Originally Posted by
MFKS
I agree with what most of what you wrote except for the bit comparing Kantas tackle and Smeltzs tackle
Kantas tackle worse case scenario is old mate he attempted to hack has ACL badly broken legs/ankles and may never play again
Smeltzs tackle worse case scenario is a kick to the head could have been fatal to Birraz
To me Birraz got off pretty well with stitches claret missing teeth etc. Broken Jaw Cheekbones Eye Sockets could have happened easily let alone other conditions that can occur due to blows to a human head
Reality is the potential severity of injury was far greater in Smeltzs tackle than in Kantas