Cheapshot on Sav Rocca

[AndrewG23]

are you even allowed to hit the kicker after he kicks the ball?


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[nenjabin]

If it was Anthony Rocca it'd be fair game, but Sav, No way!

 

[Allstar cards inc]

This was in todays Herald Sun...

SAVERIO Rocca made an encouraging start in his bid for the Philadelphia Eagles punting job, unleashing a 65-yard monster in his NFL pre-season debut yesterday.

Former AFL star Saverio Rocca had plenty to think about during his first NFL pre-season outing for the Philadelphia Eagles in Baltimore yesterday. Picture: AP

The former AFL star outkicked incumbent Dirk Johnson for distance as the Eagles gave their duelling punters a half each in the 29-3 loss at Baltimore.

However veteran Johnson had the edge in consistency, landing two of his three punts inside the Ravens' 20-yard zone.

Rocca punted four times in the second half, averaging 48.2 yards a kick to Johnson's 43.7.

Rocca made a shaky start, punting 33 yards with his first kick in the third quarter.

However he soon found his feet, booting 45 yards with his second attempt before latching on to a booming 65-yarder in the fourth quarter. That came after Rocca had a 56-yard punt called back because of an Eagles penalty. He capped his debut with a 50-yard effort.

 

[wolvesjr34]

Man Rocca just got up - that dumbass commentator saying that this ain't Aussie football - damn straight it ain't our guys don't wear pads Rocca was smiling after that.

 

[HBM]

Bloody nice hit, cheap as it was.

 

[dead_end_cruiser]

Did he say this aint afl meaning that nfl was tougher?. They are kiddin themselves arent they?

 

[Footycardtrader]

That was a really cheap shot.... He didn't just bump him... he headbutted him, helmet and all...

 

[hobbibox]

Welcome to the NFL lol

 

[white_chocolate_55]

A few years too late in my opinion

 

[WoobieZarz]

He got DUMPED!!

VERY cheap tho, I did like how the other dude sat him on his arse.

 

[Richo]

Damn !

Love how well he bounced up though !

 

[madbone23]

of course sav got up quick.... he's from the good ol days of afl where players were tough and got up even if they were hurt. he's a dying breed though

 

[DGCollectables]

Saw that just then. Ouch. Good punt though.