Sydney players Ally Morphett and Lexi Hamilton receive one-game suspensions
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The AFL match review panel has handed down one-game suspensions to Sydney players Ally Morphett and Lexi Hamilton following incidents in Saturday’s match against the Western Bulldogs. Morphett was cited for a striking offense involving Elisabeth Georgostathis during the fourth quarter. Hamilton received the same penalty for a striking incident involving Heidi Woodley in the third quarter. Both players face potential unavailability for the upcoming Sydney Derby against Greater Western Sydney. Sydney officials have not yet indicated if the club intends to appeal these disciplinary outcomes. The absences would impact the club's height options for the critical round five fixture.
- •Ally Morphett and Lexi Hamilton each received one-game bans for striking.
- •The incidents occurred during Saturday's round four match against the Western Bulldogs.
- •Morphett's striking incident occurred in the fourth quarter against Elisabeth Georgostathis.
- •Hamilton's incident involving Heidi Woodley took place in the third quarter.
- •Sydney has not confirmed if the club will challenge the suspensions.
- 6:30 AMAFL — Match review: Two Swans banned for striking
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