Official Andrew Fifita

[Thresher]

Do you think that it would arouse suspicion if Andrew turned up to the judiciary with his leg in a cast?

 

[GC Shark]

Maybe he should say he is a mate of Beau Scott's, he seems to be able to get away with everything!
His tackle on Thurston was worse than Fifita's.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

the good thing is, there has been quite a few lifting tackles this weekend that have ended in dangerous positions, which have been put on report.

Andrews was different to most of these as his was a 2 man tackle that ended in a 1 man tackle. The warriors one had all 3 guys on it.

He will certainly get a rest for it, but the good news is there is a few guys that could be charged for similar tackles over the weekend and IMO Andrews wasnt the worst in terms of circumstance

 

[Western Sharkie]

Let's hope it not a long holiday.
We've already lost one fifita for an extended period.
It will be devastating if we lose both for a long period of time.

 

[GymeaGorilla 72]

Grade 3, gets 4 weeks with guilty plea and 6 if he pleads innocent and contests. I say plead guilty but contest the grading

 

[sharks2010]

Grade 3, gets 4 weeks with guilty plea and 6 if he pleads innocent and contests. I say plead guilty but contest the grading

**** me dead that's harsh

 

[HaroldBishop]

3-4 weeks would be fair imo.

 

[puma1355]

he was lauging after he did it and constantly laughs when he gives away a penalty...goose ! I'd dock his pay and see if he continues to laugh

 

[gando2230]

lifting rule is becoming a joke going to be playing oztag soon.

 

[sharks2010]

3-4 weeks would be fair imo.

not when frizell only gets 2 weeks

 

[HaroldBishop]

not when frizell only gets 2 weeks

I guess they look at it from the point of view of what's more dangerous. Fifi's tackle could break a neck, Frizz's a jaw. Not saying it's right but that's probably how they do it.

 

[Mr Wright]

I guess they look at it from the point of view of what's more dangerous. Fifi's tackle could break a neck, Frizz's a jaw. Not saying it's right but that's probably how they do it.

If you wanna look at it that way, you could kill someone either way with both kinds of tackles.

 

[Bundy Shark]

Bugger, I was thinking 2 weeks, maybe 3.

 

[Bundy Shark]

Is Ennis free to play?

 

[HaroldBishop]

If you wanna look at it that way, you could kill someone either way with both kinds of tackles.

Probably right mate. Not saying it's right but I think these types of tackles will always be dealt with more harshly.

 

[stormshark]

not when frizell only gets 2 weeks

Yep, should be reversed AF 2 weeks, Frizzell 4 weeks. Having said that, maybe he just takes the 4 rather than risk 6?

 

[hamsy44]

I think 3 weeks is fair for both tackles. All players know you can't lift a bloke anymore - its going to happen from time to time because most of have been taught to hit and drive up with shoulder when tackling but after McKinnon the line is drawn.

Frizzell's was not intentional but you can't knock a bloke out with your arm making direct contact with the head (swinging or not) and not cop a few on the sidelines.

 

[sharks2010]

Is Ennis free to play?

yes

 

[Bundy Shark]

yes

Cheers, I thought we were going to get stung on him as well.

 

[vicsharkfan]

I suppose that means we may well keep him through atleast origin 1 and 2...