Brumbies v Crusaders
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Billy Tell" data-cid="574557" data-time="1461486774"><p>Also Macilai >> McNicholl.</p></blockquote>
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Although Johnny Mc is more reliable under the high ball and does seem to know how to bounce out of tackles pinball styles. <br><br>
Jone Mac has serious wheels though which is also great to have on the end of an attacking line. -
Nadolo has been cited. <br><br>
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<p>Nadolo has been cited.<br><br>
Hopefully not more than a 1 week ban...<br><br>
...back in time for the next game...</p>
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<p>what for?</p> -
Tip tackle I think
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Yeah um, feeling pretty good after watching that, we've won 7 in a row including games in Durban, Johannesburg, Perth and Canberra (shitholes),</p></blockquote>
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<p>Tip tackle I think</p>
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<p>I can't remember seeing it during the game. Does anyone have a video link of this incident? Newshub Sport posted something (<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://twitter.com/NewshubSport/status/724337360729563137'>https://twitter.com/NewshubSport/status/724337360729563137</a>) on Twitter, but that's Dagg lifting someone's leg and that player didn't fall to the ground as he already had his hands on the ground. Can't be the incident Nadolo has been cited for.</p>
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<p><em>Edit</em>: I looked at it again and then noticed the lifting tackle by Nadolo just after Dagg lifts another player's leg. It's very hard to see and I'm not sure whether Cubelli actually lands upper body first & whether he lands on the ground or on Nadolo. Not straightforward.</p> -
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Competition for AB midfield is starting to heat up as well. Crotty/Fekitoa inside track?</p></blockquote>
Crotty didn't play this game. He's certainly in the running, just saying his stock shouldn't go up because of this match. <br><br>
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<p>Tried Google?</p>
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<p> :whistle:</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.newshub.co.nz/sport/crusaders-winger-nemani-nadolo-cops-four-week-ban-for-lifting-tackle-2016042614#axzz46smP7Re6?platform=hootsuite'>http://www.newshub.co.nz/sport/crusaders-winger-nemani-nadolo-cops-four-week-ban-for-lifting-tackle-2016042614#axzz46smP7Re6?platform=hootsuite</a></p> -
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<p>where can I see footage of the tackle? </p>
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<p>The same video that I posted earlier is bigger in this article: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.newshub.co.nz/sport/crusaders-winger-nemani-nadolo-cops-four-week-ban-for-lifting-tackle-2016042614#axzz46smP7Re6?platform=hootsuite'>http://www.newshub.co.nz/sport/crusaders-winger-nemani-nadolo-cops-four-week-ban-for-lifting-tackle-2016042614#axzz46smP7Re6?platform=hootsuite</a></p>
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<p>Considering that Evemy also got 4 weeks, I think Nadolo's ban is a bit harsh.</p> -
<p>So he'll miss games against the reds (home), highlanders (away) and tahs (home).</p>
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<p>Could be worse, the highlanders game is the biggest concern.</p>
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<p>Wonder if Fruen is far away? I'll keep an on club rugby as Toddy likes his players to return from injury that way</p> -
<p>From One News Sport (more details):</p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Nemani Nadolo cops four-week suspension for tackle</span></span></strong><br>
<br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Crusaders winger Nemani Nadolo has been banned for four weeks after a dangerous tackle against the Brumbies.</strong></span></span><br>
<br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SANZAAR duty judicial officer Chris Morris accepted a guilty plea from Nadolo after he was cited for a dangerous lifting tackle on Brumbies halfback Tomas Cubelli.</span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">"After careful consideration of the available evidence ... the offence was categorised as low-end which carries a four weeks suspension," Morris said. </span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">"I took into account as mitigating factors the player's disciplinary record after a lengthy professional career, his guilty plea and the fact that the tackle was reckless rather than deliberate. The player was therefore given a two week discount on the original sanction creating a recommended sanction of two weeks.</span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">"<strong>I took into account World Rugby memorandums about lifting tackles and the need to deter this very action from the game. As such I found it necessary to add two additional weeks to the recommended sanction</strong>.</span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">"The player is accordingly suspended from all rugby for four weeks until 21 May 2016 which effectively is a three match Super Rugby suspension. We were provided with proof that he would have been selected to play in a club match on 30 April 2016, which the player will also miss as a result of the suspension."</span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">With the Crusaders due for a bye next week, Nadolo will only miss three games and will be available for selection when they play the Waratahs on May 20. </span></span></p>
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I find it absolutely ridiculous that they add two weeks, just to deter others. The law alone should be sufficient deterrence. If they don't consider 4 weeks enough, than they should lift the initial penalty, not something arbitrary like this.<br>
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<p>just highlights the inconsistencies of the Judiciary when WWE moves can get away with much lesser punishment.</p>
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<p>Apparently the starting point for Emery was 6 weeks, discounted because of guilty plea and remorse (Grr) but suspect that as he all but missed the Sharks match was taken into account...which I thnk was about right, it was careless with no intent and deserved a decent ban.</p>
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<p>I'll have to watch Nadolos again on a better feed cos it didn't look that bad, so he pleads guilty, probably remorseful and they add 2 weeks as a deterrent!</p> -
<p>Really? Nadolo was going to play club rugby in the bye week? yeah right. The guy is one of the first names on the team sheet, so I doubt he was going to be risked playing some grade footy.</p>
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<p>So he'll miss games against the reds (home), highlanders (away) and tahs (home).</p>
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<p>Could be worse, the highlanders game is the biggest concern.</p>
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<p><strong>Wonder if Fruen is far away</strong>? I'll keep an on club rugby as Toddy likes his players to return from injury that way</p>
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<p>I remember reading that they expected him to return in May, but whether that will be after the bye ...?</p>
