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Lions Star Fined for Targeting Cox’s Goggles; Embattled Essendon Cut Veteran Pair
Dayne Zorko was fined $3,125 for misconduct after removing Mason Cox's protective eyewear during the preliminary final, following a heated on-field confrontation.
- Brisbane Lions defeated Collingwood by 29 points during a preliminary final at the MCG, advancing to their third straight grand final against Geelong on Saturday.
- The match featured a heated first-quarter confrontation where Dayne Zorko intentionally grabbed Mason Cox's AFL-approved protective eyewear, which shields Cox's damaged retinas.
- Cox was not seriously injured and played out the match despite the incident sparking players from both sides to rush in and social media calls for harsher punishment on Zorko.
- The AFL fined Zorko $5,000 for misconduct over the eyewear incident, allowing a reduced penalty of $3,125 with an early guilty plea, enabling him to remain available for the grand final.
- Zorko’s acceptance of a reduced fine and his availability indicate the league is unlikely to suspend him, while Hawthorn must make a decision by Monday on appealing Mabior Chol’s three-game suspension for a separate rough conduct incident.
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Lions star fined for targeting Cox’s goggles; Embattled Essendon cut veteran pair
Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has been fined by the AFL after he ripped off Mason Cox’s goggles during their fiery preliminary final clash.
·Sydney, Australia
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