Star Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron is fronting the AFL Tribunal to challenge his one-game suspension in order to play in Saturday’s blockbuster clash with Geelong. Live from 5pm AEST!
The Match Review Officer delivered a one-match sanction to Cameron after he laid a dangerous tackle on ex-teammate Jake Lever last Thursday night in the Lions’ win over Melbourne at the MCG.
The act, which saw Cameron lift Lever off the ground and drive him into the ground, was graded as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact by MRO Michael Christian.
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As things stand, the ban rules Cameron out of Brisbane’s highly anticipated clash with undefeated Geelong on Saturday night at the Gabba.
“If you’ve got one arm free, that will help your case,” Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph told Fox Footy after the incident.
“Cameron’s hope will be that (Lever’s) free arm helps (his case).
“The AFL hates that ‘lift and dump’ action, so (there are) a few competing forces there. I think you’re right on the borderline of a week, though.”
AAP journalist Oliver Caffrey said on Twitter: “Some clarity from the MRO is definitely needed. In less than 7 days, he’s brushed over the Toby Greene tackle with no explanation, fined Nick Vlastuin, now suspended Charlie Cameron. Dog’s breakfast at the moment.”
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