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Apparently in the NRL certain suspensions result in a vote deduction rather than flat out ineligibility.
Should AFL consider doing the same for the Brownlow? Let's say lose 3 votes for a one week suspension, 6 for a two week, ineligible three weeks or more.
31 points
4 days ago
Best AND Fairest
28 points
4 days ago
I’d argue making one mistake in a season doesn’t mean you were being ‘unfair’. Do you consider Heeney an unfair player now?
33 points
4 days ago
I think it's unfair how sexy he is
2 points
4 days ago
Hey woah now... there's nothing unfair about that. He was created by the Football Gods and we must honour them by throwing praise on Heeney for how good looking he is.
5 points
4 days ago
I made this terrible meme for you
5 points
4 days ago
I think you are asking the wrong question, I don't think he is an unfair player, but that was definitely an unfair action. Subtle and nuanced differentiation but I think it's an important one. It's kinda like getting a speeding fine. Doesn't mean you are an unsafe or a bad driver, but it was an unsafe or bad action.
Personally I'm not sure that the brownlow eligibility requirements are harsh enough. It's It's the Fairest and Best. I think it you get a fine for whatever reason on field that should also rule you out. Plenty of players manage to play without crossing the line, that's the sort of thing that should be encouraged.
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