Port Adelaide will problem the two-game suspension handed to ahead Willie Rioli for his strike on Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy that sparked a wave of vile racial abuse.
Both golf equipment condemned the net assaults, which Rioli known as out after the sport, with Magpies coach Craig McRae taking time on his arrival residence on Sunday to apologise to him on behalf of the membership.
The contact on Murphy, made off the ball, despatched the Collingwood defender to the bottom in Saturday night time’s thrilling conflict.
Port coach Ken Hinkley was adamant there was “nothing in it”, however the match overview officer graded the contact as intentional excessive contact with medium affect, warranting a two-match ban.
“I looked at it … it’s an open hand slipping up,” Hinkley stated on Saturday night time.
“I always say, ‘Let them take care of it’ and they’ll have a look at it if it needs to be looked at.
“But I have actually seen that one, so I can say that I’ve seen a lot worse things happen.”
Former Port star Kane Cornes additionally accused Murphy of exaggerating the contact, even saying he “has to be better”.
“The exaggeration there … I think that’s a very soft open-hand hit,” Cornes informed the Sunday Footy Show.
“When you flail down after a soft action … I don’t think it’s a reportable offence.”
After the sport Rioli was vilified through his Instagram account and the AFL is investigating the messages.
Collingwood chief government Craig Kelly issued a press release on Saturday night time condemning the racial abuse.
“There is no room for racism in our game and we will not tolerate it – not on the field, off the field or online.
“All of us have a responsibility to call out this behaviour and our club is committed to playing a role in educating as many members of the wider community as possible.
“We stand alongside all First Nations players, staff and supporters.”
Originally printed as Port Adelaide to enchantment Willie Rioli’s two-match hanging ban
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
