Alex Rance, think of your legacy and stop the diving: Kane Cornes (Adel. Addy)

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Here's the vision: http://www.afl.com.au/video/2018-06-08/did-rance-exaggerate-this-contact

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Did Alex Rance take another dive in Richmond’s loss to Port Adelaide?

Herald Sun
June 9, 2018

THE spotlight was on Alex Rance again with accusations the Richmond defender may have staged for a free kick again in Friday night’s loss to Port Adelaide.

Broadcaster Channel 7 asked fans on Twitter if Rance had dived following a one-on-one contest with Power forward Charlie Dixon late in the second quarter.

Rance was this week fined $1000 for staging after a theatrical tumble against Essendon last Saturday night.

This time, however, Rance appeared to bumped off balance by Dixon with both players contesting the ball in Port’s forward line.

Despite falling to ground, Rance attempts to spoil as Dixon spilt the mark.

Against the Bombers last week, Rance was awarded a free kick when he overdramatically threw himself forward after a push from Shaun McKernan.

North Melbourne legend Wayne Carey said the All-Australian defender “has just got to cut that crap out”.

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was shocked by the reaction to Rance’s dive and leapt to his player’s defence.

Surprisingly, the latest incident involving Rance divided opinion on social media.

Julian de Stoop✔ @JDESTOOP80_FOX
Please tell me people aren’t serious about that incident with Alex Rance?
11:17 PM - Jun 8, 2018 · Melbourne, Victoria

Stevie Patrick @StevieJPat20
If you think he has taken a dive you have no idea about body use and momentum. He tried to touch the ball whilst going down.
20:59 - 8 Jun 2018

Francis Leach✔ @SaintFrankly
Oh, and can someone let me know when Alex Rance’s trial in the Supreme Court is on whilst I’m away?

The way @Channel7 and the footy media have carried on this week you’d think he was facing a murder charge..
9:31 PM - Jun 8, 2018 · Melbourne, Victoria

Trevor Robinson @thequietman73
A bit over the Rance diving hysteria. Have a 90kg guy bump you in the side when you commit to the ball and see what happens to you. It's simple physics  #AFLPowerTigers
21:17 - 8 Jun 2018

Steven Wright @smwright1965
Let me guess the #lookatme media will be all sanctimonious about Alex Rance  getting pushed midair in contest by a bloke that weighs prob 110kg @Richmond_FC #AFLPowerTigers
9:19 PM - Jun 8, 2018

Derek Mathieson @dingoderek
Alex Rance auditioning for next Superman movie
8:53 PM - Jun 8, 2018
 
Greg Brisbane @GregBrisbane
Alex rance in fine form again
9:00 PM - Jun 8, 2018

BearsCantTalk @JBearlin
Alex Rance has to stop the diving. Hes potentially one of the greats. But this will affect his legacy as a great if it continues #alexrance #richmondfc #afl #legacy #halloffame #diverdan
9:02 PM - Jun 8, 2018

Liam Clarke🇦🇺 @clarkeyySC
Not as bad as last week, but still added to it...
20:59 - 8 Jun 2018

Jayde Mills @jaydeskittle
Yep. A push in the side and he goes flying.. Again.. Please don't do this to yourself rancey!
20:59 - 8 Jun 2018

Swamp @swampd1515
Bit of mayo on it. Thought he put a bit on with the marking contest with Dixon in the 1st q also
21:02 - 8 Jun 2018

Daniel @danniM1983
Alex Rance dived/staged again tonight 😂😂😂 #AFLPowerTigers
10:53 PM - Jun 8, 2018

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/did-alex-rance-take-another-dive-in-richmonds-loss-to-port-adelaide/news-story/55ddafe958dbfe1f5cf8e8dec40e5319

[Chuck17]

Are we going to have to go through every Rance contest micro analysed for the rest of the year?

Reckon Rance should do a media ban ala JR

[Go Richo 12]

Anyone who thinks that is a dive has never played the game. Running forward, eyes on the ball, getting ready to spoil and giving away kilos who wouldn’t get thrown off balance.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Personally, I love it.
Keep it up Rancey - cause you’re the only one doing it

[Diocletian]

Meanwhile Ben Brown still escapes scrutiny (Brad Scott even whinged yesterday that the umps weren't giving him enough frees -if only Jack received such "unfair" treatetment-  while the media lapped it up)and no-ones questioning Duckwood's "legacy".....

[cub]

That's pretty pathetic from a former footballer. Guys goin 100 miles and hour gets shoved and trying to get his hands on the ball...absolutely pathetic call from Cornes, but I kinda don't expect much more from this wanker!

[dwaino]

Westhoff did his best impersonation. Why don’t the players who duck and throw their bead back receive the same scrutiny?

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Exit stage right: No case to answer for Rance in Power clash

By Jon Pierik
The Age
9 June 2018 — 3:49pm

Richmond defender Alex Rance has escaped censure for an incident with Port Adelaide's Charlie Dixon which added to debate about staging.

