West Coast defender Tom Barrass’s bid to overturn his one-match suspension for a dangerous tackle has been unsuccessful. The AFL Tribunal upholds the original medium impact grading and rejects the club’s ‘good guy’ defense and call for leniency based on Barrass’s clean record and community work.
Greater Western Sydney’s Toby Greene will miss the highly-anticipated clash with the Sydney Swans after his one-match ban was upheld. Despite arguments from the Giants that Greene’s collision with Carlton’s Jordan Boyd was different from a similar incident involving Essendon’s Peter Wright, the tribunal maintained its decision. The decision has sparked controversy, with former AFL champions criticizing the current interpretations and some fans calling for a longer suspension for Greene. However, the Giants were successful in overturning a one-game ban for key forward Jesse Hogan on a striking charge.
Injury-stricken GWS is making a last-ditch effort to have star players Toby Greene and Jesse Hogan available for their Anzac Day blockbuster against Brisbane at the AFL Tribunal. Facing a shortage in their lineup after the loss of Sam Taylor and Stephen Coniglio, the Giants are determined to have their captain and key forward on the field.
