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West Australian
30-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Richmond star Tom Lynch facing four-game ban after being sent straight to AFL Tribunal for striking
Star Richmond forward Tom Lynch is facing a four-week sanction for striking Crow Jordan Butts after being sent straight to the AFL Tribunal. The potential month-long ban would see Lynch miss a trip to Perth in round 19 to face West Coast in what is shaping as the battling Eagles' best chance at a second victory in 2025. Lynch left commentators and fans speechless during the second quarter at the MCG on Sunday, snapping while scuffling with Butts off the ball. Trying to break contact with the Adelaide defender amid another ugly beating, Lynch swung a punch into the back of Butt's head in a move reminiscent of a haymaker, making significant contact. The Match Review Officer deemed the incident intentional contact with severe impact and high contact, deeming the incident so serious it needed to be sent to Tuesday's Tribunal. Due to the seriousness of the charges, the Tiger will likely face a minimum of four weeks on the sidelines should he be found guilty. Lynch's hip pocket didn't escape notice either, with the forward also fined for a second strike and engaging in a melee, the dual fines totalling nearly $3000. Meanwhile, Fremantle spearhead Patrick Voss will be breathing a sigh of relief after avoiding any penalty for his dumping tackle on Saint Marcus Windhager. During the Dockers' crucial win over St Kilda on Sunday, Voss caught the Saints defender in a powerful tackle in the goalsquare, lifting Windhager from the ground and ploughing him into the turf. The umpire paid a free kick, and Windhager was taken from the ground for an HIA exam but later returned. Voss has already served a three-week ban in 2025 for a clumsy strike that left Richmond's Nick Vlastuin with a broken nose during Gather Round. Josh Treacy was fined $1875 for his scuffle after the run-down tackle of Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
Perth Now
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Richmond star sent straight to Tribunal for horror haymaker
The Richmond premiership player lashed out in anger against Adelaide. Star Richmond forward Tom Lynch is facing a four-week sanction for striking Crow Jordan Butts after being sent straight to the AFL Tribunal. The potential month-long ban would see Lynch miss a trip to Perth in round 19 to face West Coast in what is shaping as the battling Eagles' best chance at a second victory in 2025. Lynch left commentators and fans speechless during the second quarter at the MCG on Sunday, snapping while scuffling with Butts off the ball. Trying to break contact with the Adelaide defender amid another ugly beating, Lynch swung a punch into the back of Butt's head in a move reminiscent of a haymaker, making significant contact. The Match Review Officer deemed the incident intentional contact with severe impact and high contact, deeming the incident so serious it needed to be sent to Tuesday's Tribunal. Due to the seriousness of the charges, the Tiger will likely face a minimum of four weeks on the sidelines should he be found guilty. Lynch's hip pocket didn't escape notice either, with the forward also fined for a second strike and engaging in a melee, the dual fines totalling nearly $3000. Meanwhile, Fremantle spearhead Patrick Voss will be breathing a sigh of relief after avoiding any penalty for his dumping tackle on Saint Marcus Windhager. During the Dockers' crucial win over St Kilda on Sunday, Voss caught the Saints defender in a powerful tackle in the goalsquare, lifting Windhager from the ground and ploughing him into the turf. The umpire paid a free kick, and Windhager was taken from the ground for an HIA exam but later returned. Voss has already served a three-week ban in 2025 for a clumsy strike that left Richmond's Nick Vlastuin with a broken nose during Gather Round. Josh Treacy was fined $1875 for his scuffle after the run-down tackle of Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
West Australian
29-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Fremantle Dockers recall Nat Fyfe among three changes for road clash with Gold Coast Suns
Nat Fyfe has been inserted directly into Fremantle's AFL side for his first taste of footy in seven weeks, with the two-time Brownlow medallist among three inclusions for the Dockers against Gold Coast. It comes as coach Justin Longmuir put his faith in Sean Darcy to resume his ruck partnership with Luke Jackson, while dealing with the unexpected loss of Alex Pearce through injury. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE FULL FREO LINE-UP Pearce has suffered a stress injury in his shin, with the club set to take a cautious approach with the 29-year-old who only days earlier overcoming his three-match suspension at the AFL Tribunal. 'On Tuesday, Pearce advised the club that he had some lingering pain in his lower leg following Saturday night's win over Port Adelaide,' the Dockers said in a statement. 'Pearce had sustained an impact injury earlier in the season, though investigations did not find any abnormalities. Further investigation after a scan on Wednesday revealed a stress response in his left shin. 