Tongs
Well-Known Member
I reckon Mill Park have a lot of work ahead of them. I dont begrudge any clubs right to continue, but I reckon every club has an obligation to add value to the competition and I fail to see how Mill Park do this. For the record I reckon the points penalty they recieved is unfair. $2000 fine and bond would have been more appropriate.
Punching on at a game of cricket is nothing short of disgraceful, and the people involved should never be allowed to show their heads at another game. For it to be a JUNIOR game on magnifies this. Clubs also have a duty of care to not only the players, umpires, competition, supporters, clubs and the game itself. If a spectator representing their club mucks up, they wear the blame too. Especially if that spectator is a current or former player.
In relation to it being an excessive penalty. I am more than positive that it is NOT Mill Parks first offence this year and possibly their 3rd. I know that the club was put on a good behaviour bond after round 1 (against my team), therefore they have again gone and screwed up. There is only so many times you can financially penalise a club before you have to make a strong stance, especially when there is violence involved. Very tough decision by the DVCA yes, but warrented? From what i hear: Yes.
Hopefully they can pull together, sort out their issues and get back up into MS next year.