Star Brisbane forward Joe Daniher has been fined for staging during the Lions’ comprehensive AFL win against Geelong.
The Lions spearhead was rewarded with a free kick during the second quarter at the Gabba on Thursday night, with match review officer Michael Christian offering a $1500 fine, which can be downgraded to $1000 if Daniher accepts an early guilty plea.
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Daniher appeared to throw himself forward in a marking contest, with Geelong defender Lachie Henderson bemused by the umpire’s verdict to pay his opponent a free kick.
Former Essendon forward Daniher converted the free kick, booting one of his four goals to help the Lions to a memorable 44-point win.
Several media commentators questioned the Daniher’s tactics but the 27-year-old is not the first player to try and play for a free kick.
Meanwhile, star Geelong defender Tom Stewart copped a $1500 for wrestling with dynamic Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron during the second term.
The match became heated when Stewart threw Cameron to the ground, with the Lions star earning a free kick and a 50-metre penalty.
Angela
Roar Rookie
AFL stagers are amateurs compared to soccer stagers but probably time to nip it in the bud in case Aussie footie ends up going down the same path. Rampant soccer staging completely detracts from the 'beautiful game' (so-called).
Brendon the 1st
Roar Rookie
Bout time they did someone
Chanon
Roar Rookie
Not sure he dived think he tripped on his own feet!
Pelican
Roar Rookie
The umpires are very keen to help the Lions this year.
Chris Lewis
Roar Guru
good that he got fined.