Because there was still an admission of a 'reckless' act. Mitch got off because the emergency umpire changed his story...I was going to use the word 'testimony', but that would be ridiculous...they really should televise this stuff so we can all witness what a farce it is...I imagine Mitch didn't get the opportunity to speak, otherwise they would have been in there for a few hours.

Even though $780million has been poured into AFL TV rights, it's odd that we don't have televised tribunal hearings.

I think they would be a great addition to the game.

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“It is a state of mind, a system of belief, a way of seeing the world, a deep faith that, because you are Carlton, you belong to something great.” - Mike Fitzpatrick articulating what Out of the Blue means.

The AFL may prefer to keep the tribunal's apparent ineptitude hidden from public view, it really does seem like chooklotto as a footy fan.

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"One of my favorite philosophical tenets is that people will agree with you only if they already agree with you. You do not change people's minds." - Frank Zappa

If one of the networks waved $1mil in from of their noses the AFL would be squawking like there is no tomorrow.

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“It is a state of mind, a system of belief, a way of seeing the world, a deep faith that, because you are Carlton, you belong to something great.” - Mike Fitzpatrick articulating what Out of the Blue means.

Unless the criteria regarding tribunal appearances is different to that for the Brownlow, no he's not.

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29 different attributes,
And only 7 that you like;
20 ways to see the world,
Or 20 ways to start a fight.

I thought a guilty finding and a suspension ruled you out. Adam Goodes remained eligible for the Brownlow last year (I think) because of this loophole, I thought.

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And so while others miserably pledge themselves to the pursuit of ambition and brief power, I will be stretched out in the shade, singing.

carrazzo has it in the bag anyway

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*(grow - fun - gah)

Yeah but whatabout your whataboutism.

Actually he's been ineligible for two years despite not missing a game through suspension.

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29 different attributes,
And only 7 that you like;
20 ways to see the world,
Or 20 ways to start a fight.