Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has refused to present “any oxygen” to the incident between Dayne Zorko and Touk Miller that resulted in a one-match ban for the Gold Coast co-captain, adamant he totally helps his former skipper.
After being cleared by the match evaluation officer, Miller was banned for conduct unbecoming after an AFL investigation sparked by a remark from Zorko concerning the incident wherein he felt his Gold Coast opponent made contact along with his groin area.
The Suns had been fuming Miller was banned so late within the week, however Fagan was eager to distance himself from the controversial suspension and the involvement of Zorko, who made a public criticism on radio on Monday.
“I’m not going to give that issue any oxygen whatsoever,” Fagan mentioned as his aspect flew out for Sunday’s conflict with Fremantle.
“That’s been dealt with, and we move on.
“I haven’t got involved too much in it other than to support Dayne.
“I’m not going to add any more fuel to it. The decision’s been made, so let’s move on.”
On Friday morning Zorko, who hasn’t spoken to Miller because the incident, additionally mentioned he wished to maneuver on.
“I’m happy to put it past me now. It was a difficult week but the support from the club and the AFL in whole has been amazing,” he mentioned.
The disruption was a uncommon one this season for the Lions who sit in third spot forward of conflict with the Dockers the place a win might lock in a top-four berth.
That is the one ending place Fagan is specializing in too regardless of a raft of winnable video games on the finish of the season that would assist the Lions push for a spot within the high two.
“The main job in any football season is to a) make the finals and b) finish as high as you can,” he mentioned.
“That’s all we’re trying to do.
“If we finish third or fourth, so be it. It’s not a stress to us because if you think about it, all you do is set yourself up for failure if you don’t finish in the top two.
“Where’s the logic in that? There’s none.”
Brisbane shall be boosted by the return of dynamic midfielder Zac Bailey from a calf harm, whereas Darcy Fort has been named as cowl for injured ruckman Oscar McInerney.
Originally revealed as Chris Fagan helps former captain Dayne Zorko over Touk Miller’s controversial suspension
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
