AFL great Jonathan Brown expects Sydney star Tom Papley's report to be “thrown out” for making front-on contact with opponent Josh Dunkley on Friday night.
McCartin, a diabetic, was seen checking his levels but cleared to return to the action. Luckily, Papley was able to return late in the third term and kick his first goal of the night. Luckily for Papley, Dunkley was able to get to his feet uninjured in his first appearance at the SCG in 109 games. To be honest, I think he was at the football first. Papley was later seen gesturing to his armpit when speaking with the umpire during a break in play. “He was genuinely going for the football here, so that’s a genuine contest.
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They are also ranked last for contested marks conceded in defensive 50 – at an average of 3.9 per game. It just shows (Alex) Keath and (Ryan) Gardner get marked against.” (Sydney) took eight contested marks in the forward 50. “Some of their luxury cars are up on the blocks at the moment, they are not going anywhere near it and their Ferrari in Bailey Smith is not playing at the moment. Contested marks were taken against them. His big defenders get marked against … again it was on display.