Tried to permanently damage players? Ridiculous statement. Wake up to yourself.
tell me you arent trying to say chicken wing tackles, werent consistantly emploted by the Melbourne system, which are without doubt joint manipulation meant to injure. I could go into the crusher, also from the Melbourne wrestling system, also the ankle cranks….
I am guessing your point is he was rarely involved in the incidents themselves.
Now everyone will agree he is an educated and articulate player, that was captain during Melbournes evolution of inflicting harm through now illegal tactics. If you think he wasnt complicit in what was a clearly educated system intent to maim, then you are a clown.
He is either a moron, or knew what was going on... simple as that, and his station as captain bears the burden of responsibility.