‘Not great timing’: Blues star’s strike to test new tribunal rule that’ll ‘establish a benchmark’

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AFL: A heated exchange between Lachie Neale and George Hewett had the Fox Footy crew wondering how the AFL will respond with suspension or fines possible.

The Match Review Officer’s grading of a George Hewett off-ball strike will “set an example” for the rest of the AFL season, according to triple premiership Lion Jonathan Brown, as the Carlton on-baller faces a nervous wait.Carlton’s win over Brisbane on Friday nightThe AFL tribunal guidelines for the grading of striking were strengthened over the summer, with an increased onus on players to not commit a strike – even when seeking to fend and push their opponent.

“It’s not a very strong strike, but in a week where Jimmy Webster gets seven weeks for a bump, is the threshold lower now for a one-week suspension? We’re about to find out.”“It’s hard to know at the start of the season because usually they establish the benchmarks,” Brown told Fox Footy. Lachie Neale of the Lions is tackled by George Hewett and Oliver Hollands of the Blues. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images“No one’s been suspended . You’ve had open slather for little tricky gut punches for the last 15 or 20 years, you could write a cheque for $1500 and give one to the guts,” Lyon told Fox Footy.

 

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