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AFL Legend Threatens to Quit Watching Games Over Controversial Suspension

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Wayne Carey vows to boycott AFL matches if Peter Wright's suspension is upheld. Read more about the explosive reaction in the AFL community!

AFL legend, Wayne Carey, has caused a stir in the footy world with his strong declaration to stop watching AFL games if Peter Wright's suspension is not overturned. Wright, the Essendon forward, is facing a potential multi-week suspension for a brutal hit on Sydney Swans' Harry Cunningham. The controversy escalated as Carey expressed his frustration, labeling the tribunal decision as 'crap and wrong.' Fans are on edge waiting for the tribunal's final ruling.

In support of Wright, Essendon young gun, Archie Perkins, defended his teammate against criticisms following the collision with Cunningham. Perkins emphasized the team's aggressive playing style and vowed to continue their strong approach. However, the tension in the AFL community remains palpable as the tribunal session draws near.

As the anticipation builds around Peter Wright's tribunal appearance, speculations and debates intensify. The clash between Carey's loyalty to the AFL and the outcome of Wright's case has sparked unprecedented interest and divided opinions among fans. The AFL landscape is set for a dramatic turn depending on the tribunal's decision.

In a surprising turn of events, Peter Wright's case has not only captured the attention of AFL enthusiasts but has also reignited discussions on player safety and the fairness of tribunal judgments. The impact of this incident extends beyond the field, shedding light on the complexities and controversies within the sport.

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'I'm done': AFL legend explodes over 'crap and wrong' KO tribunal ... (Fox Sports)

'I'm done': AFL legend explodes over 'crap and wrong' KO tribunal case.

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Wayne Carey vows to turn his back on AFL over Peter Wright ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Peter Wright is facing a multi-week suspension for a brutal hit on Sydney Swans star Harry Cunningham. Ben Talintyre. Mon, 25 ...

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Wayne Carey threatens to quit watching AFL if Peter Wright is ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The controversial footy legend is jumping ship, declaring he 'will not watch a game of AFL footy' if one ruling stands.

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Bomber questions what others would do in forward's situation (AFL)

Wright will front the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday, charged with rough conduct, and faces the prospect of a lengthy suspension. His bump on Cunningham was graded as ...

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'They can expect that every week from us': Perkins defends ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Essendon young gun Archie Perkins has stood up for Peter Wright after the spearhead was criticised for his clash with a Swans favourite son.

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'I will not watch a game': Carey almost done with AFL (Herald Sun)

Wayne Carey says he will give up on AFL if Peter Wright is suspended for his bump on Harry Cunningham, with the footy great slamming the โ€œweak as pissโ€ ...

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'They can expect that every week from us': Perkins defends ... (The Age)

Bomber Archie Perkins has defended teammate Peter Wright after the spearhead's collision with Harry Cunningham, and hit back at Swan Tom Papley. Ex-Blue Liam ...

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Bomber to learn fate after 'inevitable' collision; Saints talisman to ... (Fox Sports)

Bomber to learn fate after 'inevitable' collision; Saints talisman to argue ban โ€” AFL Tribunal LIVE.

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AFL Tribunal Round 2 results: Peter Wright and Max King to learn ... (Sporting News)

A busy night awaits at the AFL Tribunal with Essendon's Peter Wright and St Kilda's Max King facing the music for their respective charges at the panel.

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AFL Tribunal: Essendon's Peter Wright, St Kilda's Max King learn ... (Zero Hanger)

The AFL is expected to push for a suspension close to four matches, which would mean Wright is unavailable for upcoming games against St Kilda, Port Adelaide, ...

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Essendon spearhead Peter Wright cops four-match AFL ban (Illawarra Mercury)

Essendon forward Peter Wright has received a four-match ban for the airborne bump that concussed Sydney defender Harry...

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Wright cops lengthy ban for brutal high hit (Herald Sun)

Essendon spearhead Peter Wright will miss four matches after the AFL Tribunal found his bump on Swan Harry Cunningham was delivered with severe force.

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Wright cops lengthy ban for high bump (Wide World of Sports)

P๏ปฟeter Wright has learned his fate at the AFL tribunal for his head-high bump that left Harry Cunningham co...

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Peter Wright cops four-game AFL ban for high shot on Harry ... (ABC News)

Peter Wright will miss the next four games of Essendon's season after the AFL Tribunal rejected the Bombers' pleas for a three-match suspension.

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AFL tribunal suspends Essendon's Peter Wright after huge hit on ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The 203cm key forward pleaded guilty to all aspects of the charges.

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Tribunal update: Peter Wright (Essendon Football Club)

Essendon has accepted the four-match ban offered to forward Peter Wright at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night. Wright's collision with Sydney's Harry ...

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Essendon's Peter Wright cops four-match AFL ban (The New Daily)

A bung shoulder, a dodgy floater and computer-generated fireworks haven't saved Essendon forward Peter Wright from a four-match ban.

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'Absolute joke': Wright handed long ban (Gold Coast Bulletin)

Essendon forward Peter Wright will spend the next four matches on the sidelines after he was handed a lengthy ban by the AFL Tribunal.

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The verdicts are in: Key Bomber, Saint learn their fate at Tribunal (AFL)

The verdicts are in: Key Bomber, Saint learn their fate at Tribunal ... A BUNG shoulder, a dodgy floater and some computer-generated fireworks haven't been enough ...

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'Absolute joke': Wright handed long ban (NEWS.com.au)

Essendon forward Peter Wright will spend the next four matches on the sidelines after he was handed a lengthy ban by the AFL Tribunal.

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'Looks like a bump': Stars split on 'really hard' Wright decision amid ... (Fox Sports)

'Looks like a bump': Stars split on 'really hard' Wright decision amid memory loss concerns for Swan.

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Wayne Carey officially boycotting the AFL (The Mercury)

AFL legend Wayne Carey is following through on his threat to the league after an Essendon star copped a lengthy ban at the Tribunal.

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