Brayden Maynard could also be free to play in Collingwood’s upcoming preliminary closing, however the AFL world is split on the decision.
The Pies defender spent a marathon three hours defending his actions that left Melbourne veteran Angus Brayshaw mendacity on the MCG turf with concussion.
Maynard had leapt into the air as Brayshaw streamed out of a centre clearance to try to smother a fast.
However, as he got here down, he braced his physique along with his shoulder colliding with the Demon’s chin.
Brayshaw was stretched off the bottom however was seen at coaching on Tuesday.
Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire interrupted a household dinner to inform a restaurant full of individuals “justice had been served” earlier than being informed to take a seat down by his son.
However, not everybody agreed with him.
Some followers have been fast to label the choice a “joke”.
“Brayden Maynard was a thug and got away with it. Because he plays for Collingwood, he got away with it,” Viki Mainard mentioned.
Another wrote: “No way an interstate club player or smaller club player gets away with that; integrity of the comp is embarrassing.”
“What a joke it’s Collingwood I forgot.”
Maynard’s teammate Jeremy Howe mentioned he was pleased to see him cleared however expressed his concern for Brayshaw.
“I’m happy the result landed that way for us but it doesn’t make you feel any better for what happens with Angus,” he informed AFL360.
“Clearly for us he’s an important player and the club thought they had a case strong enough to get the result.”
Divisive footy commenter Kane Cornes posted “never in doubt” to X, formally often called Twitter.
There was additionally help for the Collingwood defender.
“It’s what should have occurred in the first place. Simon Goodwin, Hamish Brayshaw and Laura Kane have all behaved disgracefully and made public fools of themselves. Brayden Maynard showed integrity and honesty. A true Collingwood great,” one individual mentioned on X.
Another fan despatched out a message to Brayshaw however mentioned the suitable name had been made.
“The right decision was made. Well done AFL.. My heart goes out to Angus coz you never want to see anyone be knocked out like that.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
