Jack Graham cops one week suspension

[one-eyed]

Tovey again emphasises the expectation on Graham to apply pressure.

Tovey concedes Graham's action was clumsy but still didn't intend to strike

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-04-17/jack-graham-tribunal-live

[one-eyed]

Chairman Howie instructs jury that relevant time for determining intent is the moment when Graham's forearm struck Zorko in the head.

Chairman Howie: Graham doesn't have to have intention to strike Zorko in the head, just an intention to strike him

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-04-17/jack-graham-tribunal-live

[Assange Tiger 😎]

is Howie the guy from channel 10?

[one-eyed]

The jury is now deliberating. We should have a verdict soon.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-04-17/jack-graham-tribunal-live

is Howie the guy from channel 10?

[one-eyed]

I hope I'm wrong but my gut feel is they won't be overturning the original penalty. However, the SEN guy watching live at the tribunal reckons it might be overturned.

From afl.com.au's Nick Bowen...
The consensus outside the Tribunal room is that Graham's lawyer put up a reasonable case. Some chance of having his charge downgraded to a careless strike, which would see his one-match suspension replaced with a fine.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-04-17/jack-graham-tribunal-live

[one-eyed]

Graham charge upheld. One-match suspension stands.

Jury deliberated for six minutes.

Richmond will be levied $10,000 for unsuccessful challenge.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-04-17/jack-graham-tribunal-live

[Assange Tiger 😎]

Boo!

Thanks for the updates.

[Knighter]

Graham charge upheld. One-match suspension stands.

Jury deliberated for six minutes.

Richmond will be levied $10,000 for unsuccessful challenge.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-04-17/jack-graham-tribunal-live

Tribunal is just stuffen revenue raising by Gilligan and Hockless these days. Corrupt flogs

[dwaino]

May as well just level someone if it’s going to be a week regardless.

[eliminator]

At a guess it appears the direction by Chairman Howie to the jury that Graham doesn't have to have an intention to strike Zorko in the head, just an intention to strike him was influential.

[YellowandBlackBlood]

At a guess it appears the direction by Chairman Howie to the jury that Graham doesn't have to have an intention to strike Zorko in the head, just an intention to strike him was influential.

What exactly constitutes a strike?

[eliminator]

At a guess it appears the direction by Chairman Howie to the jury that Graham doesn't have to have an intention to strike Zorko in the head, just an intention to strike him was influential.

What exactly constitutes a strike?

At a guess suspect strike is given its everyday meaning and does not attract a specific legal definition in this context. However I stand to be corrected.

[pmac21]

Pretty silly challenge after what Christian said whilst explaining the penalty. 
Also, Rance extremely lucky week before it must be said.

[one-eyed]

After the hearing, Graham said he was disappointed with the decision but suggested it was unlikely he would appeal.

"We just accept the decision and we move on," Graham said.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-17/ban-upheld-tigers-stuff-whack

[Slipper]

Also, Rance extremely lucky week before it must be said.

Bloody oath.

The inconsistencies of the system highlighted again.