The Lachie Neale case highlighted a flaw in AFL’s rules. Here’s my lawyer’s fix

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 25, 2026

Other sports have recognised that a one-match ban can be a disproportionately severe punishment depending on the match in which it is served. The problem is easily solved.

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