Recent off his star flip in Brisbane’s semi-final overcome Melbourne, midfielder Jarrod Berry faces a nervous wait over a possible eye-gouging cost.
Key factors:
- Jarrod Berry stated there was “nothing purposeful” in the direction of Clayton Oliver’s face throughout their scuffle
- Berry will miss per week if the MRO guidelines he made intentional contact to Oliver’s face
- The Lions ought to welcome Joe Daniher and Oscar McInerney again for his or her prelim towards Geelong
The incident occurred early within the third quarter as Berry and Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver engaged in a scrap off the ball whereas Brisbane fought their approach again into the competition.
Pinned to the bottom by Oliver, Berry will be seen along with his palms close to Oliver’s face earlier than pushing him away.
Oliver acquired up and complained to the umpire instantly afterwards.
If Berry is adjudged to have deliberately made contact with Oliver’s face — not essentially simply his eyes — he faces a one-match suspension and would miss the Lions’ preliminary last towards Geelong.
After the match, Berry stated there was “nothing purposeful” in his actions.
“It was just a bit scuffle within the centre of the MCG. It is simply a part of the competition, a part of the psychological battle,” Berry stated.
Berry’s transfer to go head-to-head with Oliver within the second half was key in Brisbane turning the tables on the reigning premiers.
He had 22 disposals, 9 of them contested, after the lengthy break to guide the Lions again into the sport after which excessive of the Demons for a shocking 13-point victory.
Whereas Berry is a potential absentee for the preliminary last, Brisbane ought to welcome each Joe Daniher and Oscar McInerney again for the prelim.
Daniher was a late out for the match towards Melbourne as he flew house for the delivery of his first youngster, whereas McInerney missed due the concussion protocols.
