West Coast’s top draft pick, Bo Allan, faces a one-game suspension for high contact on Melbourne’s Jack Viney during a marking contest in a recent match, contributing to the Eagles’ 32-point loss. Despite Viney finishing the game unharmed, the match review officer classified Allan’s actions as careless and of medium impact. Meanwhile, Melbourne’s Jake Melksham avoided suspension for his role in a separate incident that left Eagles defender Jeremy McGovern concussed, as the MRO deemed the contact not forceful enough to warrant further action.
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Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson says retired Eagles star defender Jeremy McGovern is a ‘modern day great’
Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson hailed Jeremy McGovern as a “modern day great” following his medical retirement due to concussion issues after 197 games. A pivotal player in the Eagles' success, McGovern was a five-time All-Australian and instrumental in their 2018 premiership, with Simpson noting his significant contributions both on and off the field. Need More Context? 🔎
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