Collingwood dangerous boy Jordan De Goey received’t face any journey restrictions throughout an prolonged break free from the AFL membership whereas serving his suspension for tough conduct.
De Goey was banned for 3 matches by the tribunal over the brutal excessive bump that concussed West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett.
The suspension encompasses the Magpies’ mid-season bye and necessary participant break, that means De Goey will likely be out of motion for 4 weeks.
Coach Craig McRae stated the membership will give De Goey extra time without work however received’t restrict the 27-year-old’s actions, regardless of controversy over his “disrespectful” behaviour whereas partying in Bali throughout his mid-season break final 12 months.
“Absolute trust in Jordy,” McRae instructed reporters on Wednesday.
De Goey will full a coaching block earlier than his focused return to motion in opposition to the Western Bulldogs in spherical 17, in a bid to fireplace within the again half of the season.
McRae likened the state of affairs to final 12 months, when De Goey took private depart within the fallout from the Bali saga.
The explosive midfielder missed one match however returned to play a key function within the Magpies’ cost to a preliminary closing.
“A positive out of this … Jordy’s going to have some time away from the club potentially and then we get back to work,” McRae stated.
“I saw last year Jordy with a bit of a spell and then a mini pre-season and really spiked come September time, so we’ll be looking for something similar.
“We’ll give him some time off to refresh at this time of year, get some energy in, whatever that looks like for him, and then he’ll get back to work.”
At Tuesday’s tribunal listening to, the AFL pushed for De Goey to be suspended for 4 weeks over the bump on Hewett, who will miss a minimum of one match below concussion protocols.
But De Goey’s early responsible plea and present of regret performed in his favour with the tribunal’s verdict.
“The rules are the rules. For Jordy to be remorseful, that’s the character he is,” McRae stated.
“He didn’t mean to harm the young fella and, like I said after the game, our attention goes to young Hewett and hopefully he’s fine.
“I don’t think there’s any winners in this. The headlines were a little bit like there’s a win for someone but we don’t look at it that way.
“Unfortunately there’s a player going to miss through concussion and then obviously one of our best players is going to be out through suspension.”
McRae had no issues over West Coast’s dealing with of the bump affair, after the Eagles apologised for social media posts concerning the case.
West Coast midfielder Dom Sheed additionally apologised to De Goey for saying on radio the Collingwood gun deserved “a good month or two” on the sidelines for his actions.
“I don’t get caught up in that,” McRae stated.
Pat Lipinski shapes as a potential alternative for De Goey in Monday’s blockbuster conflict with Melbourne, having recovered from shoulder surgical procedure.
McRae declared the hard-running Lipinski able to return on to the senior group for his first recreation the season.
Will Hoskin-Elliott is match to face the Demons however Beau McCreery will likely be “touch and go”. Both sustained ankle accidents throughout final week’s win over the Eagles.
Off-season recruit Dan McStay (finger) is “definitely available” to return and small ahead Jamie Elliott (shoulder) faces a health take a look at.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
