We won't tolerate it: AFL fine foul-mouthed Lions star
The AFL deemed Zorko used "insulting and profane language" as he exited the field of play during the last quarter of his team's 10-point win over the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba.
"The AFL reminds all players that the AFL has no tolerance for abusive or insulting conduct towards AFL umpires and other match officials," the AFL said in a statement.
Zorko played a key role in Brisbane's premiership-winning campaign last year, and he is averaging a career-high 26.7 disposals per game this season.
The Lions sit second on the ladder with a 13-4-1 record, and they'll be aiming to bank their fifth win on the trot when they take on Gold Coast in Saturday's QClash at People First Stadium.
Meanwhile, Hawthorn captain James Sicily can escape with a $3750 fine for his off-the-ball hit on Carlton's Blake Acres in Thursday's 24-point win over the Blues.
The rough conduct charge was graded as intentional conduct, low impact and body contact.
Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has copped a $3000 fine for his foul-mouth tirade towards the officials bench last week.
The AFL deemed Zorko used "insulting and profane language" as he exited the field of play during the last quarter of his team's 10-point win over the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba.
"The AFL reminds all players that the AFL has no tolerance for abusive or insulting conduct towards AFL umpires and other match officials," the AFL said in a statement.
Zorko played a key role in Brisbane's premiership-winning campaign last year, and he is averaging a career-high 26.7 disposals per game this season.
The Lions sit second on the ladder with a 13-4-1 record, and they'll be aiming to bank their fifth win on the trot when they take on Gold Coast in Saturday's QClash at People First Stadium.
Meanwhile, Hawthorn captain James Sicily can escape with a $3750 fine for his off-the-ball hit on Carlton's Blake Acres in Thursday's 24-point win over the Blues.
The rough conduct charge was graded as intentional conduct, low impact and body contact.
Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has copped a $3000 fine for his foul-mouth tirade towards the officials bench last week.
The AFL deemed Zorko used "insulting and profane language" as he exited the field of play during the last quarter of his team's 10-point win over the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba.
"The AFL reminds all players that the AFL has no tolerance for abusive or insulting conduct towards AFL umpires and other match officials," the AFL said in a statement.
Zorko played a key role in Brisbane's premiership-winning campaign last year, and he is averaging a career-high 26.7 disposals per game this season.
The Lions sit second on the ladder with a 13-4-1 record, and they'll be aiming to bank their fifth win on the trot when they take on Gold Coast in Saturday's QClash at People First Stadium.
Meanwhile, Hawthorn captain James Sicily can escape with a $3750 fine for his off-the-ball hit on Carlton's Blake Acres in Thursday's 24-point win over the Blues.
The rough conduct charge was graded as intentional conduct, low impact and body contact.
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