Jason Dunstall tore an AFL player to pieces again because of his decision-making in front of goal.
For years, the former Hawthorn superstar, who ranks third on the all-time kicking list with 1,254 mistakes, has been targeting players who make their stupid decisions in front of the big sticks.
The goalkicking giant better known as “The Chief” has a particular problem with players who choose to dribble the ball through the goal while Port Georgia’s Mitch Georgiades got a fugitive spray last week.
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Boss loses it at Jack
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This week, however, it wasn’t a dribble kick that triggered Dunstall, but rather a star striker kicking around his body rather than deploying a routine drop punt.
Richmond’s Jack Riewoldt scored no more than 15 meters from goal, but for some reason decided to take a left-footed snap – despite walking with his right foot. The result was a residue as the ball sailed to the left of the goal.
Riewoldt laughed sheepishly at the failed attempt, but cameras caught trainer Damien Hardwick, who didn’t look at all satisfied with his gun forward.
Dunstall didn’t hold back as he talked about the shot that came during the Richmond victory over the west coast on Thursday.
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“I’m not one of those who say ‘the good old days’ and I understand the game has evolved and evolved,” said Dunstall of Fox Footy’s post-game coverage after Geelong beat the Western Bulldogs last night.
“But if that is an improvement in our game, I would be embarrassed to bear the name Riewoldt now.”
Small side note here: Jack’s cousin and St. Kilda icon Nick Riewoldt stood next to Dunstall during the TV segment, throwing a few stray balls as he began to delve into.
“I mean, I’m practically right in front of me, just a hint to the right, and I’m so smart you think you can get on your opposite foot and kick around the corner, it doesn’t just make you a sucker, but it does is disrespectful to the opposition, it is disrespectful to the game and it is disrespectful to anyone who bears that Riewoldt name, “said Dunstall.
“If I’m you (pointing at Nick) I’m incredibly embarrassed right now because I love Jack as a player and he’s a handsome guy and he works for us (at Fox Sports).”
“BUT THAT WAS C ** P, JACK!
“You can kick a drop punt, for God’s sake man, what made you want to be a tool and seriously kick around the corner on your opposite foot?
“You have a cousin who couldn’t step on his natural foot. Why do you think you can step one on your opposite foot?
“Oh Jack, what are you doing to me, my son?”
Riewoldt’s miss came with the game already completed when the Tigers scored a 14.4 (88) to 9.7 (61) win, but he probably won’t make the same mistake again if he makes a mark from a similar angle meets the future.
If so, give Dunstall plenty of room for his next blast.
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