Bacchus Marsh stripped of finals spot over coaching accreditation error

Bacchus Marsh's reserves team has been expelled from the finals. Their reserves coach, Marc Dransman, did not have AFL accreditation. The team finished on top of the ladder with 15 wins.

Why it mattersThe club says it gained no advantage from the mistake and the punishment is too harsh. It asked to appeal but AFL Victoria refused.

AustraliaVictorian amateur footballers at Bacchus Marsh have been denied a finals series despite playing in good faith and finishing as minor premiers. The club is pursuing further legal options.

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Five Swans suspended for rest of season, police inquiry continues

Five Swans players are suspended for the rest of the season for breaching club standards. The suspensions stay in place regardless of what a police investigation finds.

Why it mattersThe suspensions weaken Sydney's premiership chances. The club is standing firm on behavior standards independent of legal outcomes.