The footy world has fallen into greater confusion after both Charlie Cameron and Toby Bedford had their three-week bans thrown out by the AFL Appeals Board on a legal technicality. Cameron was first to have his suspension overturned due to an “error of law” under the 18.7.1 in Laws of Australian Football, which states: “Players...
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AFL’s ‘error of law’ hands Lions shock appeal WIN in first dangerous tackle case — LIVE
One dangerous tackle ban has already been overturned at the AFL Appeals Board in a bombshell result, with another fight to come. Live below! Brisbane successfully freed star forward Charlie Cameron of his three-game suspension in a bombshell ruling on Thursday evening. The Lions argued the Tribunal, chaired by Renee Enbom, made an error of...
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‘Genuinely confused’: AFLPA ‘whack’ league Tribunal, MRO amid ‘desperate’ search for clarity
The AFL Players Association (AFLPA) have gone on record saying the tribunal findings for Charlie Cameron and Toby Bedford’s respective tackles were “wrong”. As reported by Herald Sun journalist Sam Landsberger on Fox Footy’s Midweek Tackle last night, AFLPA General Manager Brett Murphy has voiced the concerns players have across the competition when it comes...
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Former AFL player plots lawsuit against league, Eagles as concussion issues persist
Former West Coast defender Brad Sheppard is launching a lawsuit against the AFL and his former club following persistent issues relating to concussion. Sheppard, who retired at the age of just 30 in 2021, is suing the league, the Eagles and a pair of club doctors — Gerard Taylor and Alex Strahan — for medical...
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‘Flicker’ of hope for fallen AFL side’s revival; time to back up ‘smug’ sledge: Blowtorch
A round jam-packed with rivalry games is just as full of intrigue. From Adelaide and Brisbane bidding to revive their seasons, to the likes of Sydney and Melbourne trying to prove their credentials, there’s plenty at stake. Every club’s burning question ahead of Round 8, as well as the commentators for every Fox Footy game...