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February 20th 2009 02:11
THE AFL Appeals Board has overturned the tribunal's earlier ruling that Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell should be suspended for four matches for his bump on West Coast youngster Patrick McGinnity.
The incident left McGinnity with a broken jaw that will keep him sidelined for between eight and 12 weeks.
Maxwell, who is the first player to have an appeal upheld since the tribunal system was overhauled in 2005, wished McGinnity all the best in his recovery.
"I'm happy that's been vindicated (and) I want to wish Patrick McGinnity all the best," Maxwell said.
"I haven't spoken to him yet obviously because of what's happened over the past two weeks, but I wish him all the best in his recovery and hope he has a long and distinguished career."
The Appeals Board said it will be publish the reasons for its verdict in due course.
The incident left McGinnity with a broken jaw that will keep him sidelined for between eight and 12 weeks.
Maxwell, who is the first player to have an appeal upheld since the tribunal system was overhauled in 2005, wished McGinnity all the best in his recovery.
"I'm happy that's been vindicated (and) I want to wish Patrick McGinnity all the best," Maxwell said.
"I haven't spoken to him yet obviously because of what's happened over the past two weeks, but I wish him all the best in his recovery and hope he has a long and distinguished career."
The Appeals Board said it will be publish the reasons for its verdict in due course.
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