Brisbane Lions

AFL MRO: Lion veteran fined, defender avoids sanction for clumsy hit

The Match Review Officer has handed down its findings from Saturday’s semi-final.

Published by
Frank Seal

The AFL's Match Review Officer found just one offence worthy of sanction from Saturday night's thrilling semi-final clash between GWS and Brisbane.

35-year-old rebounding Lion Dayne Zorko has copped a $3,750 fine for striking Giant winger Isaac Cumming during the second quarter of Brisbane's win.

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The incident was graded intentional conduct, with low impact to the body.

Zorko can accept an early plea of $2,500 or risk the full penalty with an unsuccessful challenge.

Star defender Harris Andrews has avoided punishment for his clumsy elbow on Giant veteran Stephen Coniglio in a marking contest during the opening term.

The collateral damage forced Coniglio to be subbed from the match, undergoing a head injury assessment and suffering what seems to be a fractured cheekbone.

GWS are yet to provide an update on Coniglio's injury status.

Fortunately for Brisbane, no players have been ruled out of next week's preliminary final by the MRO, with no other sanctions issued from Saturday's match.

Published by
Frank Seal