Michalanney's one-match ban stands; Crows defender will miss 2027 round one
Max Michalanney will miss Adelaide's opening 2027 game after the AFL Tribunal upheld his striking ban.
Michalanney was suspended for striking Cameron in the first quarter of Adelaide's semi-final loss at the Gabba on Saturday. The incident was graded as intentional conduct with medium impact.
The Crows argued at the Tribunal that the action was a push, not a strike, and should be graded as low impact instead. The Tribunal rejected that argument and upheld the ban.
Adelaide's football general manager Adam Kelly said they believed they had presented a strong case. Michalanney played 25 games for the Crows this year.
- Max Michalanney
- Player
- 25
- Games played this year
- Charlie Cameron
- Incident opponent
Why it mattersIt means Adelaide's young defender will miss the first game of next season, affecting the team's opening-round plans.
AustraliaAdelaide Crows fans will be without Michalanney in round one, potentially impacting the club's early-season form.
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