The footage is inconclusive but I'm not sure why Cam and the club appealed when he pleaded guilty for striking ???.
that's what baffles me...he either hit Hartlett or he didn't and by admitting to striking he was always gonna get done by the tribunal. Considering the lack of footage it wasn't going to be downgraded after he admitted to the act
silly thing to do maybe, but a bit of mongrel doesn't go astray
I've been scratching my head over this one too. Was he trying for only 1 week? Was he hoping the charge being downgraded from deliberate to reckless would mean a lowering of the sentence. Was he upset that someone might have thought he meant to hit the guy? Can't help thinking the whole appeal was a mistake if he was going to plead guilty. What sort of appeal is that?
When I watched the video I could see Howat was watching the ball not Heartless when Heartless went down. I have no doubt Heartless was holding him and I have no doubt Howat lashed out without looking to get rid of the scragging prick. Reckless yes, deliberate no. Be that as it may he should have taken the deal if he felt he was guilty of the offence. The AFL are consistently unfair when it comes to these matters.