The Guardian Australia
·general
·3 hours ago
Port Adelaide's Zak Butters cleared of umpire abuse after appeal
Port Adelaide's Zak Butters was cleared of umpire abuse on Monday following an appeal that highlighted a tribunal member's distracting conduct. The AFL's appeals board ruled the original verdict resulted from a 'miscarriage of justice,' as panelist Jason Johnson left a hearing to attend a real estate open house. The ruling raises questions about umpire accountability amidst growing gambling concerns.
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