AFL news 2021: Toby Greene reported for striking Nic Newman, GWS Giants vs Carlton Blues, MRO history, tribunal

Giants superstar Toby Greene has been reported for striking Carlton’s Nic Newman.

The incident occurred in the third quarter and saw the GWS star strike the Blues stopper across his stomach.

If found guilty, the incident will be assessed as intentional and to the body.

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The question for Match Review Officer Michael Christian will be whether the impact was significant enough to warrant a medium impact grading.

If so, Greene will be facing a one game ban. If it’s low impact, the stand-in skipper will be fined.

The AFL will release it match review findings for the game on Sunday evening.

Greene has been a regular offender with the MRO over the years. He has been fined more than $26,000 across his career and suspended for seven matches.

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