There are many arguments for and against, most I'm afraid leave little justification for the punishment that has been dealt, there is a reason players wear gloves of such design, you cannot punish a player solely on causing an injury, not in this sport. The fact is players move sticks around and likely to impact a players body, it's what happens, it is why they wear so much padding, it should not increase the punishment unless that contact was a deliberate act off the play and also caused an injury.
It seems in this case the injury took priority, the act was not deliberate, but hey we are hear to prevent injury, so let's ignore the intention or lack of it and punish on the injury. I believe had no injury occurred, nothing would have been reported.
In my opinion that is wrong.
DOPS should have player representation, not just the opinion of a referee. An ex player will read another players actions, in the context of how the game is played and be best placed to assess the difference.
Of all DOPS is poor decisions and whilst it has good intentions, this decision stinks.
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It seems in this case the injury took priority, the act was not deliberate, but hey we are hear to prevent injury, so let's ignore the intention or lack of it and punish on the injury. I believe had no injury occurred, nothing would have been reported.
In my opinion that is wrong.
DOPS should have player representation, not just the opinion of a referee. An ex player will read another players actions, in the context of how the game is played and be best placed to assess the difference.
Of all DOPS is poor decisions and whilst it has good intentions, this decision stinks.
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