AFL Tribunal Troubles Mount: Curtis, Xerri Suspended as Reid Faces Fine & Camporeale Faces VFL Tribunal
Melbourne, Australia – North Melbourne’s woes at the AFL Tribunal continued this week, with emerging forward paul Curtis receiving a three-week suspension for a tackle that left Port Adelaide‘s Josh sinn concussed. This latest decision follows previous unsuccessful appeals this season, prompting the AFL to acknowledge a potential review of the current tribunal matrix at season’s end.
The Kangaroos are now facing a meaningful blow with the suspension of key player tristan Xerri, a vital component of their team this season. While a debut for Taylor goad is absolutely possible, experienced player Callum Coleman-Jones is considered the more likely replacement.
Adding to North Melbourne’s challenges, midfielder Bailey sparrow has entered concussion protocols and will miss the upcoming round, though he was able to return home post-game for monitoring.
Reid Offered Fine for Tripping Offense
in other disciplinary news, West Coast’s highly touted number one draft pick, Harley Reid, has been offered a $6250 fine for tripping Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak. This marks Reid’s third tripping offence, raising concerns about his focus during the clash.
VFL Tribunal Awaits Carlton’s Camporeale
The spotlight has also turned to the VFL,where Carlton youngster Ben Camporeale has been referred to the tribunal following a controversial incident during a match against Brisbane Lions last Friday.
Camporeale has been charged with rough conduct – classified as careless conduct, severe impact, and high contact – after a clash that resulted in injuries to two Lions players. Deven Robertson suffered a concussion and broken teeth after being shoved into James Tunstill during a center bounce. Tunstill has also entered concussion protocols consequently of the incident.
The incident raises questions for the young father-son recruit, while his twin brother, Lucas Camporeale, has already made his senior debut for the Blues.Stay tuned to world-today-news.com for the latest updates on these developing stories and all your AFL news.
