Maynard cleared by tribunal for Brayshaw collision

[Corn Cobbers]

THE AFL has opted against appealing the Tribunal's decision in the Brayden Maynard case, meaning the Collingwood defender is in the clear to play in the Magpies' preliminary final.

AFL ponders rule change after Maynard Tribunal call

The Brayden Maynard saga is officially over after the AFL opted not to appeal the Tribunal's decision

www.afl.com.au

The AFL, having brought the charge against Maynard, said on Wednesday that it would not challenge the Tribunal's ruling, but would comment further later in the day.

"The AFL has confirmed that after careful consideration and review of the Tribunal's decision and reasons following last night's hearing into the incident involving Collingwood's Brayden Maynard and Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw, the AFL has decided not to appeal the Tribunal's decision," a statement read.

"Per the Tribunal Guidelines the AFL had to make this decision by 12:00pm AEST today.

"The AFL will release a further statement later today."

Finally some sanity

 

[Roylion]

Correct decision.

 

[Dez!]

go and watch a few cases of what players do when they slide into the fence. They never extend out their arms.

Yes, players run straight into the fence.

Good from you.

 

[TaylorMade]

Oh look a player from the vfls most powerful club just escaped a charge that would have been a straight forward 3 weeks for others. Classic afl

 

[Captivating]

Incorrect.

Remember all the other times a Collingwood player was cleared during finals?

Yep, me neither.

 

[hirdylloydy1]

Common sense prevails, however we all know with the utter incompetence of the AFL tribunal if this was round 3 he would have got weeks..... go figure

The fact that this was even on the tribunals minds ( player potentially missing a gf ) shows that the tribunal needs to re formed, every member needs to be sacked. The incident needed to be graded on its own regardless of consequences

 

[parano1a]

I've actually got no real issue with Maynard, but the tribunal have basically accepted the evidence that once a player leaves his feet he's not in control of his body or responsible for the results of his actions.

Go watch Adelaide v Collingwood from earlier in the year. Darcy Fogarty jumped off the ground and knocked out Nathan Murphy in a marking contest, initiating high contact. Wasn't even paid as as free, let alone referred to the tribunal. There are countless other examples of this, it's a contact sport.

 

[Corkintheocean]

Correct call in the end. Player's who are on the receiving end need to show more awareness and take responsibility for themselves (Brayshaw included). That seems to have declined of late in no small part due to the changes to protect the head has led players to chase head contact in order to receive free kicks.

 

[Apples]

He will not be in his position next year.

Why? He was totally vindicated.

 

[Vindicater]

Wrong decision but oh well.

 

[TW Sherrin]

Anything other than Collingwood you know what happens here.

Yep. There wouldn't even be a charge

 

[smasha]

Can you imagine if say Viney knocked out Pendles the same way Maynard did to Brayshaw. Pies supporters would be saying the exact opposite to what they are all saying now

That’s our code,so many greys.

 

[Carringbush2010]

Brayshaw free to sue the AFL and Maynard if his career is prematurely as a result

Brayshaw may sue regardless of this result

 

[SuperSteele22]

Refreshing to see a common sense decision has been made - despite the best efforts from the Melbourne camp to try and make it something it clearly wasn't. Hoping for a quick and full recovery for Brayshaw, who is one of the most likeable and fairest players in the comp.

 

[Moonatic77]

Surprised he was cleared but the correct call IMO.
A few other players suspended this year would be scratching their head at that verdict though

 

[CrowToon]

You never have been, thats why you've always been single and lonely rolls eyes

Brayden?

 

[CobberRodgers]

Wonder when the apologies get sent out to the other blokes that got suspended this season that shouldn’t have?

Whilst I’m in the “you shouldn’t get suspended for that” camp with this one, the AFL have just admitted that they’ve got it wrong for the last 2 years quite regularly then?

 

[Chilli Con Incarnate]

I don’t think people are saying it was deliberate. I think they are saying it was careless and high impact.

Then we are reading different threads. Plenty of use of the word "disguised" around here. If Maynard someone meant to do what he did, then he is a greater stuntman/martial artist than Jackie Chan.

 

[deck]

Can you imagine if say Viney knocked out Pendles the same way Maynard did to Brayshaw. Pies supporters would be saying the exact opposite to what they are all saying now

Don't worry Goodwin was talking different when it was the other way around less than 4 months ago.

 

[Carringbush2010]

Congratulations Pies on your 2024 premiership.

Because the AFL clearly want you to win.

I state again, the AFL competition has been good for AFL clubs, but has been an abject failure for the sport of Australian Rules Football across the country.

Are we goin back to back?

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Looks like shirt fronts are back on the menu.

Just need to throw a fingernail at the ball and you’re all sweet to cannon into an opposition players head.

 

[jimmy35]

Can Melbourne appeal?

No they’re quite unappealing.

 

[40porpoise]

I've actually got no real issue with Maynard, but the tribunal have basically accepted the evidence that once a player leaves his feet he's not in control of his body or responsible for the results of his actions.

It's an interesting precedent.

Precedent? In the AFL? Don't be silly

 

[Hoops]

Can you imagine if say Viney knocked out Pendles the same way Maynard did to Brayshaw. Pies supporters would be saying the exact opposite to what they are all saying now

Of course they would, that's why it's important us impartial Geelong supporters need to speak out.

 

[Boston tiger]

Ziebell should come out of retirement.

 

[Sarcoidevo]

Precedent set ...... which of course will last until someone from another team or an indigenous player does it then expect a 3+ week suspension

AFL tribunal is the world's most fkd up lottery