The Brisbane Lions have accepted Dayne Zorko's one match suspension and $1,000 fine for two striking charges laid in the Club's 30 point victory over Carlton on Sunday.
The first instance of striking occurred against Carlton’s Lachie Plowman and was assessed as intentional conduct with medium impact to the body. The Match Review Panel offered a one match suspension with an early plea.
The second infringement also occurred during the third quarter against Carlton’s Sam Petrevski-Seton and was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The Match Review Panel offered a $1,000 fine with an early plea.
While accepting the charges, the club will question the AFL’s inconsistency with such offences.
“After considered deliberations last night, the Club has decided not to contest the charge, but we have serious concerns around the inconsistences that are coming out from the MRP around the severity of suspensions, and will be taking the matter up with the AFL,” Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann said.
The Lions take on the West Coast Eagles on Sunday afternoon at 2:40pm at Domain Stadium.