@twentyforty said in [Dally M Votes Vs Souths](/post/1342921) said:
Dally M points are supposedly given to the “best and fairest” during the game. When Mitchell was found guilty of high contact to the head of a player off the ball he displayed unfair play, and was rightly banned for 4 weeks. The issue I have trouble reconciling is how can Corey Parker get it so wrong, by officially registering Mitchell as the “best and fairest” on the ground? I think the judiciary panel are suggesting he was the most unfair, by banning him?
What are the rules for correcting Parker’s error in judgement? Will Mitchell’s 3 points be deducted? And if so, will there be a redistribution of points?
From articles I've read.
A suspended player loses 3 dally m points per game out, so minus 12 for latrell. Leaves him on 1 point upon return.
Also mentioned, 2 suspensions in a season makes a player ineligible.
One article says a suspension of more than 2 games makes a player ineligible.
I assume a player who is ineligible to win medal can still get match votes after suspension is served but not sure.
Points aren't redistributed, as you say its a best and fairest award, they shouldn't have gone to latrell in the first place but that was done so just taken away upon suspension.
Side note- long term lurker, it is nice to know I'm not alone suffering this emotionally crippling wests tigers addiction.