Willie Rioli

2022 - 3 - 23

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Rioli cleared: Eagle beats rough conduct charge, Sloane cleared ... (The Age)

The Eagles compared the forward's marking attempt to Nick Riewoldt's famous grab in 2004 in convincing the tribunal he should be free to play this week ...

“Robinson took steps to protect Duursma, only to find himself in front of the tribunal,” Handran said. There’s no way I’d go after anyone’s eye because I’m very aware of the damage it can cause,” Sloane told the tribunal. “And it could have had the exact same effect on Rowell in terms of impact.” The Port Adelaide youngster has been cleared of a collarbone fracture but was subbed out of the game and is in doubt this week as a result of the clash. “The way in which he did so was not unreasonable. That will take high marking out of the game of football,” Grace said.

Craig O'Donoghue: The lack of Willie Rioli appeal from AFL comes ... (The West Australian)

Most people expected the AFL to appeal Willie Riol's not guilty verdict but after assessing the tribunal evidence, the AFL chose not to.

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AFL choose NOT to appeal Willie Rioli verdict despite controversial ... (Daily Mail)

West Coast Eagles' overturning of the rough conduct charge is the first tribunal controversy of the season and there were calls on Wednesday for the league ...

Unfortunately bracing for contact in a contested game comes with a price now. 'Very upset with that decision. The AFL have decided not to pursue an appeal against the Tribunal's ruling on Willie Rioli

AFL says Rioli decision was wrong — but it won't appeal, and will ... (Fox Sports)

AFL says Rioli decision was wrong — but it won't appeal, and will keep banning players for the act.

The way in which he did so was not unreasonable.” There is no doubt he braced for contact a split second before contact, but when doing so, did not cease to contest the ball. That is not this case,” Gleeson said. “Due to the nature of the relevant appeal grounds available to it, the AFL considers that the prospects of a successful appeal in the circumstances are low and thus has determined not to appeal the Tribunal’s decision. “The AFL remains strongly committed to reducing the incidence of head high contact and will continue to impose sanctions where it considers it is appropriate to do so and in accordance with the rules.” “While the AFL does not agree with the outcome of the hearing, it accepts the decision and confirms it will not appeal.

AFL won't appeal Rioli Tribunal decision (AFL)

ON TUESDAY night, the independent AFL Tribunal overturned the one-match suspension that had been imposed by the Match Review Officer on Willie Rioli, ...

The AFL considers that bringing an appeal without reasonable prospects of success is not an appropriate course for it to take. The hearing and determination by the independent AFL Tribunal of challenges brought by players in respect of decisions of the MRO is a long-established part of our important disciplinary system. The AFL closely monitored the hearing and scrutinised the reasons of the Tribunal in this decision.

Shock as tribunal frees Rioli after sickening collision (Wide World of Sports)

West Coast Eagles forward Willie Rioli has had his ban overturned at the AFL tribunal, despite his brutal c...

I doubt they will, though". The Robinson incident was assessed as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact. "I believe my duty was to commit to the contest and help my team at any cost," Rioli said when giving his evidence. Nine sports reporter Mark Gottlieb wrote: "Absolutely staggering. "Rioli had eyes for the ball as he entered the contest (and) there is no doubt he braced for contact a split second before contact. The result has freed Rioli for West Coast's clash with North Melbourne at Docklands Stadium on Sunday, with the tribunal deeming the forward had not engaged in rough conduct and that his action was "not unreasonable".

AFL tribunal sets 'dangerous precedent' as West Coast's Willie Rioli ... (7NEWS.com.au)

An iconic mark helped convince the AFL tribunal to overturn a one-match ban - but now league bosses are facing calls to appeal.

In his evidence, Sloane detailed his own history of facial and eye injuries because of football, including a detached retina last year that had the potential to end his career. “The risk to Duursma should have been obvious to Robinson, who could and should have avoided head and neck contact ... he breached his duty of care,” Gleeson said. “My understanding at the moment would be that that would be a week, but it’s a big call and I’m sure that’ll set a precedent moving forward.” “This tribunal will be astute to uphold any charge where a player was initially intending to contest the ball, but changed that intention and in doing so, breached his duty of care. “The priority should always be to protect the guy going for the footy, and I think that’s a pretty dangerous action,” Merrett told AFL 360. The Eagles successfully argued Rioli was going for the mark before bracing for contact at the last moment and he was cleared even though they didn’t convince the tribunal the contact to Rowell was not high.