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Gibbons, not Newnes, should have taken after-the-siren shot: AFL – The Age

The AFL says Michael Gibbons, not Jack Newnes, should have taken the late free kick that saw Carlton claim a miraculous victory over Fremantle.

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The AFL says Michael Gibbons, not Jack Newnes, should have taken the after-the-siren free kick that meant Carlton earned a miraculous victory over Fremantle on Saturday night.
Last gasp: Jack Newnes takes his kick after the siren to seal the win over Fremantle.Credit:Getty Images
However, it has deemed the Matt Taberner insufficient intent to keep the ball in ruling and the prohibited contact free kick and down-field call against Andrew Brayshaw, that also led to the shot, were correct.
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