'Pearce will now undergo a deloading period and complete an off legs program. He will be reassessed after the club's bye when Fremantle will be able to provide a further update.' Fyfe hasn't played at AFL level since Fremantle's final home-and-away game of last season, with the 240-game veteran's 2025 campaign disrupted by a string of injuries. The 33-year-old suffered a hamstring setback playing for the Dockers' affiliate side Peel at WAFL level in April, having had minor knee surgery earlier in the year. Fyfe looms as a potential substitute option and will become the first 200-gamer to feature in a game for Fremantle this year, with the former skipper's inclusion a boost to the side's leadership in the absence of Pearce. Josh Draper returns as a like-for-like replacement for Pearce in defence, while Darcy will be desperate for a clean run of health after being inserted to help nullify the influence of Jarrod Witts. Isaiah Dudley was ruled out earlier on Thursday with a personal issue, with Cooper Simpson (shoulder) the other absentee from last week's win over Port Adelaide. James Aish travelled as an emergency, while Andrew Brayshaw will captain the side in Pearce's absence. The Suns recalled Ned Moyle to partner Witts in the ruck against Freo's twin towers, with Leo Lombard to make his long-awaited debut. Malcolm Rosas and Ethan Read have both been dropped. Gold Coast are yet to lose a home fixture this season, which includes two matches at their People First Stadium base at Carrara and two at their home-away-from-home at Darwin's TIO Stadium. B: L Ryan, J Draper, B Cox HB: H Chapman, K Worner, J Clark C: J Sharp, S Bolton, M Johnson HF: M Frederick, S Switkowski, M Reid F: P Voss, J Treacy, J Amiss R: L Jackson, C Serong, A Brayshaw IC: N Fyfe, N Erasmus, C Wagner, S Darcy, B Banfield EMG: H Davies, J Aish, N O'Driscoll
Perth Now
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Fyfe's IN! Star veteran locked in for first game of 2025
Nat Fyfe has been inserted directly into Fremantle's AFL side for his first taste of footy in seven weeks, with the two-time Brownlow medallist among three inclusions for the Dockers against Gold Coast. It comes as coach Justin Longmuir put his faith in Sean Darcy to resume his ruck partnership with Luke Jackson, while dealing with the unexpected loss of Alex Pearce through injury. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE FULL FREO LINE-UP Pearce has suffered a stress injury in his shin, with the club set to take a cautious approach with the 29-year-old who only days earlier overcoming his three-match suspension at the AFL Tribunal. 'On Tuesday, Pearce advised the club that he had some lingering pain in his lower leg following Saturday night's win over Port Adelaide,' the Dockers said in a statement. 'Pearce had sustained an impact injury earlier in the season, though investigations did not find any abnormalities. Further investigation after a scan on Wednesday revealed a stress response in his left shin. 'Pearce will now undergo a deloading period and complete an off legs program. He will be reassessed after the club's bye when Fremantle will be able to provide a further update.' Alex Pearce is out. Credit: Janelle St Pierre / AFL Photos Fyfe hasn't played at AFL level since Fremantle's final home-and-away game of last season, with the 240-game veteran's 2025 campaign disrupted by a string of injuries. The 33-year-old suffered a hamstring setback playing for the Dockers' affiliate side Peel at WAFL level in April, having had minor knee surgery earlier in the year. Fyfe looms as a potential substitute option and will become the first 200-gamer to feature in a game for Fremantle this year, with the former skipper's inclusion a boost to the side's leadership in the absence of Pearce. Josh Draper returns as a like-for-like replacement for Pearce in defence, while Darcy will be desperate for a clean run of health after being inserted to help nullify the influence of Jarrod Witts. Isaiah Dudley was ruled out earlier on Thursday with a personal issue, with Cooper Simpson (shoulder) the other absentee from last week's win over Port Adelaide. James Aish travelled as an emergency, while Andrew Brayshaw will captain the side in Pearce's absence. The Suns recalled Ned Moyle to partner Witts in the ruck against Freo's twin towers, with Leo Lombard to make his long-awaited debut. Malcolm Rosas and Ethan Read have both been dropped. Gold Coast are yet to lose a home fixture this season, which includes two matches at their People First Stadium base at Carrara and two at their home-away-from-home at Darwin's TIO Stadium. B: L Ryan, J Draper, B Cox HB: H Chapman, K Worner, J Clark C: J Sharp, S Bolton, M Johnson HF: M Frederick, S Switkowski, M Reid F: P Voss, J Treacy, J Amiss R: L Jackson, C Serong, A Brayshaw IC: N Fyfe, N Erasmus, C Wagner, S Darcy, B Banfield EMG: H Davies, J Aish, N O'Driscoll
West Australian
27-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
LIVE UPDATES: Fremantle Dockers challenge captain Alex Pearce's three-match rough conduct ban at AFL Tribunal
Fremantle will look to have captain Alex Pearce's three-match ban overturned at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday. Pearce was offered a suspension for rough conduct following a collision that left Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones concussed during Saturday night's clash at Optus Stadium. The incident was graded careless conduct, severe impact and high contact, resulting in a sanction of three matches. The Dockers will face Gold Coast before the bye, then North Melbourne and Essendon over the next month. Follow along in our live blog. The West Australian put tonight's question to the readers during the day and the response was overwhelming. Coach Justion Longmuir revealed on Monday Pearce was feeling hard done by after the suspension and he was firm he didn't think his skipper had done anything wrong. The Dockers are likely to argue the clash was caused by a 'footy incident' and that Pearce kept his eyes on the ball without bracing, thus protecting Byrne-Jones as much as he could have. They might also argue there was no high contact but only time will tell. It's the day of judgment for Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce as he contests a three-match ban handed to him for a hit on Darcy Byrne-Jones. The pair were both going for a mark in the heavy rain on Saturday night with Pearce clattering into the Power defender who got to the ball first. Byrne-Jones was concussed and took no further part. Can Pearce get off, or will the AFL's argument prove too strong?
