i'm struggling with this.

i can't condone what he did. he was reckless at best, careless certainly. he made the wrong decision. he was lucky that thomas wasn't more injured.

half of me thinks the suspension is ridiculous and can't help thinking of many other tackles in A-league history that have been far worse. Mrdja on Durante or smeltz on young springs to mind for obvious reasons.

the other half thinks that we should be stamping this crap out. a few centimetres difference could have put the guy in hospital or worse. players, coaches, refs and administrators need to understand that challenges that endanger players should be punished harshly, even if it "ruins" the spectacle. if they apply this consistently then good. but i know they won't.

anyway, roy let us and his team mates down. he brought it on himself.