St Kilda star cops huge ban after brutal bump on footy rival in pre-season match... but AFL legend does not get his wish for a 10-week punishment
1 year ago

St Kilda star cops huge ban after brutal bump on footy rival in pre-season match... but AFL legend does not get his wish for a 10-week punishment

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This video is no longer available This video is no longer available St Kilda star Jimmy Webster will miss seven matches following his brutal bump on North Melbourne rival Jy Simpkin over the weekend. St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has apologised to Jy Simpkin and the Kangaroos for his brutal bump that has landed him a 7-week suspension at the tribunal. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb @TheoDrop @7AFL #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/W2QenJ24Ke — 7NEWS Melbourne March 5, 2024 Jimmy Webster has copped an eight-week ban for his bump on Jy Simpkin The club's lawyer, Adrian Anderson, said that a four-match ban was more appropriate, citing the penalty handed to Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper for a high hit. Elsewhere, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has been issued with a 'please explain' after his 'inappropriate' outburst towards Webster and Saints teammate Dougal Howard after the incident.

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Find out why this footy star is still eligible for the AFL's prestigious Brownlow Medal - despite copping a massive seven-game suspension earlier this year
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Find out why this footy star is still eligible for the AFL's prestigious Brownlow Medal - despite copping a massive seven-game suspension earlier this year

Daily Mail  

Comes despite seven-game ban for savage bump in pre-season game St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster remains in the running to win this year's Brownlow Medal - despite receiving the longest suspension in 2024, the AFL has confirmed. It comes as the AFL conceded Webster could technically still win the award - but it is unlikely given he has never polled …

AFL boss Andrew Dillon issues 'please explain' to Alastair Clarkson over alleged homophobic slur aimed at Jimmy Webster
1 year ago

AFL boss Andrew Dillon issues 'please explain' to Alastair Clarkson over alleged homophobic slur aimed at Jimmy Webster

ABC  

In short: North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson took aim at Jimmy Webster during a trial match after a high hit on Jy Simpkin. North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson took aim at Jimmy Webster during a trial match after a high hit on Jy Simpkin. North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson will have to explain himself to the AFL over his expletive-laden …

Jimmy Webster tipped to go straight to AFL tribunal after high shot on Jy Simpkin
1 year ago

Jimmy Webster tipped to go straight to AFL tribunal after high shot on Jy Simpkin

ABC  

In short: St Kilda's Jimmy Webster flattened North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin with a high shot in their AFL preseason game. St Kilda's Jimmy Webster flattened North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin with a high shot in their AFL preseason game. St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster faces almost certain suspension for a high bump on North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin in …

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