Sport
All eyes on MRO for McStay bump verdict, Burgoyne tackle explanation – The Age
McStay’s dangerous head-high bump on Jetta came shortly after the MRO deemed Shaun Burgoyne’s dangerous tackle on Sydney’s James Rowbottom worthy of only a fine.
The Lions player seemingly chose to bump Jetta instead of tackle and collected his opponent at a point on his head where both spinal and brain trauma are possible.
Jetta returned to the field in the second half and played out the game.
Match review officer Michael Christian.Credit:Justin McManus
North Melbourne premiership player David King, who has consistently advocated for the AFL to be tougher on head-high contact regardless of injury outcome, says the game has “totally lost control of an…
Continue Reading