hocking incident, page-4

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    Fyfe would have got 1 with an early plea but for his poor record (so no discount). But regardless, he elected to bump.

    Hocking got off, as he should of based on the previous two precedents (Hannebery and Cooney). But to be honest, all 3 should have been suspended. Forceful front-on contact was clear for the last 6-7 years since the rule came in, now we have opened Pandora's box by allowing the 2nd player in to make such contact attempting to win the ball off the player with his head down first over it. Now we see this on a weekly basis, and will likely do so until someone is wheel-chaired...
 
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