Tayla Harris backs Ava Usher's bid to overturn one-match suspension

Tayla Harris, a star forward for the Melbourne Demons, is advocating for Gold Coast's Ava Usher, who received a one-match ban for rough conduct. Usher's suspension follows an incident with Richmond's Bec Miller during a match on October 23, 2026. The Suns plan to challenge the ban at the Tribunal to ensure Usher can play in their upcoming round 12 match against Greater Western Sydney. If the suspension stands, Usher will be ineligible for the Telstra AFLW Rising Star Award. Harris expressed her belief that there was no malice in the incident and hopes Usher will be available this weekend.

• 1:10 AMAFL — 'I'd be fuming': Dees star backs young Sun to have ban overturned