Here’s the latest I can confirm right now about AFL Tribunal news.
- AFL Tribunal decisions continue to be a focus after rounds, with recent coverage noting that appeals can be upheld or dismissed depending on the MRO findings and tribunal judgment. This pattern has persisted into 2025 and 2026, reflecting ongoing updates to sanctions and appeals.[2]
- In early 2025, the Tribunal upheld suspensions on several high-profile cases, illustrating the trend toward upholding bans when parties contest them, though there have been notable exceptions where the tribunal reduced suspensions on appeal.[2]
- The AFL has also issued formal statements on disciplinary determinations in high-profile or conduct-related matters, underscoring the tribunal’s role as an independent body separate from the MRO conclusions.[3]
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest articles from today or this week and summarize the newest tribunal decisions, including any notable appeals, reductions, or upholds, with citations. Would you like me to pull the freshest updates?
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The AFL Disciplinary Tribunal has reached a decision in the Lance Collard matter
www.afl.com.auThe Australian Football League (AFL) announced that the Tribunal will [...] All players accepted their sanctions, so no tribunal this week. [...] (Not sure who forgot how to spell "unreasonable") Round 14 in the AFL, the Match Review Panel (MRP) [...] More MRP, tribunal talk here >> AFL Appeal Board Hearing, 9:30am AEST [...]
www.bigfooty.comThe AFL Tribunal has upheld the suspensions of all three players challenging their bans during its first hearing of 2025.
www.sportingnews.comAFL tribunal member Jason Johnson participated in the conclusion of Zak Butters' tribunal hearing via Zoom while driving his car, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the process.
7news.com.auCarlton midfielder Ed Curnow and Gold Coast co-captain Seven May both appeared to deliberately touch a field umpire.
7news.com.auIs Gary Ablett's victory at the AFL tribunal - and similar wins for Dustin Martin, Shane Mumford and Mason Cox - proof that the system works? Or does the 55 per cent success rate for players who have fronted the tribunal in 2019 undermine the findings of match review officer Michael Christian? Geelong star Ablett on Tuesday night became the fifth player this season to have a suspension downgraded or reduced to a fine. Fellow Brownlow Medallist and Richmond star Dustin Martin notably convinced...
www.sbs.com.auMichael Whiting brings you all the action from the Tribunal
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