I’m not really swayed either way.
If you view it thinking he spat at the player, you can make an argument for that.
If you think he didn’t, you can make an argument for that.
Is it 100% conclusive? No.
Surley if he didnt spit then although the vision wasnt seen at the hearing surley he explained what he did do, becuase he definetly made a movement towards the player and the player and the other nearest player instantly react and make a report to the referee. So something must of happen anyone that doesnt except that is a fool. The footage along with the immediate report of the allegation is UNDEFENADABLE and emabarrasing to the Magic football club if they choose to appeal it.
Footage is turning into the NF.net version of the Zapruder film.
Straight from FFA Disciplanary Regulations
7. Spitting at a Player or any other person other than a Match Official
5 additional matches plus the Mandatory Match Suspension
He doesn’t have to spit on him as you may have correctly pointed out as it can’t be conclusively determined where the spit landed.
He only has to spit at him and a panel upon viewing the video would conclusively conclude this occurred.
Guilty.
For a player who has made a career out of being a HAL replacement of sorts he should know better and if he or his supporters claim he didn't spit on him IMO i reckon that is down to his poor aim of the target than anything else, Like his passing.
But here is the first problem with your statement about a panel viewing it
Northern have been on record that no BarTV footage would be used for disciplinary matters
So if it has been used here or the panel have viewed it privately even just following it in the media then there is Magics get out of gaol card there
Olympic V Jaffas one the better games I have watched this year. Will be an interesting few weeks results wise.
Looks like #SpittleGate will role on for another week https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5...ocess/?cs=6188
Classy hatrick from the old horse Johnny Maj last night! Perfect time to get in a good run of form before the derby game this Sunday!
It's football, not s***er!!
Different set of circumstances but one would think Northern are competent enough (pipe dream) to have tightened up their procedure to ensure they won't get done for this again.In 2016, Maitland player Ryan Clarke won his appeal to FFA against a NNSWF code of conduct suspension purely on legal grounds relating to judiciary procedure.
Was told today by someone connected with Charlestown club that Ned has been given 12 month ban by the club. This true Go Away?