Greater Western Sydney star Tom Green reprimanded for criticism of AFL match review officer and tribunal
Greater Western Sydney star Tom Green has been given a “formal reprimand” by the AFL for comments criticising the AFL’s MRO and tribunal process in a now-deleted podcast through the club.
According to the AFL, Green, 23, labelled the match review officer and/or the tribunal as “a disgrace” and is “ruining the game”.
It comes amid wide criticism from the industry around confusion and inconsistency with tackling and the resulting suspensions in the AFL this year.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.In a statement from the AFL, they confirmed Green had apologised and was given a formal reprimand.
“The AFL wishes to advise that GWS Giants player Tom Green has been given a formal reprimand for breaching AFL Rule 19.18(c) (Excessive, unfair, or unreasonable public comment and criticism) in relation comments made on his ‘In the Green Room’ podcast,” the AFL said.
“During the podcast, in which the comments have since been removed, Green made a number of comments in relation to the AFL MRO and AFL Tribunal process and members.
”These included the following words (or similar) - that the Match Review Officer and/or the AFL Tribunal is ‘a disgrace’ and is ‘ruining the game’.
“Green was sent a please explain and he unreservedly apologised for the comments and acknowledged poor judgment on his behalf, with his actions falling below the standards of conduct expected by the GWS Giants and the AFL.
“Green has been given a formal reprimand without further sanction.”
