Places

Date: 2012

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0022007

Description: Shows a man representing 'ACC' wielding a huge axe and complaining about claimants being 'bludging cripples' who need to 'man up' like rugby players. Shows also crouds of claimants being held back. Context: Refers to the draconian law changes in ACC that urge staff to look to cost savings rather than client needs. Also addresses the fact that rugby is the most dangerous sport in NZ and ACC spends $56mil a year. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0023474

Description: Commentary on violence and brain injuries in rugby following the Wales vs. New Zealand game on 24 November 2012 in Cardiff, Wales, where in the first minute of the game, All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore swung his right arm, hitting Wales lock Bradley Davies from behind and knocking him unconscious. Davies was hospitalised and suffered from short term memory loss and brain injury from the hit. The International Rugby Board found Hore guilty of an intentional swinging arm, and suspended him for five games. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0020282

Description: Shows a rugby referee reprimanding All Black Richie McCaw, who appears as a mediaeval knight. Context: relates to discussion on whether Richie McCaw should be knighted while he's still an active rugby player. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).