Michalanney banned for striking in semi-final
Max Michalanney offered a one-match suspension for striking Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron.
Adelaide defender Max Michalanney was cited for striking during Saturday's semi-final loss at the Gabba. Max Michalanney struck Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron in an incident the league graded as intentional conduct with medium impact.
With Adelaide's season over, Michalanney would miss round one next year unless the Crows successfully appeal. Dayne Zorko and Cam Rayner from Brisbane were both fined for staging.
The ban marks the match review board's response to a striking infraction in finals play.
- Charlie Cameron
- Opponent
- Semi-final
- Match type
- The Gabba
- Venue
- One match
- Suspension length
Why it mattersAdelaide loses a key defender for the start of next season if the ban is upheld.
AustraliaThe ban would sideline Adelaide's Max Michalanney for round one, weakening the Crows' defence in their first match of 2027.
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