AFL match review committee suspends Max Michalanney for striking

Adelaide defender Max Michalanney faces a one-match suspension following a striking charge during Saturday’s semi-final against Brisbane at the Gabba. The Match Review Officer graded the contact on Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron as intentional conduct with medium impact. Because Adelaide concluded its season with the loss, Michalanney is set to miss the first round of the 2027 season unless the club chooses to contest the sanction. In a separate ruling, the league issued fines to Brisbane players Dayne Zorko and Cam Rayner for staging incidents. These penalties follow the completion of the semi-final round held this weekend.

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