about Parkers elbow to Newman's jaw???
It should just be a fine!!!!!!!!!!
It is a contact sport after all.
Hodge use to get off for heaps worse, but that was because he's a nice guy.

[Thryleon]

Tunnelling should be an instant suspension based on this.

[ElwoodBlues1]

If Martin was struck in the jaw by Blakeys swinging fist off the ball I would want him suspended, Martin isnt a dirty player but he made a careless move striking Blakey and you have to expect to do time for that type of strike.

[cookie2]

If Martin was struck in the jaw by Blakeys swinging fist off the ball I would want him suspended, Martin isnt a dirty player but he made a careless move striking Blakey and you have to expect to do time for that type of strike.

Yep. Hate to say it but Jack was not exactly subtle. Far too obvious and had to go. Maybe he'll get it down to 1 week?

[rocky]

Martin out 2 weeks.

Ha, ha, ha. If this MRP isn't corrupt I'll go he. Forking joke

[Professer E]

2?...and Van Rooyen gets a week....sorry I'm confused.