Biggest AFL tribunal in eight years
The West Australian
Perth’s biggest tribunal hearing in eight years will tonight determine whether Alex Silvagni can play again this year and if Chris Masten’s reputation is in tatters.
The AFL match review panel yesterday sent both players directly to the tribunal after a dramatic western derby.
The panel charged Fremantle defender Silvagni with striking Jamie Cripps in the second term and West Coast’s Masten with misconduct in that he bit Nick Suban during the third quarter.
Fyfe blames Mitchell knee for groin injury
The West Australian
Brownlow Medal favourite Nat Fyfe said the cork he received to his right thigh from an errant Sam Mitchell knee in round 15 was a major contributor to his groin injury, which kept him sidelined for two weeks.
“The corkie had a pretty significant influence,” Fyfe said.
Alex Silvagni and Chris Masten referred directly to tribunal, Nathan Brown escapes with one-match ban for high bump
PerthNow
FREMANTLE’S Alex Silvagni and West Coast’s Chris Masten are facing lenghty bans after both were sent straight to the tribunal over separate incidents from Sunday’s spiteful derby clash.
Silvagni was reported for his crude hit on West Coast forward Jamie Cripps in the second quarter of the Eagles’ 24-point win at Subiaco.
Eagles midfielder Chris Masten was charged with misconduct after he was investigated over claims he bit opponent Nick Suban.
Adam Simpson and Ross Lyon reflect on derby and reveal strategies for post-derby decisions
PerthNow
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon will consider rushing experienced defenders Luke McPharlin and Zac Dawson back into his starting line-up for Sunday’s crucial clash with North Melbourne in Melbourne.
And over at West Coast, coach Adam Simpson revealed that in-form defender Will Schofield and back-up ruckman Scott Lycett are destined for several weeks out of action in aftermath of Sunday’s impressive Western Derby win over bitter enemy Fremantle.
