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CibbuanoClarkson given suspended fine
September 3rd 2009 23:43
HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson has been given a suspended $5000 fine for his on-field outburst at the end of last Saturday's fiery clash against Essendon at the MCG.
Clarkson, who had to be restrained after Bombers skipper Matthew Lloyd knocked out Hawks midfielder Brad Sewell with a heavy shirtfront that saw the spearhead handed a four-match ban and left Sewell with a fractured cheekbone and eye socket, was found to be in breach of AFL Player Rule 29.1 in that he acted in a threatening or aggressive manner towards another player.
The league's football operations manager Adrian Anderson said the AFL had received a written report from ground security and he had written to Clarkson and the Hawthorn Football Club, seeking an explanation for what occurred.
"The AFL is concerned about the potential for such situations to escalate on the ground and also the need for AFL coaches to set a positive example for coaches at all levels," Anderson said.
Clarkson expressed regret for his actions.
"I apologise for my actions after Saturday's match and any embarrassment caused to the AFL," he said.
"I believe senior coaches should model appropriate behaviour and I fully intend to set a positive example for coaches and others involved across all levels of football."
Clarkson will have the fine hanging over his head until the end of the 2011 season.
Clarkson, who had to be restrained after Bombers skipper Matthew Lloyd knocked out Hawks midfielder Brad Sewell with a heavy shirtfront that saw the spearhead handed a four-match ban and left Sewell with a fractured cheekbone and eye socket, was found to be in breach of AFL Player Rule 29.1 in that he acted in a threatening or aggressive manner towards another player.
The league's football operations manager Adrian Anderson said the AFL had received a written report from ground security and he had written to Clarkson and the Hawthorn Football Club, seeking an explanation for what occurred.
"The AFL is concerned about the potential for such situations to escalate on the ground and also the need for AFL coaches to set a positive example for coaches at all levels," Anderson said.
Clarkson expressed regret for his actions.
"I apologise for my actions after Saturday's match and any embarrassment caused to the AFL," he said.
"I believe senior coaches should model appropriate behaviour and I fully intend to set a positive example for coaches and others involved across all levels of football."
Clarkson will have the fine hanging over his head until the end of the 2011 season.
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