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Mannings penalty seems a bit harsh. I didnt see it but the fact there was no all in brawl means it couldnt have been that bad.

Todays West Aus - WPFC Reaction on Manning's suspension & Letter from Kody Manning's Dad on WP Face Book page

West Perth angry over Manning suspension
Shayne Hope: The West Australian October 10, 2013, 8:07 am
West Perth have questioned the integrity of the WAFL tribunal and report review process after Kody Manning was this week handed a three-match ban for a rough conduct charge emanating from last month's grand final.
But while the Falcons are unhappy, league officials maintain the systems have worked well this season.
Manning was initially offered a two-game ban for a late hit on East Perth's Arthur Bennell, which was upgraded from one match due to loading applied to charges from grand finals.
The 50 per cent loading has been applied since 2010 and Manning's charge was rounded up to two matches.
West Perth challenged the charge at the tribunal, which resulted in a four-game ban. It was cut to three on appeal.
Manning could not be offered a discount for a guilty plea due to an existing bad record from the past three seasons. Furious West Perth president Brett Raponi pointed to a raft of rough conduct charges that had led to players being penalised with reprimands this season as proof of inconsistency at the tribunal and report review panel.
"The inconsistency of the WAFL tribunal leaves a lot to be desired," Raponi said.
"There was an East Perth co-captain (Craig Wulff) found guilty twice this year at the tribunal and both times got reprimands. Then you have one guy (Manning) go up and cop three weeks. I think the player's been harshly dealt with and we're, as a club, dumbfounded with the verdict."
WAFL operations manager Cameron Knapton refuted Rap-oni's claims of inconsistency.
"It has been consistent and we've been happy with what's gone on there," Knapton said.
"Manning's does look high … it's (the penalty) because of the 50 per cent loading."

From WP Face Book Page

By Mark Manning
Good Morning.
For those who weren't aware, Kody Manning #47 received a 1 week suspension with a loading of another week (2 week suspension) for his bump on EP player - Bennell - in the GF.
WPFC went to bat for Kody and sought to have the charge downgraded at the Magistrate tribunal - The attending Magistrate saw fit to 'upgrade' the charge from low to high and with 'intent' - his decision was to increase the penalty and give Kody a 4 WEEKS suspension. (This I believe the 'highest penalty' handed for the entire year of 2013.)
WPFC once again stood behind Kody returning to a new '3' man tribunal to endeavor to bring this penalty back to reasonable and fair charge.
This was last night wed 9th Oct, ... Kody has had 1 week removed from the upgraded charge seeing him charged with now with a 'medium grade' offence and the 4 week reduced to 3 weeks .
I would like to personally thank the WPFC for its continued support of its players and in this case, my son Kody.
You are a credit to the football community and as a club a beacon of support to your players and to your supporters - there is much work you do behind the scenes that I hope to have recognized in some small way by this post.
Rather than continue with a comment on any other Football body of bureaucrats / officials / rule makers, Ill decline to do so –
Thank you -- Mark Manning.

Comment: Bill Smith:- Crap call by the WAFL-they have proven all year they are out of touch. Can’t wait to see Kody back in action in 2014

tatts & "baby blue" footy boots...

what where the tribunal thinking...???

SFFC4ever wrote: tatts & "baby blue" footy boots...

what where the tribunal thinking...???

& a Premiership medal..

I hear an ex-South Freo/WCE key forward will be returning next season to SFFC

theSpy wrote: I hear an ex-South Freo/WCE key forward will be returning next season to SFFC

u heard right spy...CW set to return @ this stage

Thats him... thought so... I am involved where he played this season. Is way too good for country footy thats for sure. A good bloke too! Will be very handy. I think just sorting out the finer details..

Rumour obviously has strong substance if you have also heard it!

If Wilson does come back that is a very good get by you South boys. Well Done.

I thought Wilson back to SF was a done deal last week. Old news.

As for the tribunal. It is a farce and always has been. The "high standing" public magistrate who is the chairman couldnt have been more subjective and partial over the years. Surprised he has never been reprimanded by the legal profession for the dodginess of his WAFL stint.

Like always the WAFC/WAFL will always back the tribunal and the umpires, despite their brazen and blatant mis truths. Koby will have to cop this but surely its time to stand up for our players and the integrity of the comp.

AFL listed players in line for selection are always cleared of offences to suit WC or Freo as well.

Saunders, Wilson, Gillespie and Mugumbwa. That's a tall forward line.