The AFL has announced it has suspended Collingwood premiership defender Heath Shaw for eight matches under their anti-gambling code.
Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell was also fined $10,000, of which $5000 was suspended, for his part in the same offence.
Shaw bet on Maxwell kicking the first goal in the round-nine win over Adelaide.
Maxwell normally plays as a defender and he started forward in the match.
The league investigated after they became aware of a betting plunge on Maxwell kicking the first goal of the match.
Shaw was suspended for a total of 14 matches, but six of them are suspended.
He was also fined $20,000.
The suspension puts Shaw, one of Collingwood’s most important players, out of action until the start of the finals series.
In announcing the penalties, AFL operations manager Adrian Anderson said Shaw had been open when asked about the offence.
Anderson said Shaw shared in a $20 bet.
Suspicions were raised when the odds of Maxwell kicking the first goal shortened dramatically to 25-1.
The AFL started their investigation this week.
Collingwood are due to hold a media conference at their headquarters from 4.45pm on Friday.
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