Tribunal Upholds Three Match Ban for Crows Forward Darcy Fogarty The recent tribunal decision to uphold a three match ban for Adelaide Crows forward Darcy Fogarty has reignited debate over the fine line between incidental contact and intentional striking in Australian Football League (AFL) tackling.
While Fogarty's actions may have been reckless, the question remains whether they constituted a deliberate attempt to injure Sydney's Harry Cunningham.
The severity of Cunningham's concussion has highlighted the need for greater clarity around what constitutes "incidental contact" versus a deliberate attempt to injure an opponent.