Players should not get free kicks for hitting their heads in front of goal – Kai Lohmann’s second goal was a prime example.
Almost as soon as he took the ball, he dropped his head, inviting a high attack from Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor.
It was the kind of shrewd move that made Jack Ginnivan public enemy No.1 during his time at Collingwood.
Of course, the referee accepted it, blowing the whistle for an illegal tackle. Lohmann was able to score an easy goal.
There is still a long way to go in this game, as the Lions are going up early, but let’s hope it won’t be decided in the end by a kick, because Lohmann definitely left with one there.
Lions 31, Pies 18 with six minutes remaining in the First Tournament.
