Collingwood star Jordan De Goey faces a ban of a number of video games that may make him ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after being referred to the AFL tribunal.
His bump that concussed West Coast teenager Elijah Hewett on Saturday at Optus Stadium was graded careless conduct, extreme influence and excessive contact, which means the tribunal will decide De Goey’s destiny.
De Goey’s referral ensures he’ll face a ban of not less than three video games and something much less could be a tribunal win for the Magpies.
Geelong defender Tom Stewart was banned for 4 video games final 12 months after his bump ironed out Richmond onballer Dion Prestia.
That is being seen as a comparability for De Goey’s listening to, though the AFL has toughened its stand on excessive contact since then.
Coach Craig McRae defended De Goey, who has been in excellent type this season and can be a giant loss for the Magpies, and added their ideas have been with Hewett.
“‘Jords’ is a fair player and the rules will be the rules. It’s split seconds, isn’t it? Do I go in and tackle, or do I bump or smother?” McRae mentioned post-match.
“He’s a great kid, Jordy. I don’t know how he is personally, emotionally after the game, but he’s a fair player and I think history will show that.”
Hewett’s teammate Dom Sheed didn’t mince his phrases, telling 6PR that De Goey deserves a prolonged suspension.
“I actually didn’t see it (at the time). I kept looking at the big screen and kept missing it,” he mentioned.
“But I heard it was pretty bad. The boys probably didn’t respond the way we should’ve when that happened. But watching it back now, I think he deserves a good month or two on the sidelines.”
The Magpies have their annual King’s Birthday assembly with Melbourne subsequent Monday, adopted by a round-14 bye and a house recreation in opposition to Adelaide, then a visit to Gold Coast.
Will Hoskin-Elliott (ankle) and Beau McCreery (foot) have been injured within the win over the Eagles, becoming a member of Steele Sidebottom (knee) on the sidelines.
But Demons midfielder James Harmes additionally faces a one-game ban for his excessive bump on Carlton opponent Matthew Cottrell throughout Friday evening’s win.
West Coast defender Liam Duggan faces a one-game suspension for his harmful sort out on Magpies onballer Taylor Adams.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
