The best pictures of the 2012 AFL season
Richmond's Daniel Connors lost his career after sleeping through a training session with Dustin Martin. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Herald Sun
MOST agree the match review panel had a stinker, the Bombers should have just caught the bus to Wangaratta and Chris Judd's "chicken-wing" tackle was a brain explosion. But it's hard to go past Daniel Connors and his faulty alarm clock as the biggest brain fade of 2012.
Over the next week we'll name the highlights, lowlights and simply strange moments of the year in footy in a countdown of top 10 countdowns.
We kicked off the series on Monday with the best 10 AFL games of 2012, and followed that with the top 10 marks on Tuesday. Yesterday it was the best 10 goals of 2012.
And today the countdown continues with the top 10 brain explosions of 2012.
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10. Mark Stevens not putting money on Daniel Talia to win the Rising Star
"EVERY now and then, a betting price sits up and slaps you in the face."
That was how Stevo kicked off his Hardboiled column on June 28. He called it – Daniel Talia to win the Rising Star. At the time the stingy Crow was paying a tasty $51. Did Stevo get on? No. No doubt he'd love that call over again. Still, amazing foresight and hopefully it resulted in a few extravagant Grand Final parties for loyal SuperFooty readers.
Daniel Talia,Kathryn and Jack Talia, Picture: Ludbeyw Source: Herald Sun
9. Stephen Milne's homophobic slur to Harry O'Brien
Harry O and his Pies took no offence, but that didn't stop the AFL slapping Saint Stephen Milne on the wrist for his bizarre sledge in August this year. The goalsneak was alleged to have called O'Brien a "f------ homo" in a heated verbal exchange. Umpire Dean Margetts lodged a report and paid a 50m penalty for abuse and Milne was ultimately fined $3000, forced to apologise and undertake an education program. It was the second time in three years Milne has been accused of a homophobic jibe – both against the Pies.
Collingwood v St Kilda. MCG. milne and o,brien. Picture: Ludbeywayne Source: Herald Sun
8. Will Minson abuses Danyle Pearce
This is the one that divided the football community – where do you draw the line when over the white line? Minson's sledge about Pearce's mother outraged the former Power midfielder and was his second attack on a Port player in four years. It cost him a one-match suspension and the big fella fought back tears as he made a public apology.
Port's Danyle Pearce wrestles with Bulldogs' Will Minson at Etihad Stadium. Picture: Michael Klein Source: AdelaideNow
7. Matthew Scarlett decking Hayden Ballantyne
It was only Round 1, but tempers flared when the Cats met Ross Lyon's new Fremantle side. After three quarters of niggling and mouthing off, Scarlett snapped. He landed one right on Ballantyne's chin, flooring the Docker antagonist and immediately being booked. Scarlett conceded post-match he had cost the Cats the match and earned himself a three-week ban in the process. But most of the football fraternity sympathised with Scarlett, and some rival players even took to Twitter to endorse the Cat's left hook.
Hayden Ballantyne of the Dockers goes to ground after being punched by Geelong's Matthew Scarlett. Source: Getty Images
6. Essendon decides to charter private jet to Wangaratta for pre-season game
The tortoise and the hare came to life in February this year when the Bombers never made it to their Wangaratta showdown against St Kilda, despite chartering two airplanes. As wild weather lashed north-east Victoria, and with the Saints already at the country ground after travelling by bus the day before, Essendon's planes were unable to land. The result? The Saints held a glorified training session for the strong contingent of country fans, were awarded maximum NAB Cup points for the match and Essendon locked in by the AFL for a take-two next year. And yes, they will get the bus.
St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt stands in the rain in Wangaratta. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun
5. Brock McLean tweeting "your mum gave me aids"
It was an interesting year for Brock. He returned from the footy wilderness to Carlton's side, kicked a match-winning goal to sink Richmond's season, dumped the tanking bomb on old mob Melbourne and then told a twitter troll his mum had aids. McLean tweeted "Today can f--- right off" which drew a random punter to bite back with: "Did you finally get delisted?" McLean then unleashed with: "No, your mum has given me aids" and the entire Carlton administration simultaneously face-palmed. The result? A $5000 fine and being forced to undertake an education program, along with the old AFL classic – a suspended one-game ban.
4. Pavlich misses All-Australian team
He was a lock in seemingly everybody's side and the captain in most – but the Fremantle superstar couldn't even jag a place on the David Dench in the only one that mattered. Pavlich let slip his omission the day of the announcement, revealing he was not invited to the gala night in Melbourne. What the? He only booted 69 goals and seemingly dragged Fremantle into the top eight in the second half of the season with a swag of best-afield performances. Instead Buddy got the nod, but at least for Pav he already has six AA Guernseys in the pool room.
3. Match review panel – take your pick
Was it Sharrod Wellingham escaping with just a three-game ban for the bump that left Kade Simpson concussed and with a shattered jaw? Or how about citing Joel Selwood for pushing brother Adam over? Jack Ziebell did everything to escape suspension but was eventually slugged four weeks for collecting Blue Aaron Joseph. That ban led to the football world crying foul and Roos coach Brad Scott declaring it had been a "bitterly disappointing day for football."
Sharrod Wellingham of the Magpies bumps Kade Simpson of the Blues during the round 15 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Carlton Blues at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 6, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images
Jack Ziebell copped a four-match suspension for this hit on Aaron Joseph last week. Source: Getty Images
2. Chris Judd's chicken-wing tackle
It was hailed Juddy's impromptu WWE audition and it immediately drew the ire of North Melbourne's onball contingent. The Carlton captain inexplicably lifted and twisted the defenceless arm of Leigh Adams, leaving the Roo writhing in agony. The "chicken-wing" tackle dominated headlines for the next week and, eventually, Judd was dealt a four-game suspension after the match review panel handballed his case directly to the tribunal. Couple that with Juddy's eye-gouging case and elbow to the face of Matthew Pavlich and he soon could fill this list himself.
Chris Judd appears to tug on the arm of Kangaroos hardman Leigh Adams. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
1. Dan Connors sleeps in
Finally, Dan Connors was back. The Tigers bad boy won the faith back of his club – and a place in the senior side against GWS. What a fairytale. Fast-forward two weeks and he was gone. Connors and good mate Dusty Martin slept in, missed a training session and it was all over. He swears it was a simple, innocent alarm malfunction but after countless chances the goalkicker was marched out of Punt Rd. Connors played out the season in the Goulburn Valley Football League and is set to play in the EDFL next season. No disrespect to Aberfeldie, but it's a long way from playing a part for the resurgent yellow and black army.
Daniel Connors was sacked by Richmond. He is now wanting to re-ignite his career after battling his drug and alcohol problems. Picture: Nicole Garmston Source: Herald Sun
TOMORROW: THE TOP 10 INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES OF 2012
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