Cascading blunders: AFL, Swans both in the wrong on Buddy case - The Age

The Lance Franklin case has been an unedifying spectacle for the game, the Swans and, not least, the AFL.

Franklin twice jabbed at Cotchin, connected slightly once and yes, Cotchin exaggerated the extent of the contact, as players often do in these situations, to ensure a free. It warranted a one-match … [+1273 chars]

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