Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has accused Gold Coast AFL rival Touk Miller of some below-the-belt antics that left him with a bruised “groin region”.
The pair’s long-running rivalry hit new heights on Saturday, Zorko livid after Miller laid a diving deal with that noticed one hand slip in the direction of the Lions veteran’s groin.
Miller prevented any penalty for the incident, however did cop a $1500 effective for his half in a fourth-quarter scuffle because the Suns ran away with a 41-point win that ended Brisbane’s nine-game successful streak in opposition to them.
Zorko needed to be dragged away from that contest and was nonetheless fired up on Monday.
“It’s interesting, you’re allowed to grab the groin region now and squeeze it and do whatever you want to it,” Zorko stated on SENQ Breakfast.
“So that’s an interesting rule that’s been cleared by the AFL.
“It’s quite interesting that (he) got off. We had really good evidence to support the case.
“I tell you what, my groin region is quite bruised at the moment. It’s funny how that all happens.”
To be discovered responsible of misconduct, the Lions must show Miller’s actions had been intentional.
“It must have been an accident … it’s an accident when they get up and smile and laugh about it, isn’t it,” Zorko stated.
Miller and Zorko’s working battle has been the captivation of the Queensland rivalry, Miller admitting the style of their drought-breaking victory was as satisfying because it was essential to preserving their faint finals hopes alive.
“There was part relief, excitement and thrill we could put them to the sword,” Miller stated post-game.
“We kicked some goals late and had that bit of party time … I was happy to be in the moment and relish that.”
The loss was a missed alternative for Brisbane to leap Port Adelaide, who had been overwhelmed afterward Saturday by Adelaide, into second place.
The Lions might be with out influential defender Keidean Coleman for this weekend’s journey to face Fremantle, the membership but to offer an replace after he suffered a watch harm from unintended contact in opposition to Gold Coast.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
