Barry Hall Loses His Head

Written by Andrew Clark

Tuesday, 15 April 2008 00:00

Just what was Barry Hall thinking? He has been a steady performer for the Swans in the first few rounds of this season, after a pretty average 2007 and then he goes and lets his entire team down in a moment of madness (for those who have not seen the footage you can do so below).

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dsiuc169_w]

I would hate to think what would have happened if Barry Hall had really put some effort into his punch. Brent Staket was clearly dazed by the punch, and according to newspaper reports was crying on the sidelines during the match.

To top it off there was no real reason for the attack. Staker was holding Hall no more than any defender, but Hall clearly didn't like the attention. I would like to see the AFL introduce a new suspension system for attacks such as this. I think it would be fairer if the AFL added any time missed due to injury (of the attacked player) on top of the suspension handed down.

Barry Hall may end up getting off lightly due to a suspected broken wrist late in the 4th quarter. Effectively making his anticipated suspension a few weeks at most (if there is a break).

Barry Hall. Sort Yourself out.

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