Brisbane player reportedly investigated over 'inappropriate touching' towards Sydney opponent

Tom Naghten

Brisbane player reportedly investigated over 'inappropriate touching' towards Sydney opponent image

A Brisbane player is reportedly being investigated by the AFL Integrity Unit regarding potential "inappropriate touching" towards a Swans opponent.

Sydney claimed a two-point win over the Lions at the Gabba on Saturday.

On Monday, journalist Tom Morris reported that the AFL was looking at an incident from the game, although no player has yet been named.

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Morris added that there'd been no complaint from the Sydney player.

A report in the Herald Sun from Jon Ralph includes the following statement from Brisbane:

"The club is aware the AFL Integrity Unit is looking into an alleged incident from Saturday’s match against Sydney. While this process is being conducted, the club will not be commenting at this point.”

While they had little to play for given they are out of finals contention, the Swans will be buoyed by their performance on the road to a team that has had their measure in recent times, particularly in last year's grand final.

Unfortunately for Dean Cox's side, the win didn't come cheap, with Justin McInerney expected to be ruled out of the remaining games with a PCL injury, while Brodie Grundy has entered concussion protocols.

More to come.

Tom Naghten

Tom Naghten is a senior editor at The Sporting News Australia where he's been part of the team since 2017. He predominantly covers boxing and MMA. In his spare time, he likes to watch Robbie Ahmat's goal against the Kangaroos at the SCG in 2000.