Another undisciplined act from Toby Greene is again set to cost Greater Western Sydney when the AFL match review panel meets.
The Giants forward is certain to come under scrutiny from the MRP on Monday after being reported for striking Richmond’s Alex Rance during Sunday’s clash at the MCG.
Rance had given away a free kick for a bump on Steve Johnson but the decision late in the first quarter was reversed when Greene struck Rance, and the Tigers went on to kick the next six goals.
It was a major blow for the third-placed Giants, who have only managed one win from their past six games.
Greene’s latest brain fade follows him receiving a two-game suspension for striking Western Bulldogs opponent Caleb Daniel earlier in the year, as well as separate fines for misconduct and striking.
The 23-year-old has been suspended or fined at least once each season since he started with the Giants in 2012.
His bad record carries a one-game loading to any further sanctions handed down this season, meaning he is likely to be slapped with a two-game suspension.
“I’m disappointed that Toby’s played his part in that,” Giants coach Leon Cameron said.
“I will back him to the hilt every day of the week (but) we have to have a chat again Monday, Tuesday about it, because it’s flattening and clearly it can break momentum.”
Western Bulldogs forward Jack Redpath will also face scrutiny after appearing to make high contact on Gold Coast’s Tom Lynch with a jumper punch in Saturday’s game in Cairns.
St Kilda’s Koby Stevens faces a nervous wait after catching Sydney’s Luke Parker with a swinging arm to the face while spoiling during Saturday night’s game at the SCG.
Swans young gun Isaac Heeney could also face a sanction for a lifting tackle on St Kilda’s Jarryn Geary.
Paul D
Roar Guru
No arguments there. Rance spends way too much time reading his own press.
paulywalnuts
Guest
Flops are American dives??? Dives are European soccer things aren't they? Or are they continental? Maybe you could come up with some ridgey didge, true blue Ozzie term for the act. But given the fact there was no confusion as to what was being referred to why would you bother? Cheer up, buttercup.
Seano
Roar Rookie
This is totally different to the others, Rance bashes into Steve j for no reason and then craps himself when I tiny small forward dares to stand up to him. I hate Rance such a pompous sook.
I ate pies
Guest
It's saddens me to see the term "flop" creeping into our vocabulary. Flops are American dives. We're in Australia, call it a dive.
J.T. Delacroix
Guest
High time someone sat that Greene boy down & had a good long talk to him.
Maggie
Guest
As so it came to be... From the AFL website: 'Sydney midfielder Isaac Heeney has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a dangerous tackle on St Kilda captain Jarryn Geary.' 'The MRP found Heeney "took Geary straight to ground without using excessive force" after the St Kilda defender had leapt into the air before contact was made.'
Cat
Roar Guru
Intentional, high contact to the head, low impact = 2 matches (does not qualify for early guilty plea discount due to previous suspension) Even if it is careless rather than intentional it’s still 1 match with no discount possible.
Hard to see a case where Greene was doing anything other than intending to strike. Additionally let’s not forget: That makes it 2 + 1 = 3 week if deemed intentional or 1 + 1 = 2 if carelessMaggie
Guest
Isaac Heeney won't be sanctioned for his textbook tackle on Geary. The alleged 'lift' was a result of Geary jumping when he saw the tackle coming, presumably to keep his arms free so he could try to get a handball away. It should not have even been a free kick against Heeney.
mdso
Guest
Send him off to the AFL's Anger Management class. AM 101. Holding my fuse. Hands off heads. May find himself up for a trade if he keeps doing this.
paulywalnuts
Guest
Hard to overstate just how stupid that little episode was. Stevie J flops to suck in the umpire, and sucks poor old Toby in as well. The biggest peanut in the comp? Another 3 votes yesterday.