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CibbuanoHawks could face heavier penalties
July 31st 2008 00:09
HAWTHORN will face a heavier sanction the next time coach Alastair Clarkson criticises the umpires.
The Hawks were fined $5,000 for Clarkson's attack on umpire Justin Schmitt after last Friday night's 11-point loss to Geelong.
Clarkson said in his post-match press conference that "he was a good player for the Cats that No.17, he's a ripper".
The comment was directed at field umpire Justin Schmitt who wears shirt No.17.
AFL acting football operations manager Jill Lindsay said Clarkson had breached AFL Player Regulations.
"Regulations such as these exist because of the need for the AFL competition to set a positive example on conduct towards umpires," Lindsay said.
If Clarkson crosses the line again Hawthorn could face a $20,000 fine.
The Hawks were fined $5,000 for Clarkson's attack on umpire Justin Schmitt after last Friday night's 11-point loss to Geelong.
Clarkson said in his post-match press conference that "he was a good player for the Cats that No.17, he's a ripper".
The comment was directed at field umpire Justin Schmitt who wears shirt No.17.
AFL acting football operations manager Jill Lindsay said Clarkson had breached AFL Player Regulations.
"Regulations such as these exist because of the need for the AFL competition to set a positive example on conduct towards umpires," Lindsay said.
If Clarkson crosses the line again Hawthorn could face a $20,000 fine.
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