Rance appeared to be bumped off the ball by Dixon as the two men contested a mark late in the second quarter on Friday night at the Adelaide Oval. As he fell to the ground, Rance attempted to spoil, with Dixon dropping the mark. It did not matter, for the umpire paid a free kick to the Power's Sam Gray.

Upon a replay being shown, Channel Seven commentator Bruce McAvaney then asked: "So here is what we are talking about with Alex Rance, just going forward you think or not?"

Match review officer Michael Christian found Rance had no case to answer on Saturday, providing a clean sheet in the Power's 14-point win.

"There were no charges laid and no others incidents that required detailed explanation," the AFL said in a statement.

The host broadcaster also took to Twitter during the match to seek responses on whether Rance had dived, the incident coming days after he was fined $1000 for staging against Essendon.

Rance had been awarded a free kick, having thrown himself forward after a push from Shaun McKernan. The incident prompted AFL great Wayne Carey to claim it "puts a stain on his [Rance's] career".

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd, having had a reputation for staging in his career, said on Saturday Rance had not staged against the Power. But he offered some advice to the Tigers' great.

"I was bad for a year or two but it lived with me for six or seven years. You just don’t lose it," he said on 3AW.

"I would love for Rance to pull back because it’s taking away from what a great footballer he is."

Tigers coach Damien Hardwick had defended the All-Australian star after the McKernan incident.

"We're always trying to bring a champion down and that's what I thought this was. As long as we've set the standard now, I'll find five of those free kicks a game that are over-exaggerated free kicks," he said.

"I was really disappointed in the commentary. He's a champion of the game and I don't think we need to be saying it's a stain on his career. I found that really disappointing and I think there will be a lot of people embarrassed by the commentary if we go back and look at their career."

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/exit-stage-right-no-case-to-answer-for-rance-in-power-clash-20180609-p4zkja.html

[mightytiges]

Don't hold your breath waiting for an apology, Alex. Typical of certain look-at-me media types to create and push their own false narrative and hysterical agenda even when the facts obviously contradict them  .

[YellowandBlackBlood]

I can't believe the hysteria about Rance. Why was this even looked at? It was just so clear cut he was pushed that I don't know why the incident was even brought up. Ridiculous.

[strongandbold]

I hope he keeps diving.

Indictment on the umpires if they keep falling for it.

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From Robbo's 'tackle' column:

8. RANCE BASHING
Even the official AFL twitter stream was encouraging commentary of an incident when Rance was bumped by Charlie Dixon and was flung forward, which prompted more claims he dived. What a joke of an accusation. Life’s comfortable at home on the couch, or at the bar at the pub, or behind a keyboard. It wasn’t a dive. Get over the Rance bashing.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/expert-opinion/mark-robinson/the-tackle-alan-richardson-st-kilda-in-the-line-of-fire-as-robbo-lists-his-likes-dislikes-from-round-12/news-story/78166a8457b3c779d59989f38a209d22

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From Robbo's 'tackle' column:

8. RANCE BASHING
Even the official AFL twitter stream was encouraging commentary of an incident when Rance was bumped by Charlie Dixon and was flung forward, which prompted more claims he dived. What a joke of an accusation. Life’s comfortable at home on the couch, or at the bar at the pub, or behind a keyboard. It wasn’t a dive. Get over the Rance bashing.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/expert-opinion/mark-robinson/the-tackle-alan-richardson-st-kilda-in-the-line-of-fire-as-robbo-lists-his-likes-dislikes-from-round-12/news-story/78166a8457b3c779d59989f38a209d22

The only commentary from Robbo I've ever agreed with. The AFL asking for commentary via social media should be investigated by Richmond and an official apology demanded.
Do these peanuts in the media understand what mass hysteria can do? Thought I could actually hear people booing when Rance got the ball on Friday night. What a disgrace if this would happen to one of the greatest defenders to ever play the game. And all started from an imbecile like Cornes and ratified by the moral compass Carey and then supported by the Richmond hating Walls.
Richmond need to get tough before this ends in an Adam Goodes type fiasco

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From Robbo's 'tackle' column:

8. RANCE BASHING
Even the official AFL twitter stream was encouraging commentary of an incident when Rance was bumped by Charlie Dixon and was flung forward, which prompted more claims he dived. What a joke of an accusation. Life’s comfortable at home on the couch, or at the bar at the pub, or behind a keyboard. It wasn’t a dive. Get over the Rance bashing.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/expert-opinion/mark-robinson/the-tackle-alan-richardson-st-kilda-in-the-line-of-fire-as-robbo-lists-his-likes-dislikes-from-round-12/news-story/78166a8457b3c779d59989f38a209d22

The only commentary from Robbo I've ever agreed with. The AFL asking for commentary via social media should be investigated by Richmond and an official apology demanded.
Do these peanuts in the media understand what mass hysteria can do? Thought I could actually hear people booing when Rance got the ball on Friday night. What a disgrace if this would happen to one of the greatest defenders to ever play the game. And all started from an imbecile like Cornes and ratified by the moral compass Carey and then supported by the Richmond hating Walls.
Richmond need to get tough before this ends in an Adam Goodes type fiasco

The Power bunts were certainly booing, albeit mildly.